GLP-1 – What to Know…

The Buzz…!   I’m sure by now you’ve heard all about GLP-1s (Glucagon-like peptide 1) or semaglutide injectables like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ro and others.   Listen, for people who really need it… type II diabetics and the clinically obese – this can be a “wonder drug” assuming they follow the additional required lifestyle regimen.…

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How to Attract a Mass Volume of Weight-Loss Clients

  Just 2 months ago, ​Annie Littlefield, a sports nutritionist/trainer read on our site that Weight-Loss is the second most popular topic in the world (behind wealth building).​ ​ So, she decided to send this letter out to 20 different family medical practices within a 30 mile radius of her market area. ​ ​👉 To…

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What YOU Should Know About the NEW OBESITY DRUGS

  Sometimes, as health professionals, we get so busy that we miss something really BIG that’s going on all around us. ​ It’s happening right now…. again! ​ THE NEW “MAGIC” PILLS / INJECTIONS ​ You may have heard about this new class of Obesity Drugs: ​ 🔴 Ozempic (mfg. by Novo Nordisk) 🔴 Wegovy (mfg. by Novo Nordisk) 🔴 Mounjaro (mfg.…

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YOU are AMAZING…

  I’m absolutely serious when I say this: ​ “YOU ARE AMAZING!” ​ Have you ever given deep thought into how freakin’ amazing your body is??? ​ Let’s start with the eleven (11) miraculous organ systems within you. Each one of them is more complex than a supercomputer… ​ AND… each one is fully automated:…

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The BEST Lines About Weight Loss..!

Whether it’s sales presentations or full-on seminars… you might get a kick out of some of the things our fitness partners have said. ​ Some are really funny. And some are insightful. ​ Most statements were made to explain BODY TRANSFORMATIONS and WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT to a consumer audience. ​ Here are just a few we’ve collected: ​ ———————————————— Benni Saskin at…

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The Best Lines…!

  By now, you know how much I preach about going out and presenting the TRUTH about Weight-Management and Lifestyle.   But, I also know that it’s time consuming and requires a lot of creativity, effort and discipline to pull it off.   So, I want to share with you some of the best lines…

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How to Save $1 Billion Dollars…

  I can save more than $1,000,000,000 in nutritional research and health care.   Really. I’m serious.   Just allow me to conduct the research. Here’s my first complex research experiment:   Place an apple in one hand and a cupcake in the other.   Then, ask a 5-year old which is healthier. The toddler…

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World’s Smartest Trainer

  O.K., O.K…..  Maybe not the “All-Time World’s Smartest Trainer” by your own definition.   But, certainly one of the smartest, most cleaver and profitable marketing approaches I’ve heard about in a long time.     In just one month, it resulted in 27 new clients!   Yes, that’s right. 27 new clients!   One…

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How to PLAN for Success!

Part of my business career was to serve as owner of a weight-management business in Newport Beach, CA., back in 1989.   Our staff conducted the nutrition side of things and we outsourced the activity and exercise to the absolute best trainers we could find.   We achieved outstanding results with our clients.  And, we…

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How to Turn Crisis into Opportunity

  One of the biggest opportunities in the industry is curriculum-based Health Education.  You’re either “into it” or you’re not.  It’s that simple.   The Dumbing Down of Fitness   After 30 years in this business one of the most significant changes I’ve witnessed is the “dumbing down” of the public in regard to their…

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One-Event Wonders

  Trust me… You’ve got ’em!   I may have told you how I owned and operated a Weight-Management office in Newport Beach, California during the late 80’s and early 90’s.   I received several emails asking if I would share some of the challenges and obstacles we faced and how we overcame them.  …

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How Top Health Coaches Start a Client Transformation

Most clients have big expectations when they plunk down their money for a fitness, weight-management program or comprehensive health coaching program.   Interestingly… they never tell you “what” those expectations are.  Instead, they just keep it all in their heads.   In their minds, there is a certain weight (they have a number!) A specific…

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2 Red Flags of Faulty Protocol

  Most people hate being duped!  Don’t you?   So, when consumers choose a program to help them lose weight (there are hundreds of options) there should be two red flags that help them with the decision-making process.   Just these two red flags should weed out more than 90% of the available programs.  …

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How to Become a Fitness Success Story

    Back in the “day” the competitive landscape for weight-management programs and services was pretty well defined.  It basically looked like this: Commercial Weight Loss Centers (Jenny Craig, Weight Watcher’s, NutriSystem)   Hospital Weight Loss Programs (Medifast, Optifast, etc.)   Magic Pills & Drinks (fen-Phen, Slimfast, Hydroxycut,  etc.   Fitness-based Weight–Management Programs   Now,…

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How to Guarantee Weight-Management Success!

How many times have you seen this old pitch: “Lose 10 lbs in 2 Weeks!” Or,“Lose 30 lbs in 30 Days!”   Then, of course, there are all the magic pill offers accompanied with bogus before and after pictures and it goes on and on… It’s like the never-ending marketing campaign from HELL!   All…

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Weight-Management on Digital Autopilot

  At least once a week someone asks me for a weight-management program that can “run 100% on auto-pilot.”    The fact is..even our ONBOARD 101 isn’t 100% auto-pilot if it’s being used as part of a Weight-Management Program.    Why..?   Because even the most successful weight-management program requires some sort of HUMAN INTERACTION…

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How to Crush the Fat-Loss Competition

  Here it comes…. all the fitness contests including Transformation Programs  (which should be based on body composition… right?) are underway in thousands of health clubs, gyms, studios and boot camps throughout the world.   One-Way Ticket to the Winner’s Circle   Listen, if you’re serious about your clients or members winning the contest… here’s…

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How to Create an Instant Up-Sell

    Here’s a note I received from Anthony Leister, one of our fitness partners.  He owns 2 boutique studios that cater to the 35+ crowd. ————————– Hey Art,   This may be perceived as a bait and switch, although I personally see it as helping my members get the results they came here for. …

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I Don’t Care About Your Results

Yes, yes…. I know.  All the top health and fitness marketers advocate the sales technique of selling “RESULTS” to your prospective clients.   And, don’t get me wrong, “RESULTS” should be discussed during your sales presentation.  But, there’s something even MORE EFFECTIVE.  And, it will close more deals, generate more referrals and create more opportunities…

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How to Become a Fitness Marketing Ninja and Outsmart the Celebrities

  I often think these weight-loss celebrity spokespeople should be thrown in jail for the crap they promote.   Just think about it.  If  YOU or any certified fit pro were to spout off the same kind of false headlines, misinformation and pure nonsense as Oprah, Dr. Phil, Marie, Dr. Oz., Dan Marino and others —  you’d be ridiculed…

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How THIS FIT PRO Sold $58,000 in One Night!

    I’d like to introduce you to Steve Nunno (that’s him in the photo).   On Dec. 7, 2016, he sold over $58,000 worth of training packages and products in one night!   That’s right.  $58,000 in just ONE FREAKIN’ NIGHT!!!!    And, here’s what’s even more amazing.  He’s just getting started.  (sick!)  …

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What About That App?

When are  you going to develop an app to replace the Journal..?” I often get that question. First off, I will never replace our Transformation Journals. They continue to be one of the best tools in the business as a means to help people achieve their goals.  Period. And that goes for weight-management participants, professional…

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Profits That NEVER Go Away…!

  O.K. the results are in.   From our survey, you let me know what’s important to you and your weight-management program.   Plus, I interviewed several weight-management administrators in both fitness and medical to help me understand specific challenges.   The two biggest issues that affect you are the same two issues that have…

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Go “Live” and Grow Rich…!

It’s a simple proposition. Really! Just study this infographic for a minute and you’ll understand why health and fitness professionals who reach out to their communities and present  “LIVE EVENTS” via seminars (and webinars) are ALWAYS the most SUCCESSFUL.   They NEVER hunt for new clients.  In fact, quite often they have “waiting lists!”  …

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How a 5-Year Old Could Save Us Billions

Even a 5-year old kid could point us in the right direction to save more than $1,000,000,000 in nutritional research and health care. Really.  I’m serious.  Just allow me to show you the research.  It’s a pretty complex research experiment — are you ready..? First, find a 5-year old child. Then, place an apple in…

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I Blame YOU

Those are the words that came out of Jennifer Anderson’s mouth as she demanded a refund for her weight-management program.   And, even if she hadn’t blurted out those 3 ugly words, the implication is always clear…. “My Failure is YOUR FAULT!”   I’ll bet you’ve experience this same situation. It feels ugly…. right?  …

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4 Words That Can Transform Your Business

It doesn’t matter whether you are a lawyer, accountant or personal trainer… all successful service-based companies and individuals should look their potential clients in the eye and ask this most important question using these four words: “What are your expectations?” Yup.   That’s it.  Just four little words.     And nowhere is this more evident than…

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