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4 Ways to Keep Members Engaged All Summer

Posted on 5/1/2012 12:00 AM by Rachelle Dodge

Member retention during the summer is a challenge our clients are faced with every year. Instead of just worrying about the club down the street, they are now competing against sunshine and fresh air. There is a huge opportunity for us in the fitness industry to keep these members engaged, despite the draw of the great outdoors, so how do we do it?

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The Business of Baseball, Playing the Percentages

Posted on 4/11/2012 7:58 AM by Sean Kirby
I’m listening to the Colorado Rockies’ opening day game and instead of a baseball game it’s a “walk-a-thon.” Okay, I’m not enjoying the game, but it triggered this thought.  They say that baseball is a “thinking man’s game”, meaning that you’re always trying to think one step ahead, based on the statistical trends of the past.  If you think about it, this is exactly the same way we should be managing our companies. I’ll expand on my thought. Baseball coaches are constantly quizzing their fielders about situations.  Situational awareness is a trait valued on a personal level as well as your business collectively. What will you do if the ball is hit to right field? Or a long fly ball? How about a soft grounder with a runner on first and third, or second base only? This may seem intuitive, but keep in mind there are a finite number of actions for each scenario, each with a statistical probability for success.  We want to ...
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5 Retention Strategies to Start Today

Posted on 1/2/2012 1:08 PM by Rachelle Dodge

Member retention is key to success (and cash flow) in this business. You really do need to treat each member like gold to make sure they aren’t defecting to the competition, falling off the wagon or losing interest in your services. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for our industry, with New Year’s resolutions motivating people to sign up with little or no effort on our part. Now that they’ve joined, what is your strategy to keep them coming? Keep reading for five easy action items to increase your facility’s member retention.

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