Advertising your business doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Though investing money in marketing and advertising is important, there are also numerous opportunities to spread the word and generate leads without spending a dime. As people are thinking about those New Year’s resolutions, it’s more important than […]
How to Run a Loyalty Program Challenge
Everyone loves being rewarded — especially when they’re rewarded for things they already love doing like working out, getting a spa treatment or shopping. In fact, the average American household is enrolled in 29 rewards programs. But, they only actively participate in around 12. Getting people to utilize your rewards […]
January 2018 Release Notes
2018 is here and it’s time to unwrap the latest WellnessLiving update! In this release, you’ll find a ton of powerful new features and improvements that will brighten your day, make life easier for your staff, and encourage your clients’ patronage. So what are you waiting for? Start checking out […]
5 Tips For Fitness Entrepreneurs to Upsell During The Holidays
During the holidays, there are two kinds of people: Those who buckle down on health and fitness, join a gym or fitness program, and go to town… and, those who slack off even more. The latter slacks off because, well, the holidays are tough on health and fitness. Constant engagements […]
5 Ways to Boost Member Attendance & Retention
The new year brings plenty of motivation for so many people and those in the fitness industry know this enthusiasm well. Unfortunately, business leaders are just as familiar with the lack of follow-through on the part of their customers. If you’re looking for ways to keep up your attendance long […]
How to Convert “New Year’s Resolutioners” Into Lifetime Members
Many fitness business owners typically see a jump in memberships after the holidays because people are motivated by New Year’s Resolutions or were given gift certificates. While it’s thrilling to see that annual boost in memberships, as a fitness studio owner, you know the challenge is finding ways to keep […]
We Asked Our Customers: MindBody and Multiple Locations Don’t Mix!
In our quest to get to know more about our clients, we’ve run across a lot of small studio owners and directors who have had problems with MindBody’s software. Maura, the director of 105F (Hot Yoga) is one of those people. In 2005, Maura began taking yoga at 105F, formerly […]
4 Ways Your Studio Should Prepare for the New Year’s Rush
Did you know that “Get Healthy” was the most popular New Year’s resolution in 2017? And its popularity increased by over 13% from 2016. So, it’s fair to assume even more people will aim to get healthy in 2018. And your studio can help them. It’s no secret that New […]
Hidden Costs, Horrible HelpDesk, and Headaches: Real Nightmares from Users of the MindBody Online Scheduler and App
We’ve been speaking with WellnessLiving customers over the past month who made the switch from MindBody Online Scheduler and App, and we’ve noticed one common trend – in the end, they all ended up losing more time and money than they gained using MindBody to run their business! It makes […]
Take Your Holiday Marketing to the Next Level
Halloween is over, and you know what that means? The holidays are coming up fast. It’s no secret that the next few months are crucial for any business, especially those in the health and wellness industry. For small to mid-size retail businesses, 20-40% of total annual revenue is brought in […]
How to Grow Retail Sales at Your Wellness Business
‘Tis the season for giving! And if you’re not giving your clients ample opportunity to purchase merchandise, gear, and products at your studio, you could be missing out on the valuable revenue stream from retail sales. Offering retail for purchase at your business allows you to supply products you recommend […]
Email Marketing 101: How to Build a Campaign That Will Drive Revenue
Is email marketing driving revenue for your business, or is just an unproductive time-suck? If you’re not utilizing email marketing effectively, you could be missing some huge opportunities to get new clients in the door and get current clients more engaged. Every $1 you put into effective email marketing could […]