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    Summer Slump? Not This Year: Fitness Campaigns That Actually Work

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    Summer Slump? Not This Year: Fitness Campaigns That Actually Work

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jul 7, 2025 12:22:52 PM

    When Things Slow Down, It’s Time to Level Up If summer has you staring at empty slots in your class schedule or wondering where all your regulars disappeared to, you’re not alone. Fitness businesses often see a dip during the warmer months. People...

    Marketing Tips Fitness Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Business Optimization Marketing Fitness and Sports Fitness Businesses Gyms Client Experience Small Business Resilience Small Businesses
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    Make the Most of the Rush: Turning Summer Clients into Year-Round Families

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    Make the Most of the Rush: Turning Summer Clients into Year-Round Families

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jun 30, 2025 7:42:23 AM

    When the Sun’s Out, So Are the Signups For many businesses, summer can feel like a glorious whirlwind. Your classes are full. Your phone’s buzzing....

    Marketing Tips Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Marketing Business Essentials Business Growth Scaling Your Business Entertainment and Recreation Kid Focused Businesses Client Experience Small Businesses Family Focused Businesses Families
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    Learn how to handle client cancellations with empathy and flexibility, ensuring long-term loyalty even when budgets are tight.

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    What to Say to Clients When Budgets Are Tight (And They’re Thinking of Canceling)

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jun 18, 2025 11:47:45 AM

    When Money Gets Tight, Emotions Run High We’ve all had that sinking moment: a loyal client reaches out, voice a little hesitant, and says something...

    Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Client Management Business Essentials Cancellations Client Experience Small Business Resilience Financial Resilience Small Businesses Family Focused Businesses Families
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    Keeping Your After-School Program Strong in a Shaky Economy

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    Keeping Your After-School Program Strong in a Shaky Economy

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 28, 2025 7:00:00 AM

    When Uncertainty Hits, Resilient Programs Rise Running an after-school or STEM program is no small feat—you’re shaping the future with every robot...

    Business Optimization Education Businesses Schools and Tutoring Businesses Kid Focused Businesses Financial Stability Small Business Resilience Financial Resilience
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    How to Scale Your Music School Without Losing the Magic

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    How to Scale Your Music School Without Losing the Magic

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 21, 2025 8:00:00 AM

    When Passion Meets Chaos: The Hidden Struggles of Music School Owners Running a music school is deeply fulfilling. You get to witness confidence...

    The Pike13 Perspective Fine Arts and Performing Arts Music Schools Business Optimization Business Growth Scaling Your Business
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    From Burnout to Breakthrough: Boosting Efficiency in Your Personal Training Business

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    From Burnout to Breakthrough: Boosting Efficiency in Your Personal Training Business

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 14, 2025 8:00:00 AM

    The Real Secret Behind Growing a Fitness Business (It’s Not Just More Clients) If you're a certified personal trainer running your own gym, studio,...

    The Pike13 Perspective Business Optimization Fitness and Sports Business Automation Fitness Businesses Scaling Your Business
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    Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How Small Business Owners Can Shine in Economic Uncertainty

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    Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How Small Business Owners Can Shine in Economic Uncertainty

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 10, 2025 10:42:51 AM

    When the Economy Wobbles, Small Businesses Feel It First There’s no sugarcoating it: economic downturns hit hard. And for small business...

    The Pike13 Perspective Business Optimization Business Essentials Financial Stability Small Business Resilience Financial Resilience Small Businesses
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    Creating an Effective Online Enrollment Process for Your Education Business

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 7, 2025 7:45:00 AM

    The Hidden Costs of a Complicated Enrollment Process Imagine this: A potential student, eager to join your class, spends several frustrating minutes...

    Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Business Optimization Business Automation Client Management Education Businesses Schools and Tutoring Businesses Kid Focused Businesses Scheduling Billing
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    Why Client Experience Matters More Than Ever (and How to Improve Yours)

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 3, 2025 10:32:33 AM

    The Client Experience Revolution: Why It’s Now Non-Negotiable Think back to the last time you had an exceptional experience as a customer. Maybe it...

    Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Client Management Business Essentials Business Growth Client Experience
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    How to Reduce No-Shows and Cancellations

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    How to Reduce No-Shows and Cancellations: A Guide for Class and Appointment-Based Businesses

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Apr 2, 2025 10:59:32 AM

    The Cost of No-Shows: How Much Are You Losing? You’ve planned the perfect schedule, your staff is ready, and your classes or appointments are fully...

    Client Retention The Pike13 Perspective Business Optimization Business Automation Client Management Business Essentials
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