And the Winner of the Most Profitable Gym is….

By: Michael Scott Scudder Founder/CEO of Fitness Business Council If your answer to the above is: 1) the one that sells the most memberships; 2) the one that retains the most memberships; or 3) the one that sells and retains the most memberships…in all three cases – SORRY CHARLIE!!!! Increasing statistical evidence from Fitness Business… Continue reading And the Winner of the Most Profitable Gym is….

How to Close a Gym Membership Sale at Anytime, Under Any Circumstances

By: Jim Thomas President/Founder of Fitness Management and Consulting You just never know when things will change.  You get transferred to another club.  You have a new boss.  Your company is sold.  Even if things just seem to be going crazy in the gym you have worked at for years. Things change, but the expectation… Continue reading How to Close a Gym Membership Sale at Anytime, Under Any Circumstances

Message from Ginger Collins about GGFA Staff Changes

Hi Everyone, We are happy to announce that our Marnie Saylor, GGFA Co-ordinating Manager, has accepted a wonderful opportunity in our industry that will allow her to use all her many skills and talents on a full time basis.  We will miss her tremendously but support her in this new venture. During her tenure, Marnie… Continue reading Message from Ginger Collins about GGFA Staff Changes

Daily Revenue and Deposit Reconciliation Report

NEW CLUB REPORTING SYSTEM (CRS) REPORT By Erin Anthony A new report is now available in CRS! We recently released the “Daily Revenue and Deposit Reconciliation” report. This report maintains the functionality of the monthly Revenue and Deposit Reconciliation report with the added benefit of putting up-to-date daily data at your fingertips. Use the report… Continue reading Daily Revenue and Deposit Reconciliation Report

Your Next Huge Profit Center: 50 Plus!!!!

By: Michael Scott Scudder Founder/CEO of Fitness Business Council Recent United States demographic information has startled business owners across the country…not the least of which are health club operators.  A massive age-population shift is right around the corner.  Will your club be prepared for it? Latest government statistics say that – on January 1, 2015… Continue reading Your Next Huge Profit Center: 50 Plus!!!!

The 3 Biggest Challenges for your Fitness Business

By: Jim Thomas President/Founder of Fitness Management and Consulting We have seen many frustrated gym owners, managers and salespeople; many of whom are working hard and can’t understand why they are not more successful.  They are doing all the things they know to do, but the results are not there. Before we start to look… Continue reading The 3 Biggest Challenges for your Fitness Business