15 Jan 034 Jim Worthington – How a Health Club Can Make a Difference When You Focus on Wellness
Jim Worthington is the President and Owner of Newtown Athletic Club and Horsham Athletic Club. He has been in the fitness industry since 1978 and worked in all aspects of club management including sales, marketing, operations, programming and general management. Jim has overseen the growth and development of the Newtown Athletic Club from a 15,000 square foot racquet club on 3 acres to a 250,000 square foot health, wellness and recreation complex. Most recently, in 2015, Jim was inducted into the IHRSA Board of Directors.
During todays interview, we discuss the wellness business model, keys to having a great team, how Newtown Athletic Club is contributing to the community; and Jim shares his top three tips for being career success.
Top Tips From The Show
When an employee is able to earn a percentage of the company profit, then they are basically a partner in your business.
Open book management means everyone has complete transparency of the company numbers and that drives productivity.
To be successful you have to surround yourself with people that you believe in.
Write down your goals every day – you are 7 times more inclined to accomplish something if you write it down!
Successful people will do what unsuccessful people could do, but choose not to do!
Inspirational Quotes From The Experts
“Education is the key for our entire industry to grow” Jim Worthington
“Successful people will do what unsuccessful people could do, but choose not to do!” Jim Worthington
Resources Our Experts Shared In The Show
Jim Worthington
Newtown Athletic Club
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
REX Roundtables
Website (US & Europe)
Industry Leaders Roundtable (Australia/NZ)
The January Giveaway!
Tweetables – Share The Experts Knowledge To #GROW
[Tweet “IHRSA is the number 1 reason the Newtown Athletic Club is where it is today @NewtownAC”]
[Tweet “If you are the smartest person in the room, then it’s time to leave the room @NewtownAC”]
[Tweet “To be successful you have to surround yourself with people that you believe in @NewtownAC”]
[Tweet “Write down your goals every day @NewtownAC”]
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