Why New Fitness Businesses Fail (And How We’re Avoiding It)

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Why new fitness business fail

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James Breese

Everyday Athlete. Founder of @strengthmatters. Love snowboarding, cricket, Manchester United, the mountains, coffee and trail running.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the challenging world of fitness businesses and why new fitness businesses fail. With the average lifespan of a personal trainer being a mere 18 months, we explore the pitfalls that lead to this startling statistic.

Join Josh Kennedy, James Breese, and Andrew Wallis as they share their insights, experiences, and strategies to help you navigate the fitness industry and ensure your business thrives.

Find your niche; it’s even more important in this day and age.

Josh Kennedy

Timeline Summary:
00:06The Startling Lifespan of a Personal Trainer 00:36Common Pitfalls Trainers Face 01:09The Basics Many Trainers Overlook 02:03Introducing “Cricket Matters” 04:17The Power of TikTok for Engagement 05:12Building a Website and Connecting with Google 06:55The Transition to Blogging and Podcasting
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Pitfalls: Many trainers, even if they survive the initial phase, struggle with client acquisition and retention. The root cause? Not having the basics in place.
  2. Cricket Matters: A fitness company aimed at cricketers. It identified a gap in the market and aimed to fill it.
  3. Proof of Concept: Before diving in, it’s essential to test your concept. For Cricket Matters, this involved creating over 200 videos and gauging reactions.
  4. Online Presence: Building a simple website and optimizing it for local searches can be a game-changer.
  5. Engagement: Using platforms like TikTok can help in reaching a wider audience and validating your concept.
  6. Blogging and Podcasting: Repurposing content and targeting it to your niche audience can drive engagement and establish authority.
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People will only do business with those they know, like, and trust.

Andrew Wallis

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