Golds Gym
The Gold's Gyms of Atlanta, operating under the corporate entity, Geogia Fitness Legends, Inc., retained Ms. Karen Woodard of Premium Performance Training to conduct a two-day sales training seminar this past November. Over fifty people attended, and the class participants were impressed with Karen's presentation and her innovative ideas and techniques. Her approach is quite refreshing.

She is well regarded by the Gold's Gym International organization. I am an officer in the George Fitness Legends, and we intend to invite Karen back during Y2K for additional courses. I would highly recommend her to anyone desiring state-of-the-art training.

J.D. Holmes

Seattle Athletic Club
The time you spent researching our company and company philosophy was greatly appreciated. Your ability to customize your presentation to Western Athletic Clubs, incorporating our mission statement goals and "verbiage" had an immeasurable effect in building rapport with our staff. Likewise, your ability to remain flexible throughout the entire presentation ensured not only that your presentation materials were covered, but also that all attendees left your session with their questions answered.

Jessie Diekmann

The Aquatic & Fitness Center
I was excited to learn that you will be the instructor for the management seminar that I will be attending this weekend. Just over a year ago I attended your Premium Performance Training sales seminar. At the time I was new to the sales facet of the fitness industry. Following the PPT sales seminar my performance literally doubled. I still listen to the sales tape "20 Tips to Close Sales Now". Perhaps the best benefit I received fromt the seminar was the ability to organize and practice more efficiently. As a result I found the more time to focus on the other aspects of the club, member satisfaction and retention, cleanliness, morale and, programming.

A mere five months after attending your outstanding seminar I was promoted, at age 24, to health club mananger. This despite less than a year of sales experience. I credit your sales system for giving me the knowledge, perspective, and motivation to succeed. I realize that I am not a "natural" at selling. As a mater of fact before implementing what I learned from you I was never terribly comfortable as a sales consultant. Thank you for giving me the tools to complete my rise from the maintenance staff to the manager.

Karen, as a lifeguard, personal trainer, aerobic instructor, fitness director and manager, I have attended seminars pertaining to my position at that time. The PPT seminar was by far the most beneficial. I am looking forward to participating in your upcoming management seminar. One of my aspirations is to eventually be a presenter. I have a lot to learn. I'm sure this weekends seminar will teach me some new tricks.

Scott L. Pashley

Welsh Back Squash & Health Center
She has produced excellent results with our sales team. Within 3 months of her first visit we have almost doubled the amount of sales compared to the same period in previous years - and that's with NO discounting!

Kate Wells

The Wellness Center
Additional contracts ensued in order to assist the sales team, front desk, and overall employee morale and motivation. Karen has continually exhibited her professionalism and vast industry knowledge with each project. She has assisted us with enhancing our business objectives and exceeding the expectations of our customers. Karen was a guest speaking at our latest staff meeting. Her energy and positive communication has contiued to influence our team, even months after the meeting.

Jeffrey A. Newkirk

Healthtrax
Just a quick note to let you know that I enjoyed your NEHRSA talk yesterday. I must admit that I went in thinking "been there-done that" and although your information was not all new to me, it was presented in a fresh way. Your delivery is very good also.

I will be sharing the "monster membership mistakes" with my sales manager who will use it for an upcoming training session with my reps. It was a pleasure to see you again.

Richard Synnott

NEHRSA
Karen's presentation "Avoiding the Monster Mistakes in Membership Sales" was one of the highlights of our program. She was our highest rated speaker for the day!

When asked on the evaluation form what the best part of Karen's program was, the attendees responded: "speakers enthusiasm", "humor - actual take home information I can use now", "speaker's enthusiasm and knowledge of topic", "humor friendlyness - info was great!", and "every part!".

My favorite response was from one attendee from Vermont who drove three hours each way to attend the conference. Her response to the same question was, "excellent program in 100% of the areas described - worth the entire trip just for this."

The greatest recommendation we could give Karen is to invite her to present another session for us...and we did just that! Karen will be presenting at our upcoming Fall Conference and I know we will have many eager fans looking forward to attending her next session. I hightly recommend Karen Woodard as a dynamic, energetic and creative speaker.

Jan Woodman