Are you working without the proper insurance?  It’s like trying to swim accross the lake without a lifejacket!  Chances are you’re a great swimmer, and you’ll get there.. but what if you get a cramp? what if you can’t get to shore?

If you’ve just started out in the business of fitness, insurance can be very confusing.  When I opened my clinic, I thought I was protected from liability through my professional association.  It was just a hop skip and a jump away from opening my gym facility, it all works together… I assumed that I could get professional insurance for my gym work through the same association.   The truth of the matter is that I worked a whole year without fully knowing what it covered!  When I began asking the questions, the puzzle got bigger and bigger.. Here’s what I’ve discovered…

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It’s the hardest part of business!  Whether you are working independently or whether you are working for an organization or fitness facility, building and maintaining a strong client base is the only way to ensure success in your career.  Let’s be real, clients = income.  The end!

I’ve been there.. I was that trainer always on the lookout for that new client.  I was taking on any new business in spite of knowing that she may not be the client I prefer to work with.  The end result was that neither the client, nor myself were ever really satisfied with the results.  I learned, the hard way, that taking on business just to fill my dance card was just not satisfying and at the end of the day and certainly not tenable on a long term basis.

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Good morning World…

Thank you for joining me in the ProRoom!  Let me tell you what this is all about!

I have a vision where fitness trainers, health practitioners, therapists, athletic coaches, nutrition experts and anyone interested in the business of fitness can gather to exchange, discuss, speak and be heard.  I want to create a forum where we can all gather to read on what is the real business of fitness.

I have a vision I want to share with you. I also want to learn from you and create a place where  we can all leverage each others strengths and abilities.

I will share content twice a week with the intention of always adding value in a way that can support you. I will share what I know works in creating my own six figure  business of fitness in the hopes that I can help you do the same.

I want you to be here!  I want to hear your thoughts,  your experiences,  your knowledge and  your expertise.  Together we can create a community of strength.

Please leave me a comment and tell me how this blog can be of service to you.

There is power in numbers.  Let’s make it happen…

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