Dumb Ways to Announce A Price Increase

Fitness Business University Podcast

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Budget Allocation Strategy:

• Vince stresses the importance of prioritizing your marketing, staff, and equipment budget based on clear business goals rather than chasing new, trendy products.

Knowing Your Numbers:

• Understanding the lifetime value of a customer and calculating the return on investment (ROI) for marketing efforts is crucial. Vince discourages having a rigid marketing budget, suggesting you should continuously invest in what's working.

Avoiding the “Shiny Object” Syndrome:

• Many gym owners fall into the trap of buying unnecessary equipment or chasing new ideas without a clear plan. Vince encourages staying focused on your mission and making decisions based on what will grow the business long-term.

Non-Negotiables for Success:

• Vince outlines key non-negotiables that drive business success:
  • Planning your day the night before.
  • Always focusing on client acquisition, retention, and building cash flow.
  • Consistent measurement and analysis of performance in these areas.

Effective Price Increase Strategy:

• The best time to raise prices is when your retention and conversion rates are strong. Vince advises communicating the added value clients will receive rather than focusing on inflation or operational costs.

San Antonio Event & Marketing Sweepstakes:

• Announcement of the next mastermind event on November 8th and 9th in San Antonio, Texas.
• Details on the marketing sweepstakes offering a full year of marketing support for gym owners.

Marketing Takeaways from Air Moto:

• Vince shares a case study of effective marketing from Air Moto, emphasizing the importance of learning from other businesses' successful sales and follow-up processes.

Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Leo jokes about polos and the San Antonio event.
• [00:01:00] Budget Allocation: Discussing how to balance marketing, staffing, and equipment expenses.
• [00:03:00] Knowing Your Numbers: Vince explains the importance of tracking what works in your business.
• [00:07:00] Chasing Shiny Objects: How unclear goals lead gym owners to waste resources.
• [00:10:00] Making Strategic Investments: Vince's story about expanding a gym space and learning from it.
• [00:16:00] Non-Negotiables for Success: Planning your day, client acquisition, retention, and cash flow.
• [00:21:00] Raising Prices: The right way to implement price increases and communicate value to clients.
• [00:24:00] San Antonio Event: Details about the mastermind event on November 8th and 9th and the marketing sweepstakes giveaway.
• [00:26:00] Marketing Lessons from Air Moto: Vince shares a valuable marketing experience and how to learn from others' processes.

If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com or book a call by CLICKING HERE!