November, 2007

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Holiday Survival

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Last time out I posted the following holiday survival advice:

  • Don’t eat too much
  • Don’t drink too much
  • Don’t sit on your ass the whole time
  • Save me some pie
  • While all true, concise and valid, I received a few requests to expand (no pun intended) on the theme.

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    In a Pinch: Who’s the Boss?

    Thursday, November 15th, 2007

     

    I got cute kids. Yes it’s true, they are in fact adorable.  There is simply no denying it. Don’t get me started talking about them because you’ll have a hard time shutting me up. I have started 2 websites and have over 200 GB of digital photos dedicated to the pair. So yeah, I kinda like them.  But even the cutest of kids can be a giant pain in the ass at times.

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    And Now For Something Really Scary…

    Thursday, November 1st, 2007

    The Super Hero Family: Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Spider-Man.

    superfambig
    You have to admit, going out in public like this takes guts.

    Each year I think to myself there is no way I could possibly look any more ridiculous. Each year I find a way to prove myself wrong. The kids love it, so I really don’t mind.

    Off to fight crime…

    I’m Batman.

    Trick or Cheat

    Thursday, November 1st, 2007

    It only seems appropriate that at this time of year I have a little discussion on cheating. The temptation is literally at the door.  As of Nov. 1st most houses (especially those with kids) and workplaces are overflowing with chocolatey nougaty goodness. There is no holiday quite like Halloween.  It is essentially authorized, organized and otherwise socially acceptable begging – but we call it trick or treating. 

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    Boot Camp Marketing Check List

    Thursday, November 1st, 2007

    Just because you’re a good trainer does not mean that you’re good at boot camp marketing or lead generation.
    Most fitness pros spend way too much time on dead end advertising programs that cost them money and hardly produce
    any leads. The best boot camp marketing strategies shouldn’t cost you anything. What I mean is, your fitness boot camp
    marketing shouldn’t cost you anything. Good marketing pays for itself.
    Now I know what you’re thinking… how many boot camp marketing tactics are there anyway?
    You’d be surprised.
    If you’re looking for free boot camp marketing strategies then you should consider…
    - Viral marketing tactics on Facebook
    - Having influential local moms "tweet" about your business
    - Getting 15-20 people to become "human billboard" and train them for a deep discount in exchange for referrals
    - Create short follow along You Tube workout videos
    - Invite local business owners to workout at your boot camp for free
    - Ask your clients for referrals in exchange for discounts
    And if you can spend a few bucks, then you should consider these boot camp marketing tactics…
    - Get 20-40 lead boxes out into the community, mainly businesses that your ideal client would go to
    - Create a Facebook fan page that captures contact info and run Facebook ads to it
    - Start building at email list of leads, prospects, business associates and clients
    - Invest in a direct response website that’s riddled with social proof and an irresistible offer
    And if you can spend a little more money then use these boot camp marketing tactics as well…
    - Hire an SEO expert to optimize your website for keywords on search engines
    - Run direct response driven ads in local newspapers and publications
    - Invest in google, yahoo, and bing pay-per-click advertising
    - Send out postcards to targeted homes within a 3 mile radius of your boot camp
    At the end of the day you need to realize that boot camp marketing is all about getting people

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