Win VIP Access To Fitness Business Summit 2010

I’m gonna hook somebody up big time and give them VIP access to Fitness Business Summit 10 A-N-D I’m gonna give them a VIP suite for all three nights.

That’s right, one person will win total access to Fitness Business Summit taking place in in Anaheim, California April 30th - May 2nd and I’m going to pay for a VIP suite.

The only thing you’ll have to spring for when you win is airfare… I’ll pay for the rest.

To “apply” for this give-a-way just tell me why you want to attend FBS10 and how this can help you and your fitness business.

Simply let me know below in the comment box. I’ll be announcing the winner on Monday, February 15th.

Good luck!

COMMENTS

http://www.fitnessoptimist.com Joe Buabeng

Every program you have out has me nothing short of spectacular and I’ve bought into them with absolute certainty that it will my business and indeed it has. I’m still in business because of you and I wiould love the opportunity to meet the man behind the brand and Thank him personally. Enough about my rantings but simply put…You are awesome!!!! Thank you for picking me.

Committed to your brand,

Joe
http://www.facebook.com/actorwritertrainer?ref=profile lawrence Of America

Bedros, I have been a trainer nutritionist, in San Fernando Valley, since 1985. I could drop some old gym names from that time but thats not the point. I love helping people. The money comes and goes, with that saying, I have traveled to India, Bollywod, South Africa, and Thailand 2007 thru 2009, teaching PT, seminars, and working with Bollywood stars. In 2003, I invented a high end luxury gym chair. It’s the best no doubt. I have funded the build out, prototype, till now. I built it, and now seek a team to help with my ideal market and distribute to my ideal market plan. I will endorse it along with that team. A inventor, simply learns from failure. My marketing strategy is aimed at the luxury goods, market’s in America to India and around the world. I have developed a name brand in India, as well. Lawrence Of America… I am the pharang trainer, who saved Sanjay Dutts, life a legend Bollywood star, from exercise and simple basic foods, right under his nose in that land. Basically, we all no how good we feel after we exercise for the scientific reasons. But food in is as important. Now, in America again, I have done one thing is to find high energy, people in the business to help, promote and learn mind full ways to continue my dream. I dont no how I found you, but I have witnessed a very alike person in you. You simply are using your lessons, in the business for others to learn from. Thats what I want. All tho, its not in personal trainer methods, its about helping others feel good. My product does that. It may not pertain to what you seek, but in any case if we don’t try, we don’t get. Simple law of nature. All the best. Lawrence Of America. That url, is a link to my success. I trained one man, worked the surrounding area’s in Bollywood, such as Golds Gym International and made lots of money doing it. But its not the money that makes me smile its the passion, and my core dream, touch people around the world with my health product. I cant do it alone. I seek help, and thought maybe an event like this may be a key to open some doors. In Good Health, Lawrence Of America.
http://www.jamesbootcamp.com james

Hey Bedros and crew,

I would love to come to Fitness Business Summit 2010! I think it will help me make 2010 my best year ever.

I am just getting back on my feet from a brutal battle with Lyme disease. I became sick shortly after investing everything I had into my gym. I lost everything but the knowledge in my head and I had to start over. I was unable to get out of bed for 11 months but the whole time I was studying your tips, and plotting my comeback. I have literally read every single blog post from yourself, McCombs, and Steve.

I have been healthy enough to work again for 8-9 weeks. My boot camp is already making six-figures and I am getting 5-12 new referrals per week because I took massive action and I had a pre-determined plan. After attending Fitness Info Summit, and ordering most of your products from your “Grow Your Fitness Business” page, I feel like nothing can stop me!

Now I easily get clients from Facebook, Craigslist, Google, I will be featured on the local news this month, I finished an info product that sells for $97 per copy, and I have a team of top trainers working for me thanks to the tips you share.

I did just invest most of my earnings back into a new webpage, and boot camp equipment so the FBS is just bad timing for my budget.

If you choose me, I promise to add multiple six-figures to my business this year. Your tips have boosted my income dramatically and re-inspired me to do it all over. Making it to FBS this year may not be possible given my come-back challenge. The chance to win a seat is very exciting.

I would love the opportunity to make this event possible! Either way, I’m going to do my best to make it out somehow.

The good news is that I have friends in Orange County to stay with, and I have pretty much mastered the art of sneaking on a plane dressed as a back up pilot’s assistant.

Thanks for your generous offer! See you soon.
George V. Kuttickal

I expect to getmore up-to-date information in the fitness field and could meet other fitness professionals and exchange their knowledge experinces with me .
Jay Carey

I have just one good reason why I should attend.I’m a up and coming trainer.I have a diploma in Fit& Nutrition¤tly. working on my p/t certification as we speak..That why i think i’m a good canidate….
http://www.NEFastFit.com Kristina Powell

Close Clients and FitPro are so amazing I can’t wait to see what other awesome techniques, services and info are at FBS10. Lest you think I’m kissing up let me say that my last dozen + new clients in the last 2 months came from those 2 products!

I get so high seeing people get healthy and shed body fat that I often work up ’til 10pm nights, weekends too…attending the show would give me and my clients a huge leg up. Perhaps even help me get to the point where I could provide new jobs to local trainers at multiple locations…changing bodies, changing lives. Win or not I feel blessed.
http://coachterrysfitness.com Terry Joel

Hi Bedros,
The main reason I would like to attend is because I need help to figure out why I haven’t filled my FBBC classes yet as well as my personal training schedule. I’m 60 years old and have attended FBS08, Renegade Marketing, and have 325 on my Fit Pro Newsletter, feel like I’m throwing out lumberyards and getting back matchsticks. I put all you showed me in renegade in a local news ad and got no calls or clients. With several fewer years left to earn a good income than many others I would like to come back from FBS10 knowing that I finally got it. By the way, we raised $1500 for the Monument Crisis Center with about 40 people attending BFFH and most of them already were with me or the vounteer trainers. The VIP stuff is nice but I’m more set on earning enough to buy my wife a nice convertible and help more with her son’s college tuition$$$. Then a few weeks a year to travel would be nice.
http://www.thebootcampeffect.com Josh Saunders

August 2009 - I am a personal trainer fresh out of college struggling to find clients so I search for personal trainer marketing on the web and find Chris Mccombs Kickback Life blog and find Steve Hochman’s How to become a bootcamp dominator videos, and your website Pt Power.
Sept 2009 - With no bootcamp experience I decide to start a company based entirely on the business information you guys generously provide on your blogs.
Oct 2009 - I am a man of action now, I decide to get some practice at teaching bootcamps and start teaching them at the local rec center as well as holding a testimonial bootcamp group to get my social proof.
Dec 2009 - To keep costs low I find an affordable facility, build the website myself, and constantly refine my personal training knowledge.
Jan 2009 - My Bootcamp company has arrived and I have about 20 clients.
Feb 2009 - Bedros, I am committed to building my company and providing the long term solution for fat loss to people who are lost in the sea of infomercials and misinformation . I spend 7 days a week on building my company and any lessons I would love to learn how to take this company to the next level and come to Anaheim and shake your hand and thank you for the knowledge and the mindset that has made me embark on the journey of a fitness business entrepreneur.
http://CaneKatTraining.com Tommy J Lundy

Obviously choosing me is the clear and sound choice to make not only for the huge benefit of my fitness businesses (and other) but as a jump-start towards future endeavors both in around and outside the fitness world. When making your decision, be sure to hold-on-to an Alternative to not only Fitness but all Solutions Because that IS what you want, isn’t it?

Reminds me of a story:
There once was a man who discovered a magical fruit that when eaten, cured the destitute, healed the broke and inspired the poor..but no matter how hard he tried, nobody would hear his claims about the magical fruit. He wanted the world to know about the life-long benefits of the fruit but couldn’t seem to gain entry into the fruit market. Until one day while making canoes, he met a high-ranking official of the fruit market whom he immediately told about the fruit. Now his motivation to sell the fruit increased simply by meeting the official.
(fast-forward) Now the man has a nice fruit stand in the market and not just the fruit market, other markets as well! Now EVERYONE buys the fruit because of the benefits, because now more people know about the fruit..all because of that one meeting.
-True story

Choosing who goes to the FBS isn’t really a matter of who “wants” it more..but rather, who can “use” it more. (After all, I can afford a room but probably wouldn’t buy one, I’d just drive)

Attending Fitness Business Summit ’10 will help solidify my future in the fitness world AND the other areas of business that I specialize in. I’ll certainly be successful eventually but this would certainly speed things along nicely.

I don’t follow the path of least resistance..I make my own path. I’ll see you there!

CaneKatTraining.com

KettleBellFitPro.com

TommyJLundy.com
http://lossweightfastandeasy.com Jody

Bedros, thanks…absolutely for sure it’s gonna be awesome and pretty hard “hooking up” with just one person at the Fitness Business Summit, but for all it’s worth, one FBS VIP pass means I’ll be able to chat with you…yeah that’s priceless!
Margarite

Wow… so many people here, so little time and one winner? Heeeey, you got a tough job sweetheart ~ how do you decide????? I guess, I would absolutely feel stupid if I didn’t go for it. If you don’t play the lotto ~ can’t win, right? It’d be nice to see what it’s all about.

and the winner IS???????

p.s. sorry, but when I win, can I bring my husband along?
Courtney Roth

I want to attend FBS 10 because I N-E-E-D to take my fitness business to the next level in order to provide for my family. Fitness is what I do; it’s my passion but I haven’t done fitness in a way that allows me to provide a good life for my family. I know that I can thrive in this industry and I will and FBS 10 will be my launching pad.
http://www.betterbodyfitnesslv.com Matt Woodruff

I would be very greatful if instead of me you would choose my new business partner.I have been so impressed with this mans work ethic and comittment to my small training business that last night I signed to him over 45% of the company. The future value to my business made this an easy decision. We are not worth alot now but our potential is incredible.I have been following you for about 8 months now and I want my partner to get “caught up” with “selling fitness”.Thank You for the consideration and I will see you there.
Matt
Jeff

Yo Bedros I can really use the help man! I’m 25 and just moved back home from San Diego to Az after things didn’t work out. I’m living in my parents basement trying to get my fitness business off the ground. Love your stuff just discovered all you have to offer about 2 months ago and I’m trying to apply it to get to where you say I can be someday. Would really appreciate the opportunity!
Michael Keene

I am a highly productive personal trainer whom has been out of the biz for about 5 years and have just begun rebuilding his clientelle.
I appreciate all of your free info and think the summit would help launch myself and your business to the next level.

peace out
Mikey K
Dan Bennett

Hi Bedros,

I would like to attend the Fitness Business Summit 2010 because it looks like the perfect way for me to regain my enthusiasm for the industry.

I feel like most, if not everyone, around me are “crabs” and are making me question my goals to run succesful boot camps in my area. Including my girlfriend, who i have lost, in part to my dream of making this work. I feel the chance to be surrounded and learn from so many like minded people will inspire me and help me regain the drive to make the life i want for myself.

I work as an independent personal trainer. Things havnt gone great for my business lately and i have had to take on a 9-5 as well.

I dont wanna seem like i’m playing the sympathy angle at all, i’m sure there are 50 others posts on this page who are in worse circumstances than me, i am just simply telling you how it is and what this summit would do for me.

Regards
Dan
Hampshire, England
Kenkeogh

The world needs change, it’s time to make a shift in humanity toward longer healther lives for every person. We must put all our heads together and make fitness as vital as oxygen. It’s time to take it to the next level. Peace.
Ken-
evolution personal training Australia
http://www.5280fitnessconsulting.com Russ Gallivan

Hey Bedros,

It is simple. I have developed two proven fat loss systems. One is a boot camp that has now allowed me to open 4 locations within a years time. The other is a “traditional” workout program that is unlike anything seen before. I want to take this country by storm but need some guidance so I don’t waste time trying to figure out the best way to do this. The way I see it, FBS 2010 is a way to maximize each step I take to success. I would appreciate the opportunity to win the VIP package.

Russ
Romen McDonald

Hey Bedros,

I love your blog, there is so much info I get out of that. I should have to pay for it.
I love fitness summit because you can meet so many other fitness professionals and network. Every time I go to these my head starts spinning because of all the business ideas that I get.
Right now I am trying to make my business blow up. I’m in the process of delegating tasks to other people, hiring and admin so I can do public speaking and big stuff that brings in the moolah. I’m learning and getting better and better but I can always learn quicker from people who have already been in my shoes. Please select me to go to the fitness summit I know that it would be a great experience for me and I know I would be a benefit fro other fitness pros there as well.
I have a passion for changing people mentally and physically and feel that I am one of the best in the world. Yes the entire world-without a doubt. I am extremely ambitious and not afraid to get out of my comfort zone and work hard. Besides that WHAT WE TEACH RIGHT—TO GET OUR CLIENTS, MEMEBERS ETC TO GET OUT OF THERE COMFORTS ZONES. Anyway my goals are to change my lifestyle since I am a slave to my work I work about 18hrs a day and have 2 , 3 day vacations a year. Don’t think I need to tell you that sucks for someone that wants to view the world and travel.
In 2 years I have a dream about teaching seminars and showing other professionals how to do what I do.

Thanks for all you do Bedros

Romen McDonald
Fitness Professional
http://www.getsexysanantonio.com Jonathan Acosta

Hey Bedros

Let me start by telling you how last years FBS helped me out. I used to work at a big corporate gym. I was 20 when I went out on my own and started my bootcamp business. While it was way better than working for the big gyms I was still stuck living paycheck to paycheck. It wasnt till I stumbled upon your blog and scrounged up my savings to go to FBS09.

I’ll be honest that left me broke without knowing how I was gonna be able to pay bills when I got back. It was awesome! I learned so much and met so many important people. unfortunately I still was only 20 so I couldnt hang out with the big boys at the bar. So me and my girlfriend just hung out and brainstormed what we were gonna do when we got back.

Needless to say when we got back I used all the things I learned and quickly turned what was basically a hobby into a full fledged business.

I can only imagine what my competition was thinking when they found out they were getting blasted by a 20 yr old kid.

Now things are running smoothly and im ready to take my business to the next level!!!!

Now im 21, am a fitness writer for the newspaper here in San antonio and their website (massive publicity) thanks to valerie waters presentation. I opened my second bootcamp location. And im helping out at a local school teaching high school students how to be euntrepenuers.

Im not sure if you remember when I talked to you last year but i told you one day im gonna be one of your guest speakers at your summit. Just watch

hopefully I win so this time I can finally buy you a beer and everyone else.

Thanks again for all the info you have provided. You have no idea how much it means.

See ya at the summit

Jonathan Acosta

P.S. Prrrrrrrttttttttt!!!!!!!! (fart noise)
Robert Skinner

Bedros
I have following your info sent through emails for about 6 months now. I have been involved in the fitness industry sense 1983. I have competed in Bodybuilding and powerlifting through the years. I have had several careers in my life in which the one I am being drawn back to is personal fitness training. I have owned and operated a tanning salon and am currently the owner and operator of a home inspetion business. There was a point in my life that I was a personal fitness trainer full time but some other things got in the way so I had to turn in another direction which led me to home inspections.
So for eight years I have been performing home inspections and began a journey back to personal fitness when the real estate market started to “crash”. I felt I needed to keep food on the table and a roof over my families head. So I contacted a good friend who had a training studio and a few old clients and the response was overwhelmingly, “Its about time”.
I am ready to retire, am I’m ready to live life(not working) helping others realize their resolutions. I have called it “My Sweet Spot”.
You can’t ask for a better atmosphere to “work” nor a better feeling to have when you truly help someone feel their best. So as you can see, I could use your help in fulfilling my passion.
Thanks a bunch for all you do!!!
http://www.syndicatetrainer.com Gareth Bryson

Hey Bedros! You’ve helped me expand my business to new levels already and thats just the blog. I’ve been a Personal Trainer for around a year. I dedicate huge amounts of time towards continuing education and business strategy planning. Using the concepts you give out(which I sometimes can’t believe are actually free) I’ve pretty much taken over my town. I have a large Biggest Loser program starting this coming month. I also have got certifications in almost every niche training area i enjoy. I think winning this trip would make my business explode more than it already is and help me expand(which i’m currently working on planning) to take over the rest of the Valley. Lets do this!

Cheers,

Gareth Bryson
Syndicate Training Systems
BCRPA Fitness Leader & Personal Trainer
http://www.holistichealthplayground.com/ Patrick

Hey Bedros,

WOW! Why do I want to attend FBS 10?? Let me count the ways….

First of all, I have all of your fitness marketing products and the information is FANTASTIC! However, I’m sure, like me, there are a lot of others out there who buy the products go through the material and put it on the shelf without taking ACTION. Simply a character flaw I suppose, where I suffer from paralysis by analysis and to be honest….the fear of getting out of my comfort zone. My wife and I have a small fitness club that used to be quite successful and has been very good to us overall. It allowed us to secure the credit to open a private coaching facility as well. We then began to notice the effects of the economy and began losing a large amount of revenue and saw profits disappear at the club and the private coaching facility wasn’t generating nearly enough to pay the bills and make up the losses. We had over $800,000.00 in debt including our mortgage, business loans, personal and business lines of credit and $40,000.00 dollars in credit card debt at 19% interest and the debt was growing quickly as we were living on credit cards and paying minimum payments on one by taking advances on the others.

Then, we got your e-mail regarding Fitness Info Summit in Orlando. We decided we didn’t want to miss it and we did the unthinkable….We took money from our registered retirement savings and bought the tickets to go. I figured that I was in need of inspiration and to surround ourselves with not just information but the energy of people who are making things happen. Besides, we happen to be huge fans of Disney and figured if we were going to go under and start from scratch, we would bring the kids along and have a great last vacation!

I can’t tell you how powerful that decision and leap of faith has been. Of course the information was fantastic and we took a lot of notes, got some great ideas and experienced some real ‘light bulb moments’ but none of that was the real gift. Hearing your story in person as well as the other presenters that were there. Seeing what kind of people you are and your incredible passion for helping others help others. The authenticity of your stories, your family values, your sense of fun and playfulness, your vulnerability and willingness to share your perceived weaknesses which you turned into strengths. The painful challenges the you all overcame that gave you the opportunity to be extremely successful. It was POWERFUL!!!

We returned from that trip with a renewed sense that we were on the right track…3 feet from Gold, so to speak and things slowly began to turn around. Our debt is still the same but it is no longer increasing. This is the first month we began to live off revenue and not off credit. Our schedules are full and we have a waiting list!

However, we have come to the realization that even though we love what we are doing, we have bought ourselves jobs. We are the head instructors, club managers, front desk people, cleaners, marketers, etc. etc. We have the 95% / 5% rule backwards. Most of what we currently do is not within our 5%.

So, we would like to come to the Fitness Business Summit to learn techniques for becoming a true and replicable business, for inspiration from like-minded successful people and to be inspired by your personal stories, character and values. We have depleted all of our financial resources and winning this contest will ensure we can be there. The upside of all of the credit card debt is that we have more than enough air miles to secure our airfare. We would be forever grateful to be chosen and if we are not we are still forever grateful for what we have already received…

THANK YOU BEDROS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

With great gratitude,
Pat & Jackie Cross
http://TorontoFitBodyBootcamp.com Adam Toohey

Bedros,

Hard to believe it’s been almost a year since FBS09!! My how time flies when you’re bustin your ass!

It’s almost a cliche now to say there are so many folk on here that deserve such a gift.

Thanks to a few posts and a good ole flip cam (which I got a few days after FBS09) my story is no great secret.

2009 was a huge mountain to climb with at times not much of an end in sight. With an obstacle at every turn it would have been easy to throw in the towel at any point. Whether it was diving head first into my own fitness biz, being stuffed around by Insurance companies and facility owners, or getting up at 230am and walking an hour through a snowstorm to get to my facility, 2009 was both a test and a blessing.

A test because at times I would be walking that hour on all but one leg due to some injury I am yet to fully determine (the MRI scans over here for an Aussie with no Medical coverage are obsurd) and at the same time a blessing bcuz it would really test my resolve and help me to appreciate the much smaller things in life in 2010 that so many people (including me) either do or have otherwise taken for granted.

Come to 2010 and already I have been blessed with a Drivers License, a Car (which i LOVE) and a Fiancee (which of course I love even more) .. not to mention the ongoing support and effort from my family, friends and so many folks out there that have been through their own trials and tribulations.

The fitness community is a very rare one in that so many are willing to help others get to promised land. For that I am very grateful.

It’s no secret that by attending FBS10. every Fitness Pro or otherwise will benefit. From the speakers, the content and simply by hanging with some of the best in the business.

2010 is set to be the polar opposite of 2009 (a vision I held strongly last year) and I know there are some Fit Pros out there that are staring at similar mountains as I was last year and my purpose for attending FBS10 will be to give the gift of my experiences to as many of those folk as I can so that it may help them in business and in life. It’s my purpose every time I have the privilege in guest posting here and being able to do it in person will be awesome.

Thanks again for making this possible for all Fit Pros Bedros, we appreciate you man and I look forward to hangin with you and the rest of the crew in LA whether I be a VIP or not.

Cheers mate

AT
Chuck

My name is Chuck and this is my book. My wife and I decided to ditch the bosses and typical workday to make a go of it on our own. We started with in-home personal training (wow is that a major time waster), transitioned to group classes by partnering up with local rec centers who practically stole our profits, and now we have taken a leap and found some space to open up a studio. We’ve helped create some great success stories with our clients and now we want the same!

We read the blogs from Bedros, Chris, and Steve and work to put that information into action. I also had the privilege to take part in Greg Justice’s Corporate Boot Camp System which was awesome! I’ve found value in all these things and then some. But here’s the dilemma that comes up for me each and every time a new and exciting service or product is introduced by these fitness marketing guys:

Which one do I invest in? I don’t have the six figure income that a lot of these people have created for themselves. I have a mortgage, credit card debt, and the cutest little 14 month old girl that a Dad could ever want. I still work my 9-5 job for the benefits package but constantly find myself thinking about my business and even working on it at this other job!

All these things pop into my head when I’m attempting to grow my business and what the best investment opportunity is going to be of the plethora that seem to pop up on a weekly basis! Talk about late nights!

My determination to succeed as a business owner and entrepreneur is strong and unyielding. I spend many hours working on projects, designing/creating marketing schemes, updating my website, pounding the pavement to meet new people, and getting in front of any group I can to speak. I do my best to outsource what I can and focus on the most important aspects of my business. But I just keep struggling to formulate that “perfect” plan that will keep me on the right tasks and my business on the right track.

Bedros, I feel like I’m at the cusp of greatness and being able to join that elite group of 6- and 7-figure fitness professionals that I hear about from all of you. I know that my dedication and drive is second to none! I take the info I get and put it into action but I struggle to get all cylinders firing in concert! Uggh, it’s there Bedros! It’s all right there waiting to be pieced together to spell out success! I want to get into the mastermind programs, I want to be a part of the manifesto, I want to attend every workshop that comes up from you guys, I want to get your products and watch my business sore as I take that information and put it into play! I want all of this but it always comes back to the financial aspect. I know it’s “the fear” you have mentioned in the past. I’ve conquered that fear in the past but it does cost money and that’s what it boils down to this time around.

I know if I had a business making six figures or more I would invest in these opportunities I hear about and not think twice. If I could get myself over that hurdle, get the income rolling in consistently, and leave that dead-end job behind, I would be one of those AWESOME success stories you hear about on your blogs and in your videos.

Being at FBS10 will put me in front of the industry’s best minds. I’ll absorb that knowledge, engage these people with my notebook full of questions ( website questions, advertising/marketing questions, product development questions, time management questions, etc), and start fine-tuning my business into a well-oiled and precisioned system!

I’m totally ready to buy that plane ticket and head out to FBS10! I’m ready to work on my business and not in it! I’m ready for SUCCESS!
Jerry Brito

I would LOVE to go… and will most likely still go even if I don’t win this contest! I am nowhere near at the kind of success I want be at, but going to FBS08 and 09 has made a significant impact on 2010! I have finally attained a level of success that keeps me training 8-15 people per day! And I’m finally at a place where I am a very much sought-after trainer and can even charge more for my expertise! I owe this in large part to you Bedros and the motivational speakers at your summit!

With all the training I’ve been doing lately that cushy bed in that VIP suite sounds REALLY GOOD!!!
http://www.metrocrosstraining.com Kelly C.

I could really use the information at the summit to make my part time personal training business become full time. My current full time position is hopeless and I want to be able to help people meet their fitness goals.
http://www.poolpersonaltraining.com Steph Pool

Hi Bedros,
I want to come to FBS ’10 to gain insight from the top professionals in the industry. Last year at FBS ’09, I was able to put together a vision for my business and how I wanted to grow it in the future. Knowing you Bedros, I’m sure this year will be even more amazing. I’m excited to see the stellar lineup and to learn how to become the next biggest star in the fitness industry!
JTR

Bedros is a blessing to the fitness industry. A truly gifted individual. I’m actually writing this from my living room and thinking about living my life by the principles of success…doing what you have a passion for.

Ten years ago even though I miss the PT exam by a few points.I started training and struggling to pay student loans, car payment, etc. but I love it. At the same I made one of the best decision of my life by marrying my girl in 2000. I grew up in a Haitian culture that when you get married you have to fulfill your responsiblity to your family and that dream- stuff was not a real base to raise your family. I was sold on that idea because the bills started to come in and I did not want my wife to feel the weight on her own. I was still struggling to have the true faith in myself.

Over a period of one year I left the industry and went into the Financial Services to take care of my family but in reality it was fear of how I would make enough income as a trainer. I did not know my diamonds at that time and about selling or closing sales etc. all foreign to me.

I am now happily married, have three beautiful children and have a career helping individuals with their finance but I still think about training. I follow Bedros through his email and am amazed by the kind of information to help trainers.

I still keep my self in shape but would love to get back in training others with a better game plan. Ten years ago FBS was not around and attending FBS10 would be an amazing opportunity to get back to understanding how to run a studio and marketing. Guys like Bedros and Chris McComb provide so much great insight that I never thougt about tens years ago or even today.

I plan on taking the personal training exam again and this time will pass it. 2010 will be the year of amazing growth and FBS10 will be the begining of it.

Thanks
Fred Noten

Well for me no long blah blah blah story! I just want to go because this summit rocks!

Cheers
Mark Pazell

Bedros,

I’m a general manager of a large , full service health club in California. My club is part of a 4 club chain with the smallest membership base of the 4 at 3800 members.

Last year after experiencing a slow down in personal training revenue , I purchased your selling PT program. I watched the cd and shared it with my PT manager. We both found genius in the selling process and shorly implemented the system.

My club’s PT revenue increased 100% using your system. We experienced on our first attempt at “body diagnostics” a $2800 sale. We went from 15-17k per month in PT revenue to over 35k per month. The best thing is we are now the highest grossing club of the 4 with the smallest member base. No joke, I think you are genius and the system brilliant.

I have several reasons to attend the summitt this year.
First, is to THANK YOU for sharing your brilliant concepts with me- in person.Second is to learn more from you and your people. #3 - I want to network with professionals and share my story about your concepts. #4 - I want to take what I learn from you and teach the other PT managers at my company this year.

#5 - I spoke at IHRSA 2 years ago and will not attend IHRSA this year for your summit ! I feel that your summit will really help my staff and more importantly keep pushing up sales and profits.

I hope you consider me Bedros, would like to talk shop and drink a beer with you …..but sincerely, Thanks Mark
Candi

Hi Bedros,

My husband and I own a fitness center and he is truly a big fan of yours. I like your hype, but I am still skeptical if you are the real deal or not. If you are, it would be great to meet you. If you’re not, then maybe he can let me get back to getting some work done.

Keep on Truckin’ Dude!

Candi
Michael Decker

Bedros-
This post has me fired up for the FBS 2010. Watching this mini-video from FBS 2009 demonstrates how valuable the information is that is distributed from the stage. I have followed you on PTPower.com and have been observing some of your other ventures. I have not previously attended the FBS, however, reading some of these posts it amazes me how long it took some of the attendees to initiate change. I believe that when you really want to change the direction of you life and business- immediate action is required. It would be a tremendous honor to be invited by you personally and to win this give-away. I will be the one that is invited back next year to share my adventure and rapid growth while giving others a few new distinctions along the way.

Thanks for the consideration.
http://www.ptpower.com Bedros

@Candi, far be it from me to be arrogant, but come on girl… after reading the comments on this post if you’re still skeptical… wow!

You know what, you’re probably not going to win the hook up - but I suggest that you and your husband (who clearly knows I’m good for your business) come to FBS 10 and take away a bunch of REAL actionable systems and strategies that will get more clients into your business and afford you more time off to enjoy life. And you know what? Bring along your skepticism, it’s only fair.

And if you still want to know if my stuff helps fitness trainers get more clients, grow their business, and enjoy more time off then check out this post:
http://ptpower.com/2009/09/07/i-need-your-opinion/

Rock on, Candi

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http://mechanicalfitness.com/ Servando Dominguez

I can’t wait to see what the new level of fitness has to offer to all the personal trainers in the world.
http://HardCoreFitStudio..com Chris Meredith

Hi Bedros!
First, thank you for the opportunity to attend such a great event. Last year was my first time, but surely no the last. I was unsure what I was getting into last year, but I walked away with a headache lol. There were soooo many great presenters giving away more than enough information and step by step instruction to put together a successful fitness business. I tried to take it all in and my head nearly exploded!

Since then, I opened my first semi-private fitness training studio and within 6 months, Im now able to work less hours and make more money than i ever thought possible!

I still have work to do however, and this year I will come home with the tools, motivation, excitement and direction to take my studio to the next level and secure the next level of desired living that I’ve always dreamed of!

Having a suite and VIP this year would just be icing on the cake, but it’s a pretty damn important cake!

Thanks again for the opportunity!

Chris Meredith, Owner
http://hardcorefitstudio.com
http://HardCoreFitStudio..com Chris Meredith

And just for kicks, here are some specifics:
After FBS10, I will double my client base from 50 to 100 full-time clients (3 sessions a week), hire another part time instructor, cut my own instructing hours in half, and begin working on the next location.
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http://www.movimentofitness.ca Jessie

Well Bedros I am from Edmonton,Alberta, Canada. And well lets face it its far. lol. But about two weeks ago i had know clue who you were. I have bought some of your stuff and i am a beleiver. You really have inspired me. I worked with a company for 10years then it went corp and well the rules the wages and the one on one turned into group training. It all changed, i was number. I am no longer working with that corp company, i have partnered up with someone and we have applied your ideas and it is working. SO you have made me a believer and helping our bootcamp turn into a business. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you in person and also meet all the other fitness experts to improve my business. Also I had all these idea’s but the company would never apply them, they cared about taking the members money not “caring”. With the opportunity i would like to prove that having a personal connection or actually caring about your client makes money, NOT the OLD CORP WAY. I want them to think wow 10 years and we did not offer a position for her. Kicking themselves in the ass and losing money at the same time becasue i offer “personal connection”. Thanks for the opportunity. Best to luck to who is picked.

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