You’re good at what you do, let’s face it. You know a lot about the Fitness Business.
You regularly, if not daily, put in hours of extra work that adds to your own knowledge about nutrition for example, and you investigate the latest techniques for helping your clients achieve their own personal fitness or weight loss goals.
Not to mention maintaining your blog or website and dealing with offline and online marketing to boost your client base. You don’t have a minute to spare.
In order to walk the walk, you also spend hours trying to stick to your own fitness goals. You’re a human billboard for what you do after all, and it’s vitally important to maintain that image.
Are you running your business, or is your PT business running you?
Everyone knows that they key to owning a successful business is the ability to attract leads and convert those leads into paying clients. It doesn’t matter if you’re selling tangible products such as home furnishings or clothing, online or off, the principles are pretty much the same.
If you’ve ever taken a good internet marketing course from someone who actually makes money from marketing online (and not just from selling courses), you’re given a specific system to follow.
You start with learning how to find the best places to promote your business, how to interact with people, gather high quality leads and then convert those leads into sales. Online, that closing will culminate in a purchase.
An in depth review of the fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Franchise in the world.
If starting a fitness business, namely a BOOT CAMP, is an idea that has been swimming around in your head for some time, chances are you have done at least a little research on the subject. If you have then surely one of the things that got you excited was the amount of money one can make in this industry. It is very doable to create a boot camp business that grosses multi 6 figures and not unheard of to break the 7 figure barrier, all while working MUCH less than 40 hours per week and often with very little overhead.
But…doing it alone can be risky and costly. Many fitness entrepreneurs find out a little too late that their research simply wasn’t complete and the roadblocks they ran into coupled with expenses they never prepared for often find them shutting their doors before their business even begins to turn a profit. This is where partnering with a fitness boot camp franchise can help make all the difference in the world.
A franchise is like buying a business in a box. You are purchasing a proven, profitable business model that will GREATLY enhance your chances for success. Follow the plan that is laid out and it is likely that you will succeed. Fit Body Boot Camp offers entrepreneurs like yourself just such an opportunity. Let’s take an in depth look into just what the FBBC franchise opportunity includes and try to answer any questions you may have.
What’s In a Name?
Ok, so maybe JOE’S BOOTCAMP isn’t such a bad name (especially if you’re Joe) or maybe even something like FAT KILLER BOOT CAMP if you want to go with something in your face…many would argue that the name of your business isn’t even all that important…EXCEPT that is if you start out of the gate with a name that already has some clout.
Fit Body Boot Camp franchise is a proven model and the name is respect all over the WORLD. It has become synonymous with a boot camp model that GETS RESULTS and is run as an incredibly top notch program. Currently, there are hundreds FBBC franchises in existence and it is this market presence that gives you a TREMENDOUS EDGE when starting your business. It is likely that potential clients in your area have either heard of it or if they do a little GOOGLING, they will see that FBBC has been around and is THE premiere name in Boot Camps, bar none.
We Pretty Much Provide ALL of it FOR YOU…
When we say ALL OF IT, we mean it. From where to find and secure a location, to grabbing your first few clients, to locking in monthly members, developing fitness programs and so much more, here’s just a short list of the information and systems we make available to you as a FBBC Franchise Owner:
Exactly how to secure your first location, lock in a deal, and get ready for your first clients
Exactly what to charge your members and how to lock them in to paying, long term memberships
Exactly what types of fitness programs to offer your clients to ensure maximum results (which will lead to their staying with you and referring their friends and family!)
Exactly how to run fitness promotions and contests your members will LOVE and that will garner local press and promotion
Exactly how to hire the RIGHT trainers so that your boot camp members remain happy and you gain precious leveraged time
Exactly what kind of insurance you will need, where to get it, and how much you should pay
And pretty much everything else in between
And while much of the FBBC system is a “blueprint” for success, there’s a whole other level of services we provide that are DONE FOR YOU. Forget trial and error, we have turn-key marketing in place that will drive clients directly to your boot camp location…
WE provide a highly converting website-a website is worthless if it doesn’t ensure that visitors that see it eventually become paying members. The site we provide you will take care of that for you.
WE make sure your site gets traffic with a comprehensive and proven SEO campaign-It also goes to reason that a website that doesn’t get any visitors is worthless no matter how converting it is if no one sees it. Our SEO program will optimize your site for up to 20 highly searched keywords and keyword phrases. Put simply, your local prospects WILL find you online.
WE provide a multitude of DONE FOR YOU marketing-postcards, letters, newspapers ads, all designed and done for you, just waiting for your address to be added. These pieces have all been proven to deliver results and they are your for use as an FBBC Franchisee.
WE get on the phone with you personally to answer all of your questions…whenever you have them-Sometimes, it’s just good to be able to talk to someone who has all the answers…to quell you fears, to talk you through each step of your business to ensure your success. Our team will do just that. This is YOUR business, but WE consider ourselves a part of the team and we will do everything in our power to help make sure you reach the levels of success you have always dreamed of.
Sounds Great, but How Much?
The next obvious question is, how much is a FBBC franchise?
$9997 upfront, and $497/month (and oftentimes the upfront payment can be split at now extra cost)
One thing we have done that sets us apart from the industry, and most franchises in general, is to create a pricing structure that is more than affordable for anyone wishing to go into business for themselves and get rid of % fees that can be HUGE.
Most franchises charge you a percentage of your gross income, we do not. For instance, if your business were to gross $20,000/month (VERY doable!) then a common franchise fee of 6% would mean you would be cutting a check for $1200. As you become more successful, your franchise fee continues to climb…but not with us. $497 per month is it.
No hidden fees, your payment will be the same each and every month while we continue to provide you with the same proven systems and support that will help your income grow and grow and grow!
To put this into perspective…the SEO services we provide just to get your site tons of traffic ALONE is worth more than $497 per month, and if you go it alone, you will quickly find that one out for yourself. Factor in everything else we provide and you will see that you will save THOUSANDS of dollars per month by going with an FBBC franchise vs. going it alone.
You may have heard this before, but the actual cost of DOING something (if it is quality and worthwhile) is oftentimes less than the cost of NOT doing it. How much will you spend if you try to handle your fitness boot camp alone?
How much TIME will you spend? How about how many MISTAKES will you make along the way? The final question to answer for yourself is…how much money will you make if you do everything yourself?
Well, we can certainly tell you how much our franchisees make (and yes, they will be the ones to tell you themselves!) The choice is yours, but if you are serious about securing your future with a fantastically profitable fitness boot camp, FBBC is here to tell you we will help you through each and every step of the process
Go ahead and fill out an inquiry form today. No spot is guaranteed and you will have to qualify, but if you do, and you are ready to make serious money and have serious fun while owning your own Fit Body Boot Camp, this may be the best decision you ever made in your life!
There are only two legitimate reasons why a personal trainer would work for someone else instead of starting a fitness business of their own: to learn the ropes, or because he’s affraid of the responsibility and commitment required to start his own business. I know it’s not because he’s lazy!
However much you like the person you work for, he’s making money from the sweat of your brow. Chances are you’re not too happy with what you earn, but hey, he has all the headaches of paying bills, rent, salaries and advertising expenses and going through the process of attracting and retaining clients.
But some of the clients only see you. They ask for your services personally. They’ve hardly ever seen your boss. He spends a lot of time developing other business ideas or playing golf, and he’s often away with his family taking trips to places you can only dream of visiting.
You run two of his weekly Boot Camps. A total of 75 people paying how much each? And you get paid what for doing that? Now that simple calculation has quite possibly stimulated some of your entrepreneurial spirit. Read the rest of Why To Start Your Own Fitness Business
You could be the best fitness trainer on the planet, but if nobody knows you’re there, you’ll end up with an unprofitable business or doing another job you have absolutely no passion for or working for somebody else. That’s why learning about effective marketing for personal trainers is so important.
The problem is that the whole subject of marketing can be daunting. You may find it easy to talk to people about health and fitness, but when it comes to talking about money and getting them to sign up for your services, you morph into a quivering jellyfish.
You might find marketing online a total breeze because it can appear so impersonal, but when it comes to approaching a business owner about offering your services to his entire staff, you quake in your Nikes.. You can’t even cold call one potential client because your brain turns to mush.
Marketing for Personal Trainers is Simple…
… if you understand how it works, and that will involve knowing some psychology and perhaps stepping outside of your own comfort zone. If you don’t master the art of marketing all the way through to closing, you may as well get a telemarketing job. Well maybe not, because that involves a certain amount of persuasion too. Read the rest of Marketing for Personal Trainers and Fitness Sales Strategies
I remember when I first started out as a small business owner. Enthusiasm and adrenaline helped me through the initial planning stages and luckily I had set aside enough money to pay a few months’ rent in advance plus my living expenses. My good credit score also allowed me to borrow money at a decent rate to purchase some basic equipment. The property I liked was a wreck inside and I had to add new bathrooms, showers, upgrade the air conditioning and electrical system, install a sound system and leave enough left over to start a marketing campaign.
Plan Ahead
If you want to start a fitness business you must plan ahead. Even finding the right, affordable property might take you a lot longer than you anticipate. In the fitness business it’s nice if the property can be in a high traffic location but if it isn’t then you have to make up for that lack of visibility with additional advertising and marketing. Read the rest of The Mindset of a Small Fitness Business Owner
Marketing is a confusing world especially if you’re specifically trying to promote your fitness business online. Perhaps you decide to go for article marketing because you’re a good writer. Maybe you’re great at making videos, and if you like spending hours on social media sites you can also do well promoting your services via Twitter, FaceBook or the myriad of other similar sites. Marketing your fitness center sounds easy doesn’t it? It can be if you have hours to spare, but remember you’re not making any money while you’re experimenting!
Let’s take writing articles first. If nutrition and losing weight are a major part of your business, then article writing can work. But who do you submit your article to? There’s ezinearticles.com, buzzle.com, helium.com, Suite101.com, Articlesbase.com, Hubpages.com, Squidoo.com, Ehow.com and dozens of others.
For your videos, again you can submit them to any or all of the many video marketing sites – not just YouTube. There’s Vimeo, Metacafe, Ustream.tv, Viddler and a bunch of others that will all bring thousands of hits to your videos from all over the world.
But yours is a Local Business!
It’s great to see you’ve had thousands of hits and views of course, but if the time you’re investing isn’t bringing you clients and referrals, the few dollars you may make from advertising on your site isn’t going to cover the bills.
Local businesses must look at the smaller picture where the internet is concerned regarding fitness marketing strategies, or risk wasting time and energy that doesn’t bring results. The following are three of the best ways to get your business found online, that will bring positive results:
First and foremost, you need a tool to be able to start, grow and deliver to your list. While there are many services that do these basic things online if you are in the fitness business, signing up for Fit Pro Newsletter fitness newsletter is pretty much a no-brainer. As it does all the most basic things but it also sends your list professionally written newsletters with amazing content for you and much more - see below.
Growing a List
If you want to build a thriving fitness business you have to build a list. There’s no way around it. With most types of online business and those who have to rely heavily on an online presence to get new business and referrals (who doesn’t these days) the business owner will have to do it alone and that can be a pain in the butt.
First you have to build some kind of list without offering anything to get those email addresses. You have to decide how often you’re going to send out your emails and newsletters and then you have to research what your target audience wants or needs, because providing low quality or irrelevant stuff will mean they either don’t read your newsletter or they unsubscribe and that will be a big waste of time.
Imagine you are getting ready to go somewhere …somewhere you have never been before. This place is said to be SCARY…all kinds of people and situations that could hurt you…emotionally, physically and DEFINITELY financially. You’re nervous…unsure if you are really up for the challenge…you start second guessing yourself and eventually decide…SCREW IT, and you don’t go.
You just stay where you are, in a place that is comfortable, that you control and while it may not be as exciting as the place you were gonna go, at least you know nothing bad will happen.
Now, imagine you were going to go to that SAME place, but this time, you had a few friends with you. These friends have been to this place before and they can tell you EXACTLY what is going to happen…exactly what to do and what to say so that not only does nothing bad happen to you, but plenty of AMAZING things happen, enriching your life, making you have the best time you have ever had and you come out of the experience a better, more successful and extremely more fulfilled person…yeah, that second scenario sounds pretty cool, huh?
IN case you haven’t figured it out yet, these scenarios are awesome analogies to the world of owning your own business (yeah and in this case, we are talking about owning your own boot camp business!).
Owning a business of ANY kind is scary and can be especially so in the world of fitness. You know there are upsides to working for yourself and doing so in an industry that you love, but there are SOOOO many downsides! To name just a few things you will have to think about and do…
Come up with a name
Lock into a business model that will be profitable
Build a website that converts
Get your business info in front of potential clients
Interact on social media sites in a way that compels others to give your boot camp a try
Offer fitness programs that GET RESULTS (yep, that’s a BIGGIE)
Create an experience that ensure clients stay, refer others and keep paying month after month…
And…about 273 OTHER things you have to do that are CRUCIAL for your survival in the fitness boot camp game…
It is this long (and growing list) of STUFF that you have to take care of that leads many people to shut down their fitness boot camp before any real success and many more to decide NOT to start in the first place.
BUT…what if you had that group of friends we mentioned above that could walk you through EVERY bullet point that exists and provide a path that leads from the start of your boot camp to the end goal of operating a profitable, fun, and rewarding fitness business with few of the hazardous bumps and bruises that those who go it alone experience?
Enter Fit Body Boot Camp.
Fit Body Boot Camp was created to walk first time boot camp owners through the process of startup to the point of incredible profitability. It was designed to take the GUESSWORK out of the business and replace it with sound, proven, and wildly successful plans, systems, and procedures so you aren’t walking along in the dark on a path to the unknown, but instead are walking hand in hand (pretty much LITERALLY) with a team of people who are committed to seeing your business SUCCEED…and not just succeed in terms of paying the bills, but succeed in terms of giving you and your family every bit of success you have always dreamed of. Sounds pretty cool, but you probably want a few specifics, huh? Makes sense…
Ok, so FBBC is a franchise, and the word FRANCHISE scares the crap out of a lot of people! They think huge upfront fees, paying a percentage of profits, having to do things THEIR way…all kinds of STRINGS attached…well, not so much with Fit Body Boot Camp.
See, we are exactly like you…fitness is our passion, and we have been EXACTLY where you are. This is not some stuffy suit corporate behemoth where a bunch of chubby dudes sit around a table deciding how they are gonna milk their clients.
We get excited about helping others achieve the same levels of success we did…we just know that with our guidance, they can do so a lot more quickly, and with a LOT less out of pocket expense! So, instead of some ginormous upfront fee and then grabbing a chunk of your profits, so what is the cost of a Fit Body Boot Camp Franchise and how does it work?
$9997 upfront fee (which in many cases can be split into smaller payments WITHOUT an added fee)
$497 monthly franchise fee
That’s it.
Now, when someone compares the above numbers with typical franchise fees, well, there’s no comparison. We have done the homework and made ALL the mistakes so you will never have to. We give you a business model that WILL work, has worked, and because we are constantly tweaking it to make it better, will probably ALWAYS work!
We are talking from discussion to incredibly rewarding financial success…all there for the taking. And as for the fees, well, most franchise models require huge startup fees (ANY national gym or fitness franchise will run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars just for the upfront fee) and they also ask for a PERCENTAGE of your revenue.
So in effect, the more successful you get, the more you are penalized by having to pay increasingly higher fees. So, if your boot camp starts pulling in 20k per month (VERY common by the way) and your franchise fee was 6%-8% (again, very common) then you are giving away $1200-$1600 EVERY month! Ours would still be just $497. Oh, and if, like some of your FBBC owners you are pulling in $40,000 or more…you would still be paying $497…
Look, the bottom line is, you can ABSOLUTELY go it alone. Many do, some succeed, but a ridiculously higher percentage fail. It’s scary, it’s hard, and mistakes are expensive. Why worry about trying to figure it out on your own when we have created a system that provides a veritable blueprint for boot camp success.
Yeah…it really CAN be that simple. If you want to be your own boss, doing what you love, and own THE killer boot camp in your city, then why not grab a plan of proven success? FBBC will be there every step of the way, and greatly improve your chances for success.
If owning a profitable fitness boot camp has been your dream, then FBBC CAN make it happen…fill out an inquiry today and be on your way to owning a wildly successful boot camp business tomorrow. FBBC is ready to help make your dreams come true…are YOU?
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Simple put, this stuff is proven to work... Period.
In fact, after fixing the old "broken" boot camp model, I co-founded Fit Body Boot Camp, the largest fastest growing and most in-demand boot camp franchise in the world.
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