Fitness Marketing Foundations—The Basics and How to Implement Them Effectively
by David Crump, NSCA-CPT, RCPT*D
Personal Training Quarterly
August 2019
Vol 6, Issue 2
This article discusses the three primary channels of marketing, the regular actions that drive results in each, and the purpose of said actions, for personal trainers to help build a solid marketing foundation for their fitness business.
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