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Big Box vs Boutique: The strategies that big box has used for years that you need to steal today

Y'all,

Joshua Poole didn't just survive managing a fitness studio during the pandemic.

He turned chaos into a 15% revenue increase month over month.

From front desk to fitness mogul, his journey is the blueprint we've been missing.

Here’s the scoop:

  • Big Moves from Small Beginnings: How starting at the front desk set Joshua up for big-time success.
  • The Pandemic Pivot: Turning crisis into opportunity and coming out stronger on the other side.
  • Membership Magic: Why locking in your clients with commitment-based memberships can be a game-changer.
  • Community is Everything: Building a fitness family that keeps clients glued to your studio.
  • Selling Without Selling Out: Mastering the art of authentic sales to boost memberships and keep your studio buzzing.

If you've been looking for a sign to shake things up – this is it.

Tune into Episode 599 for a masterclass in making it big in boutique fitness.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,

Lisé

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https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

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