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The Fitness Business School with Pat Rigsby

Pat Rigsby is a serial entrepreneur and business coach helping others build their Ideal Business. The Fitness Business School is here to give you insight and actionable tips to build your own Ideal Business that will lead you to your Ideal Life. Find out more at www.PatRigsby.com
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Now displaying: March, 2025
Mar 31, 2025

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No One's Coming to Save You: Embrace Responsibility and Thrive
In this episode of the Fitness Business School Podcast, host Pat Rigsby emphasizes the importance of personal accountability in business ownership. He discusses how no one else will come to save you in your business endeavors and highlights the necessity of taking responsibility for marketing, training staff, and client retention. Pat shares a personal anecdote about leaving his university job to forge his own path and addresses the misconception that external help is a substitute for personal initiative. He concludes by encouraging business owners to embrace this mindset for greater success and offers listeners an opportunity to undergo a free diagnostic to identify and address their business's critical needs.

00:00 Introduction: No One's Coming to Save You
00:28 The Reality of Business Ownership
01:37 Personal Responsibility and Liberation
03:27 Embracing the Challenge
05:47 Proactive Business Strategies
07:20 Conclusion and Special Offer

Mar 24, 2025

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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

Mar 17, 2025

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In this episode, Pat shares insights gained from his experience as a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and baseball coach. Using the recent firing of the Reds' manager as a case study, he discusses the importance of addressing fundamental issues in an organization rather than relying on quick fixes. Pat draws parallels between the management of a Major League Baseball team and small business operations, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining strong foundational systems, such as marketing, staffing, and operations, to achieve lasting success.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
00:21 Baseball and Business: A Personal Anecdote
01:10 The Real Problems in Business
02:20 Fundamentals of a Healthy Business
04:06 Avoiding Band-Aid Solutions
05:30 Building a Strong Foundation
06:10 Conclusion: Lessons from the Big Leagues

Mar 10, 2025

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Exploring AI in Fitness and Business with Todd Earwood 

The Fitness Business School In this episode of The Fitness Business School, Pat is joined by his friend and prolific entrepreneur, Todd Earwood. Todd, a partner at VC firm Half Court Ventures specializing in AI investments, shares deep insights into the world of artificial intelligence. They discuss AI's role in technology, marketing, and business operations, and delve into Todd's varied entrepreneurial experiences. Tune in as Todd offers practical advice on how AI can benefit the fitness industry and beyond, and how to effectively utilize AI tools in your business endeavors.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:31 Todd's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:21 Investing in AI
03:59 AI in Business Operations
07:07 AI in Fitness and Health
09:58 Practical AI Tools and Tips
12:36 Future of AI and Final Thoughts
28:01 Conclusion and Show Notes

Mar 3, 2025

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

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