To catch up with Bill:
Website: https://www.successstudiopt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBSuccessStudio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successstudiofitness/
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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
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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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...we'll be opening territories again soon and those who reply will go to the front of the line.
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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/
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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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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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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/
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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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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