Monthly Archives: March 2012

Lead Nurturing for Gyms

by Fred Elias, Director of Business Development – TouchPoint Visual Fitness Planner Lead nurturing is not the same as lead management. In our world, an example of lead management would be:  A prospect signs up for a 7-day pass on … Continue reading

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Fitness Trends from IHRSA

by Blair McHaney, Gold’s Gym Wenatchee GGFA Director Emeritus For the first time in 7 years I was able to walk the tradeshow floor at IHRSA without being hurried.  I spent the entire day Friday walking the show and talking … Continue reading

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March Madness for Gold’s Gym

by Sean Kirby, National Sales Director – ASF International I love this time of year. College basketball is at its best with the madness that goes along with tournament wins and loses. However, in our industry there is another March … Continue reading

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Franchisees Making Fundamental Changes … Will You Change Too?

by Ginger Collins, GGFA Executive Director In the past two months, the GGFA hosted four regional workshops that became a phenomenal experience. You’ve heard and read the testimonials and accolades from Franchisees and suppliers who attended.  What you haven’t heard … Continue reading

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Social Media CAN Drive Revenue for Your Club. But How? Turn Facebook Into an Online Lead Box

by:   Mario Bravolamo, Founder           Daron Allen, President/CEO           Visual Fitness Planner  Social media is changing our world.  The adoption rate of users to Facebook was the fastest of any product in history.  Facebook has done a remarkable job of connecting … Continue reading

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