Preconference - Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm
Presented By Darren Jacobson and Nicki Anderson
Session Format: Lecture
This Preconference is available for $189.00 Purchase
Presented by: Nicki Anderson and Darren Jacobson
Thursday, February 19
9:30am-4:30pm
“People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.”
—Sir Edmund Hillary, first to reach the summit of Mount Everest
With the proliferation of smaller clubs, more independent trainers and heavy competition from the bigger chains, there is a growing need for practical hands-on business education that will help the business owner, manager and entrepreneur grow a successful, healthy business. This preconference course will delve into the finer aspects of business ownership, putting you in the lead, instead of “chasing the pack”.
This preconference program will:
- Provide 20 easy-to-implement and cost-effective marketing ideas
- Teach you how to conduct your own market analysis to determine gaps and potential revenue streams
- Help you to identify your unique brand, attract your target market and create a buzz in your community
- Shed light on the impact of high-quality customer service, translating to greater customer retention
- Currently a fitness business owner,
- Starting a personal training or fitness business, or
- A fitness manager looking to maximize your program’s potential...
Earn up to 6 CEC hours. Lunch on your own.
Limited to 50 participants.
Preconference Pricing:
Advance Registration
Register by 1/23/09
IDEA Member $149
Nonmember $169
Regular Registration
Registration after 1/23/09
IDEA Member $169
Nonmember $189
Related:
Darren Jacobson is the innovator of the franchise personal training concept for Virgin Active South Africa, where he manages over 750 personal trainers in 88 health clubs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in human movement science and is a featured writer for numerous industry publications. In addition, Darren sits on the IDEA Personal Training Committee and has presented at fitness conventions across South Africa, Canada and the United States.
Nicki Anderson is the owner of Reality Fitness, Inc., an award-winning private training studio in Naperville, Illinois. She is the recipient of the 2008 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award, the author of 101 Ways to Motivate Your Clients and Increase Retention, and is the health and fitness columnist for Chicago Suburban Newspapers.
Certification: NASM

