Tag: Fitness Business Growth
Mining For Gold (Part 1)
I just returned from visiting two gyms in Upstate New York. I always hesitate to mention New York, because no matter where I go in this country, as soon as I mention New York, everyone …
The Perfect (Positive) Storm
This, right now, is… The most exciting time of the year for a fitness business. The time of the year when we make our greatest impact on people’s lives. The best opportunity we have for …
“On-Call” And Enjoying It!
My entire fitness career has always meant that I am “on-call,” whenever I owned a facility. The only exception would be a scheduled time away when I would designate a temporary replacement. Even then is …
Your Magic Number
My motorcycle tour of the country continues and I am writing to you from sunny Vermont. The weather is absolutely beautiful, yet you can feel the change of seasons coming our way. Soon it will …
Sad Story With An Interesting Twist
Yesterday, once again I stopped to tour a gym. This time in Rochester, NY, It was later in the evening, about 7 pm. As I entered the facility, the receptionist prepared to check me in. …
The Strangest Question…
I stopped for breakfast while traveling east on my motorcycle yesterday. I place a high priority on safety and travel with all the (safety) gear all the time. (ATGATT) Most of it does not come …
How The Pros Grow
As I travel around, I visit a lot of gyms and fitness centers. Back in December, I visited a local gym that I was considering joining. It is one of those very popular chains of …
Iron Sharpens Iron
Starbucks was designed to be the third place. First and second places are home and work. I personally think the gym should be the third place, and for many people it is, but that is …
Perfection Is The Enemy
We have all been there. You have a business challenge. You’re committed to finding a solution To the internet you go. You dive in head-first. To your amazement, you find you are not alone. Many …