Know What You're Selling: Quick Start Overview for Transformation Programs
This guide helps new gym owners and sales teams quickly understand what they’re selling so they can confidently communicate the value of the transformation program. This foundational understanding is critical before diving into sales scripts or ad strategies.
🧠 Core Philosophy
"Selling is a transference of belief over a bridge of trust." – Alex Hormozi
You must believe in the transformation program before you can expect anyone else to.
🗂️ What’s Covered
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Definition of a Transformation Program
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The 3 Pillars of Client Success
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Minimum Effective Dose (MED) Strategy
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Nutrition Orientation: What and Why
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How to Launch Fast (and Smart)
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What You’re Actually Selling
📦 What Is a Transformation Program?
A transformation program (also referred to as a challenge) is a defined-end fitness offer that delivers exceptional results over a specific timeframe—typically 6 weeks. This time frame consistently produces the lowest cost per lead and highest conversions.
🪜 Why Start with 6 Weeks?
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Proven effective by millions in ad spend
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High urgency + achievable commitment for prospects
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Leads to easier conversion into recurring memberships
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It’s not forever—just your starting point
⚙️ Minimum Effective Dose (MED)
The minimum effective dose means:
The shortest time and least effort required to produce meaningful, lasting results.
It keeps things simple, prevents overwhelm, and ensures your clients win—fast.
🧱 The 3 Pillars of a Transformation
| Pillar | Action | Notes |
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| Fitness | 3 sessions per week (max) in existing classes | Keeps things manageable for client and coach |
| Nutrition | Simple meal plan assigned at orientation | No custom macros or meal prep required |
| Accountability | Weekly check-in via app or text, plus in-person session touchpoints | Most accountability happens organically during sessions |
📋 What Happens at the Nutrition Orientation?
A 30-minute meeting held after the sale and before their first session, covering:
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Weigh-in and optional body fat measurements
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Before photos
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Meal plan assignment
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Scheduling sessions and app walkthrough
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Supplement recommendations and purchase
✅ Note: Do not buy new equipment just for this. Use what you already have (calipers, handheld devices, or just weight).
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Overwhelming clients with too many workouts or complex nutrition strategies
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Forgetting to do a mid-week or end-of-week check-in
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Daily texts (too much = clients leave)
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Selling before you believe
🏁 TL;DR – Quick Recap
Fitness: 3x/week in existing classes
Nutrition: Follow simple, provided plan
Accountability: 1 check-in per week via app/text + in-person touchpoints
🚀 Final Notes
This video is just your starting point. Fulfillment and advanced training will come after ads are live. Right now, the focus is belief + execution.
A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
Speed is king. Trust the process.
📎 Related Docs
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[Transformation Program Setup Checklist]
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[Nutrition Orientation Script]
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[Accountability Best Practices Guide]
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[Supplement Sales 101]
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[Daily Call Schedule for Questions]