Delivering the Concierge Experience, Featuring Billy Polson

Delivering the Concierge Experience, Featuring Billy Polson

Author: IDEA Health and Fitness Association May 12, 2022 Duration: 36:14

On this episode of the IDEA FitPro show podcast, guest host Kia Williams chats with Billy Polson on his forthcoming 2022 IDEA World presentation, “A Concierge Program to Beat All Sales Tactics.” It’s a genuine way to boost fitness business acquisition rates and outperform “greasy” sales tactics.    

 Billy Polson is an established performance coach and fitness entrepreneur. He has a proven track record of consulting and coaching fitness business pioneers in boosting their brand visibility, increasing profitability, improving productivity, and expanding their client base.   Have a listen and enjoy building your fitness empire!  

 More about Billy Polson! Billy was named one of America's Best 100 Trainers by Men's Journal, is a fitness entrepreneur, an international presenter and a business consultant for pioneering trainers and fitness studio owners worldwide. In 2004, looking to build an unparalleled training facility and a community of San Francisco’s leading fitness specialists, Billy founded DIAKADI Fitness, awarded the Bay Area’s “Top Trainers/Gym” for 14 years. His fitness entrepreneur consulting company, The Business Movement, has assisted thousands of fitness business owners with developing the confidence and momentum for achieving their ultimate brands.   

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