By: Bill Parisi, BBA, C.S.C.S. Founder, Parisi Speed School and Parisi Franchise Systems After being in the fitness industry for as long as I have, I have heard pretty much every question in the book. The one however, that I get more than any other is this…”What makes you so successful?” People always want… Continue reading The Five Biggest Business Mistakes
Key Steps for the Gym Turnaround
By: Jim Thomas The first step is critical. You must recognize the need. Most gym owners wait until it’s too late. If you have a problem…face up to it now! Speaking from my consulting experience, don’t wait to admit the need until the patient is on the operating table. The longer you avoid what’s… Continue reading Key Steps for the Gym Turnaround
CRS Enhancements from September
Here are a few highlights from the past month: A new report has been added to CRS. The Chargeback Summary can help users track chargebacks and chargeback reposts for payments drafted through ABC member billing and ABC-collected Club Account. Final Invoices Available vs. Actual Journal Entries by Profit Center has been released. Formerly, only… Continue reading CRS Enhancements from September
Are you taking advantage of the Sports Performance Market in your area?
By: Bill Parisi Some industry experts have said that the traditional Health Club industry is approaching a mature stage in its current growth cycle. Now that the total number of units have eclipsed over 30,000, the traditional fitness industry may be headed for a correction. There will be a purging of weaker facilities as… Continue reading Are you taking advantage of the Sports Performance Market in your area?
Are You a Candidate for a Gym Turnaround?
By: Jim Thomas Conducting a gym turnaround is all about reversing a gym’s decline and restoring stability to the business of the gym. There are some key factors that will help determine if your gym is a good candidate for a successful turnaround. Here are some questions you should ask yourself? Is your gym… Continue reading Are You a Candidate for a Gym Turnaround?
Club Reporting System September Enhancements
BY: ABC Financial CRS Team Click here to view our latest enhancements for CRS.
Your Back-Office Should Be Like a Healthy Diet
By: Melissa Knowles How many times have we seen that member or client who comes to the club religiously but still can’t seem to make any progress? There they are every day, pounding the weights and killing it on the treadmill, and yet, they look exactly the same. No weight loss, no change to… Continue reading Your Back-Office Should Be Like a Healthy Diet
Axiom Achieves Substantial Growth through Perkville Referrals
By: Zia Hasheem, Perkville If you’re like most clubs, the thought of rolling out a new rewards program can be intimidating. In 2013 Axiom Fitness was interested in implementing a rewards & referral solution for their chain of health clubs in Treasure Valley, Idaho. Their goals were simple – automate the process of tracking… Continue reading Axiom Achieves Substantial Growth through Perkville Referrals
Secrets to Success in the Gym Business
By: Jim Thomas I get the opportunity to speak with many gym owners and operators who want to take their business to the next level. Some are struggling and others are doing well, but want continued improvement. In the end, we first look at behavior and what we have control over. Here are some… Continue reading Secrets to Success in the Gym Business