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Fitness Studio Updates Through COVID-19

Fitness Studio Updates Through COVID-19

By Mike Arce

This podcast is dedicated to helping fitness studios stay informed and up-to-date on how they can still succeed during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis.
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EP64 - Are People Not Showing Up to Booked Appointments?

Fitness Studio Updates Through COVID-19Mar 27, 2020

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EP86 - How the PPP Will Affect Your Taxes

EP86 - How the PPP Will Affect Your Taxes

In this episode, I share a message that I received from my wealth manager Jim Dew on preparing me for how to understand how the PPP will affect my taxes.
May 05, 202003:38
EP85 - How Does EIDL Affect Your PPP Forgiveness Amount?

EP85 - How Does EIDL Affect Your PPP Forgiveness Amount?

This is an important update that was shared by Tyler McBroom, somebody that I respect and follow for his knowledge and influence in the financial world.
May 02, 202002:41
EP84 - Nt Etuk, CEO of FitGrid - Awesome for Virtual Fitness Studios!

EP84 - Nt Etuk, CEO of FitGrid - Awesome for Virtual Fitness Studios!

This is an amazing tool to help your fitness studio perform better virtually!

Apr 30, 202024:34
EP83 - What Your Fitness Studio Can Learn From Sesame Street

EP83 - What Your Fitness Studio Can Learn From Sesame Street

We are a virtual world right now. Accept it. Will things somewhat go back to the way they were? Perhaps. But not all the way. The world was pushed forward 10+ years. Adapt, pray for the way things were, or argue with everyone that tells you you should adapt. Those are the options.
Apr 27, 202005:52
EP82 - Should Fitness Studios Open As Soon As They're Allowed To?

EP82 - Should Fitness Studios Open As Soon As They're Allowed To?

There are 3 groups of people in this audience.  Those that would hate me if I said open your studio as soon as you're allowed, another that would hate me if I said wait until things really level out, and a third group that doesn't know what to think for sure and wants more insight.  Which one are you?

Apr 21, 202007:36
EP81 - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) To Be Replenished

EP81 - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) To Be Replenished

Senate approves deal expanding aid for small businesses, hospitals hit by coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 21, 202009:05
EP80 - PPP Out of Money, and Trump Allows States to Reopen

EP80 - PPP Out of Money, and Trump Allows States to Reopen

Two big updates today. The paycheck protection program announce that they are out of money and the SBA is not accepting any more applications. Also, Donald Trump announced that he will allow the governor of each state to open up their states at their own discretion based on the low numbers that they see within their states.
Apr 16, 202006:60
EP79 - How to Negotiate With Your Landlord | Perfect Role Play With Two Pros

EP79 - How to Negotiate With Your Landlord | Perfect Role Play With Two Pros

In this interview, I'm with Ty Brewster and Rocco Fiorentino of Keyser Co., and we dug deep into all the ways you can negotiate with your landlord during this pandemic, as well as a role play session to hear how exactly to handle it!

Apr 13, 202042:46
EP78 - Fitness Studios Beating Coronavirus, Through the Eyes of Their Employees

EP78 - Fitness Studios Beating Coronavirus, Through the Eyes of Their Employees

Lady Strong Fitness employees, Stefanie Ortega and Briana Orozco, explain from their point of view how their fitness studio has been able to beat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and their attitudes towards what they need to focus on right now.

Apr 10, 202026:15
EP77 - 30 Workouts in 30 Days

EP77 - 30 Workouts in 30 Days

In this episode, I talk about this new project I’m working on called 30 workouts in 30 days. The concept is simple… I’m visiting a different fitness studios online program each day for the next month and then I am recording a Vlog on each experience and if you listen to this episode, you’ll hear how I’m doing it.
Apr 07, 202003:36
EP76 - My Experience With At Home Fitness

EP76 - My Experience With At Home Fitness

In this episode, I go over my experience as a consumer from the at home Fitness side. I’ve been consulting fitness studios over the last month on how to succeed during this pandemic, but now I’ve been able to jump into the consumer seat and see firsthand what I enjoy and what I don’t enjoy about the process.
Apr 07, 202004:51
EP75- Real Entrepreneurs Will Rise During This Pandemic

EP75- Real Entrepreneurs Will Rise During This Pandemic

This is a very difficult time. Many people are saying that it’s tough. But it isn’t tough. This is life. And life has ups and downs, twists and turns. This is a twist that you may not of expected, but you should have. Because it’s part of the game, and those that are ready to play the game will win.
Apr 07, 202008:45
EP74 - Keep Members Engaged Or They May Leave Next Week

EP74 - Keep Members Engaged Or They May Leave Next Week

If your members are quarantined you should consider this: they are in the same house every day, they are around the same people every day, they’re eating generally the same food every day, they’re doing the same things every day… Your workout should not be one of those things that repeats every day. This episode will teach you how to bring variety to your member experience.
Apr 05, 202005:05
EP73 - Becoming the Optimus Prime of Online Fitness Studios

EP73 - Becoming the Optimus Prime of Online Fitness Studios

This whole new revolution of online fitness studio experience has only existed since March 15, 2020. There’s no way you have figured out everything you could be doing right. Especially in that timeframe. Here’s how you can learn from the best in order to become the best.
Apr 05, 202003:49
EP72 - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Everything You Need to Know [revised]

EP72 - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Everything You Need to Know [revised]

Much has changed in the last few days regarding the PPP.  Here I am with Dr. Nick Silveri and Tina Garza to discuss the updated changes you NEED to know about before tomorrow, April 3, 2020.

Apr 03, 202038:23
EP71 - EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) - Everything You Need to Know

EP71 - EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) - Everything You Need to Know

If you're a small business, you'll want to listen into this episode, as well as episode 70 to learn about the financial options you have available to you.

Apr 01, 202015:44
EP70 - Paycheck Protection Program - Everything You Need to know About It

EP70 - Paycheck Protection Program - Everything You Need to know About It

This is one of the more valuable podcast episodes we've made in regards to understanding the specifics of this very misunderstood opportunity that small business owners have around the PPP, EIDA, and SBA Loans.

Mar 31, 202039:29
EP69 - April 30th. Now what?

EP69 - April 30th. Now what?

So you just heard the news… April 30 is the new date. What are we going to do until May to not only remain successful but find ways to increase success and continue to grow? All that in this episode here.
Mar 31, 202005:57
EP68 - Be Resourceful - New Govt. Programs for Fitness Studios Released

EP68 - Be Resourceful - New Govt. Programs for Fitness Studios Released

Be sure to use all of your resources and put your company in the absolute best position possible to succeed and take advantage of everything available to you!

Mar 30, 202005:46
EP67 - Fitness Studios Renting Out Equipment - Pros, Cons, and Legalities

EP67 - Fitness Studios Renting Out Equipment - Pros, Cons, and Legalities

Many fitness studios have found a way to kill 2 birds with one stone, and that's renting out equipment.  On one hand, they help their members and add value, and on the other, they make a little side cash.  Here are a few things you should know before renting out your equipment.

Mar 30, 202004:20
EP66 - Simon Sinek's - 5 Minutes on Why COVID-19 Is An Opportunity

EP66 - Simon Sinek's - 5 Minutes on Why COVID-19 Is An Opportunity

This is a MUST watch for ALL CEOs and business owners - how Simon Sinek is handling this crisis with his team...

Mar 28, 202017:17
EP65 - This Next Week Will Feel Different For Fitness Studios

EP65 - This Next Week Will Feel Different For Fitness Studios

Are you already noticing a shift?  Are you more motivated?  Less motivated?  Chances are, you're one of those two. But next week is a true test.

Mar 27, 202006:08
EP64 - Are People Not Showing Up to Booked Appointments?

EP64 - Are People Not Showing Up to Booked Appointments?

This episode goes over why people may not be showing up to their booked appointments, and how you can avoid them ghosting you once that happens.  

Mar 27, 202006:33
EP63 - Free Offers for Online Training Programs During COVID-19?

EP63 - Free Offers for Online Training Programs During COVID-19?

To give away or not give away?  That... is the question.  And the answer is in this podcast episode where I reference my company's data, the book, Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely, and Priceless by William Poundstone.  Enjoy!

Mar 26, 202012:46
EP62 - My wife, Marjon Arce On Her Experience With Online Training During COVID-19

EP62 - My wife, Marjon Arce On Her Experience With Online Training During COVID-19

I was talking to my wife in the kitchen about her day and she was telling me about her experience while in a free trial at Lady Strong Fitness.  Naturally, I found myself asking questions (AKA interviewing her) and realized,  "This is a podcast episode!"  So here you go!!!  It's a good one!

Mar 26, 202017:24
EP61 - Leveraging Other Small Businesses For Leads With Matt Kafora

EP61 - Leveraging Other Small Businesses For Leads With Matt Kafora

In this episode, fitness business entrepreneur, Matt Kafora shares a great strategy to work with other struggling small businesses to come together and find a way to build leads together.

Mar 26, 202013:58
EP60 - Fitness Studio Members Become Heroes & Referral Sources

EP60 - Fitness Studio Members Become Heroes & Referral Sources

In this dark time, we could all use a little light.  So could your members and their friends.  In this episode, I show you how you can highlight your members and get them to share your posts with the world and leverage that into more trials into your program.

Mar 25, 202003:44
EP59 - 2 Sales Tips for Fitness Studios Selling Online Training

EP59 - 2 Sales Tips for Fitness Studios Selling Online Training

Many of you are going to struggle, because of three things.  1.) You've never sold over the phone, 2) You've never sold online training, 3) there's a pandemic, I hear.  A lot of new things to work with.  These 2 tips can help you succeed.

Mar 25, 202006:14
EP58 - Where Your Fitness Studio's BEST Leads Will Come From During COVID-19

EP58 - Where Your Fitness Studio's BEST Leads Will Come From During COVID-19

The best marketers and entrepreneurs already know this is the best place to get leads 24/7.  But right now, during this pandemic, this is #1.

Mar 25, 202007:02
EP57 - Idea For Fitness Studios to Stack Value With Options Through COVID-19

EP57 - Idea For Fitness Studios to Stack Value With Options Through COVID-19

Value stacking is a marketing strategy that's been used for centuries.  Just think, "But wait... there's more!"  Value stacking works when wanting to attract prospects, close prospects, and keep clients.  Here's an idea I want someone to test out and give me feedback on!

Mar 25, 202004:47
EP56 - Fitness Studios Should Prepare for September 2020 to Resume Business as Usual

EP56 - Fitness Studios Should Prepare for September 2020 to Resume Business as Usual

This doesn't mean that date is officially stated.  Not at all.  But, I want you to prepare for what's possible and if anything... be pleasantly surprised.

Mar 24, 202006:28
EP55 - Attorney Cory Sterling on Fitness Studios Going Online Legally

EP55 - Attorney Cory Sterling on Fitness Studios Going Online Legally

Everything is video now, right?  Whether it's pre-recorded or LIVE, you are using video with people in it.  Cory Sterling is an attorney that specifically focuses on the health and wellness industry, and he shares a big mistake he sees studio owners making when making the switch.

Mar 24, 202013:41
EP54 - How Fitness Studios Can Sell Online Programs Better During COVID-19

EP54 - How Fitness Studios Can Sell Online Programs Better During COVID-19

These are a few key points that you and your team are going to have to dial in on if you want to achieve maximum success when selling online fitness programs.

Mar 24, 202007:58
EP53 - Study Shows 2% of People Think This Way Under Pressure. Do you?

EP53 - Study Shows 2% of People Think This Way Under Pressure. Do you?

98% of the world thinks and acts a certain way under pressure.  How do you?

Mar 24, 202004:53
EP52 - Fitness Studios Actually Have It Pretty Good During COVID-19

EP52 - Fitness Studios Actually Have It Pretty Good During COVID-19

Is that a bold statement?  I think so.  I also think it's a true one.

Mar 24, 202001:36
EP51: Fitness Studios Risk Losing Their Online Clients Without These 2 Features

EP51: Fitness Studios Risk Losing Their Online Clients Without These 2 Features

The online training world is very different and we are realizing that more and more.  This episode talks about us getting ahead of a problem that can easily arise without proper preparation.  Nutrition and activity.

Mar 23, 202004:11
EP50 - The Mindset Fitness Studios Need to Survive COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

EP50 - The Mindset Fitness Studios Need to Survive COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

This is the moment when true leaders rise and fake leaders fall.  One's ability to control their mind and focus on the right things solely is what will keep them moving forward.

Mar 23, 202004:60
EP49 - The Internet You'll Need to Stream Online Workouts During COVID-19

EP49 - The Internet You'll Need to Stream Online Workouts During COVID-19

Be sure to listen to this episode if you want to have the best streamed workouts possible.  There are a few questions this could answer around your internet needs.

Mar 22, 202002:46
EP48 - Internet Traffic Up 30% - How to Leverage That feat. Bob McIntosh

EP48 - Internet Traffic Up 30% - How to Leverage That feat. Bob McIntosh

With Internet Traffic up 30% and Advertisers freezing their campaigns, lead costs and visibility has never been more in your favor.  Check out this interview with Bob McIntosh of 3 Degrees Consulting.

Mar 22, 202015:55
EP47 - Overcoming the Objection, "I Don't Think I Can Workout From Home."

EP47 - Overcoming the Objection, "I Don't Think I Can Workout From Home."

As time goes on, we are learning more and more about the sales process and what needs to be addressed and practiced.  This objection seems to be #1 on the list so far.  Here's a great rebuttle.

Mar 22, 202006:53
EP46 - What Should You Pay to Acquire a New Member Now That Your Fitness Studio is Online?

EP46 - What Should You Pay to Acquire a New Member Now That Your Fitness Studio is Online?

This is a new type of program you're selling, so new expectations should be set.  This episode helps you reframe your mind and expectations around the results your ad campaigns and sales processes should be targeting.

Mar 22, 202006:51
EP45 - CEO of Redirect Health, David Berg Explains the Process of Getting Tested & Treated During COVID-19

EP45 - CEO of Redirect Health, David Berg Explains the Process of Getting Tested & Treated During COVID-19

How do you know if you have the Coronavirus, Influenza, or something else?  With another bump in flu season coming up this next week or so, many people are going to wonder what exactly they have.  David Berg explains a process to help you simplify the process so you can save time, money, and worry during this crazy time we're in.

Mar 22, 202026:54
EP44 - Marketing Opportunity Many Fitness Studios Are Missing During COVID-19

EP44 - Marketing Opportunity Many Fitness Studios Are Missing During COVID-19

After talking to many fitness studio owners, I’m noticing that about half of them are making a big mistake, and the other half are leveraging an incredible opportunity. Please decide wisely which half you’ll be on.
Mar 22, 202002:42
EP43 - Philanthropic Campaign to Get More Online Training Members During COVID-19

EP43 - Philanthropic Campaign to Get More Online Training Members During COVID-19

Looking to find more ways to get leads into your online training program?  Of course you are.  Here's a great way to get good results by doing good.

Mar 22, 202004:57
EP42 - Loud Rumor Update - Online Training 2.0 In the Works!

EP42 - Loud Rumor Update - Online Training 2.0 In the Works!

This is an update for all Loud Rumor members and our entire community.  Stay tuned for some awesome things in the works!

Mar 22, 202003:56
EP41 - Help Your Fitness Studio Members Afford to Stay With You

EP41 - Help Your Fitness Studio Members Afford to Stay With You

The hardest email or text your member will have to write, may be the one telling you they have to pause because they lost their job.  How do you combat that?  Especially if they AND their spouse lost their job.  You can't.  Or... can you?

Mar 21, 202003:58
EP40 - Creating a Sales Process for Your Fitness Studio's Online Training Program

EP40 - Creating a Sales Process for Your Fitness Studio's Online Training Program

It's great that you've realized advertising your new online training program works, but it won't matter if you can't sell the new leads that you're generating.  Remember to create your sales scripts, role play, and optimize as you go!

Mar 20, 202002:59
EP39 - Why Fitness Business Guru, Rick Mayo Is Marketing More During COVID-19

EP39 - Why Fitness Business Guru, Rick Mayo Is Marketing More During COVID-19

Rick Mayo is regarded as one of the top fitness business experts in the industry and has coached thousands of fitness business owners over the last 20+ years.  Hi track record is incredible and he explains why top business owners in the industry are spending more on marketing and advertising right now.

Mar 20, 202025:54
EP38 - Important Message from Mike Arce, CEO of Loud Rumor

EP38 - Important Message from Mike Arce, CEO of Loud Rumor

I wanted to take time out of my day to make sure we were all absolutely on the same page with this.  Every person, Loud Rumor member, employee, partner, I would love to have listen to this.

Mar 20, 202007:56
EP37 - Prepare For Full Lockdown Now

EP37 - Prepare For Full Lockdown Now

Have you done everything you could before Monday to prepare for a full lockdown? Obviously, no one is 100% informed or certain that this will actually happen, but there seems to be much speculation that this is what’s to come. Here’s how you can prepare as a fitness studio to in sure that you’re ready for whatever.
Mar 20, 202003:57