launching successful club programs
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Launching Successful Club Programs
By Greg Maurer
It is important to have a formal process in place to evaluate, plan and then execute effective program launches including a detailed timeline with tasks, responsibilities and dates to ensure that a new program is successful.
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Launching Successful Club Programs
There are several key areas to consider for any
new program launch:
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Who is the ideal customer for this program (age, sex, profile, member, non-member)? The more specific and clearly defined the better!
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1. What is the Market for the new program?
Launching Successful Club Programs
Internal marketing to members
What marketing vehicles? Email, posters, club T.V.’s, newsletters, member referral incentives, program presentation page, etc.Who will design the marketing for the program?What is the required lead time to prepare all the marketing materials?
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2. How will the program be Marketed and Sold?
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External Marketing to prospects
Internet Marketing – Facebook, Linked in, Club Website Banner, etc.Newspaper – only recommended for “Free Fitness Study” programsDirect mailSignage
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2. How will the program be Marketed and Sold?
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Who will be directly responsible for this program? It is critical to have a passionate program champion for any new program.What department/s will be involved in delivery of the actual program services?What are the details of the program delivery?
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3. How will the program be managed and delivered?
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Spreadsheet with following line items:
List your assumptions and logic for all projections in spreadsheetProgram Fees/Revenues per person/couple/familyMonthly program sales projectionsStart-up costsMaterials and EquipmentMarketing materials creation and executionOther start up expenses
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4. Last but not least what is the Projected Program Profit and Loss?
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Staff CostsSales commissionsSalary expense for program deliveryTotal Costs over projected program periodTotal Revenue over projected program period
Net Program Margin% Margin (Projected profit divided by projected revenue) – MUST be at least 40% to be worthwhile!www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
4. Last but not least what is the Projected Program Profit and Loss?
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As you can see there is a lot to consider BEFORE launching any new program. A general rule of
thumb is that a new program launch will require about 3 months of planning and preparation in
order to have a successful and profitable outcome.
However if you systematically answer the questions in each area above you can rest assured that your
new programs will go off without a hitch!www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
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