Business Question - Supplement Sales - JP Fitness Forums

Isaac Wilkins · 12-12-2006, 01:17 PM

This may not be in the right place or may not be ok on this forum, but I've seen some business stuff here. If that's the case, then delete at will with my apologies.

I'm in the process of opening my own facility training primarily athletes with some specialty other clients as well. One of the things I'd like to offer my clients is an auto-ship option for supplements. Nothing crazy, but a good multi, fish oil, etc. Obviously I'd get an affiliate fee as well. Does anyone here currently have such a system set up? If so, who have you gone through? Most of the companies I've found so far have been network marketing companies, which isn't necessarily bad, just not quite what I'm looking for. Also, have you had any concerns or trouble with your service?

Thanks!

Pat Rigsby · 12-16-2006, 07:48 PM

Just hang on - there's a solution on the way. Can't give you the details just yet - but soon.

andrew_plamondon · 12-16-2006, 10:07 PM

I think you could arrange something with True Protein.

Isaac Wilkins · 12-18-2006, 06:59 AM

Pat: I'm all ears. Actually, I'm all ears to anything you write about the industry at all. I can't tell you how much I've learned from your stuff.

Andrew: I've already worked out some stuff with them for possibly my own protein line. I hadn't thought about them for multi's and that type of thing. I'll check with Dante.

Maki Riddington · 01-10-2007, 05:15 PM

Isaac,

Why not talk to Dan or Chris about AtLarge products and if you could offer them to your clients?

Isaac Wilkins · 01-11-2007, 02:54 PM

I've thought of that, and am contemplating it.

I'm really more concerned about the auto-ship.

Good call on it, though, Maki. Thanks for looking out.

Steven Laster · 03-29-2007, 10:37 PM

I have a site up and running that handles orders for multi's, fish oil supplements, protein powders, ready-mades....
lasterinternational.ltdteam.co m, it asks for a password and it's 'nutrition'
From there you'll find a whole listing of supplements, foods, and drinks with all the details about them and their manufacturers that you (or your customer) would need.
Check it out - could be a solution for you - get back to me if you like it and want more details on how it could be formatted for you.
I also have a program called "Ditto Delivery" that is very useful for the auto-shipment of any of these products.

K Manley · 03-30-2007, 03:32 AM

I think the company that Pat is referring to is Prograde Nutrition, I heard about it on Max Out Radio when Ryan Lee was a guest. Sounds like it would fit everything you're looking for, just the basics with highest possibly quality. Should be rolling out soon I figure.

kingkop182 · 03-30-2007, 05:38 AM

That's what i thought - sounds like a great idea in theory

Jean-Paul · 03-30-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat Rigsby

Just hang on - there's a solution on the way. Can't give you the details just yet - but soon.

Pat, are you referring to the new supp program that Labadie is putting up? I thought that was going up a couple of months ago, but I haven't talked with them about it recently. You have any updates?

Isaac Wilkins · 03-30-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Pat, are you referring to the new supp program that Labadie is putting up? I thought that was going up a couple of months ago, but I haven't talked with them about it recently. You have any updates?

Yep, that's the one. It was supposed to go up at the end of Feb/beginning of March, but the website is still empty. I'm waiting with interest.

Leigh P. · 03-30-2007, 01:59 PM

As am I, the product specs look excellent.

bipennate · 03-30-2007, 04:41 PM

gizmonel · 03-31-2007, 11:18 AM

I am currently a member of Unicity and they do have auto ship to client so that you dont keep stock.

Just singed up with them.

http://www.unicitycanada.com/
http://www.unicitycanada.com/products/fitness.asp

ryanlee · 04-04-2007, 11:17 AM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for your interest. We are in the last week of BETA testing the software and fulfillment processes.

It has taken longer than expected to launch becuase we wanted to make sure everything was perfect before we make it available to you.

Right now we have over 60 trainers and clubs testing EVERYTHING so by the time we allow trainers into the program (in a couple of weeks) it will be optimized for your success.

I'll give JP the heads up once we're taking new trainers into the program, and then I'm sure he will let you know.

Thank you for your patience.

All the best,
Ryan Lee

FREE TRIAL TO PTU:
http://personaltraineru.com/freetrial

ryanlee · 04-20-2007, 05:37 AM

Wanted to give you a heads-up that Prograde is now LIVE!

http://www.getprograde.com

If you're a fitness professional, check out the link on the top right called 'Fitness Professionals' and it will give you all the details.

Rock on'
Ryan Lee