I'd intended to go out on my own last year and set up my own studio. But last year was all about wedding preparations (got married December 12th 2009), going back to college and holding down two jobs. Busy time, eh! I guess when you're under pressure, you tend to put things on the long finger that bit easier.
Anyway, last week the manager of the gym called me to her office and said that I could no longer use one of the gyms because they had just leased the entire property to a private individual (who I don't get on with). He has insisted that none of the existing gym trainers can use the facility. Now, there is a reason that I train some clients there - because it's suburban and they don't want to travel to the city centre. The manager told me that the change was effective immediately. The decision was made at the top level of management so it's not her fault.
Now, I could sit here and bitch about it, but it's really the kick in the butt that I needed. I've been meaning to go out on my own for so long now. I've just bought a squat rack, an adjustable bench and a 140 Kg of weights and set up shop in my home. Here's a picture:
The room is about three times the size of what you can see in the picture and I've tidied it up a lot since the picture was taken. All the stuff in the background is gone except for the bench, the stereo and the plant. It's very bright and airy because it's our conservatory.
I have to admit that this is a rush job and I have still to get dumbbells. But, I had no choice. My clients expect me to push them and many of them lift relatively heavy weights, so I think that this is a good set up for me so far. My friend is going to give me an EZ bar and some plates and dumbbells too. Incidentally, every single client that I have asked so far has told me that they will train at my new set up rather than the gym. They don't know this yet, but it will save them money when they realise that they don't have to pay entrance fees or memberships for the gym. Furthermore, a new client that I took on today has already asked me if I have time for more clients because she has a friend looking for training and possibly more.
And a good thing happened at the shop where I bought the equipment. My wife and one year old were there too and the shop owner was very impressed with my wife's intentions to make sure that our son grows up healthy and active. She was interested in a large floor mat (former gymnist) so he gave it her free and told us to make sure we looked after our son It's nice to see a good deed now and again. It was worth 70 euros (about $100 dollars)
Anyway, any advice (marketing, equipment, decor, etc) for a new 'studio director' I'm excited because I'm finally going solo with my business. I've had so many problems in the gym where I currently train people.
Thanks. J
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01-16-2010, 02:06 PM #1
Just got told that I can no longer use one of our gyms (not a rant)
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01-16-2010, 02:20 PM #2
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01-16-2010, 02:23 PM #3
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01-18-2010, 03:25 PM #4
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No doubt. Make sure you have some sort of insurance to cover you in case someone was to get injured. Your gonna need a whole lot more stuff too. What you have is a start but you can only do so much with what you have. If money is tight just buy some equipment here and there until you have plenty of options to work the body.
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01-18-2010, 03:58 PM #5
I have since bought a set of dumbbells and will buy another set this weekend to bring me up to 30 kg dumbbells.
I am adamant about NOT buying too much equipment, especially machines that train a single muscle. I'm not about that. I have a creative mind and intend to make good use of the back garden and a local park too. With the dumbbells and the set up in the photograph, I think I have more than enough to train the average 'lose weight, tone up' type of client. I have things like skipping ropes and small equipment too and I plan on buying a boxing bag too, but that's down the line. This is strictly a one-to-one training set up so I don't think that I need a vast array of equipment. I'm results oriented and I am certain that I will get people results with what I have (assuming they follow through with their training and nutrition).
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