Managing a gym or a fitness center requires a certain level of dedication, expertise, and knowledge of the fitness industry. As always, having a good team to help you out is important. Here are five useful tips for managing a gym club.
Choose the Right People
It is important to choose the right people, both those you partner with as co-owners and those who are on your team. Partnering with the wrong people or having a team that is not aligned with your goals and values will lead your gym in the wrong direction. Make sure you interview your employees carefully and make sure that they are fully qualified for the position. One of the secrets here is to always be recruiting — this will help you create options and you don’t find yourself simply filling a slot.
Choose the Right Tools
It is just as important to choose the right tools and software for your gym. Make sure that you put your customer first in all of your choices. In addition, make sure to maintain a consistent brand image.
Set Realistic Goals
When setting goals for growth, revenue and profit, always set goals that are realistic. You can break up larger goals into smaller milestones and focus on achieving them one at a time. The things to always remember about goal setting is that you never lower your goal, but rather, you raise your action level to reach that goal.
Outsource and Delegate
It’s futile to attempt to fulfill all of your gym’s responsibilities by yourself. As the manager, you need to have time to focus on the most important things that will directly affect the trajectory of your fitness center and the amount of profit you make. As such, you should outsource and delegate the smaller tasks to qualified people or companies.
Increase Your Circle of Influence
Networking is extremely important when it comes to managing any kind of business. Network with other people in the fitness industry; Network with other local business owners who you can create partnerships with. A great resource for local networking events is meetup.com.
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An Outsourced CEO, Jim Thomas is the founder and president of Fitness Management USA Inc., a management consulting, turnaround and brokerage firm specializing in the gym and sports industry. With more than 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, Thomas lectures and delivers seminars, webinars and workshops across the globe on the practical skills required to successfully to overcome obscurity, improve sales, build teamwork and market fitness programs and products. In addition, his company will buy gym equipment from gyms liquidating or closing. Visit his Web site at:www.fmconsulting.net orwww.jimthomasondemand.com.
