October Topic: October Topic: Now that your business has been operating a few years, are you doing today what you thought you would be doing when you came up with your business idea?
By Marion Knaus with Raise the Bar Fitness & Nutrition
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My business stays the same, yet also evolves constantly. At the root, I’m still doing the same thing that I’ve done since the beginning. On the surface it changes and grows continuously. I’ve worked as a contractor in a gym as well as owning my own studio. I’ve trained clients outdoors, in their homes. and in my home. The location has changed many times. The level of success I reach with my clients has not.
Do I love what I do? You bet. But I need to change and adapt within my field to remain current. Continuing education and having various certifications is a big part of keeping my clients fit and healthy as we all age. Learning the new and unlearning the old and outdated. Adding new and fun tools to work with to keep my clients engaged is one way we move forward. Adding complimentary disciplines for a full-service package is another. But the basics that support all of this have stayed consistent over the many years I have been working in my field.
Maturing as a business owner is another aspect of how my business evolves and grows. Taking life lessons from both personal and work experiences and using them in my business is valuable. Not everything works perfectly but will often move in the right direction. As with anything, we’ve learned something new.
Is my business evolving? You bet. There’s something new coming around the corner soon, and I’m both excited and nervous about this addition. I can’t wait to share it with you.
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Contact Marion at marion8@me.com or 1-416-994-7591