Comments on: FITNESS TRENDS, NEW TRAINING MARKETS, GOING SOLO, and MAKING BIG MONEY | Special Guest Post By Super-Trainer Dave Parise

By: Tony C

Tony C — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:08:16 +0000

I just got off the phone with Dave Parise himself and his information regarding running a personal training studio is amazingly valuable. From his fees, to his business philosophy, he has found the right concept and consistently applies it to his successful business. Thanks Dave a for a great call and invaluable information. I will be in touch! Kaiser, thanks for having such a kick ass blog. It pumps me up everytime I read it.

By: Dave Parise

Dave Parise — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:20:08 +0000

Wow- Thanks gang- but you should really be thanking Kaiser…he has taken this blog to the next level unsurpassed by no other! Kaiser has formulated a team of professionals that know the difference. We have all heard the saying “doing the same thing over and over… leads to the same thing over and over” We all must work as a team and accomplish more! Today I offered a gift to a client for his son. He lost over 600,000 $$$ this year from a lost contract from another bidder. He more or less asked me to train his son for this years football team. However he asked for the lowest rate in the house $47.00 per visit. Inside I said holy shit- I will lose $73 per visit, and the holidays are so close!! Then I was taken by the heart and I thought about how important it was to his dad. I saw it in his eyes and felt the passion from his heart. I cut my rates $73.00 per visit! The feeling of hitting the ball out of the park does not equate to the joy his dad expressed. Today I did a professional courtesy to a dad and his son. This is the difference the unexpected gift- it is uncommon and greatly appreciated. We all must gift to get!

This site to me is a gift…we all give information to get you off and running…we just hope you don’t drop the ball.

By: Aron - Thousand Oaks Personal Trainer

Aron - Thousand Oaks Personal Trainer — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:42:08 +0000

Dave – you speak from 30,000 feet. I love reading your posts and spent some time on your site. I’ll be adding your books to my library!

By: James

James — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:01:11 +0000

Nice read Dave. Being unique is the cream of the crop. There are leaders in this world and there are followers. Which one of these categories would a “unique” person/business fit in?……

By: CC Matthews

CC Matthews — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:46:04 +0000

Awesome Post Dave and Kaiser!

Being a studio owner myself – Dave this statement is very true, …”If you don’t have a unique product/service, then you compete on price and convenience.”….

I think alot of trainers get so caught up on trying to implement some new exercise toy and forget that a “product/service” could simply be showing your clients that you care and going above and beyond.

Ex.) If one of your clients get injuried or a mishap occurs(car accident, flu, etc..), send flowers or a get well soon card to the hospital or home. It shows you care.

Ex.) Start mailing out birthday cards on your clients birthdays. Okay listen…..how many birthday cards do you get on your birthday……that’s my point! When your client receives a card from you that has “happy b-day” handwritten by you…..Ding,Ding,Ding….client for life!!

You’re doing a great Job Dave!!

You’re Blog is looking Awesome Kaiser!!

Later….

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:38:09 +0000

Very good post Dave,
You break it down really well. I like the part about being unique, I definitely dont want to be “the let’s make a deal trainer”, so being unique and offering a service that is unmatched will without a doubt keep us busy. You are def where I want to be and will continue to learn from guys like you. Thanks man.