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3 Business Lessons from My First 5 Years of Gym-Ownership

3 Business Lessons from My First 5 Years of Gym-Ownership

David Allen
The first month we opened we had around 30 members, two trainers, and I worked 80+ hours a week.
5 Leadership Mistakes in Personal Training

5 Leadership Mistakes in Personal Training

Alexander Cortes
Having recently read Michael Speidel's “5 Lessons from 13 Years in Leadership”, I reframed it to personal training.
A Letter to the Boss

A Letter to the Boss

Michael Speidel
If I were to write a note that would be applicable and truly helpful for leaders of all kinds, what would it say?
The 10 Principles of Being Personal with Personal Training

The 10 Principles of Being Personal with Personal Training

Alexander Cortes
Personal training is a field that allows for creativity in how you do things with exercise, but at its core, it is still working with people. You need them to like you.
5 Lessons from 13 Years in Leadership

5 Lessons from 13 Years in Leadership

Michael Speidel
When I began this career, I was 26 years old. I've learned a lot since then. These are some of my most valuable lessons.
7 Daily Rituals for Success

7 Daily Rituals for Success

Alexander Cortes
Three years ago I wrote about habits of trying to be successful. Since then, these practices have evolved into something better: rituals.
How To Price Personal Training

How To Price Personal Training

Christopher Cooper
Unsure where to set prices for 1:1 or small group training? Here's an in-depth look at the industry's current rates and how to best incentivize your trainers while bringing more clients—and money—to your gym.
Real People, Real Results — 8 Lessons in Training, Nutrition, and Business

Real People, Real Results — 8 Lessons in Training, Nutrition, and Business

Fred Duncan
I’ve spent the better part of these last two years working with hundreds of new clients and continuing to meet and learn from seasoned coaches.
Setting an Atmosphere for Success

Setting an Atmosphere for Success

David Allen
Changing the culture or environment of your team is not easy but it may be the single-most important factor for your success. Here are three things to get you started.
An Introduction to Affinity Marketing — F Your Funnel

An Introduction to Affinity Marketing — F Your Funnel

Christopher Cooper
If you want your gym to be successful and your clientele base to grow, you need to take that traditional sales funnel and flip it upside down.
The Three Best and Worst Parts of Owning a Gym

The Three Best and Worst Parts of Owning a Gym

David Allen
Over five years of owning a facility, through the survival stage and growth phase, I've learned a lot. Good and bad, owning a gym is a...
WATCH: Table Talk — How Do You Make Training Fit Your Life Schedule?

WATCH: Table Talk — How Do You Make Training Fit Your Life Schedule?

Dave Tate
If training is getting lost on your daily to-do list, change your approach.