I will be opening up my own gym soon

[DontTreadOnMe]

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum.

Basically im here to soak up every piece of advice like a sponge. I will be opening up my own gym in the upcoming months. I already have a location and a personal training cert., but thats pretty much it. I am confident in my training knowledge and abilities, but need to learn about the business aspect.

basically i'm just going to be reading all of the archives here, and I would greatly appreciate any advice from you veterans!

Its going to be a small gym for me to personally train clients. I would like to specialize in training athletes, but I suppose I cannot be picky when I am just starting out.

my main concern is drawing in clients.

thanks everyone!

[Jean-Paul]

Welcome DTOM! Looking forward to your contributions. Let me know if I can be any assistance. I've been where you are. I do and I don't envy you.

[DontTreadOnMe]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Welcome DTOM! Looking forward to your contributions. Let me know if I can be any assistance. I've been where you are. I do and I don't envy you.

I've been reading through threads, and you've already been of great assistance! Its easy to see that you posses an immense knowledge of the fitness industry.

I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I dont mind hard work, and I am very excited to finally get to work on my dream!

any advice you'd like to give me??

[Jean-Paul]

Honestly? DON'T DO IT!!!

I do give a lot of advice in here... Your question is a little broad, but if there is any general advice I could give to any aspiring club owner is to be organized. Too many people get into this field with a dream, but no plan. It's fitness, but it is a business... There are some universal laws... Being organized is the one of them!

I also advise you to read the E-myth by Michael Gerber... Like TODAY! Probably one of the most important books ever written for entrepreneurs.

Welcome and good luck!

[DontTreadOnMe]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Honestly? DON'T DO IT!!!

I do give a lot of advice in here... Your question is a little broad, but if there is any general advice I could give to any aspiring club owner is to be organized. Too many people get into this field with a dream, but no plan. It's fitness, but it is a business... There are some universal laws... Being organized is the one of them!

I also advise you to read the E-myth by Michael Gerber... Like TODAY! Probably one of the most important books ever written for entrepreneurs.

Welcome and good luck!

ordered it two days ago

thanks

[Jean-Paul]

You made the first big step towards success that you can possibley make. I'm not going to wish you luck. If you read that and apply it, your success will have nothing to do with luck. It will just be the expression of a well-planned company.