The Fitness Business School with Pat Rigsby

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----- Building Your Ideal Business in 12 Months: A Strategic Roadmap In this episode, Pat Rigsby outlines a step-by-step blueprint for achieving your ideal business within a year. Key points include setting clear, realistic goals, benchmarking current metrics, crafting a detailed monthly marketing plan, and continuously improving systems and processes. Pat emphasizes the importance of staying focused, being adaptable, and seeking support through coaching or peer accountability. This structured approach aims to help business owners make strategic progress and avoid stagnation or distractions, ensuring significant growth over 12 months.  00:00 Introduction to Building Your Ideal Business 01:17 Setting Ambitious Yet Realistic Goals 02:24 Benchmarking Your Current Position 03:31 Crafting Your Monthly Marketing Plan 05:40 Weekly System Installation and Improvement 07:48 Staying on Track with Six-Week Cycles 09:22 Seeking Help and Accountability 10:35 Conclusion: The Importance of a Plan

To catch up with Bill: Website: https://www.successstudiopt.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBSuccessStudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successstudiofitness/ --- For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----- In this episode of the Fitness Business School, host Pat Rigsby welcomes Bill Burnett, a seasoned fitness professional and business owner, to discuss his journey in the fitness industry. Bill shares his experience from starting as a gym equipment cleaner to owning two successful fitness studios. He emphasizes the importance of trainers viewing themselves as business professionals, understanding their target clientele, maintaining a professional image, and having a concrete business plan. Bill also introduces his new coaching and mentorship program designed to help trainers build a sustainable and successful career. This episode is packed with valuable insights for both fitness trainers and studio owners looking to elevate their business practices.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:46 Bill Burnett's Journey in the Fitness Industry 03:13 Opening and Running a Successful Gym 03:49 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 03:57 Expanding to a Second Location 04:08 Mentoring the Next Generation of Trainers 05:45 Building a Client-Centric Fitness Studio 14:19 The Importance of Professionalism and Business Acumen 18:20 Creating a Sustainable and Profitable Training Business 33:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----- In today's episode, Pat discusses the crucial importance of saying no and how it impacts business owners and their lives. He reflects on the insights gathered from recent mastermind meetings with business owners, emphasizing the trade-offs involved in every decision. Pat highlights how saying yes to certain tasks can mean saying no to more productive or fulfilling opportunities. He underscores the need for intentionality in managing time, suggesting strategies like weekly and daily planning to ensure that one's actions align with their long-term goals and values. The episode serves as a reminder for business owners to be deliberate in their choices to foster both personal and professional growth.  00:00 Introduction: The Power of Saying No 00:16 Insights from Mastermind Meetings 01:13 The Hidden Costs of Saying Yes 02:42 Time: Our Most Valuable Resource 03:22 Evolving as a Business Owner 04:23 The Trap of Low-Level Tasks 05:02 Balancing Business and Personal Life 05:54 Intentional Planning for Success 07:05 Conclusion: Be Choosy with Your Yeses

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. -----

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----- In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, Pat discusses the benefits of attending Perform Better summits. He emphasizes the value of live events for fitness professionals, arguing that in-person attendance offers unique opportunities not available through online learning alone. These include direct access to presenters for personalized advice, networking with industry leaders, and stepping away from daily tasks to focus strategically on business improvement. Patrick shares his own positive experiences from the recent Perform Better summit in Orlando, highlighting the long-term professional relationships and collaborations fostered at such events. The episode concludes with a special offer for listeners to participate in an Ideal Business Diagnostic evaluation to identify growth opportunities for their fitness business.  

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----- The Role of Hustle in Building Your Ideal Fitness Business In this episode of the Fitness Business School podcast, host Pat Rigsby delves into the critical role hustle plays in the success of a fitness business. He shares his own entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the early struggles, long hours, and sacrifices that paved the way to his ideal business. Pat emphasizes that an ideal business is earned through hard work and perseverance, rather than instant success. Listeners are encouraged to focus on the fundamentals and understand that momentum and success come from consistent effort. The episode concludes with an exclusive offer for a free 'ideal business diagnostic' to help fitness business owners identify and address their most vital needs for growth and improvement. 00:00 Introduction to Hustle in Business 01:12 Personal Journey: From Rags to Hustle 02:21 Building the Foundation: Early Struggles 04:28 The Importance of Earning Your Ideal Business 07:30 Sustaining Momentum and Avoiding Burnout 10:13 Creating Your Ideal Business 11:47 Special Offer: Ideal Business Diagnostic

For Pat's Free Bundle of Best Selling Books: https://patrigsby.com/podgift/ ----- 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 -- 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. ----   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/ ----- 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 -- 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. ---- 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/ ----- 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 -- 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. --- 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/ ----- 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 -- 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