Learning Center
We’ve consolidated our videos, guides, webinars and more into the AFS Business Learning Center. Browse the resources, and use the concierge service if you need help with any topic.
On a recent call, one of my roundtable groups mentioned an exciting new twist to the popular game Bingo. Here is a quick interview I recently conducted with Catherine Dubay, General Manager at The Studios at Montecito Heights in California.
Are you and/or your team creating appropriate cleaning logs when it comes to cleaning equipment or mopping? Jennifer Urmston Lowe of Sports & Fitness Insurance talks about why it's critical to have the right insurance and be properly covered.
In Simon Sinek’s famous TED TALK he simply stated that people don’t buy WHAT we sell, they buy WHY we sell it. In other words, if your purpose aligns with that of your customer then you are likely to form a long-term bond.
What is your purpose as a trainer or fitness facility? I’m not asking WHAT you do or WHAT you offer but WHY do you do it?
AFS and FitGrid present this one of a kind webinar that focuses inward and showcases how any fitness professional, studio/gym owner can harness the power of your instructors to get the results you want and take your business to new heights.
AFS and MATRIX are excited to provide additional education geared around one of the hottest on-going trends in the fitness industry - Small Group Training. In this one of a kind webinar, you'll learn everything necessary to drive more revenue without taking up much space.
It is tax season, every fitness studio owners favorite time of the year, right? Eh, probably not. If you are like most small business owners out there, you absolutely dread the following items:
- Thinking about taxes
- Handling the various personal and business tax forms
- Worrying about if you are doing everything correctly
- Sending in hard earned cash to the IRS
- And so much more…
People do sue! Make sure you and your team and/or Independent Contractors are using the equipment properly. Jennifer Urmston Lowe of Sports & Fitness Insurance talks about why it's critical to have the right insurance and be properly covered.
The cost associated with the design and construction of a fitness studio is highly variable and depends on many factors, the most important of which include: (i) the size of the studio, (ii) the scope of the work (e.g., number of rooms and level of finish), (iii) the condition of the space (shell or partially finished space), (iv) whether an architect was retained, and (v) the timeframe for completing the work.
AFS and FitCloudConnect are excited to provide further insight on one of the technologies that's taking the industry by storm.
During this webinar FitCloudConnect CEO Brad Weber showcases Virtual Fitness Streaming...the A-Z on what it is, why it’s important, how to get started, and how to maximize profits and growth potential.
To ensure a variety of perspectives, AFS canvassed it’s Advisory Council, vendor partners, and leading studio operators on trends they see growing or continuing in 2018. Their responses were compiled and are presented in a 3-page document.
You got away with social media deals, giveaways online, and New Year’s resolutions to drive traffic into your fitness business this past month, but now, as you enter into February, March, and April - how do you keep your momentum moving forward in regards to driving traffic into your studio?
Below are a few ideas to make these months just as great as January.
Join AFS and Escape Fitness on this very special webinar.
Running a global fitness business Matthew has learned the importance of getting the most out of every minute, if your running your own business then you’ll understand that time equals money so we will pack in as much value into this short webinar providing you with key takeaways to help your business in the future.
Of all the challenges that an entrepreneur faces in attempting to bring their dream to life, raising the capital necessary to make it happen can be the most daunting and frustrating.
These “7 Secrets” are all sound business principles - that if mastered - will enable you to be as strong a business owner as you are a trainer.
After diligently speaking to thousands of the most successful fitness professionals, studio and gym owners, AFS put together their top 7 secrets.
Generating a recurring stream of revenue in excess of what it costs you to run the business, is the key to growth and profitability.
The 220-minus-age equation regularly used to estimate an individual’s maximum heart rate (MHR) is invalid for this purpose.
When it comes to forming a legal business entity there are several options to choose from, and in most cases seeking assistance with the decision is advised.
There are the over 80 million adults age 55+ including seniors and the exploding group of leading-edge Baby Boomers – the largest age cohort in history.
Your studio’s brand is its reputation; it’s the promise of value you offer and the immediate thought that a prospect, client and/or member has when your studio’s name is mentioned.
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