In this episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin ‘JT’ Tamsett engages with Kim Gouch, Chief Brand Officer at Retro Fitness, to dive into effective gym marketing and management by building an authentic brand. Kim emphasizes how understanding current fitness industry trends and fostering internal brand evangelists is crucial for a cohesive message, demonstrating how Retro Fitness uses its core mantra, "Get Real," across all communications—from social media marketing for gyms to broader gym advertising. While the episode champions a long-game approach to branding, it provides practical gym marketing ideas and strategies that can be implemented today, including the vital role of consistent messaging to drive campaigns, convert leads, and ensure team alignment. Dr. Patrick Porter also contributes 'Wise Words' on brain fitness, discussing essential health habits.
Key highlights from the episode:
- Discover how Retro Fitness builds an authentic brand message that informs all gym marketing strategies, emphasizing internal team alignment and brand evangelism.
- Explore practical gym marketing ideas for maintaining a cohesive message across various platforms, including digital marketing for gyms and social media marketing for gyms.
- Understand the long-term play of effective gym advertising and management within the fitness industry trends, ensuring your brand stays in its lane for sustained growth and impact.
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Quotes:
“An authentic brand is committed to evoking an emotion.” - Kim Gouch
“We want to build on the relationship that we have with the team that's going to work to build the brand. Those people eventually become your brand evangelists.” - Kim Gouch
“Your culture really is actually the essence of your brand and the essence of your brand message.” - Kim Gouch
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Our Guest:
Kim Gouch, Chief Brand Officer Retro Fitness
Website - https://retrofitness.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-gouch-a12818b/
Email - kim@retrofitness.com
Wise Words:
Dr Patrick Porter - Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
Dr Patrick Porter’s Book - Thrive in Overdrive
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