Gym Rescue Podcast

Happy Wednesday podcast listeners!In today's episode I am going to share with you my top tips for how to make the most out of educational resources.When it comes to conferences, books, webinars, podcasts, courses, etc. We tend to get stuck in the "I have to do it all!" mentality.In this episode I am going to give you strategic tips on how to maximize your money and your time when investing in your education as a business owner so that you can SOLVE the real problems in your business and make more money and grow faster!

Hey Podcast Listeners!PHEW! It's been a crazy last 2-3 weeks. I have been very busy and it's been challenging to get a podcast recorded but HERE WE ARE!This is just a little update from me to you. Hopefully it gives you a little glimpse into my life as a gym owner and business consultant, it's not always rainbows and butterflies!But sometimes it's nice to know you're not alone!There's a few little lessons that you may life in here too! Enjoy!

This week we are bringing back one of my most POPULAR episodes!In this eposidoe my good friend Kelita Hollins AKA Mama K Fitness Director at Train Moment in Chicago/Milwaukee & Nike Chicago Ambassador talks all about how your coaches should create an EXPERIENCE in your studio!She's going to give you tips on how to get your coaches bought in to helping you grow your business through your CLASS EXPERIENCE.I hope you enjoy! 

Happy Wednesday Podcast Listeners! In today's podcast we are going to talk about how to solicit client feedback properly.And when you GET that feedback what you should do with it and why.Hope you enjoy!

Happy Thursday!In today's podcast I got a request on, how to best manage your time as an owner!To preface this conversation I will say that EVERYONE is different and no one is routine is made for any other person but you!I hope these tips help you find the routine that works best for you!

Happy Wednesday Podcast Fam!Today is a big day, it's the final couple days of Quarter 1 and I hope that you're all making BIG PUSHES towards the end of the month to hit your goals.Today's podcast comes on the back of a conversation I had with one of my clients about hearing other gyms in their franchise struggling because they aren't raising prices. So! I share a few tips in this weeks episode to overcome that fear and to make sure you're setting yourself up for success!

Happy Thursday (Sorry I'm a day late on this week's episode)!Today I'm sharing the reasons WHY you should always vet your vendors for your studio before you hire them!First, I share a client HORROR story that just recently happened with a vendor and how you avoid the same mistake my client did in the future! I hope you enjoy!

If you're struggling to book more intro clients into your classes then this episode is going to help narrow down one of the 3 reasons (or maybe you have all 3) that you're struggling.Booking intros into classes is where the sales process BEGINS & if you're not getting any "at bats" then how do you expect to every grow your studio.AS A REMINDER: My FREE Lead Nurture Training is coming up Saturday March 11th at 12:00PM CST! Register HERE! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdeyhqTMuG9MtaPn2llNyMNCV6c3dg1CQ

There are only 2 ways to grow your studio...1. Add more members2. Get your current members to pay you MORE moneyIn this episode I am going to breakdown both of these options and how you can use them to grow your gym.

On today's episode I use the motivation I got while attending Grant Cardone's 10X GrowthCON to hopefully give you, the listeners some motivation too.There are few things that separate the ultra successful from the average, specifically in business.In today's episode I share my thoughts on what those characteristics are & why I believe I will be successful and how I believe you can be successful too. Enjoy!

Happy Wednesday Podcast Listeners!On today's episode we talk all about why you should NOT try to compete on pricing with the competitors in your market. If you know anything about sales you know that price is NOT a true objection when it comes to why people do not sign up for a membership with you so your first instinct when you're not making sales and you're getting pricing objections shouldn't just be "oh we are too expensive because our competitors are cheaper"Check out this weeks episode to learn more! 

There is always a debate going around as to whether ORGANIC marketing can grow your business or is PAID marketing the way to go.Well, in this episode I share MY opinion on the subject! Hopefully this episode helps you decide what's best to grow your business in 2023! 

Hey Listeners!This week I have a VERY special guest! My business partner and wife Marciea Allen.Marciea is my business partner but is also the social media, marketing and advertising GURU for LadyStrong.What you see on our social channels, website, etc. is ALL Marciea. She studies all things Social Media and on today's episode she's going to give you some tips on how to make sure you have the tools you need to have a good brand presence on your social channels.I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Happy Wednesday Listeners!On today's episode I answer a question I get A LOT! Why don't you have a second location yet?I answer that question and give you my two cents on having multiple locations in this episode!I hope you enjoy! 

Hey Squad! Happy Wednesday!In this weeks episode I chat about GUARANTEEs and the benefit of having them as a SALES TOOL in your tool kit at your studio!Guarantees should never be used as a way to just "make the sale" they are there to relieve pressure on your prospect so that you can in turn help them over come their own limiting beliefs.If you have a guarantee GREAT! Hopefully this will give you some insight on how to use it!If you don't, hopefully this will help you create one!My books are NOW OPEN for NEW CLIENTS! If you are a gym owner making $10k to $25K in recurring revenue & you have 150 members or less, check the link in my bio and lets get on a call! 

Happy 2023 Everyone!In this episode I'm going to share with you what you should be paying attention to in the first quarter of the year to maxima the results you get in 2023! Please make sure you listen in and take notes because NOW is the time act to GROW your business this year! If you wait....you'll wish you had started sooner. I promise. Enjoy!

2023 is right around the corner! Ever since 2020 I feel like the years are flying by!In today's episode I give you my top tips for ensuring that you're setting yourself and your team up for success in the upcoming year!Want to jump on a 30 minute FREE call with me! Find me on IG at Brittany_Welk, shoot me a DM and let's connect!

Black Friday is THIS WEEK! And don't worry, you still have plenty of time to crush it if you haven't thought of anything yet!In this episode I am going to drop a few ideas for you to stack cash and get some good sales for Black Friday/Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday!Have questions about this topic, find me on IG at Brittany_Welk, shoot me a DM and I am happy to brainstorm some ideas for your Black Friday Sales!

I'm Back!Life and work have kept me BUSY as of late but I am back and vowing to make sure I get you all an episode every week! In today's episode I am going to chat with you about how if you're consumed with the VOLUME of members you have in your gym and not the QUALITY of members you have in your gym you're running your business wrong.Remember Quality vs. Quantity is the name of the game since 2020 and if you aren't up to speed on the rules of that game, you're behind.Check out this episode for a few times on how to play the game!

Fitness business consultants suck....I said it. Too many consultants in this space pay WAYYYYY too much attention to sales & revenue and forget about the ONE major thing that helps increase those two things.A TEAM. And not just ANY team, a team of like minded individuals who share the same values, the same vision & the same mission all working towards ONE similar goal. In today's episode I'll share the importance of growing your team to GROW your business. 

Happy Monday Break Thru listeners!We just recently finished up a 30 Day Shed & Shred Challenge at LadyStrong Fitness and after 5.5 years of running challenges at our studio, I think we finally got it right!Here's a short episode on best practices for running challenges at your gym and how to make them ultra successful!

Communication is KEY in any business or relationship & when it breaks down...the results can be catastrophic.In this episode I explain how that can happen and how to AVOID that at all costs!

In this weeks episode I share with you some things I've learned working with studio owners over the past 2.5 years.One of the biggest things is how I've seen some gym owners let their staff make them go broke.Why? Because they don't want to fire "good people".I do not share the same sentiment and you'll see why in this episode! Enjoy!

Now that I've got your attention with the title...This topic really gets under my skin! Part of it is because I'm so passionate about entrepreneurship and the American dream, the other piece of it, is that I don't like franchises who could give a rat's ass about their franchisees. This topic came up in a call with a client of mine recently & it got me so heated that I just had to make a rant podcast about.The fact that F45 continues to saturate markets world wide with no regard for their franchisees and the livelihood of their businesses is the most frustrating thing EVER! UGH! You'll see what I mean when you listen! 

And we're back! This time with LSF Head Coach Emily!Emily is one of our brightest staff members & one of the most bough in employees that we've ever had at LadyStrong.So I pulled Emily aside today and asked if I could interview her on WHY she is as bought in as she is to the vision at LadyStrong!My hope is that this episode gives you insight into HOW you can help your employees see the bigger picture & get them to push forward towards your ultimate goal. Business growth! I hope this episode is helpful!And if you need help getting your employees to be like EMILY, shoot me a DM on Instagram and let's connect!

On today's episode I share a story from a client of mine who I had a conversation with last week when they were struggling with the ups and downs of building a team.I mentioned to them that business ownership is like flying spirit airlines before you get to fly first class.Sometimes you have to go through the crappy seats, hidden fees, no snacks & no wifi before you can get served wine & cheese with a fluffy blanket and pillow!Enjoy the episode! And if you need help getting through the turbulence in your business in order to get to clear skies, find me on instagram and let's connect! 

PHEW! Sorry guys, it's been awhile since I've done a podcast but things have been BUSY here at LadyStrong. First and foremost I am and will always be a studio owner, LadyStrong is my first love so that will always take priority. This is one of the reasons I don't take on TONS of consulting clients because both my business and my clients need my BEST always and I will never over stretch and sacrifice either of them.With that said! We are going to finish up the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team on today's episode with #5, Inattention to Results.I call this the "ME vs. WE" mentality! This is a CANCER on any time and can cause massive problems if not addressed and fixed immediately when noticed. Check out todays episode to learn how to SPOT this dysfunction & fix it! 

Commitment to a common goal/vision on a team is imperative to growth and success.If your team is not rowing in the same direction as leadership is can cause disaster.On today's episode I share with you how to SPOT a lack of commitment on your team & a few simples tips on how to change course.If you're looking for someone to be a true partner in your business, to help you navigate the rough waters of fitness business ownership and finally find profitability and freedom?Click the link below to learn how we can work together!www.brittanywelk.com/coaching

Happy Monday Break Thru Fitness Listeners!Today we are getting back on track with our 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Series!Today I will be bringing you #3, The Avoidance of Accountability.I will tell you that of all the dysfunctions this is the one that most commonly brings a team to it's KNEES. Take a listen and let me know if this is something you team struggles with! 

Today's episode is all about WHY you need to attend the Fitness Business Summit May 14th!AND as an added bonus there's a special promo code for 25% off your ticket INSIDE THIS EPISODE!Listen now and get your tickets at https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/summit/

The Fitness Business Summit is just 5 weeks away and I am so excited to give you a sneak peek of the coaching master mind that is Kelita Hollins, AKA Coach K! As a Chicago Native she stumbled into her fitness career after a pre-med stint at college & boy is our industry glad she did!Now after her working her way up through the coaching ranks at OrangeTheory from Coach to Regional Trainer she's done her share of trainer recruitment, development, promotion and demotion too.She's going to be joining me as my Co-host of this summit on May 14th and in this episode she gives you a TASTE of what she's going to be covering at the summit.Trust me when I tell you, if you think THIS is good, you won't want to miss out! Join us Saturday May 14th from 11:30AM to 6:30PM at LadyStrong Fitness in Schaumburg, IL for our 1st Annual Fitness Business Summit. TICKETS ARE LIMITED ON A SALE NOW!Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/summit/

If you don't have TRUST you can't have HEALTHY CONFLICT When you have trust, conflicts come out as realistic issues/concerns that the team has and not PERSONAL feelings about one another. In this episode you'll learn about what the Fear of Conflict looks like on your team & how you can overcome it! 

Team culture is like a relationship.Break trust and it's hard to be rebuilt.Never have trust & growth is stunted.In the next 5 episodes I am going to share each dysfunction with you in the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team.I will share with you what it means to have an Absence of Trust on your team, what are the signs that your team has this dysfunction and some tips on how to fix it. 

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni is one of my favorite books regarding TEAMS.I would say the MAJORITY of teams that I come across are dysfunctional in one way or another. Some have all FIVE dysfunctions some only have one.BUT! Even having ONE can cause major issues in the team culture & how successful your business is.This episode is the start of a 5 episode series I'm going to do on the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and how you can start to solve them!I hope you enjoy!

There are 3 reasons that people open fitness studios.In this episode I will talk about all 3 of them, whether you were a trainer turned business owner, member turned business owner or regular person turned business owner.You as an owner fall into one of these categories and it's important that you realize what category you're in and how you can grow your business by your rules.I hope you enjoy this episode! 

In this weeks episode I got to sit down and chat with one of my very good friends and former colleague, Corbyn May.Corbyn worked for one of the top OrangeTheory Fitness franchises in Portland opening 20+ locations in the Portland market, working for Nike headquarters as well. Corbyn is a MASTER when it comes to pre-opening a fitness studio and I wanted to catch up with him on what that landscape looks like POST COVID. Corbyn and I chat about positive and negative changes in our industry, the ins and outs of pre-opening a studio in 2022 and what the best practices for having a successful opening look like NOW versus THEN.I hope you enjoy this episode! Looking for a true PARTNER in your business?! My coaching program is OPEN to new clients! Visit www.brittanywelk.com/coaching for more information! 

I don't normally do rant podcasts, I'm a pretty chill person for the most part but there are a few things that work my nerves.One of which is owners how have massive egos, too much money & are blind to see that their business needs help.In today's episode I share an encounter I had that brought about this exact scenario and the fact that I am so proud of what his staff took the initiative to do.Truth be told if they were closer, I'd have them working for me! LOL! Hope you enjoy! 

In this weeks episode I got a chance to sit down with Andrew Frezza Co-Owner of FitTown Jupiter in Jupiter, FL.Andrew & I met a few years back and we've kept in touch and I love the perspective that Andrew brings to Fitness Business.He and is brother Tony went from 500+ members Pre-COVID down to the 400's but have a BETTER business NOW then they did Pre-COVID.The main reason that has happened is because they decided to focus on the QUALITY of their programs & new clients versus the quantity.This is what the fitness industry is coming to & it was great to catch up with Andrew & breakdown their decision to rebrand from CrossFit, their new "Personal Training" into program and more! Also! Andrew has his own podcast called the Care, Coach, Lead podcast that's dedicated to helping fitness professional become better coaches and trainers.Check out Andrew's Links Below for more info! Care Coach Lead Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/care-coach-lead/id1412475427FitTown Jupiterhttps://www.fittownjupiter.comRockstar Coaching Programhttps://rockstar-coaching-course.teachable.com/p/rockstar-coaching-course

If you want to ensure that your business fails, give discounts, give LOTS of discounts. Give them to friends, family, stranger off the street, whoever! But if you want to run your business into the ground give discounts.In this weeks episode I'll share 3 reasons why you shouldn't give discounts and why it's so important to make sure that the value that you give to your prospects in members is what they pay for....in FULL!

Listen, I'm all about "organic" marketing, gettin referrals, B2B partnerships, etc.All of those things are great ways to generate traffic for your studio. But let's face it, if you want REAL eyeballs at volume, you're going to have to pay for them one way or the other.In today's episode I give you my take on paid advertising, what I think its a good ad spend per month & why I think it's important to be using this as a tool to drive traffic in your studio. 

$hit happens...COVID has already happened to all of us and some time in the last 2 years we've had to be prepared for the inevitable.Most recently we had to shut down our gym for 10 days due to a small COVID outbreak and THEN Marciea and I both got hit with COVID which put us out of our studio for ANOTHER 10 days leaving our team to run the show.There are 5 tips that I am giving you in this episode to help you prepare in case something like this happens to YOU! It's not about IF it's going to happen...it's about WHEN.

I am so excited to be launching my NEW Fitness Business Coaching Program!In this episode I wanted to share all the reasons why I am so excited & humbled to be launching this program! I'll share with you my mission & how I will be come a massive part of changing the way mentorship and coaching is done in the fitness space!I hope you enjoy! 

In the final episode of 2021 we will be replaying a podcast I did with Michael from the Business for Unicorns podcast on Systematizing Training for your Staff helps onboarding & training new employees.I have officially launched my new coaching program BreakThru Fitness Business Consulting and the podcast name will also change but it will be the same great content for studio owners like YOU!I hope you enjoy this episode and have a Happy New Year! 

In the coming weeks I'll be relaunching my coaching program and rebranding my podcast!I'm excited to shift into a business that fills my cup & gets me excited to work with fitness studio owners like YOU!With that being said over the next weeks you'll be getting a taste of a few of the podcasts that I've had the pleasure of being on over the past 5 years.This week you'll listen in on my interview with Andrew Freeze owner of FitTown Jupiter and the host of the Seven Figure Box now, Coach. Care. Lead podcast on Nurturing and Converting Leads. ENJOY!

On today's episode I talk all about how sharing your numbers with your staff is KEY to the success of your studio.Most owners are too afraid to share too much with their staff because they don't want them to "know" how the business is doing or ISN'T doing. Listen to this episode to find out WHY we share numbers with our staff and how it can drastically change the course of your business. 

Quarter 1 is right around the corner and we ALL know that Quarter 1 is notoriously supposed to be our BEST quarter of the year!In this episode I'm going to give you my best tips on how to prep your studio & your team to have a STELLAR Q1! Follow Us on Social! 

We all want our members to LOVE us and one of the ways we think we can make that happen is by giving them ALL the options to workout during the holidays!While we are so busy thinking about our members loving us, we forget about the staff that is forced to work on the holidays to do so.Check out this episode on my thoughts around why you DON'T always have to remain open fo the holidays! Follow Us on Social! 

Black Friday is notoriously a stellar sales day for retail industries, but it doesn't just have to be great for them it can be great for fitness studios too!Most of us have run some kind of Black Friday sale and made $1,000-$5,000 but what if you were able to make 2x or 3x that amount in 24 hours?Take a listen to this podcast and find out a few ways you can SMASH Black Friday and get some immediate cash in your bank!Follow Us on Social! 

I'm BACK!It's been a couple weeks for an episode but I promise you'll get these weekly moving forward!This week I wanted to bring up the topic of RAISES! I hear about this a lot from clients & I thought what a PERFECT topic to cover.Raises are EARNED not GIVEN. That's my philosophy and in this episode you'll hear my thoughts on when & how raises should be given.Follow Us on Social! 

Brittany has always believed that "Solid systems run your business & good people run your systems!"The problem is that most business owners let their people build systems around THEM and not the business..Here's what happens...Employe 1 builds a system in their role how THEY like to do their tasks. Said employee LEAVES. Which leaves an empty role and no systems for that role because the person who built them in their own head, in their own way is now GONE.Thus the gym owner is left with no employee, no system & a total MESS! Listen to this episode for some quick tips on how to avoid this mistake at ALL costs!Follow Us on Social!