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How to Sell With Bonuses

Don't use discounts to close sales. Instead, offer a bonus that has value but doesn't cost your gym thousands of dollars.
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Denying Discounts: A Short Guide for Gym Owners

Gym owners are often asked to cut their rates. Here's exactly what to say when the next person asks you for 10 percent off—or more.
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The 2023 Black Friday Survival Guide for Gym Owners

The 2023 Black Friday Survival Guide for Gym Owners

Tempted to slash prices this fall? It's a trap! Chris Cooper lays out your plan to create value when everyone else is offering discounts.
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How to Kill Your Gym: The Paid-in-Full Discount

Pay up front for the year and get two months free? Don't do it. Here's exactly what will happen to your gym if you do.
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How Long Does It Take to Fix a Gym?

If you do the right things, you can expect to see dramatic improvements in your fitness business in just 12 weeks.
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How Chris Cooper Saved His Own Gym in 2023

How Chris Cooper Saved His Own Gym in 2023

Coop puts the Two-Brain program to the ultimate test: He personally uses it to revitalize his longstanding gym in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.
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