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canfi tpro International Club Business Conference and Trade Show
canfitpro International Club Business Conference and Trade Show (intro at top of page)
Join the 20th anniversary celebra-
Join the 20th anniversary celebrations when the canfi tpro International Club Business Conference and Trade Show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 14th to 18th.
tions when the canfitpro International Club Business Conference and Trade Show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 14th to 18th. canfitpro offers a diverse conference
AUGUST 14-18, 2013
for club owners, operators, fitness pro- fessionals and educators from around the world. This broad
canfi tpro
off ers a diverse conference for club owners, operators, fi tness professionals and educators from around the world. This broad off ering provides you with the skills and knowledge to be confi dent that you and your staff will generate the profi ts necessary to excel in your business. Topics include sales, marketing, member recruitment and retention, program management and leadership, and more. Complete your conference experience by attending the largest fi tness trade show in Canada! Save money on purchases for your club with access to great deals on the latest products and services from over 225 exhibitors.
offering provides you with the skills and knowledge to be confident that you and your staff will generate the profits necessary to excel in your business. Complete your conference experi-
ence by attending the largest fitness trade show in Canada! Save money on purchases for your club with access to incredible deals on the latest products and services from over 225 exhibitors.
Friday, August 16 Friday August 16
Club Owners’ Day The unique Club Owners’ Day is a
canfitpro favourite for club and facility owners and operators, managers and for anyone who supervises people, de- partments and the bottom line. Learn from top experts in their field the best practices and most cost-effective and revenue generating strategies.
Highlights: (headshot of Terry Kew)
Colin Milner
owners, program directors and facility managers, Terry will unravel the neu- roscience behind your ‘business brain’ and reveal new strategies for improving business execution.
Terry Kew
(headshot of Colin Milner) Introduction to Wellness Day: What
is Wellness and Current Trends The concept of wellness moves the
Learn from the best practices of some of the fitness industry’s giants, hear about the successes that brought them to where they are today, and get a glimpse of their vision for the fu- ture. Networking reception follow- ing this session sponsored by canfit- pro. Sponsored by FITNESS BUSINESS CANADA.
Saturday, August 17
Program Directors’ Day Program Directors’ Day (the only
Facility and Suppliers’ Summit &
Breakfast: Ignite Your Business Brain In this exclusive session for club
Facility and Suppliers’ Summit & Breakfast: Ignite Your Business Brain In this exclusive session for club owners, program direc- tors and facility managers, Terry will unravel the neuroscience behind your ‘business brain’ and reveal new strategies for improving business execution.
one of its kind in the world) offers unique sessions for leaders of clubs and facilities. Learn ways to generate revenue, tackle retention issues, learn about the latest trends and increase your success in business and in life!
Highlights: (headshot of Nigel Champion) Create a TEAM Culture for
definition of health and well-being away from a mindset based in the man- agement of disease and into the areas of prevention and proactive strategies. Wellness becomes a framework that is valuable for serving the wants and
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Introduction to Wellness Day: What is Wellness and Current Trends The concept of wellness moves the defi ni- tion of health and well-being away from a mindset based in the management of dis- ease and into the areas of prevention and proactive strategies. Wellness becomes a framework that is valuable for serving the wants and needs of a person engaged in life. Tips, tools, and best practices will be off ered as easy take away skills you can implement right away. Sponsored by ICAA.
Problem Club Owners’ Day p.m.
The unique Club Owners’ Day is a canfi tpro favourite for club and facility owners and operators, managers and for anyone who supervises people, departments and the bottom line. Learn from top experts in their fi elds the best practices and most cost-eff ective revenue generating strategies.
Engagement Having a powerful brand, strong
staff, member engagement, great rela- tionships with suppliers, and a com- mitment to your community is only possible if your team members have a common purpose and passion. How can this be achieved? Nigel, a pioneer of the Australian fitness industry and highly regarded business owner, dis- cusses the leadership skills you need to fully engage your team and achieve a strong, trusted, and successful busi- ness in the process.
(headshot of Karen Woodard) It’s Not Our Fault But It’s Our
Distinguished Panel Looking Through the Fitness Industry Crystal Ball – Rapid Fire Insights From the Industry’s Brightest and Most Successful Business Leaders (L) Facilitated by Rod Macdonald with Lynne Brick, Nigel
Champion, Geoff Dyer, David Hardy, Terry Kew, David Patchell- Evans and Beth Shaw Do not miss this opportunity! Learn from the best practices of
some of the fi tness industry’s giants, hear about the successes that brought them to where they are today, and get a glimpse of their vision for the future. Networking reception following this session sponsored by canfi tpro. Sponsored by Fitness Business Canada.
for this one) Looking Through the Fitness
Industry Crystal Ball – Rapid Fire Insights From the Industry’s Brightest and Most Successful Business Leaders (L)
Facilitated by Rod Macdonald with
Lynne Brick, Nigel Champion, Geoff Dyer, David Hardy, Terry Kew, David Patchell-Evans and Beth Shaw Do not miss this opportunity!
This is part one of a two-part ses-
sion that will interactively explore 20 habits that – when consistently em- ployed – will support your personal, professional, and financial goals in selling. Some of these habits will be a much needed refresher for partici- pants, others are guaranteed to be revolutionary. Part One is offered on Friday at 1:30
p.m. Part Two is offered on Friday at 4:30
needs of a person engaged in life. Tips, tools, and best practices will be offered as easy take away skills you can imple- ment right away. Sponsored by ICAA.
Distinguished Panel (no headshot
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