Vagaro Launches Podcast, On Point
Vagaro prides itself on having the depth of industry knowledge to anticipate the needs of its customers. With the launch of its new podcast, On Point, Vagaro gives the world an insider’s view of the many businesses it serves. The weekly podcast, which launched January 12, features different experts from the salon, fitness, beauty and wellness industries—with the occasional wildcard thrown in. Guests share trade secrets, current industry trends, and tips for running a successful business. Episode 1, Pivoting the…
5 Fitness Trends For 2022
2022 is in full swing, along with millions of well-intentioned fitness resolutions. Hold on, though. We believe that this year is going to be different. Why? Well, to say that millions of people around the globe prioritized their health and wellness over the last year would be an understatement. The public’s zeal for fitness will only grow in 2022—though the industry will look a lot different than…
The Year in Review: Vagaro’s Best of Fitness 2021
2021 was a great year for the fitness industry, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of gym owners, personal trainers, yoga & Pilates instructors, boxing coaches and many others. They rebounded from the pandemic like the underdogs they are to guide us toward more healthy, lean, strong, flexible, mobile, agile, and graceful bodies. They stoked our self-confidence and helped us improve our eating habits. They sharpened our focus and helped us better manage our stress levels. For all of that, we emphatically say, thank you! We’d like to give some extra love to five fitness standouts who truly inspired us, each one…
3 Strategies to Maintain Customer Retention in the New Year
“New year, new you” is a phrase used every year that means beginning again, new and improved. But, January 1 is not just an opportunity for consumers to set new goals; it can also be a turning point for businesses. After an indulgent holiday season…
Ninja Warrior Training: A Q&A With Brian Kretsch of Traverse Fitness
We recently interviewed Brian Kretsch, trainer and manager at Traverse Fitness, a Ninja Warrior gym in Richmond, California. You’ll find the same daunting (and iconic) obstacles inside Traverse that you’d find on the American Ninja Warrior TV show, from the Warped Wall to the Salmon Ladder. Brian knows them all very well. He is one of only two ninjas to compete…
Ninja Warrior Training: A Q&A With Brian Kretsch of Traverse Fitness
We recently interviewed Brian Kretsch, trainer and manager at Traverse Fitness, a Ninja Warrior gym in Richmond, California. You’ll find the same daunting (and iconic) obstacles inside Traverse that you’d find on the American Ninja Warrior TV show, from the Warped Wall to the Salmon Ladder. Brian knows them all very well. He is one of only two ninjas to compete…
3 Ways to Support Small Business Saturday
What is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday is an annual celebration that encourages consumers to shop at local businesses. It takes place every Saturday after Thanksgiving, during the peak of the holiday season, between Black Friday & Cyber Monday. The event was started in 2010 by American Express. This year it lands on Saturday, November 27. To date, Small Business Saturday has…
4 Health Hacks For Men’s Health Awareness Month
We get it, man. You eat (mostly) right and, while you enjoy a good beer or three, you still hit the gym a few times a week. You see the doctor when you’re supposed to and counter work-related stress with the occasional hike. You’re a well-oiled…
The Fitness Industry Takes Shape for Vagaro
Vagaro has seen a tremendous outreach from the fitness industry in 2021. This robust scheduling and business management software has business owners leaving behind the competition, Mindbody. The reason for the switch is Vagaro offers an intuitive pricing model that saves businesses up to $2,000…
Alexis on The Road: Ruane Fitness & Nutrition
Alexis Madayag is traveling around the United States meeting Vagaro business owners and learning about the ways they support the unique needs of the individuals they serve. Alexis is deaf and doesn’t let that get in her way of living life to the fullest. In this segment of…
About Vagaro
Vagaro is a cloud-based scheduling software commonly used by beauty, fitness, and wellness businesses to manage booking, credit card payments and processing, marketing, payroll, inventory management, reporting, and much more.