First off, I need to do something and work for myself.
Secondly, don't worry about the finances... I have peoples (always wanted to say that) that can figure that out.
I live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I've been throwing around the idea of getting my own gym up and running but I'm not sure if I can compete with the chain gyms (Bally's, Lifetime, Northwest) in my area. They all have multiple locations and definately have the market cornered to some degree.
Do you guys think a smaller, upstart gym could make it with the big boys? What would be your angle?
Obviously I need to look at client base and see what other gyms don't offer, etc, etc. I'd also love to stay in the MPLS area but maybe I'll have to leave to an area that's more condusive. I know I could do it in a small-town community, but that's even MORE of a life change.
Secondly, don't worry about the finances... I have peoples (always wanted to say that) that can figure that out.
I live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I've been throwing around the idea of getting my own gym up and running but I'm not sure if I can compete with the chain gyms (Bally's, Lifetime, Northwest) in my area. They all have multiple locations and definately have the market cornered to some degree.
Do you guys think a smaller, upstart gym could make it with the big boys? What would be your angle?
Obviously I need to look at client base and see what other gyms don't offer, etc, etc. I'd also love to stay in the MPLS area but maybe I'll have to leave to an area that's more condusive. I know I could do it in a small-town community, but that's even MORE of a life change.