Grow Your Network, Grow Your Fitness Business
There are many examples of the old adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” That’s why networking is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business.
I’m Coach Kelli, a devoted CrossFit gym owner with 15 years of experience managing my facility, along with owning yoga studios and wellness centers. Beyond the fitness world, I have a passion for cooking, cherish moments with my children and family, and find joy in spending time outside. Having experienced the highs and lows, I’m dedicated to leveraging my expertise to help you grow and succeed on your fitness journey.
There are many examples of the old adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” That’s why networking is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business.
As if #Alex from Target and the #CowboysUK hashtag snafu weren’t enough social media news for you today, we’re here to tell you about Facebook’s ban on like gating. Unlike the two above-mentioned social media stories, this is one you’ll want to know about because it will likely affect you.
I was visiting a customer who was getting ready for his grand opening of his fitness business. He was clearly excited, yet nervous at the same time. His website construction was behind, his build out had just been completed, and he was within a week of his grand opening. Sound familiar? With so many things to do in the life of a gym owner, preparing for a grand opening is just one of many hurdles you face.
If you read my blog last week, “What’s a Persona and Why You Need One For Your Fitness Business Marketing Strategy,” you learned how to create the “ideal” customer / persona for your fitness business. Now that you have this persona (or even more than one), let’s talk about how you can start creating and promoting resources to reach that persona and increase gym membership.
I’ve been in marketing for a long time. I remember the not-so-distant-past when it was perfectly acceptable to do what is called “spray and pray.” Send your offer out to as many folks as possible and pray that someone takes you up on it. Read more.