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Hello Sharon, My clients pay in advance and sessions are determined by hour, half hour, frequency and duration.
A 24 hour cancellation policy is adhered to or it will be deducted for that missed session and a contract is always signed by both parties with a "use" or "lose" clause and no refund as well. Your time is just as valuable as your clients!
A 24 hour cancellation policy is adhered to or it will be deducted for that missed session and a contract is always signed by both parties with a "use" or "lose" clause and no refund as well. Your time is just as valuable as your clients!
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I currently do the same which does make it challenging for a steady reliable income flow.
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Hi,
If you present it to your client as a contract, whatever number of sessions you have arranged, then, except for agreed upon extenuating circumstances, your client is responsible to pay for the appointment. Hopefully it will be a good motivation for your client to show up for all scheduled sessions!
If you present it to your client as a contract, whatever number of sessions you have arranged, then, except for agreed upon extenuating circumstances, your client is responsible to pay for the appointment. Hopefully it will be a good motivation for your client to show up for all scheduled sessions!
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Hi Sharon. I'm not a group fitness trainer but I do train athletic teams, small group of athletes and regular fitness clients, and pairs. I think that there are definitely benefits to both the me as the trainer and to my clients by having them pay for a specific number of sessions upfront. A steady income stream and the certainty that if I take the time to show-up for a "class" that I am guaranteed a certain amount of income to cover my expenses etc, and for the clients a reduced per session rate. A win-win!
I hope this helps.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
lecfitness@yahoo.com
I hope this helps.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
lecfitness@yahoo.com
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For my one-on-one training, I ask for a pre-pay for initial packages of three sessions which includes the assessment. This is my 'getting to know you' arrangement. After that, I bill my clients based on the number of sessions they had during the month. I have done this for all the time I have been in business, and it worked well for that scenario.
When I teach MELT in small groups as a course of six sessions in length, I have them pre-pay for the entire course, and if one person does not show up for one of the sessions, then this session is forfeited. However, I only teach few of theses courses per year, and most of my business is individual training.
When I teach MELT in small groups as a course of six sessions in length, I have them pre-pay for the entire course, and if one person does not show up for one of the sessions, then this session is forfeited. However, I only teach few of theses courses per year, and most of my business is individual training.
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Most successful business models are based on a prepaid or scheduled payment plan this enables a business to project profits and if there is a need to do something special to meet daily/weekly/monthly/annual revenue goals. I do not allow for pay as you come at all.
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My clients pay in advance before attending, PT sessions or Boot Camp. It's a financial commitment as much as a physical/mental commitment, with a % ( one hour PT fee) refunded if they decide not to attend before session starts... No refunds once program starts.. Only # of sessions left will be credited and used at a later date.. Financial arrangements are available.
It takes money to run a business all year.. If you only charge when people show up, you may not have a business for long..
Long term clients receive financial breaks, specials and reduced fees for bringing in new clients. Getting results and referrals by word of mouth is how the business keeps going. Can't do it without them..
In 2012 there will be more financial incentives to keep more clients long term until they reach their fitness goals..
It takes money to run a business all year.. If you only charge when people show up, you may not have a business for long..
Long term clients receive financial breaks, specials and reduced fees for bringing in new clients. Getting results and referrals by word of mouth is how the business keeps going. Can't do it without them..
In 2012 there will be more financial incentives to keep more clients long term until they reach their fitness goals..
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Always pay in advance. Need to consider "no shows" - Also, it provides accountability - investing in their health - more likely to show!
Fuel the Movement,
JM
Fuel the Movement,
JM
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Accountablility goes a long way: Paying in advance with an end date makes all the difference in the world
All of my clients pay for 10 sessions of Personal Training in advance: My bootcampers pay for 6 weeks at a time: In Advance!
Commitment comes in many forms!
All of my clients pay for 10 sessions of Personal Training in advance: My bootcampers pay for 6 weeks at a time: In Advance!
Commitment comes in many forms!
