Reasons to Start a Fitness Business
Starting a business of any kind is always a big undertaking. In fact, you have to be passionate about your business or you will not succeed. You are going to be putting in long hours as you start to build it. Then, as it becomes successful, you will probably continue to work long hours in order to make it as successful as possible. Owning your own business is not for everyone. Before you get started, you have to decide whether or not it is the right decision for you. Here are some reasons why you should start a fitness business.
Be Your Own Boss.
One of the most common reasons why a person would want to start their own business is because they want to get away from their boss. Most people are tired of being told what to do (and when it has to be done) so they imagine a life without one.
Do you want to be the person who decides what tasks need to be done and when? Do you want to choose the projects that you are passionate about? You can then decide which clients you want to work for and which ones are not worth the trouble.
Work When You Want To.
Another common reason to start your own business is so that you can work when you want to. If you have a doctor’s appointment or want to do your grocery shopping in the middle of the day, you can. If there is something at your child’s school that you don’t want to miss, you don’t have to ask permission.
When you are the boss, you can work around your schedule. However, too many people don’t put enough priority into working so their business isn’t as successful as it could be.
Get Paid to Get Fit…
If you decide to start a fitness business, you are going to be paid to work out. What can be better than that?
When you are helping others to get fit, you are going to be spending a lot of your time going through different exercises with your clients, so that they are comfortable doing them. This will help you lose weight and feel better while doing the same for your clients.
While wearing comfortable clothes!
If you are going to be spending hours working out, you aren’t going to be showing up for work in uncomfortable business clothes. Suits, skirts, and heels aren’t going to cut it. Instead, t-shirts, leggings, shorts, and tennis shoes are going to be your day-to-day office wear.
It can be very rewarding when you see your clients start to feel better about themselves.
The truth is that most people aren’t comfortable in their skin, but they really don’t know what to do about it. As an owner of a fitness business, you are going to be able to push them to look their best. As they gain confidence and feel better, it can be the most rewarding job. It is all worth it to see a smile from someone who is finally confident in his or her own body!
Just because you are looking forward to a life without a boss, doesn’t mean that you are not going to be putting the work in. In fact, you are going to be the only person pushing you to succeed. This can be really hard for many people to do.
They think that they can just work when they want to (or as little as possible) and still have a successful business. You can adjust your hours as needed, but you are still going to have to do the work in order to be successful.
Contact us to help you on your way to owning your own fitness business.
David Michael Gilbertson is the founder and president of 3 Elements Lifestyle, LLC., a Fitness and Weight Loss company that specializes in YOU!. With more than 15 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, David lectures, delivers seminars and gives workshops on the practical skills required to successfully help you with your health and fitness goals. David also helps you build the teamwork, management, and training necessary to open your own fitness center. For more information on Licensing and Consulting Services Visit his Web site at: www.3elementslifestyle.com or email at daveg@3elementslifestyle.com or call (805) 499-3030.
