I’ve overheard women say they feel as though they become invisible after they reach a certain age.
First, I unequivocally disagree there is something very attractive about a mature woman that knows she has a  lot to offer.
Not the point here!
Let’s just say that if  your  health club is blind to middle-aged women, then you  are [...]

Hope everyone had a great holiday. I know some of you are still getting geared up for the party on New Years Eve however,  January is fast approaching  in the health club business. We all need a plan to cash in on some of the biggest  months in the fitness industry. Here’s a checklist for you evaluate your preparedness.

Is your 1st quarter [...]

For those of you “ in  the know” fitness business pros this is old news but, I still thought I’d make an announcement since some of you have obviously been living under a rock. J/K . SO… what is all the hubbub about?
Well, only the biggest thing to happen to our industry since GymSuccess.com(shameless plug). Anywho, If [...]

I’m sure you missed me. Or maybe you didn’t even realize I was gone. Either way I’m back from a much needed 2 week vaca to Costa Rica. Needless to say I was too busy sunning and funning to keep up with the news  so when I get back.  Florida  Gators lost, Bobby Bowden to coach a final game and [...]

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.I finally recovered from my turkey hangover last night.
Now it’s time to get back to playing health club. I see a tendancy in gyms to sort of coast into the New Year. I don’t know if there is a lingering tryptophan problem or if they listen to other people in gym industry who say “December is [...]

I’m no Bill Dance, I’m a health club operator but, I  try to sneak away to satisfy the angler in me. Normally, I just zone out. It’s me, the water, and a couple Miller Lites. It’s a quick escape and it usually does the trick. “Work,  club owners, and gyms don’t even cross my mind”  but  that all changed  this go-around.
I like [...]

“We are the most customer service-oriented health club in the area.” Does this sound familiar? I visit a lot of gyms offering  health club consulting, gym marketing campaigns and health club promotions worldwide. Consequently, I talk to a lot of salespeople (if they can call themselves that) ((another post for another day)) most  say their gym  provides  great customer service. [...]

HUH! Now we know this guy’s nuts. Since this is my first post here I thought I ‘d shake it up a bit.  Fact is if most established clubs  put half as much emphasis on the next new member and redirected focus on the one’s they have their facility would be more profitable. 
Market share, market share, market [...]