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  • How to Build a Powerful Martial Arts Referral Program

    How to Build a Powerful Martial Arts Referral Program

    Member referrals are an extremely valuable source for finding new members for your gym. When we analyzed how people find martial arts schools, 21% of people found their current gym through a referral. However, 41% of people decided to visit their gym for the first time based on a referral. This means that an additional…

  • Mindbody Alternatives: Which Platform Fits Your Needs?

    Mindbody Alternatives: Which Platform Fits Your Needs?

    Mindbody is a popular gym management software offering various benefits for fitness business owners.  Club owners can conveniently handle multiple aspects of their business from a single app, no matter how many locations they have.  They can access detailed analytics, gaining insights into their operations. Mindbody also enables owners to manage the entire client experience…

  • How Much Do Gyms Spend on Marketing?

    How Much Do Gyms Spend on Marketing?

    The fitness sector is seeing a resurgence, with gym check-ins increasing as people become more interested in their health and wellness. This has created an ultra-competitive environment, with a gym on every corner, all fighting over membership. To stand out, you’ve got to have a strong marketing campaign. That takes money. But how much? According…

  • How to Open a Gym in Australia

    How to Open a Gym in Australia

    When I opened the doors to my gym in Melbourne’s outer east, I was operating on a mix of adrenaline, exhilaration, and that special kind of panic that sets in when you’ve thrown your life savings into a business venture. I still remember the smell of the fresh rubber mats, the slightly crooked logo decal we…

  • 10 Instagram Ads Tips to Reach More Gym Members

    10 Instagram Ads Tips to Reach More Gym Members

    Instagram can be one of the most effective marketing channels for fitness businesses. Think about it. Instagram is a highly visual platform so you can showcase your gym and fitness routines. Instagram has over 2.35 billion active users monthly, too. Of that figure, you’re bound to find some fitness enthusiasts. So, you already have the…

  • How to Start a Cheer Program

    How to Start a Cheer Program

    Are you interested in starting a cheer program within your gym? Maybe you want to learn how to open a cheer gym? Perhaps you have a few members who have mentioned their love for cheer, and you want to provide them with even more value to keep them as members. Or maybe you have a…

  • 7 Promotion Ideas that Bring in Gym Members

    7 Promotion Ideas that Bring in Gym Members

    The new normal that gyms exist in post-pandemic makes the boom times prior to 2020 seem like a distant memory.  Times are much tougher now.  The United States is officially in a recession and people are making cutbacks. But there’s also a bright side; after two years of COVID, people are more conscious than ever…

  • What You Can Learn from Club Pilates as a Pilates Studio Owner

    What You Can Learn from Club Pilates as a Pilates Studio Owner

    Imagine having 1 million students.  How would that change your Pilates business? This isn’t a pipe dream. According to Statista, Club Pilates is the largest Pilates brand globally.  They have more than 1,650 studios globally, operating on four continents. Approximately 13 million people practice Pilates worldwide, a number that continues to grow year after year.…

  • Choose the Right Insurance Policy for Your Gym

    Choose the Right Insurance Policy for Your Gym

    All businesses carry some level of risk, but fitness studios and gyms are at higher risk for unexpected situations. When we invite customers into our gyms to work out, there is always a risk of injury. Plus, gym equipment can be expensive and hard to replace. To protect the assets of your business, it is…

  • Martial Arts Advertising Ideas to Effectively Grow Your Dojo

    Martial Arts Advertising Ideas to Effectively Grow Your Dojo

    In the fiercely competitive martial arts industry, effective advertising is the linchpin to attracting new students, retaining existing ones, and establishing a robust digital presence.  As martial artists increasingly turn to online platforms for information and inspiration, martial arts businesses must adapt their advertising techniques to effectively connect with their target audience.  This article delves…

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