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03/28/2017

Use Registration Software to Market Summer Camps

The start of your summer camp may be months away, but marketing your camp needs to happen now when families are planning their summer activities. The quickest, most effective way to get the word out and get sign-ups is to use online registration software. Get with the (Software) Program Today’s consumers are accustomed to making… Read More »

10 Ways to Boost Online Registrations (And Use Event Manager Software Like a Champ)

The more registrations you get for your events, the more opportunity you create to grow your business, camp, sports league, or organization. But how do you get the ball rolling? How do you get more registrations for your events? Online registration software tools like Event Manager automate and organize event registration—and process and secure event… Read More »

Essential Financial Terms Cheat Sheet for Business Owners

In order to be successful, every business owner, manager, and director needs to understand finance basics. At some point, you will find yourself in a discussion which uses specific financial terms, and you need to comprehend the language.   This article will simplify those sometimes puzzling but need-to-know financial terms. Learning the common jargon used… Read More »

How to Start Using Facebook Ads for Martial Arts Marketing

Confused about Facebook ads? You’re not the only one. Back in 2010, I began using Facebook ads to get likes on one of my Facebook business pages. I went in determined to get results, but as a direct marketing student and practitioner, I also knew I wouldn’t keep doing it if it didn’t work. To… Read More »

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03/02/2017

Chargeback Management: How to Properly Handle Member Payment Disputes

“What do you mean they’re disputing the charge? They signed a contract!”   Chances are you’ve run into this circumstance before. One of your customers has contacted their bank to dispute a charge. It can seem like an invasion on your bank account, causing unneeded work and aggravation on your part to settle the situation.… Read More »

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02/23/2017

Low-Cost Marketing for Martial Arts Schools

Marketing your Martial Arts business is essential to survive and to grow, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make a big impact. Some of the best results I’ve received have come from low-cost marketing activities. Here are the activities that I’ve found to be most effective: 1. Booths Get involved… Read More »

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10/11/2016

100 Martial Arts Students in 90 Days: A Marketing Must-Do List

Marketing is one of the important keys to a successful Martial Arts school. Unfortunately, many school owners get overwhelmed and lost in all the options that are out there. When I planned to open my second location in March 2014, I knew a solid marketing plan would be key to a successful launch. Utilizing the… Read More »

Drills to Overcome Objections in Membership Selling

  “I would love to do this but I have to first clear it with my wife,” or “I can’t really commit to this right now,” or “My son has never really stuck to anything for any period of time and I don’t want to waste my money,” or “I just don’t have any time… Read More »

Help! What’s a Good Member Retention Rate for Fitness and Martial Arts Programs?

It’s difficult to suggest generic guidelines for retention. For one thing, your member retention rate (or retention percentage) will surely vary between your programs. Martial Arts will tend to be stronger than general Fitness, and special programs such as Kickboxing or Boxing, can go either way. We’ll provide a general answer having worked with and… Read More »

Why Your Gym Needs a Mobile App

With all the other technology and marketing you invest in for your fitness business, you’re probably wondering, why does my gym need a mobile app? Let’s start with the facts: 72% of people in the US have smartphones In 2015, Americans spent an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes per day on their mobile… Read More »