Education and News For The Fitness Industry

From Our NPE Friends: How Hiring Mistakes Can Sabotage Your Business (And 9 Things To Do Instead)

By JT | January 27, 2017

It’s been six months since the nightmare coach you’d hired on the fly has even stepped foot in your gym.
After hearing the complaints from former customers—and reading them on social media—you decided it’d be better to be understaffed than poorly staffed and sent him packing.

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Matt Wright

Top Tips From Matt Wright On The Fitness Business Podcast

By Chantal Brodrick | January 25, 2017

Here is what resonated for me on this week’s podcast with Matt Wright talking about professional development tips for Fitness Managers and Teams:

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#JTInTheRaw Show 29: Facial Hair Ruins Your Chance Of Sales & Price Presentation Tips

By JT | January 25, 2017

Guaranteed today that my rant will create some action on my Facebook feed and even some discussion in your work place. But someone has to say it! So this week on #JTInTheRaw we have a JTRant!

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Get Your #HustleModeOn In 2017

By JT | January 24, 2017

Get your #HustleModeOn in 2017 with Active Management and together we’ll achieve why we are in business, like no other previous year.

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Barry's Bootcamp

Barry’s Bootcamp There’s Not Much To See But . . .

By JT | January 19, 2017

Every Barry’s Bootcamp workout studio looks the same: great red lights, treadmills, steps and dumbells. There is nothing special to see. But once the doors shut and the music begins so does your exercise experience!

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Mike Bledsoe

Top Tips From Mike Bledsoe On The Fitness Business Podcast

By Chantal Brodrick | January 18, 2017

Here is what resonated for me on this week’s podcast with Mike Bledsoe talking about CrossFit, Automation and Supplement Sales:

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#JTInTheRaw Show 28: Why What People Say About You Online & Offline Matters

By JT | January 17, 2017

Welcome to #JTInTheRaw show 28 and this week I’m talking social proof in your business! Which by the way is the smarty pants term for using testimonials.

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fitness business blogs

The Ultimate Fitness Business Blogs For December 2016

By JT | January 16, 2017

Here’s a summary of our top 5 most visited fitness business blogs from last month.

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#JTInTheRaw Show 27: Thoughts On Simon Sinek’s Managing Millennial Video & How To Make 2017 Awesome

By JT | January 11, 2017

Welcome to show 27 of JTInTheRaw and Happy New Year! Its great to be back and thanks for tuning in as I chew the thin about business at the same time every week!

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Ray Algar

Top Tips From Ray Algar On The Fitness Business Podcast

By Chantal Brodrick | January 11, 2017

Here is what resonated for me on this week’s podcast with Ray Algar talking about fitness substitutes, who are they and why should we pay attention?:

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Michelle Bowden

Top Tips From Michelle Bowden On The Fitness Business Podcast

By Chantal Brodrick | January 10, 2017

Here is what resonated for me on this week’s podcast with Michelle Bowden on using presentation and communication skills to connect with your clients, members and teams:

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#JTInTheRaw Show 26: Finding out what your staff are thinking about you & your managers

By JT | January 10, 2017

Welcome to JTInTheRaw and today I have: a few shoutouts, an #AskJT, a brand new segment ‘what cheeses me off’ and some BIG announcements.

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Kayley Riddle

Top Tips From Kayley Riddle On The Fitness Business Podcast

By Chantal Brodrick | December 22, 2016

Here is what resonated for me on this week’s podcast with Kayley Riddle sharing how to recruit and keep the best people for our fitness business:

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Last Chance To Grab 12 Days of Christmas Bargains

By JT | December 21, 2016

Over the last 12 days we have posted some amazing offers on our products saving you big $$$$.

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#JTInTheRaw Show 25: Tips For A Cracking Business Plan

By JT | December 20, 2016

Welcome to show 25 of #JTInTheRaw and today I’m going to give you a sneak peak of my formula for business planning.

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