Like most of us, I have a thirst for learning. Not just fitness related material but also history, leadership, business etc. Also, like most of us time is of the essence so I take advantage of audiobooks... View More
Since starting my business almost ten years ago, I've spent a good deal of time and money on business networking. Breakfasts, luncheons, cocktail events; I've done them all. A frequent hot topic of conversation... View More
When I started my business as an at-home personal trainer, before I pulled the trigger on spending any money on any advertising, I began participating in local networking events. I had a few objectives.... View More
With the uncertainty regarding the sustainability and future of the healthcare system, fitness professionals are beginning to see a unique opportunity... View More
When you're just starting your career as a fitness professional, finding your first client(s) can be a real challenge. It's a catch-22: without experience, you may not have the credibility people expect,... View More
While doing some research for a project I ran across an article that defined and showed the difference between excellence and success. I, like most, have used the two terms interchangeably but there is... View More
The most successful fitness professionals would undoubtedly agree the critical importance of investing time, money and energy in every facet of their business and career. Getting out from behind the computer... View More
In an effort to be ever more productive and efficient, we have been programmed to continually seek the newest technology, gadgets, apps and programs; however, I've come to realize that in practice, there... View More
It's so overused, overanalyzed and ruthlessly abused, the word hardly says anything anymore... Marketing. What does it even mean? Well, one thing I can tell you is that, as far as your business and mine... View More
I used to be the queen of to-do lists. I would write list after list in an effort to organize everything that I needed to get done. I would even feel this compulsion to continually add new tasks; somehow... View More
There perhaps isn't a truer adage as definitive of the conundrum facing success-driven fitness professionals than "The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know."As an in-the-trenches fitness... View More
Do you feel nervous about raising your rates? Are you worried your clients will leave you, or new clients will stop coming to train with you?... View More
At the end of your next hair cut appointment, if your hair stylist asked you if you have any friends to refer because she's looking to build her business, how would you respond? Would you immediately scroll... View More
