Each month Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM, sits down with Rachel Zabonick-Chonko, the editor-in-chief of Club Solutions Magazine, for a frank discussion on the current state of the fitness industry.
BLAIR MCHANEY’S POV SHOW NOTES
CDC Mask Mandate Update
- Removing masks will be nothing but positive for the industry.
- This will be a major inflection point.
- This will allow brands to be themselves again.
- If it’s messy for you right now, hang in there.
- “We’re back!”
What to Keep in Mind as We Return to Normal
- Where were we a year ago? Journalist were saying the fitness industry was going to end. However, now things are accelerating again. Where will we be in another year?
- Think of what is possible and then make sure you have things in place to make it happen.
- Embrace technology.
- Listen to what your customers want.
- If you thought smiling and remembering members names matter before the pandemic, it matters even more and has more value now.
- The old rules are more important than ever.
HR 890: The GYMS Act Update
- The industry has a goal of getting 200 co-sponsors for the bill. The bill is currently sitting at 120 co-sponsors.
- Now have S 1613 – GYMS Act Senate Bill as well.
- Language in identical to the House bill and currently has two sponsors.
- Faster the industry can gain traction and get public support, the better chance we have to getting the bills passed.
- We need to keep our foot on the gas.
- Learn more about the GYMS Act on IHRSA’s site, which is updated weekly.
Top of Mind Thoughts:
- The back half of 2021 will be great for the industry.
- Long term looks very positive for the industry.
- Aging population focusing more on health, people researching health and fitness more, etc.
- I think the economy is going to pull on our industry.
- How can we position ourselves to be ready for this?
- Some gyms are seeing mass member sales.
- Get out and engage with people outside of your club.
- Get out and attend IHRSA, the Club Solutions Leadership Summit and the Club Solutions Leadership Retreat.
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Rachel Zabonick-Chonko is the editor-in-chief of Club Solutions Magazine. She can be reached at rachel@peakemedia.com.
