📘 Closing Rates & Sales Mastery – Understanding the Two-Phase Sales System
Overview This training module explains the key mindset and mechanics behind high-converting gym sales. It introduces the "Two-Phase Sales System," the Four-Layer Funnel, and how closing rates shift depending on where your leads come from. If you're just launching paid ads or expanding beyond referrals and walk-ins, this doc will help you prepare, adapt, and succeed.
🎯 Goal of This Section
To equip gym owners and sales teams with the understanding and tools to:
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Consistently close 50%+ of leads who show up to appointments
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Build scalable sales systems using paid ads, scripts, and funnels
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Transition from rigid scripts to more advanced, high-conviction sales conversations
📊 Key Concept: The Reality of Closing Rates
Most gym owners think they "close everyone"—but that’s usually based on warm, referral-driven leads. Once you enter paid traffic and broad awareness campaigns, your lead quality and closing rates change.
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Lower funnel (referrals, word-of-mouth): High-quality leads, high closing rate
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Upper funnel (paid ads, cold leads): More volume, but lower initial conversion
👉 Expect your close rate to dip at first as you scale. That’s normal.
🧱 The 3 Pillars of Acquisition
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Lead Generation: Names, numbers, emails — using the Four-Layer Funnel
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Appointment Setting: Contacting leads, booking calls, ensuring show-up
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Sales Process: Using proven scripts and frameworks to close deals
🌀 The Four-Layer Funnel (Quick Overview)
While there’s a deep dive later in the program, know that this funnel supports your lead flow:
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Layer 1: Paid ads (highest volume, coldest leads)
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Layer 2: Warm content and web traffic
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Layer 3: List-based reactivation and outreach
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Layer 4: Referrals and organic social
Paid ads feed the rest. Get this right, and all other layers become more effective.
🛠️ The Two-Phase Sales Training System
Phase 1: Script-Based Selling
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Learn the CLOSER framework and foundational skills
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Develop reps in:
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Creating a winning sales environment
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Discovering pain
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Presenting irresistible offers
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Sequencing questions effectively
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Ideal for new teams or those new to paid traffic
✅ Focus: Consistency, structure, repetition
Phase 2: Advanced, Destination-Based Selling
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Transition to “no-script script” sales
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Focus on:
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Selling with conviction
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Advanced objection handling
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Charging more with confidence
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Increasing sales velocity (shorter pitch times)
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Learned in part through boiler room drills and real-time feedback
✅ Focus: Fluidity, nuance, personalization
💡 Key Advice
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You may feel like you suck when you first launch ads — that’s normal.
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Like lifting weights, sales is about reps — you improve with practice.
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Roleplay, use the boiler room, and work closely with your coach.
“First you’ll suck, then you’ll suck less, and eventually you’ll get good.” – Alex Hormozi
📌 Action Steps
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Watch this video module and the “Sales Overview” if you haven’t.
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Download the Sales Script and begin rehearsing with your team.
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Track closing rates by source (referrals vs. ads).
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Meet with your coach to assess when you’re ready to transition to Phase 2.
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Join Boiler Room sessions for live practice and drills.
📎 Related Resources
🔁 Keep Going
This is the foundation of scaling your gym's revenue engine. Keep showing up, track your progress, and don’t skip reps. See you in the next training.