Clubindustry

This year’s IHRSA show was as much about the meetings that went on away from the trade show floor as it was about what took place on the floor. more

One of the more entertaining keynote speakers at the IHRSA show in San Francisco was Patrick Lencioni, who presented “The Four Disciplines of a Healthy Organization.” more

The IHRSA show just isn’t the IHRSA show without the annual Bash for Augie’s Quest.

The sixth installment last Friday at the Marriott in downtown San Francisco was full of fun, joy and emotion. more

Several club CEOs milled about in and around the IHRSA show last week, and whether it was for a minute or an hour, I was fortunate enough to talk to a few of them. more

The commission-based sales model may be a thing of the past. That may be difficult for you to accept, since the majority of fitness facility operators have set up their clubs based on the idea that monetary rewards will motivate your sales people to motivate prospects to join your club. more

I didn’t spot any green beer or “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” pins, but there was definitely a party going on St. Patrick’s Day night at the San Francisco Marriott. more

I’ve been hearing—and writing—about the Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Centers since I joined Club Industry about six months ago. It was only a few days ago, though, that I had the chance to visit one. more

Just some random happenings at the IHRSA show:

The “famous:” Besides seeing Bill Pearl and Lou Ferrigno (separately, not together), I also ran into a former Kansas City Royals baseball player, Greg Pryor (former third baseman and utility player). more