Building Business Partnerships That Drive Growth

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Building Business Partnerships That Drive Growth

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Building Business Partnerships That Drive Growth

Building Business Partnerships That Drive Growth

publish date

Jan 7, 2026

duration

52:52

Difficulty

Beginner

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Member Lifecycle Guide

Member Lifecycle Guide

Member Lifecycle Guide

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Building Profitable Business Partnerships: Running Man Rewards & Corporate Wellness Programs

Join Krisit Huff and Kyle Henning from Keepbooked Marketing as they shares proven strategies for generating high-quality leads through local business partnerships and corporate wellness programs. Learn how Kristi took a struggling gym ranked 2,263rd to 114th in just 16 months using these partnership strategies.

What You'll Learn:

Running Man Rewards Program:

  • How to create a local business rewards network that drives walk-in traffic

  • Step-by-step process for approaching and partnering with local businesses (restaurants, salons, spas, retail stores)

  • Best practices for marketing partnerships to members and using them to overcome price objections

  • Time management strategies and monthly maintenance requirements

Corporate Wellness Programs:

  • How to identify and approach large employers (100+ employees) for wellness partnerships

  • Proven tactics for connecting with HR decision-makers and getting past gatekeepers

  • Best times to reach HR directors and how to present value propositions

  • On-site enrollment strategies and health fair participation

  • Managing employee verification and membership logistics

Key Takeaways:

  • 9 out of 10 companies approached agreed to wellness partnerships

  • Running Man Rewards partners consistently reported increased foot traffic

  • These partnerships help differentiate your gym from budget competitors

  • Both programs create continuous lead generation beyond digital marketing

  • Strategies work for single and multi-location operators

Perfect for gym owners, club managers, and anyone looking to diversify their lead sources beyond digital advertising while building stronger community connections.

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This article was crafted by the Mastermind Gym Solutions content team, your behind-the-scenes growth partner. We’re not here for the spotlight. We’re here to bring clarity, strategy, and action to gym owners ready to scale smarter, lead better, and win bigger. No fluff. Just results.

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