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  • FitnessBiz 2023 | Supercharge Your Fitness Business

    FitnessBiz 2023 | Supercharge Your Fitness Business


    Get excited, we are on the road again in 2023, coming to your nearest capital city. Get your tickets now and save, by clicking here.

    Justin Tamsett (JT) & the team at Active Management, Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses, REX Roundtables & the Fitness Business Podcast, are bringing an exclusive business education series to you this November.

    Our NEWLY formatted breakfast education events are the only events JT is speaking at publicly in 2023! This is your only opportunity to hear directly from JT, ask him questions and pick the brain of one of the world’s most sought after industry speakers.

    If you have had the opportunity to hear JT speak previously, you know he openly shares his wealth of experience. And since you last heard him speak, he will have conducted 24 REX Roundtables in Australia and the US, including a new Xponential Fitness Roundtables; participated in the Crusader Coach Leadership Program; read numerous books and interviewed numerous experts for the Fitness Business Podcast.

    If you have not heard JT speak, then at FitnessBiz you will have access to one of Australia’s most awarded industry speakers and learn incredible content that will help pave the way for the best year in your business. You will be so happy you got up early to attend!

    FitnessBiz 2023 will be the best 2 and a half hours you spend getting ready for 2024. Get your ticket in your closest capital city by clicking here.

    Supercharge Your Fitness Business with 2 Sessions

    Know The Global Trends For Your Local Impact

    As JT works with multiple brands, models and businesses across the US, Asia and Australia, this session will be jam packed with global content that you can use in your own fitness business.  You’ll discover industry & consumer trends; hear about strategies that are working (and some that are not); and walk away with ideas to make 2024 your best year ever on all fronts!

    Sales Numbers Still Impact Our Business

    Even with the growth of on-line joining there are still sales steps that clubs need to go through and after a record year for MysterShoppingForFitnessBusinesses.com.au you’ll get an update on best practice for sales performances.  Last year, we shared what pleases and peeves our mystery shoppers and this year we’ll dive deeper into their experiences with examples of what you can be doing to increase your chances of success.

    When and Where

    From the feedback last year, we have moved FitnessBiz to a breakfast event!  We will kick off at 7:40 (so you can beat the traffic) and a delicious hot breakfast will be served at 8am! You’ll have time to network with others in the industry. Then JT will speak until 10:20 – so you can avoid the traffic back to work. FitnessBiz 2023 will be in 5 capital cities:

    Melbourne – Wed 1st November 2023 – click to get your ticket

    Sydney – Thurs 2nd November 2023 – click to get your ticket

    Brisbane – Thurs 9th November 2023 – click to get your ticket

    Perth – Tues 14th November 2023 – click to get your ticket

    Adelaide – Wed 15th November 2023 – click to get your ticket

  • FitnessBiz 2023 | Pre-sale tickets going live early!

    FitnessBiz 2023 | Pre-sale tickets going live early!

     

    We decided we couldn’t wait…. Pre-sale tickets to FitnessBiz 2023 are going live on Monday 21st August, 2023!

    We have decided to open up a special pre-sale ticket earlier than planned. Watch your inbox for links to pre-sale tickets going live on Monday.

    Be sure to secure yours early, as they are only available until midnight – 31st August 2023.

    Justin Tamsett (JT) & his team are busy putting together an incredible education series full of tried & tested sales techniques & so much more.

    Supercharge your Fitness Business in 2024
    If you want to supercharge your fitness business ready for 2024, then you need to join us in November for this exclusive event!

    FitnessBiz 2023 is the only opportunity you will get to hear Justin speak & present this powerful education series. Jam packed with content you can actually implement within your own club, from across the globe. You’ll learn about consumer & industry trends with strategies to change the way you do business.

    The beauty about the fitness & health industry is that even through global pandemics & financial downturns, people will continue to prioritise their health & wellbeing. Self care remains a huge priority & as we know a great workout or a run in the open air, does wonders for the endorphins. And as such membership sales continue to grow, but there is always an opportunity to do better.

    You’ll learn more about how to optimise your sales techniques whilst ensuring member needs are met every time.

    Make sure you register your interest for our Earlybird event registration so you don’t miss out.

    Keep an eye on your inbox for pre-release tickets.

  • AusFitness Industry Returns, 28-29 April, ICC Sydney

    AusFitness Industry Returns, 28-29 April, ICC Sydney

    Australia’s largest event for fitness professionals returns:  AusFitness Industry, 28-29 April, ICC Sydney 

    The wait is almost over for fitness professionals as Sydney is set to host AusFitness Industry 2023 at the ICC Sydney from April 28.

    AusFitness Industry will once again bring the entire fitness community together for the nation’s largest B2B trade event, including an industry-first, free education summit for Personal Trainers to up-skill. 

    The 2023 event will also be co-located event with the AusFitness Expo, a festival of fitness packed full of entertainment, competitions and inspiration open to the trade and public. 

    Event Director Shaun Krenz, who has been involved with the event for more than 10 years, said the show would be making a big-scale return to Sydney for fitness professionals, business owners and managers of health, fitness and exercise facilities.

    “We’re really looking forward to bringing the fitness community together again for this much-loved industry event,” said Shaun.

    “We’re aiming to make this one of the biggest and best events yet, providing an unmatched space to learn, network and get hands-on with the latest developments and products in the fitness industry. Whether you’re a gym owner, a personal trainer, a facility manager or industry executive – this is your show; a place to get inspiration, stay ahead of the game and get deals done.

    “It’s such an important time to reconnect with peers, re-evaluate what consumers want and work together to create an exciting path into the future.”

    In addition to over 200 brands on the show floor, fitness professionals will also have access to an exciting line-up of over 50 world-class workshops, activities and seminars.

    The new PT Summit will run on Friday April 28 and provide education, inspiration and networking opportunities for personal trainers and fitness instructors. A highlight will be nutrition presentations, training plus meet and greets with Dr Layne Norton, founder of Biolayne.

    “Through a combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops, we will provide a much-needed platform for personal trainers to learn, connect and grow,” said Shaun.

    “Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re a seasoned pro, our summit is designed to help you take your skills to the next level across areas including Business & Professional Development, Nutrition & Behaviour Change, Training Science and Group Exercise.”

    Entry to AusFitness Industry on Friday April 28 and Saturday April 29 is free for those who work in health and fitness. Registrations are essential.

    Entry to AusFitness Expo is free for AusFitness Industry visitors with exclusive trade-only access on Friday April 28. On Saturday April 29 on Sunday April 30 the Expo is open to both trade and public. 

    Visit www.ausfitnessexpo.com.au/industry for more information and to register for a free trade pass.

    For more information, interviews or images please contact: Sarah O’Brien P: 0408 401 502 E: [email protected] 

  • Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit

    Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit

    Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit brings together industry leaders to share and strategise on innovation, failure and success

    SYDNEY, February 1st, 2023 — Rachael Newsham – Program Director for Les Mills BODYCOMBAT ® , BODYCOMBAT VR (named Best App of 2022 by Meta), and former choreographer and face of SH’BAM® – joins the presenter line-up at Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit, the event’s co-founders announced today.

    Newsham joins fellow industry heavyweights such as Amy Boone Thompson, owner and CEO of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and Diana Williams, founder and owner of Fernwood Fitness, at the event on Thursday 27th April 2023.

    The theme for this year’s summit is ‘Innovation. Failure. Success.’, which seeks to focus on triumphantly navigating challenging personal and business conditions.

    “We’re being constantly warned about the turbulent economic times on the not-too-distant horizon,” said co-founder Alisha Smith, “but this isn’t the first time we’ve been faced with the prospect of devastating downturns.

    “We’ve assembled some brilliant speakers who have weathered a multitude of business and personal crises. They’ll be sharing stories of, and actionable strategies for, innovating when the chips are down, surviving failures and pushing hard towards success, no matter the economic climate.”

    Smith’s co-founder, Deborah Goldberg, believes that banding together creates a stronger industry than attempting to survive solo.

    “Every year Fuel reinforces the belief that we’re so much stronger together,” said Goldberg. “The women from the industry that come together to learn, connect and share continue to tell us that it’s the place they go to get re-inspired and to remember that they don’t have to do it – business, family, relationships, leadership – alone.

    “Ultimately, that’s what helps us succeed, as individuals, as businesses, and as an industry.”

    Alongside Newsham, Williams and Boone Thompson, Fuel 2023 features sales expert Abbie White; Michelle Furniss, General Manager, Xplor; Emma Masters, Co-founder, Exercise to Experience and Therapy Fitness; and more.

    The 1-day event is hosted live at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney’s iconic The Rocks district and is supported by Les Mills Asia Pacific, IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Fernwood Fitness, MyZone, Xplor, Hapana, AFAA, NASM, and BF Brokers.

    For more information on corporate tables, single tickets and sponsorship opportunities, head to fuel-summit.com or contact:

    Deborah Goldberg +61 421 328 983
    Alisha Smith +61 401 935 078

    About Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit

    Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit is an in-person, personal and professional development experience that will set your business spirit on fire. You’ll be exposed to some of the brightest, most influential and ambitious female leaders from global fitness businesses, as they share the latest insights from the fields of sales, networking, leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing and more. You’ll connect with like-minded women, and learn strategies for building your brand, increasing your revenue and accelerating your life. Fuel is being held live in Sydney, Australia on Thursday 27th April 2023.

  • Your Ultimate Guide To IHRSA 2023!

    Your Ultimate Guide To IHRSA 2023!

    We are just over a month away from the IHRSA convention in San Diego, so I thought I would share some thoughts for you on what not to miss and why you need to get to San Diego on March 20th for 3 days.

    Presentations Not To Miss

    Lock in the following presentations:

    • Monday 20th @ 9am – New Business Trends & Shifts. I am on the panel with 2 other REX Roundtable Chairs: Brent Darden & Fausto Di Giulio.
    • Wednesday 22nd @ 11:45 – Creating World Class Experiences Through World Class Team Leadership. I am leading this panel.

    Further, our Fitness Business Podcast hosts are also speaking:

    • Monday 20th @ 2:45pm – 4 Gens by 2 Gens: How to Drive Four Generations to Your Gym with Sarah and Sal Pellegrino 
    • Monday 20th @ 4pm – Fitness Career Mapping: Charting A Career Growth Path with Dori 

    See all the schedule here

    Key Notes Are A Must Attend

    I am a huge fan of IHRSA key notes and this year will be no different.  They all look excellent so make sure you don’t miss them!

    In fact, you can get a sneak peak of the energetic Cassandra Worthy on the Fitness Business Podcast – click here to listen. Thanks to IHRSA and Matrix for the opportunity to chat with Cassandra.

    See all the key notes here

    Clubs You Must Visit

    There are lots of great gyms to visit in San Deigo but here are my top 3 plus a bonus!

    Crossfit Invictus – Just 1 mile from the Convention Centre is one of the world’s best CrossFit boxes.  Do a class experience the world class coaches.

    Fit Athletic – There is a Fit Athletic at Petco Park where you’ll find many delegates but I highly recommend going the extra distance to the club in Little Italy.  You will not be disappointed.

    Revel Fit Club – An exquisite fit out, tough work out and quality coaches.  You’ll also see all the flexibility of the FitBench. It is 8 miles from the Convention Centre so book a class and head over.

    Bonus – opening March 1st is an Aussie gym called The Yard San Diego.  It will still be in its first 30 days of opening and is just 6 miles from the Convention Centre.  Book a class and jump in an Uber – don’t forget to take your Myzone belt!

    Pssst – I would love you to head a little further north and visit my REX member club: Parisi Speed School San Diego.  Paul and his team run an awesome facility and well worth a look – especially if you want to make money from youth programs.  Again an Uber as it is just under 16 miles.

    Where You Cannot Get Into – Unless You Know Someone

    Other than the numerous social activities where invites are essential, there are two amazing educational events outside of the IHRSA event that if you can get invited to, you MUST attend:

    1. The Myzone Hot Breakfast – A fantastic way to start the day! You’ll learn the latest in tech and get an update on the development of Myzone.  This is literally one of the hottest tickets in town!  If you don’t have Myzone, get it before IHRSA and ask for a Hot Breakfast ticket!
    2. REX Pre-IHRSA Event – The day before the IHRSA event REX Roundtables will have it’s annual networking and educational session.  This year Leo Bottary, author of PeerNovation, will deliver a key note.  Want to know more about this event, drop Eddie Tock an email.

    I’ll look forward to seeing you at IHRSA 2023!

  • You’re Invited to the Senior Management Summit

    You’re Invited to the Senior Management Summit

    Join us for AUSactive’s inaugural Senior Management Summit (SMS), a day of tailored content carefully crafted exclusively for Senior Management in the health and fitness industry. Join General Managers, Chief Operation Officers, Chief Marketing Officers and National Managers across three sessions focused on activating thoughts, new ideas and future possibilities. Featured keynote speakers, expert panels and international addresses the day will be jam pack and not to be missed! If you have any senior colleagues who would be interested in attending please email General Manager Billie at [email protected]

    Focusing on three key pillars:  Health – Movement for Movement, Sustainability – Let’s Go, Inclusivity and Diversity – Belonging.

    Details: 

    Venue: ivy Sunroom Sydney
    Address: 330 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
    Date: 21st of October 2022
    Time: 9.30am until 4pm (AEST)

    Price: 

    Senior Management Summit Ticket only: $300 (including GST)
    Combination Ticket: Awards + Senior Management Summit: $500 (including GST)

    5% Special Discount code: JT5

    Secure your tickets here

  • See The Australian Sales Trends Shared At FitnessBiz

    See The Australian Sales Trends Shared At FitnessBiz

    You can grab a copy of the Sales Trends slide deck that was shared at FitnessBiz in Australia by clicking here – our gift to you with no charge at all & no fine print!

    Local Aussie Sales Trends That Will Rock You

    You all want more members and a higher conversion rate but unless you look at what’s happening when the prospect calls or comes in, then what you want and what you get could be two very different results.

    We are the only mystery shopping company in Australia that specialises in the fitness industry and over the past 12 years has conducted tens of thousands of mystery shopping calls and visits to clubs.

    You’ll see all the trends from our mystery calls, visits and follow up calls.

    You will also see what our mystery shoppers see and tell us – that may not always be included on the feedback forms!

    There are plenty of golden nuggets to sharpen your sales process and your sales follow-up. A slide deck for an owner to go back to the club and self-audit.

    You can grab a copy of the Aussie Sales Trends slide deck that was shared at FitnessBiz in Australia by clicking here – no charge at all!

    Aussies Only: Do you want Lisa, our Mystery Shopping Account Manager to explain the trends?  Book her for a 30min Zoom presentation PLUS you’ll receive a free ESP or 10 mystery shopper calls over 60 days! Click here

  • See The Global Fitness Trends Shared At FitnessBiz

    See The Global Fitness Trends Shared At FitnessBiz

    You can grab a copy of the Global Trends slide deck that was shared at FitnessBiz in Australia by clicking here – our gift to you with no charge at all & no fine print!

    Global Business Trends You Need To Know

    In business, we need to know global and act locally.  This FitnessBiz session shared trends from clubs, boutiques and studios across the globe.  The visual insights will truly help your business.

    You’ll see trends that relate to business, key performance indicators, shifts in marketing messages, the people in our industry and building community – in and outside your 4 walls.

    You’ll also see the latest on the success of ‘hybrid’ clubs with some thoughts on this business model.

    After reading this slide deck, you’ll be more abreast of industry happenings – successful and not so – allowing you to push forward in 2022 and into 2023.

    You can grab a copy of the Global Trends slide deck that was shared at FitnessBiz in Australia by clicking here – no charge at all!

    Do you want JT to explain the trends?  Book him for a 60min Zoom presentation by clicking here.

  • Thank you AtmosphereTV and Myzone

    Thank you AtmosphereTV and Myzone

    We just wanted to give a HUGE thank you to Troy from Atmosphere TV and Mike from Myzone.

    AtmosphereTV is a great new addition to your visual experiences in your clubs.  We saw it in the US several years ago and was super impressed. So when Troy Cooper contacted us and said he was bringing this into Australia and he’d like to offer a lucky door prize for FitnessBiz I was like “hell yeah!”
    AtmosphereTV is a global product and should definitely be in every club because the videos are awesome PLUS you can run your own ads to boost secondary income.
    Check out https://atmospheretv.com.au and or contact Troy – [email protected]

     

    Myzone needs no introduction to the majority of the industry and we think most of those you know of Myzone.  We are huge fans as we love it when we train and see so many benefits in strengthening retention (having members train longer) through the engagement it offers you with your members.
    What was super cool was at FitnessBiz in Perth, one of the attendees Karlee had a question on ‘relaunching’ Myzone in her club and Mike Beeney was more than willing to give her the playbook for a successful relaunch.  And that’s what we love about the company: they are there to help you get the most from the product on an ongoing basis!
    Check out https://www.myzone.org or contact Mike – [email protected]

     

  • Last Chance To Pump Up 2022

    Last Chance To Pump Up 2022

     

    At FitnessBiz for Australian fitness business owners, managers and team members we are talking global trends and insights! And as a friend of ours you can save $30 on your registration making your ticket just 99 – use the code VIPFB and register by clicking here.

    Thanks to REX Roundtables for Executives, The Fitness Business Podcast and Active Management we will be coming to a city near you in September with a 2.5 hour education session.

    FitnessBiz hits Perth on Tuesday this week @ 2pm and Adelaide on Wednesday.

    Coming soon:

    • Perth – Tuesday 20th Sept @ 2pm
    • Adelaide – Wednesday 21st Sept @ 2pm

    Your FitnessBiz Ticket includes:

    • 2.5 hour educational session including afternoon tea
    • $100 discount for the On Demand Replays from the 2022 Virtual Fitness Industry Technology Summit
    • Lucky Door Prizes in each location

    PLUS when you attend FitnessBiz, you have a chance to win:

    1. ONE Apple Watch Series 7 – valued @ $600
    2. BOSE AR Frames – valued @ $199
    3. Amazon Voucher – valued @ $100

    If you’d like to save $30 on your registration, use the code VIPFB to grab one of the limited number of discounted tickets – so hurry! Click here!

    Extra Bonus:

    After FitnessBiz, join AUSActive for their State Awards at the same location! It will begin immediately after our final networking time with drinks and food! Register for the AUSActive Awards here.