The Fitness Business School with Pat Rigsby

Brandon Cullen, Co-founder and Chief Concept Officer of Madabolic, shares his inspiring journey from a professional hockey player to a fitness entrepreneur following a career-ending injury. He discusses the founding of Madabolic, emphasizing a distinctive focus on strength and conditioning. Brandon offers insights into navigating the franchise model, targeting high performers, and the critical traits franchisees need for success. Listeners can also explore the unique branding strategies and operational approaches that have contributed to the franchise’s growth in a competitive market.

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Get more info on all things Bill Hartman at: https://billhartmanpt.com/ Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- In this episode of The Fitness Business School, Pat Rigsby converses with Bill Hartman, co-creator of the United Health and Performance continuum model. Reflecting on their long-standing collaboration since 2006, Bill shares insights into his journey from a traditional fitness background to developing innovative business models and training methodologies. They discuss his career transition from rehabilitation to performance, the importance of evolving one's understanding in the fitness industry, and the inception of the UHP network. The episode highlights the continuous drive for improvement and the practical teaching methods Bill employs to educate and inspire fitness professionals. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:04 Early Career and Influences 02:37 Evolution of Practice and Philosophy  05:28 Challenges and Milestones 11:44 Integration of Rehab and Performance 17:04 Teaching and Mentorship 22:19 The UHP Network and Future Directions 32:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Creating a Cash Infusion: Tips and Strategies for Business Owners In this episode, Pat Rigsby discusses the importance of embracing sales as a value exchange and offers practical strategies for generating cash flow in business. He shares insights from a conversation with a coach who had an aversion to selling and emphasizes the benefits of viewing sales as the start of a partnership. He recounts a successful 21-day cash infusion challenge and suggests various ways to create additional revenue, including offering specialty programs, selling add-ons, and charging enrollment fees. Pat Rigsby also highlights the importance of solving more customer problems and being proactive in sales to build a sustainable business model. 00:00 Introduction to Cash Infusion 00:22 Overcoming Aversion to Selling 02:03 The Value of Ethical Selling 02:29 Exploring Cash Infusion Strategies 03:37 Subscription Models and Beyond 04:00 Solving Problems for Additional Revenue 04:55 Specialty Programs and Workshops 05:31 Maximizing Client Engagement 07:15 Leveraging Enrollment and Maintenance Fees 09:09 Creative Cash Generation Tips 10:10 Conclusion: Embrace Proactive Selling --- Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators   Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead?   Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00!   https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine   Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook!   https://patrigsby.com/feh

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