We’ve been talking about some of the changes to the new Fitness Pro Travel that will be released in the next few weeks.  Sharing your content is one of the areas that just got more valuable.

With the new website your content will still remain an easily accessible information tool for the entire community.  What is changing and bringing you much greater value is the viewablity of many of your content items directly to the internet at large.  The hundreds of millions of internet users will be able to access your content without being required to have an account at fitness pro travel.

This means you information, your author bio, and your links back to your own website just got free display and marketing punch from Fitness Pro Travel.

Do you currently utilize content marketing to drive traffic to your website?  There are many online opportunities available for you to do that and we are glad to make our resource to the fitness professional even more beneficial.

Fit Beach, Negril Jamaica

With Fit Beach just a couple months out, I’m scrambling hard to finalize details and of course keep up on the always present last minute changes.  Today I need to keep you up to date with detailed information that will save and maybe even make you money.

Referrals to Fit Beach =>

For the second year in a row, Fit Bodies is offering a commission for the referral of participants to this one of a kind conference.  This year though, we make it even easier for you to find referrals as we additionally offer a parallel Wellness Retreat.

That means you can refer to fitness professionals, clients, students, family…. pretty much anyone with a fitness and health interest.

==>>Details on Referral Commissions<<==

Also, don’t forget that the premium account holders at Fitness Pro Travel are offered significant discounts simply for holding that account type status.  Save up to $150 off your own Fit Beach registration… Act early and save $50 more

==>>Details on FPT Premium Account Pricing Benefit<<==

Are you in?????

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So far it’s a pretty good start.  I think most, once they see the added value beyond just supporting a cool and valuable fitness industry program, have a pretty easy time with that decision.

The process of seeking those renewals is always a work in progress.  Tweaking wording and adjusting the “renewal special offer” to receive the most positive response.  Consistency in any continuity program is essential and allows for a compounding interest effect as a certain percentage of new accounts continually join the premium accounts ranks each month as well.

So, through all this thought that goes into each step of the renewal process.  The tweaking of messages to best highlight the many benefits that…  come to the fitness professionals tropical resort teaching vacation opportunities. And, the highlight and explanation as well for premium community membership bonuses, commissions, and savings.  I realize elements of this process that should have been implemented previously are still standing in the wings waiting for my kick start of implementation.

Missing is the simple Swag that is fun, useful, appreciated, and benefits from branding.

Chris Knight of Ezine Articles sent me a nice package a couple years back and it had me motivated to not only use his service, but also to share the information with others.

That’s exactly what I want (like any business owner)…

So again, it’s time to revisit the old notes and put together a package to provide a useful “thank you” for the members who financially commit themselves through fitness professional premium membership.

Thinking along the lines of luggage tags, travel mugs, beach blankets, carry bags… You get the idea, items that might roll nicely with travel and or resort vacations?

Two questions on this for the reader:

1. Have thoughts or further ideas on Swag item options?
2. Do you have a favorite supplier you utilize for branding items with your business info?

I’ll provide some feed back on suppliers in a couple months time.  I should have talked to a few and gone through some samples and will have some useful info to share for your ‘swag’ needs.

This time I hope to talk a bit more specifically on a few simple ways for you to share your affiliate code with other fitness industry people.

The following video on affiliate marketing covers:

• Adding a link to FaceBook
• Adding a link to your Outlook Signature Area
• Utilizing the “Tell-A-Friend” feature @ Fitness Pro Travel
• And, Utilizing your affiliate number in printed material and in presentations.

More on Affiliate Marketing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-pzEPacVFQ

There is a long list of benefits with having the premium memberships that all can view in step three of account creation or for existing accounts the can review their existing account options.  Either way the benefits are extensive and probably an issue is that they can be a bit overwhelming.

Will adding a 100% guarantee help encourage fitness and sport professionals to invest in their account and in turn better support the community????

I have little fear in providing the guarantee since I know it’s only a matter of assisting the fit pro to better see and utilize the benefits of their account type.

Nothing tough or costly, but I know some of it is just new… That’s it I’m doing it!

You can read on if you would like to know how and why I am guaranteeing the premium accounts at Fitness Pro Travel.  Upgrade your existing or create your first account today and go for it… You’ve got nothing to lose….

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Since the intent of the premium accounts was not to make everything cheaper and save you that amount or more, I don’t want to guarantee based specifically and only to the finances.  I hope you find benefit beyond the financial savings and earnings but don’t want to hold either of us to that being the only evaluating criteria.

That being said, I am certain you will find that your premium account financially makes sense… I’m certain you will earn/save combination more than the expense of your account
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SAVINGS - the amount here will depend upon how much you travel or if you like the other products/services available to you. The absolute minimum would be $50 saved by joining one of the groups that offers a discount to new members.  It’s also bigger than that as I know there are at minimum 2 different times each year where another discount of this same amount or larger is provided to the premium accounts only.
The Medallion & Enterprise accounts save further as they receive discounts year round on all non-travel products.
Premium accounts currently start at $27 per year — and i think I just showed a savings of more than double that right off the bat!

EARNINGS - we have provided the “Affiliate” opportunities so that we had a means of providing and tracking financial thank you’s back to you.  Only premium account holders qualify for these earnings…. and, the earnings quantities go up with the higher standard account types.
For any of the premium accounts I would see it as difficult not to earn back at least half your account fees.  With the higher level premium accounts there are residual earnings that slowly grow over time as well to make each year a bit more compounding in earning expectations.
(I think I will add some video learning opportunities to the Account Groups at Fitness Pro Travel so that the simple and free methods to promote that affiliate link and start your earnings are at hand for all involved there)

INTANGIBLES - The value of various premium account features (beyond the travel program)  is in the hundreds of dollars when they are put to use.  Additionally, the savings and bonuses that are offered by our partners for our members again many times over will make and save you loads.

With a premium account at Fit Pro Travel, you cannot lose.  If you cannot lose then I have no fear of providing you a guarantee.

MAKING IT EASY
–>> Unconditional Guarantee is provided to all premium accounts

Don’t like the savings, earning, community, my assistance, whatever…. just let me know.  If you’ve tried to participate in the network, done the few steps of promotion and joined a group or two for the discounts, how can I fault you.  Simply write us an email or use the contact us form and let us know you tried and that you want your money back.  You can have a full six months to try it all out and still have the guarantee.

I look forward to helping you take advantage of your account type and community membership.

Thoughts and questions let me know here.

Already have a premium account, you can contact me directly,  I’m excited to assist you in taking full advantage or upgrading to a higher level premium.

With nothing to lose I look forward to helping you with your premium account status.

Early this morning I sent out an email to 8000+ fitness professionals highlighting a friend of mine who teaches fit pros how to “Grow My Fitness Business”.

It was a relatively long email compared to what I like to burden our Member Fit Pros with normally , but I did want to spend some time expressing why I felt this program would be worth a good look.

The program is called “System 5” and was developed by Chris Fernandez. http://tinyurl.com/System5-FitProTravel

I’ve personally spent time speaking with Chris by phone and going through multiple webinars from his program.  I’ve also been through similar programs and am very comfortable suggesting Chris’ as one of the best.  Organized, accurate, and related to the fitness industry.

Chris also is tweaking his program as well as customizing it just for our fitness professional community.  Special content is being generated just for our network along with key additions and angles that make System 5 appropriate for more than just the personal trainer.

Group Instructors, Yoga Instructors, Tennis Coaches, Dietitians, or Chiropractors… System 5 can provide you the edge if you want to grow my fitness business.

Besides the tweaking to meet the needs of all our members he also agreed to provide a couple sample webinars that could be viewed without obligation (at least the first one).

This is what I had primarily emailed to the group about.  A free webinar for those who want to learn a few keys that will help them grow their fitness business.  Even without a business but within a fitness career, there are elements that will help you excel.

BTW – I’ve talked to you previously about Affiliate Marketing.  I have set up with Chris an affiliate relationship. To get the last 2 (still free) webinars you’ll have to register, and yes I do get a commission if you ever decide to purchase System 5, but this product is one of the best of it’s kind for the Fitness Pro so I had to share.

Definitely worth a free check.  AND definitely something I hope to hear back on from those of you who check it out.  I know Chris will provide any feedback/answers from that webinar page.  I will do the same from here if you have something for me.

Check it out Here ===>  http://tinyurl.com/System5-FitProTravel

Besides the fact that I know the quality and work ethic Chris is putting into his program and how that can equate to financial benefit to you, I do have a slightly skewed reasoning for encouraging you to run the program.

I believe it will only continue to benefit our network as the membership becomes aware and then proficient in the many activities you can do there as well as outside on your own.  Blogging, use of Forums, and Networking in a fitness industry only community alone can bring great benefit.

When you also learn how to leverage the authority of being an “International Presenter” for gaining students, athletes or clients… Well, I believe you’ll have just one more reason to enjoy the travel program.

As you better understand affiliate marketing and how simple it is to utilize across the internet you’ll find the ease to use your Fit Pro Travel account affiliate referral program and we’ll grow the network even faster.

And, as you put the many skills locally, on-line, and internationally together… you will generate more income… and ultimately want to spend more time traveling to more of the luxurious properties offered by Fit Bodies within the Fitness Pro Travel site.

Are you ready to “Grow My Fitness Business?“

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Finding Your True North in Business and Beyond empowers small business owners, especially health and wellness practitioners, to improve the “business side” of their business.

Cynthia Pasciuto of True North Business Consulting interviews Amanda Vogel of Active Voice on the profession of fitness writing, digital & print.

I manage a few different blogs, and I am no where near a professional writer or creative with the pen (keyboard).  That being the case I often find getting creative with my blog somewhat difficult.

Because of my above mentioned handicap it would be most easy to simply dump the blog idea altogether. But, I’m told that would be the wrong move by every internet marketer alive.  I also find the specific blogs a simple location to address specific ideas, changes, or issues with our various fitness industry programs.

So, being the resourceful guy I am… oops, that’s a different story.  Today I was fortunate to take a look at one of my RSS feeds at just the right time on small business that happened to give a mention to a company with a cool blogging content assistance program.

I was quickly on my way to check out Zemanta.

No affiliate relationship or commission here.  I was just so impressed with some of the features in this tool, which I could easily add as a FireFox add-on, that I want to mention it to the Fit Pros who keep track of things we have going on…. This also makes great worthwhile content for me in making a blog post.      I’m using it on this post and tried it first at our nutrition solution blog site.

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