Trainer Business
Written by David Sedbrook
I was 22 years old and I had worked extremely hard to become a successful personal trainer, but I wanted more. I arrived at work every single day at 4:30 AM (to prepare for my 5 AM session) and I wasn't out of the gym until 8 PM, and though I loved my job, I came to an important realization as a personal trainer that changed my career course forever.
Written by Len Glassman
What do healthy recipes and fitness professionals have in common? You’re probably thinking that they have lots of things in common. As fitness professionals we’re always striving to encourage our clients, friends, family and community to eat healthy and learn about good nutrition right? But have you thought about the connection between healthy recipes and marketing your fitness services?
Read more: A Recipe for Success: Create Your Own Fit & Healthy Recipe Book
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
Looking for a new logo or brand identity to set you apart from the competition, but don't have a four plus figure advertising budget? One resource to consider is the use of crowdsourcing to find a solution to your creative quandary. An amalgam of the words 'crowd' and 'outsourcing', the term 'crowdsourcing' first appeared in the June 2006 issue of Wired magazine, where it was coined to describe the emerging phenomenon of seeking creative input from an undefined public, rather than any one specific entity. What that concept means for businesses is that with a clear set of goals and some good people skills, there is a multitude of people around the globe who can be counted as one more resource to help you with your goals.
Written by Pat Rigsby
If you do not have a referral system in place, you are losing dozens of potential new clients. Check out this system and learn the right way to ask for referrals (if you do this wrong , you will lose clients!) If your referrals have been lagging lately, consider whether you've developed a systematic approach to asking for them.
Read more: How to Receive Automatic Referrals from Your Personal Training Clients!
Written by Gina Piazza
The golfer's desire to play a better game has been elevated to a national obsession. The pursuit to be ‘perfect and consistent’ in every round occupies amateur and professionals with every swing. Perhaps the most important step a golfer can make is to hire a personal trainer who is knowledgeable in golf conditioning. Your golf training expertise can make the difference in your client's swing.
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