#403 Dan Mee: Lessons Learned Going From 1-1 PT to Facility Owner.
Release Date: 07/25/2023
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info_outlineIs it time for you to open a personal training facility? Before you leap into the unknown, you might want to learn from someone who has been there and done it.
In this episode of the Lift The Bar podcast, Stuart talks to Daniel Mee, the owner of MeeFit. Listen to Dan's journey, from repurposing a spare changing room into a personal 121 PT area to owning a mammoth 7500 square foot facility with 5 PTs, serving over 200 dedicated members.
Please tune in for a hearty dose of wisdom as Dan shares all lessons he wished he had known earlier. This includes how to successfully market trial packages, handle client disappointment when modifying your services, and even whether opening a gym is really the best career decision.
Timestamps
1:48 - Introduction to Meefit
4:33- The Meefit Client Journey Trial Packages
10:54- Trial Packages Continued
19:10- What Dan wishes he knew as a PT
23:31- The importance of shadowing facility owners.
26:40- The early days of a PT business.
30: 25 When did Dan know he wanted a facility?
32:50- The transition to Semi-Private
34:55- The importance of service delivery
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- Website: https://liftthebar.com/
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