ESTABLISHING A CULTURE OF APPAREL IN YOUR GYM
It is no surprise that many of the fitness brands you admire have a strong culture of apparel.
Meaning, when they offer apparel, people feel like they are connected to the movement/brand. They offer apparel on regular intervals. They put out new designs. The leaders of these brands are constantly wearing their own apparel and promote others to do the same if you're aligned with their values and movement.
If you want to unlock a culture of apparel, here are my tips to doing that:
If you're interested in setting up an apparel plan for the rest of the year, I am still booking those plans. You can message me here or email me to get started.
Meaning, when they offer apparel, people feel like they are connected to the movement/brand. They offer apparel on regular intervals. They put out new designs. The leaders of these brands are constantly wearing their own apparel and promote others to do the same if you're aligned with their values and movement.
If you want to unlock a culture of apparel, here are my tips to doing that:
- Aim for 4-6 projects. Offering different apparel designs throughout the year keeps things fresh, unique, and enticing. Rolling out the same merch with your logo in white ink on various pieces is a short term play in a long term game. People get bored. They need fresh and new ideas.
- Wear your apparel/merch inside the gym‼️ Make sure your staff does this as well. There is no good reason for you or your staff to wear another gym or brand's apparel in your gym. If you're in the gym, you're wearing your own gear. Period. If you don't wear your own apparel, why should your members wear it?
- Let members know from day 1 that you offer things like apparel, supplements, seminars/workshops, etc... You are overestimating how aware your members are. It would not surprise me if 20-30% of your gym said "I had no idea you offered this!". These revenue streams can also serve as kick starts for those struggling with motivation/focus.
- Have a plan. Gyms who have an apparel plan sell 30% more apparel for the year than those who don't. We offer a free apparel plan for the year to have you stay on track so that you never miss a project.
If you're interested in setting up an apparel plan for the rest of the year, I am still booking those plans. You can message me here or email me to get started.