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How to Sell With Bonuses

Tempted to offer prospective clients discounts and free months? Chris Cooper has a better way to get them to sign on the dotted line.
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How to Say “No” to Discounts

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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How to Pay Your Coaches More (Without Losing Money)

It's not about raises, bonuses, or seniority.
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The Discount Death Spiral: A String of Huge Mistakes

Thinking of offering a paid-in-full discount? Read this first and avoid making errors that can destroy your business.
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How “Beat Saber” and VR Headsets Might Save the World

Virtual reality video games have helped a host of people get moving—and some of them might just need a coach.
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Chris Cooper’s Best Books of 2021 for Gym Owners

The books that actually made a difference in Coop's business.
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