Posts Tagged ‘fitness retention’
The Case Against AI for Health and Fitness Professionals
I talk a lot about AI because I’m a HUGE advocate for it’s use among all health professionals. But, there’s a flip side. So, let’s discuss it. AI is everywhere: ✅ It writes emails. ✅ It builds workout templates. ✅ It answers nutrition questions. ✅ It creates social media posts. And…
Read MoreThe Power of Niche Fitness Specialists
Here are two different perspectives. What’s interesting, is that they BOTH work. But, differently. I often look at the fitness industry through the lens of my past experience in the music business. The parallels between the two professions are remarkable. Both industries experience rapid trends, passionate communities and niche audiences…
Read MoreThe Most Important Trait of Successful Fitness Business Owners
Isn’t it just great when your business is on fire and you’re raking in all kinds of money? I’ll bet you feel on top of the world! And, how about all that validation from your peers and loved ones for a “job well done.” Yup… it’s easy for you to take credit for all…
Read MoreAdvanced Health and Fitness Marketing
Discover why content-rich websites are essential for fitness professionals to build trust, boost authority, and future-proof digital marketing in an ever-evolving landscape.
Read MoreFive (5) Digital Truths
Did you know there are thousands of health and fitness professionals who, unknowingly, make the same mistakes with their digital marketing? Most often, it’s because their websites sites were designed by “non-fitness” developers who don’t really understand our business. Or, it’s because the fitness business owner was talked into a digital “lead generating system” – (that actually…
Read MoreCrack the Code and Attract Volumes of New Fitness Clients
OMG…. Have you seen them? Those silly commercials for GLP-1s! They’re designed and choreographed as if they are song & dance routines for a broadway show!! WTF..??? While those cheerful, happy-go-lucky over-fat users of the drug are smiling, singing and dancing — the voiceover guy is reading a litany of potential side effects, including: ✅…
Read MoreYou’ve Got the Touch
I just came back from an AI Conference. Wow… make no mistake. AI is everywhere. It can schedule, analyze and even generate workouts on demand. For efficiency, it’s incredible. For organization, it’s a godsend. But, as much as I love technology and especially AI, here’s the honest truth: There…
Read MoreThe Fitness Ferrari Mindset
If I were sitting down as your fitness business marketing consultant, here’s what we’d do together first… We’d hop in the car and head straight to a few auto dealerships. Sounds crazy? Stick with me…. Why Car Dealerships? At the local level, both car dealerships and fitness clubs are sales-driven.…
Read MoreYou Don’t Need to Be Smart
After 40 years in this business, one of the biggest take aways is this: You do NOT need to be smart to be successful… In fact, trying to “figure everything out” before you take action might be the very thing holding you back. How many smart people do you know who are stuck in…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Fitness Business Soar
Seriously…. EVERY entrepreneur should read THIS: —————————————– “I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When my Uber pulled up, the first thing I noticed was the car was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the driver…
Read MoreBack To The Future
Flashback! It’s 2002 and I’m giving a “marketing” presentation at the IDEA conference in San Diego. It’s a packed room full of 200+ energized entrepreneurs most of whom own small studios (today we call them “boutiques”) I conclude the talk with this advice: “Make it easy for clients and members…
Read MoreAre These Idiots Stealing From You…?
How about CFP as Certified Fitness Professional? I am so sick and tired of unqualified, uncertified, unscrupulous and underhanded phony fitness wannabes. They set up “funnel based” websites and then prey upon unsuspecting consumers who don’t know the difference between a certified, qualified health professional and some “poser” with an InstaGram following!…
Read MoreAvoid These 3 Fitness Business Traps….
I was recently reminded of Jenny Swanson – a small studio owner in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She told me that sometimes she feels like she’s wading through quicksand in her business. And, the harder she tries, the more stuck she becomes! “This sucks, Art! What am I doing wrong?” I always…
Read MoreFind Your Fitness Niche
Find Your Fitness Niche…. Sure… you can probably take just about anybody and train them toward better health. But that kind of “generalization” also means you’re competing with 100% of all clubs, studios and other fitness professionals. So, how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? 🚀 Add a niche to…
Read MoreThe Client Support Email…
I know. It’s a pretty bold statement… “the MOST IMPORTANT CLIENT EMAIL ever written!” But, it’s true… based on the feedback I’ve received from my coaching clients who’ve used it – either as an email or snail mail. And, I’m sharing it with you right now! ✅ CLICK or TAP HERE… …
Read MoreIs THIS the FUTURE of FITNESS TRAINING…?
There was a time, back when I was a personal trainer at Jack LaLanne’s European Health Spas (1978), that we simply handed out standardized workout plans and served more like “babysitters” than anything else. We’ve come a long way, baby! Today’s coaches and trainers possess an amazing wealth of knowledge — far…
Read MoreThe NEW Health & Fitness Business Model
Oh yes… in so many ways the health and fitness industry has remained the same for over 50 years. Big box facilities, franchises, boutique studios, independent trainers and coaches, etc. It’s true that most the equipment (except free weights) has modernized with new designs and engineering — but, it’s basically the same idea…
Read More3-Box Action Plan for Health Professionals
The 3-Box Action Plan was shared with me by Heather Jenkins, a super successful health coach and studio owner operating out of 3,000 sq. ft. with two full-time staff/trainers. She’s not a marketing expert or guru. She’s just plain smart and knows how to make money in this crazy business. Her…
Read More3 Pillars Of Guaranteed Success!
Listen, you already know that navigating the health and fitness industry is no walk in the park! With 1,000’s of practitioners, countless methodologies and a booming interest in personal well-being, standing out and earning trust in this space can feel overwhelming – regardless of your qualifications and certifications. If you’re a health related business owner…
Read More5 Advantages of an ONLINE Health Education Course
It’s amazing how many health, fitness, wellness and medical professionals miss the opportunity to help their clients achieve their goals by not offering to educate them. After all, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.… right? Here are five (5) advantages that go to those who choose to EMPOWER their clients, members and patients through an…
Read MoreHow to Get Fitness Leads and Referrals with UGC
Check out this “secret sauce tactic!” 🚀 It’s not for everybody….. but, it generated a ton of new clients for one of my coaching clients, Robin Stinson (owner of RS Fitness – women only studio). So, I’m going to share it with you in hopes that it will help your business, too.…
Read MoreA Fitness Contrarian
I have to admit… contrarian entrepreneurs are some of my favorite people. You know the type… They’re the ones who buck the popular trends and do things their own way. You probably know a few…. Or, maybe you’re a contrarian, yourself! Holly Mitterson, owner of a small women’s boutique studio in…
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