The fitness industry is hyper-competitive, so building a gym that withstands the test of time is becoming all the more difficult. Being a business owner is hard, but being a gym owner takes it a step further. If you want to succeed in this industry you need to go above and beyond to ensure you come out on top.
So, keep reading to find out more about the ins and outs of owning a gym.
1. Pre-sales Are Essential
Did you know that the average cost of opening a gym is $10,000 to $50,000? Pre-selling gym memberships before you even open for business can be an amazing way to help you foot the initial bill. This will also help you get your gym’s name out and be a base for your future marketing strategy.
2. Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
Unfortunately, customers most likely won’t come to you in the beginning, so you’ll have to work hard to convert them. When setting up your marketing plan and figuring out how you are going to generate leads it is important to remember that marketing is a continuous thing.
You can’t stop marketing your business just because you’ve landed a few clients. You need to constantly and consistently market your business to drive people to your business. With the correct marketing strategy, you’ll be able to make people believe your gym is the only gym they should ever consider.
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3. Follow Up Leads
Once you’ve gotten a lead it is important to follow up (and more than once!) with them. If you don’t manage to land the lead they’ll most likely go to a competitor so nurturing a relationship with your leads is an important step.
A popular strategy for turning leads into members is offering free or low-cost trials or other benefits that might entice them to try you out. Once they’ve tried out your gym it will be easier to convert them to full-time members.
4. Have a Retention Plan
You’ve landed a client, but now you need a plan to keep them. Luckily it’s much easier to retain a client than it is to convert a new one. So, find out what your client likes and dislikes about your gym and find ways to make sure the majority of your clients stay with you long term.
5. Get Your Name Out There
It’s important that your gym gets recognized as a part of the community early on. A great way to go about that is renting out for events. This allows people to see and experience your gym while generating income at the same time.
Owning a Gym Made Easy
Building a playbook to help you with owning a gym is a crucial step when it comes to being a gym owner. Building a gym is more than just buying gym equipment and opening your doors, you need to plan how to be the best business owner you can be. This includes doing the grunt work of following up with leads and making sure your clients are happy.
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