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Old 10-31-2008, 12:10 AM   #21 (permalink)
diamondpete
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Thanks for the reply Steve

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Originally Posted by Steve Pulcinella View Post
1) I just want maybe three or four PT seesions a day out of those people.

2) The problem is convincing them to not be scared of me and that $30 a session is money well spent. Yes, that's all I charge for my members.

3) There is very little I can do about my look, I am a very fit 275lbs at 6'1". Its not like i'm a complete monster. But at least I have the look of a guy that knows his way around a gym.

I think Buk real;ly hit on the essentyials, in that you have a client base that probably thinks they "know enough".

I think there are two issues at play.

1) the need to educate them enough so that they know they don't know enough (and therefore need you).

2) Now that I need you, I need to know I am getting $30 per hour of benefit. (I think for the crowd you have, they may think that they know enough that they will not get $30 worth....) $30 seem quite reasonable... but what would you do for me that would give me $30 worth week in and week out.

Weight training is a "hobby" (I suppose) for me, I have decent form, and can by a program, say NROL, for $20 bucks. What do I need you for?? I think you need to "educate me" enough so that I see a need for you. (how, seminars, weekend retreat, etc) This would also serve to strengthen the customer loyalty to the gym and you.


Now I know I need something, but why do I need you for an hour every week? And how am I getting $30 worth. (now when I look at the VERY inexperience person getting advice about foot placement for curls in the power rack, I know that they will get their moneys wporth because they are so low on the learning curve. How about me, I am "good enough". I know that the miracle body I want depends more on the kitchen than the weight room. How am I getting value for my money?

Cheers

Peter
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