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Running a successful gym business isn’t just about having the best equipment or the most aesthetically pleasing facility—it’s about mindset and execution. To truly grow your gym business, two essential things must happen:

You Have to Change Your Thinking.
You Have to Raise Your Action Level.

These two principles are interconnected and have the power to transform your business from ordinary to extraordinary. Let’s break them down and explore how you can implement them today.

1. Change Your Thinking: The Power of Expanding Your Vision

The problem with most gym owners isn’t their ability to work hard—it’s that they think too small. Limiting beliefs create invisible ceilings that cap what you think is possible for your gym.

The Problem: Thinking Too Small

Many gym owners set goals they feel are “realistic” or “safe.” While it’s important to have achievable benchmarks, small thinking can keep you stagnant.
For example, if your current monthly goal is 50 new memberships, you may feel confident because it’s a number you’ve hit before. But is it truly challenging you? Is it inspiring your team? Probably not.

The Solution: Double or Triple Your Goals

What would it look like if you doubled your goals? What if you tripled them? Imagine going from 50 new memberships a month to 100 or even 150.

This costs you nothing. Changing your thinking doesn’t require additional resources—it simply requires raising your expectations and believing in the possibility of more.
By doubling or tripling your goals, you immediately open yourself up to new opportunities, ideas, and strategies. You begin to think beyond the status quo.

The Mindset Shift:

Changing your thinking is about asking better questions:

Instead of “How do I get 50 new members this month?” ask, “How do I get 100?”
Instead of “How can I sell 20 personal training packages?” ask, “How can I sell 50?”

When you challenge yourself to think bigger, you’ll naturally begin to identify the actions, strategies, and systems needed to achieve those higher goals.

2. Raise Your Action Level: Aligning Effort with Ambition

Big thinking alone won’t grow your business. To turn those bold goals into reality, you must raise your action level to match your new vision.

The Problem: Misaligned Effort

Too often, gym owners set ambitious goals but fail to adjust their actions to align with those goals. They keep operating as if they’re still chasing smaller objectives.
For example, if you’re aiming for 50 sales per month, you might spend a few hours a day on lead generation and follow-ups. But if your new goal is 100 sales, that same level of effort won’t cut it.

The Solution: Massive Action for Massive Goals

Once you’ve doubled or tripled your goals, your next step is to create an action plan that supports them. Here’s how to do it:

Break Down the Numbers:
- If your new goal is 100 memberships, calculate how many leads, appointments, and conversions you’ll need to achieve it. For example:
  - 100 memberships might require 300 leads (with a 33% conversion rate).
  - Those 300 leads might require 1,000 marketing impressions.
Identify Key Actions:
- What specific actions will help you generate those leads? Examples include:
  - Running targeted social media ads.
  - Hosting events or fitness challenges to attract new prospects.
  - Partnering with local businesses for cross-promotions.
- How will you close those sales? Examples include:
  - Improving follow-up systems.
  - Offering limited-time promotions.
  - Training staff on advanced sales techniques.
Increase Activity Levels:
- Double or triple the amount of time and effort spent on lead generation, sales calls, follow-ups, and marketing.
- For example, if you’re currently making 10 sales calls a day, increase it to 30.
Track Progress and Adjust:
- Monitor your metrics daily. Are you on track to hit your goal? If not, adjust your efforts accordingly.

The Ultimate Mindset Shift: Thinking Big and Acting Bigger

This process ultimately boils down to a shift in mindset—believing you’re capable of more and then taking the actions necessary to achieve it.

Why This Works:

Big Thinking Inspires Big Results: When you think bigger, you inspire yourself and your team to aim higher.
Massive Action Creates Momentum: Increased effort generates more leads, more conversations, and ultimately, more conversions.
Success Fuels Confidence: As you hit those bigger goals, you’ll gain the confidence to set even higher ones in the future.

Example: From 50 to 100 Memberships

Let’s walk through what this might look like in practice:

Old Goal: 50 memberships per month.
New Goal: 100 memberships per month.

Step 1: Change Your Thinking

Stop settling for “good enough.” Double your expectations and believe that 100 memberships is achievable.
Ask yourself, “What would my business look like with 100 new members this month? How would that impact revenue, community engagement, and team morale?”

Step 2: Raise Your Action Level

Lead Generation: Increase lead generation efforts by running additional campaigns, optimizing your website for conversions, and asking for referrals.
Sales Process: Train your staff to handle a higher volume of leads and refine your sales pitch to close more deals.
Marketing Strategy: Invest in strategies that target your ideal audience, such as offering free trials, hosting open houses, or creating valuable content to attract prospects.

Outcome:

By thinking bigger and acting bolder, you’ll position your gym as a thriving business that continues to grow month after month.

Conclusion: The Formula for Growth

To grow your gym business, you must master the art of thinking big and acting bigger. These two principles are the foundation of success:

Change Your Thinking: Stop limiting yourself with small goals. Double or triple your expectations and watch how your mindset shifts to accommodate new possibilities.
Raise Your Action Level: Align your effort with your ambitions. Massive goals require massive action.

When you commit to these two principles, you’ll not only see tangible growth in your gym but also develop the confidence and skills needed to tackle even bigger challenges in the future. Remember: Success starts with a mindset shift and is achieved through relentless action. Contact Jim here.

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Meet Jim Thomas
Jim Thomas is the Founder and President of Fitness Management USA, Inc., a premier management consulting, turnaround, financing, and brokerage firm specializing in the leisure services industry. With over 25 years of hands-on experience owning, operating, and managing fitness facilities of all sizes, Jim is an outsourced CEO, turnaround expert, and author who delivers actionable strategies that drive results. Whether it’s improving gym sales, fostering teamwork, or refining marketing approaches, Jim has the expertise to help your business thrive. Learn more by visiting his website or YouTube channel.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024