The Fitness Business School with Pat Rigsby Pat Rigsby

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Want a surge of new clients and revenue over the next 6 Weeks with ZERO FEE and no obligation to continue? If you’re a current business owner who wants to add 50K or more in annual revenue over the next 12 month, you can Test Drive our coaching program for 6 Weeks with no fee or even an obligation to continue as a way to demonstrate how we can help you grow your business. No strings attached. No obligation. You get our best coaching and tools...and hopefully, you'll love it enough that you want to keep working together.   Learn more here: https://patrigsby.com/iba-six-weeks
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In this episode of the Fitness Business School Podcast, Patrick discusses whether things can be too simple in the context of running a fitness business. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying complex ideas without oversimplifying human behavior, marketing strategies, and business operations. By sharing personal experiences and insights, Patrick explains the potential pitfalls of an overly simplistic view and encourages business owners to understand and address the complexities of their clients' and employees' lives. He also introduces an Ideal Business Diagnostic tool to help fitness business owners pinpoint and address their business's most vital needs.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:27 The Art of Simplifying Complex Ideas
02:17 The Pitfalls of Oversimplification
05:51 Understanding the Buyer’s Journey
08:03 Balancing Simplicity and Complexity in Business
12:57 Conclusion and Special Offer

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/
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Want a surge of new clients and revenue over the next 6 Weeks with ZERO FEE and no obligation to continue? If you’re a current business owner who wants to add 50K or more in annual revenue over the next 12 month, you can Test Drive our coaching program for 6 Weeks with no fee or even an obligation to continue as a way to demonstrate how we can help you grow your business. No strings attached. No obligation. You get our best coaching and tools...and hopefully, you'll love it enough that you want to keep working together.   Learn more here: https://patrigsby.com/iba-six-weeks
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Complete Your Ideal Business Scorecard. There is a proven framework to creating your Ideal Business. Find out how you score across the 8 Ideal Business Rules -
https://patrigsby.com/scorecard
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Join Fitness Lead Academy. If you'd like to get more leads and clients but don't want to pay for an Agency to run your ads...visit
http://fitnessleadacademy.com/
...we'll be opening territories again soon and those who reply will go to the front of the line.
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Mastering the Flywheel Effect for Sustainable Business Growth In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Patrick talks about the critical concept of the flywheel effect introduced in the book 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins. He discusses how consistent effort, perseverance, and the compounding effect of small improvements lead to meaningful, lasting business success. Through real-world examples from top-level fitness entrepreneurs who have seen significant growth, Patrick underscores the importance of building a solid foundation and not relying on quick fixes or singular marketing tactics. He encourages listeners to implement and optimize systems step-by-step to create a robust and resilient business, and concludes with a special offer for an ideal business diagnostic to help pinpoint the next steps for growth.
00:00 Introduction to the Flywheel Effect
00:27 Understanding the Flywheel Effect
01:46 Real-Life Success Stories
03:32 The Misconception of Quick Fixes
06:30 Building a Strong Foundation
09:01 The Long-Term Benefits of the Flywheel Effect
14:21 Conclusion and Special Offer

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/
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Want a surge of new clients and revenue over the next 6 Weeks with ZERO FEE and no obligation to continue? If you’re a current business owner who wants to add 50K or more in annual revenue over the next 12 month, you can Test Drive our coaching program for 6 Weeks with no fee or even an obligation to continue as a way to demonstrate how we can help you grow your business. No strings attached. No obligation. You get our best coaching and tools...and hopefully, you'll love it enough that you want to keep working together.   Learn more here: https://patrigsby.com/iba-six-weeks
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Complete Your Ideal Business Scorecard. There is a proven framework to creating your Ideal Business. Find out how you score across the 8 Ideal Business Rules -
https://patrigsby.com/scorecard
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Join Fitness Lead Academy. If you'd like to get more leads and clients but don't want to pay for an Agency to run your ads...visit
http://fitnessleadacademy.com/
...we'll be opening territories again soon and those who reply will go to the front of the line.
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Lessons from Outside the Industry: How to Innovate Your Fitness Business
In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Pat shares insights from his past experiences that have significantly influenced his approach to business, including his time as a college baseball coach and entrepreneur. He discusses how looking outside one's own industry for inspiration and innovation can provide unique advantages. Pat also emphasizes the importance of adapting ideas to fit specific markets and resources. The episode concludes with an invitation to participate in a free diagnostic to evaluate and improve your fitness business, aiming to help you build a business you love and that pays well, while allowing you to have a positive impact and an enjoyable lifestyle.
 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:32 Reflecting on Early Career Lessons
01:05 Innovative Approaches in Coaching
02:42 Marketing Strategies and Business Growth
03:28 Challenges and Adaptations in Training Business
06:40 Franchising and Conversion Strategies
08:32 Differentiation and Market Positioning
09:54 Adapting Ideas to Your Business
12:28 Conclusion and Special Offer

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/
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Want a surge of new clients and revenue over the next 6 Weeks with ZERO FEE and no obligation to continue? If you’re a current business owner who wants to add 50K or more in annual revenue over the next 12 month, you can Test Drive our coaching program for 6 Weeks with no fee or even an obligation to continue as a way to demonstrate how we can help you grow your business. No strings attached. No obligation. You get our best coaching and tools...and hopefully, you'll love it enough that you want to keep working together.   Learn more here: https://patrigsby.com/iba-six-weeks
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Complete Your Ideal Business Scorecard. There is a proven framework to creating your Ideal Business. Find out how you score across the 8 Ideal Business Rules -
https://patrigsby.com/scorecard
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Join Fitness Lead Academy. If you'd like to get more leads and clients but don't want to pay for an Agency to run your ads...visit
http://fitnessleadacademy.com/
...we'll be opening territories again soon and those who reply will go to the front of the line.
 
Three Keys to Success for Business Owners
In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Pat Rigsby shares three critical practices that successful business owners consistently follow. He emphasizes the importance of proximity to other high achievers, a deep focus on the fundamentals, and thinking like an investor rather than a day trader. Pat discusses the impact of these strategies on long-term success and stability in the fitness industry.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:27 Reflecting on Personal Milestones
01:32 Proximity to High Achievers
05:19 Focus on Fundamentals
09:09 Thinking Like an Investor
14:32 Conclusion and Special Offer

Scaling Success: Coaching Moms and Business Owners with Holly Rigsby
In this special episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Pat Rigsby is joined by his wife, Holly Rigsby, a pioneering fitness coach for moms. Holly shares her journey from launching a fitness product, 'Fit Yummy Mummy,' in 2007 to developing an impactful online community. She discusses the challenges and successes of running transformation challenges, the importance of accountability, and the delicate balance between simplifying processes and achieving significant results. Holly also delves into her role in the 'Win the Week' program and how principles used to coach moms are now empowering fitness business owners. This episode emphasizes the significance of consistent effort, overcoming overwhelm, and the potential of deep, focused coaching over attempting to use multiple platforms simultaneously.
00:00 Welcome to the Fitness Business School Podcast
00:24 Special Guest: Holly's Journey in Fitness and Business
01:58 The Evolution of Holly's Fitness Product for Moms
06:00 Mastering Online Challenges and Community Building
10:07 Applying Fitness Coaching Strategies to Business Owners
19:18 Deep Dive into Marketing and Social Media Strategies
30:41 The Power of Going Deeper, Not Wider, in Coaching
32:14 The Ideal Business: A Personal and Professional Journey
39:38 Closing Thoughts and Special Announcement

Today, Pat sits down to talk with Hank Ebeling. Hank Ebeling is a sought-after speaker and small-business entrepreneur and the founder and owner of H4 Training gyms. He's built his career on a passion for customer service and customer experience, and today helps other small business owners transform their customer service. Hank hosts his popular Success Trails Podcast which focuses on small business owners and their success. Hank recently authored the book Crushing the Competition with Service, which is available on Amazon.
Connect with Hank:
Facebook:
@hankebelingiv
Instagram:
@hankebeling
LinkedIn:
@hankebeling

Link for Hank's free SUPERHERO CUSTOMER SERVICE: 13 POINT CHECKLIST
https://hankebeling.com/free-checklist
 
In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Pat Rigsby interviews Hank Ebeling, a success story in the fitness industry known for his focus on customer service, customer success, and creating a positive customer experience. Hank, who started his career in hospitality and now owns H4 Training, delves into the importance of customer service in differentiating a business in the competitive fitness landscape. With his experiences from starting in a high-end hotel in Las Vegas to running two successful training facilities near Chicago, Hank shares his journey and the strategies that helped him build a durable business focused on service. He explains the concept of his LTS method (Leadership, Team, Systems, and Strategies) which is central to implementing a service-first culture, akin to the Ritz Carlton level of client experience. This service-focused approach has not only retained clients but has also turned them into advocates, underlining the power of exceptional customer service as a competitive advantage and marketing tool.
00:00 Welcome to the Fitness Business School Podcast
00:26 Introducing Hank Ebeling: A Master of Customer Service
01:45 The Foundation of H4 Training: Service Above All
05:02 Scaling Success: Replicating Exceptional Service
06:39 Overcoming Challenges in Cultivating a Service Culture
08:21 The Onboarding Process: Building a Service-Minded Team
10:52 Maintaining Service Excellence: Team Meetings and Client Feedback
12:10 Learning from the Best: Ritz Carlton's Influence
17:08 Standing Out in a Competitive Fitness Industry
22:36 Expanding Impact: From Gym Owner to Industry Coach
27:12 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
 
For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/
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Want a surge of new clients and revenue over the next 6 Weeks with ZERO FEE and no obligation to continue? If you’re a current business owner who wants to add 50K or more in annual revenue over the next 12 month, you can Test Drive our coaching program for 6 Weeks with no fee or even an obligation to continue as a way to demonstrate how we can help you grow your business. No strings attached. No obligation. You get our best coaching and tools...and hopefully, you'll love it enough that you want to keep working together.   Learn more here: https://patrigsby.com/iba-six-weeks
-
Complete Your Ideal Business Scorecard. There is a proven framework to creating your Ideal Business. Find out how you score across the 8 Ideal Business Rules -
https://patrigsby.com/scorecard
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Join Fitness Lead Academy. If you'd like to get more leads and clients but don't want to pay for an Agency to run your ads...visit
http://fitnessleadacademy.com/
...we'll be opening territories again soon and those who reply will go to the front of the line.