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In my professional and personal life, I have always sought to lead people, teams and projects with one mission: positive influence and impact. As founder of Revolution Personal Training Center, I lead an award winning private studio to impact thousands of lives using the concepts I still teach today. As President of Elevate Your Life from 2016, I switched into a consulting role providing mentoring to those seeking to build a business in the fitness industry. I have effectively taught thousands of people on sales and leadership, generating millions in sales in the fitness and wellness space, as well as multiple award winning and recognized top producers in nationwide companies. Today, I am focused on writing and sharing what I have learned along the way. Uncommon Optimism is the underlying theme of knowing that NO MATTER what life throws our way, we are always able to focus on what we can control - ourselves… Join me on the journey as I share what I've learned to help you elevate your self, your business, and your life.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Backing Up - Before Step 1

Creating Conditions for Success

True or False:  You can give identical service to a client that has a decided heart and one that is wishing for an easy quick fix and get totally different results.  So why waste Client B's money and your time (no referral ever comes from no results)?  Creating results and closing deals begins with pre-qualification.

While especially in this economy it is tempting to sign and take money from anything that breathes, this a step that MUST occur before you get face-to-face with a prospect and that can be scary.  Think of this as 3 items on a check list you need to check off before you spend your time in a consult with a potential new cleint

1) Require them to show you their desire by 'velvet roping' your program.  The velvet rope means only accepted applications get in.  Use a questionnaire to ensure that you are going to be talking to someone who desires to do the work.  They aren't Client B and they aren't going to be around Client B - it shows those who get in that we are ALL serious.  This sets you up to work with people who will get results and get more than their value from your services.  Be prepared to turn people away or you will nullify the system.

Steps 2 and 3 forthcoming!  Comment on FACEBOOK if you are interested in hearing more.
P.S. TO READ ABOUT STEP 1 IN THIS SERIES "THE NUMBER 1 REASON TRAINERS FAIL" CLICK HERE





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