“My whole career—and my intent in writing a book—was to inspire people and let them know that even when we go through challenges, we’re never alone,” Zukerman says. “That’s why I’m looking forward to connecting with the strong, supportive community of studio owners who connect and collaborate through Boutique Fitness Summit, with its invaluable opportunities for collaboration and continuous learning with the next generation of fitness leaders.”

BFS will also welcome Annbeth Eschbach, founder and CEO of exhale, to deliver the event’s keynote address, where she’ll share how she successfully navigated the operation and growth of a premier lifestyle brand while weathering a recession, why she took the self-owned route rather than franchise, and why she decided to sell to Hyatt Hotels & Resorts when she did.

“We’re proud that BFS has forged a path as the premier solutions-oriented conference for owners focused on taking their boutique fitness businesses to the next level,” said Nt Etuk, co-founder of Boutique Fitness Summit. “Our model and mindset recognizes that everyone in our community—from the partner-vendor, to the fledgling single-studio owner, to the scaled-up franchisor—is a knowledge provider and a knowledge giver. Our goal at BFS is to create the community and trust that leads to actionable connections that empower people to build successful brands: supportive and insightful conversations, happening among the right people, at the opportune moment.”

BFS’ New York City event also offers over 20 dynamic, educational and roundtable sessions designed to educate and empower boutique fitness studio owners and operators to manage their studios more efficiently and profitably. Covering a range of topics, including the latest concepts in studio operations, marketing, client retention, studio and instructor management, and technology trends, highlights of these expert-led sessions include:

• Boost Your Profitability and Retention With Intelligent Pricing Strategies
• Leverage Your Entire Community to Maximize Retention, Revenue and Profit
• The Smartest Ways to Finance Your Studio’s Growth
• Do Online Streaming Services Fit Into Your Business Model?
• How to Prepare for the Next [First] Recession

Attendees will also learn from BFS senior executives about the state of fitness technology and the anatomy of a successful studio, in addition to enjoying invaluable networking opportunities with other studio owners and vendors offering cutting-edge solutions for fitness companies.

About BOUTIQUE FITNESS SUMMIT
Boutique Fitness Summit is an immersive, one-day conference for the boutique fitness community, offered annually in New York City; Washington, DC; and Chicago, IL. The Summit curates educational sessions and panel discussions with respected studio founders and owners, operators, and industry thought leaders across a range of topics, from the latest case studies to best practices. Novice owners and industry veterans alike come together to discover proven business methods that will vault their studios to the head of the pack, discussing the methods that matter in studio operations, marketing, retention, studio and instructor management, technology trends, and more. Intimate and authentic networking opportunities abound, including one-on-one meetings with best-in-class vendors and partners.

Contact information:
Meredith Feiner
feiner@boutiquefitnesssolutions.com
www.boutiquefitnesssolutions.com
(914) 646-9969