{"id":2272,"date":"2023-09-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2023-09-18T21:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:36:06","slug":"fitness-business-black-belt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/fitness-business-black-belt\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You a Fitness Business Black Belt? The Revenue Ladder Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2134534\/13612508-are-you-a-fitness-business-black-belt-the-revenue-ladder-explained.mp3?download=true\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, we introduce an innovative concept: the \u201cStrength Matters Fitness Business Black Belt System\u201d and the \u201cRevenue Ladder.\u201d Inspired by entrepreneur Peter Cook, this guide aids fitness professionals on their path to business success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a belt system ranging from white to black, based on monthly income levels, listeners can pinpoint where they are in their professional journey and learn how to effectively grow their fitness businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re at the beginning or aiming to elevate your fitness business, this episode offers key insights and a straightforward plan for achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Black-Belt-Business-Model_24-x-36_Landscape_4-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness Business Black Belt\" class=\"wp-image-2275\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When I\u2019m when I\u2019m working as a business strategist, helping fitness professionals grow that business, this framework that we\u2019ve got into play enables us to really, really zero in on the key pointers that a fitness professional needs to concentrate on to grow their business.<\/p>\n<cite>Andrew Wallis<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timestamps<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"05\">00:05<\/a><span>Introducing the Strength Matters Black Belt Business System<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"26\">00:26<\/a><span>A way to guide fitness professionals in their professional development<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"02\" data-seconds=\"00\">02:00<\/a><span>What is the Revenue Ladder?<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"03\" data-seconds=\"17\">03:17<\/a><span>Know Your Position in the Revenue Ladder and focus on your strengths.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"05\" data-seconds=\"00\">05:00<\/a><span>Why Prioritizing Sales in Your Launch Phase is Crucial<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"06\" data-seconds=\"00\">06:00<\/a><span>Avoid Leaky Buckets in Your Business<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"08\" data-seconds=\"30\">08:30<\/a><span>Outro<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To be frank, I was inspired by an idea from Peter Cook and adapted it for Strength Manners. We began exploring this concept at the Business Academy for Strength Manners around 2014 to 2016.<\/p>\n<cite>James Breese<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources and Links Mentioned in the Show:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.strengthmatters.com\/getthesystem\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Strength Matters Training System<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.strengthmatters.com\/free-website-design\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get A FREE Website for Personal Trainers with Strength Matters<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petercook.com\/books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Books By Peter Cook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Your Support: Rate and Review Us!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating and a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/strength-matters\/id892406366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apple Podcasts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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