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martann · 10-22-2009, 01:00 PM

I know, this is an older thread, but I am experiencing a slowdown now myself.
Prepare, I have a lot of questions, and I ramble a bit......

I do have my long time clients who have stayed w/ me, but like another poster said, most have reduced their training time. 3xwkly is hard to come by these days. New clients don't stay as long. I now offer 30 minute sessions, but that has only helped a bit.

I am independent, and the gym I work in is small. For the most part we need to bring in our own clients. I only work day time hours, because I am a mom to a 5yr old and my DH works evenings. How do I reach the stay at home moms and retired or not working w/ $$?

Another question, when someone is training w/ you 1or 2 x wkly, do you give them specific workouts to do on the other days of the week? or are they just on there own. I've been giving them workouts to do, do you think that is best?

I would love if this thread was revived a bit w/ more ideas on acquiring new clients. what worked for you? Craig's list, flyer's, seminars, passes?
Most all my clients have been referrals, I never have had to do much marketing, so I need all the help I can get.

Just found the "fitness as a business" section....

10-22-2009, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
martann Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central Tx Posts: 30	I know, this is an older thread, but I am experiencing a slowdown now myself. Prepare, I have a lot of questions, and I ramble a bit...... I do have my long time clients who have stayed w/ me, but like another poster said, most have reduced their training time. 3xwkly is hard to come by these days. New clients don't stay as long. I now offer 30 minute sessions, but that has only helped a bit. I am independent, and the gym I work in is small. For the most part we need to bring in our own clients. I only work day time hours, because I am a mom to a 5yr old and my DH works evenings. How do I reach the stay at home moms and retired or not working w/ $$? Another question, when someone is training w/ you 1or 2 x wkly, do you give them specific workouts to do on the other days of the week? or are they just on there own. I've been giving them workouts to do, do you think that is best? I would love if this thread was revived a bit w/ more ideas on acquiring new clients. what worked for you? Craig's list, flyer's, seminars, passes? Most all my clients have been referrals, I never have had to do much marketing, so I need all the help I can get. Just found the "fitness as a business" section.... Last edited by martann : 10-22-2009 at 01:49 PM.