Friday, August 31, 2012

Yes, you definitely have a reputation!

Hi! I thought we were clear on the behavior that I expected from you while you were in my gym. For months women have been complaining about you, now they are quitting. Your membership expired 3 months ago and you have not generated any personal training income. At this time, I think it's best that we part ways. I'll have someone take your pictures/flyers/etc down to the Jerry's office today so that you can pick them up.
Serena

Serena, well goodness you do notice post on Face Book, pitty you could not have mentioned any of my daily posts promoting the club. You really need to keep on top of your trainer, I know you think he is wonderful which is sad really as he is a liability his manners are bad and his training methods even worse. A personal trainer should be looking after his client NOT on his phone of chatting with others, Bad Showing for the club. Also someone needs to keep a handle on whoever is supposed to be cleaning the club and the machines. some have not been cleaned in weeks again not a very good indication for current or future members. I say this with a background of over 50 years in the industry, kinda passionate about peoples success in the activity. Some people will hurt themselves if their form is not corrected or as an older lady who did appreciate my advice mentioned that NO One had ever shown her how to use the machines. I could go on but it would seem that you know more about the gym industry than I and you are putting your trust and your club in the hands of people who are really not worthy.. Take Care


My trainer has a good group of clients and generates $4,000 a month in revenue, you have zero clients generating zero dollars. We have actually had several compliments on this trainer in the last couple of months since Jerry forced him to read "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Perhaps you should pick it up. We are doing the best we can with a gym that we were forced to open and are doing surprisingly well. Your comments are duly noted, but you may want to take some of your own advice and see where you could improve. The one thing I do know is that when people start quitting I have an issue. I'm sorry it didn't work out.
Best of luck with your future endeavors,
Serena

Hi Serena, well at least I know who I am discussing things with, It would be much easier to sit and discuss in person rather than by message, but it seems that I have been dealing with the wrong person as my deal with Jerry was that I would promote the club at local networking events to generate awareness leading to membership sales from walk ins. That in return I would work ONLY with Serious folks re Personal Training and by appointment only, so as not to be spending many hours in the club as does your existing trainer. His $# of $4000 per month means that at around $50 per session he has approx 80 sessions. this would equate to 4 clients per day 20 days per month. ? what is his retention rate -showing clients like and see benefit from his teaching or is it all new folks signing up at the beginning whilst they are exited. Serena, I don't really know you but..... ? #1 Do you work out with weights. if so have you watched or worked with your trainer on the workout floor to see how your leaders are handling your clients. Either way I would love to spend a little time with you and perhaps discuss your aims for personal training in the club. ? #2 have you ever looked at my flyer or background - Which for some reason was placed in a back corner not real helpful in creating awareness to prospective clients. The information on the flyer gained me the coveted Green Card and the opportunity to come do what I do, here in the USA. Initially managing the then Gold's Gym. Now not knowing either your trainr real well I would be interested to learn more of his background as from watching their workout performances its a concern to the experience eye ( 50 years ) Serena its your club, as you say you guys got into the gym industry by kinda default, what Im offering is to help promote a neat club to make it even more successful than perhaps it already is. If you feel this might be of interest then message me back perhaps even a phone call.

Yes I have trained with him. While I appreciate your concern, you need to stop your witch hunt and look at yourself and consider the possibility that maybe things have changed in the last 50 years. Not one single person has ever come in saying you sent them, instead I have people coming to me and quitting because you have offended them. I've read your bio, you definitely have a reputation in the area. I don't want to discuss this, I want to move forward with my successful gym. Best of Luck to you!  (Notice I didn't say good reputation)


Thursday, August 30, 2012

Mandelbaum causing trouble again

Gym Etiquette : ? Running in the weights area ..........
? If you saw someone Running in the weights area in your gym would you think this was #1 Dangerous.#2 An Accident waiting to happen cos of Weights, Bars and Machines. #3 Total lack of consideration for others working out. #4 Just Plain Dumb #5 Total Lack of Gym Etiquette ....Answers on a postcard ;-)


Comments from people who ARE NOT members
                Insane - howzabout skipping in the weights area with lunatic incompetent staff watching!!

                Hope they trip and and knock their teeth out on a sleeping member of staff.

Comments from Mandelbaum's wife also not a member
for what is worth....I don't think this post makes you seem like a jerk. Can't help it if other people don't share the same gym etiquette. Some people are just inconsiderate of others around them. Keep offering your advice to those who really want it. Don't waste your time on jerks. They ARE NOT worth it! 
And furthermore, only the guilty speak. Mandelbaum's statement did not say what gym.  

Comments from our actual members and the instructor who jogged through the area (which happens to be right outside the fitness room) to go outside and run laps around the bldg.

 If you have a problem, take it up with me instead of looking like a jerk and posting a passive aggressive comment like this.

Does streaking count? If so, I apologize....

I like watching you run! Motivating! :)

 

The thread:

Wife: I have one more thing to say then I am done! The above comment was a question NOT a statement. No names were mentioned. Read carefully....IT IS A QUESTION!!!!!!!
Member: I was chasing her with a knife.
Instructor: Just to clarify-this was for a boot camp class. We were not running through the weight machines, we were jogging, or lunging AROUND the perimeter to get to the stairs. And to Wife-what annoys me about the post is that he tagged my friends and co-workers at the gym, but not me. So, obviously he was being passive aggressive about me knowing his opinion, because I heard about this post through one of them. If he has an issue, take it up directly with that person. You have to agree with that.
Another member: Instructor's AMAZING!!! I love the gym that hasn't been mentioned!
Mandelbaum:  Yup folk No Names No Pack Drill. Well until J opened it up for comments. It was not aimed at a person it was an open ? RE : ? Running in the weights area ..weight training folks Do Not go into the group room in the middle of a class, so if one wants to Lunge or other wise why not stay within said room or take the group outside where they will not be a danger of someone tripping /falling into weights or machines or taking into account other gym members. If this had been done there would have been no need for the initial post........ next
Instructor:  Then I am dying to know why you tagged my friends in co-workers in this post? Why not just come talk to me?
Instructor:  You obviously wanted it known, or for me to get in trouble...so, why not just come and ask me about it?  I'm done with this.  If you don't want to talk to me, take it up with Serena.

Mandelbaum:  If you notice Serena was not included

 

FYI... Serena knows everything.  I've put up with him for months because he is 76 and I felt bad for him. He's british and does not use any punctuation.  He has no clients and spends his time in the gym pointing and laughing at people.  That's his method of gaining new clients - you'd think since he has zero clients he would try a different tactic.   Funny thing is it could have only been one gym, because mine is the only gym in a 30 mile radius that he has not been kicked out of... until today!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

If your boss is your FB friend and you are supposed to be at work...

you may NOT want to update your status to:

My landing gear is about to touch down in Atlanta. Ready to party!


That is how I accidentally found out that this employee closed the gym two hours early. 

Friday, July 6, 2012

Showers used as Toilets?

Someone took a dump in the men's shower! Who the heck would do that? The cleaning crew wants a raise, LOL

Have I mentioned how much I love owning a gym?

Friday, May 18, 2012

Hire Tat's Wife??

So today Tat's wife calls and starts telling me her woes about Tat and Triple D and she has no place to live, blah, blah, blah...  As the conversation wore on, I had to cut her off...

I'm real good at the computer, maybe I could do some secretary stuff (with a fake southern acccent, she's from MD)

I'm real good with kids, I can work in the kids' club (same fake southern accent and should I remind her that DFACS doesn't think she's capable of having custody of her own kids)

I'm a people person, how about I can be the receptionist (same fake southern accent and have I mentioned the weapons charges?)

Ok, so, you'll keep me in mind in case anything comes up (same fake southern accent and have I mentioned we have a restraining order on her and she can't come within 100 ft. of the facility?)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Dentist... STAT!

Has anyone noticed Tat's teeth? 

Serena, those are meth teeth!  He's been back with Triple D and the rumor is she's in business again.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012