{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mark Council: Staying Optimistic, Mentorship & Delivering an 11-Star Service","description":" In today's episode, Stuart welcomes Mark Council. Mark owns a gym called Platform Performance, which he opened with a business partner in 2017. We discuss a wide range of topics including how he's staying optimistic amidst the chaos of lockdowns and uncertainty of COVID, why he prioritises professional development & mentorship, and how he ensures he gets the most out of what he invests in, how his gym delivers an 11-star service to their members and much more!       Timestamps: [01.25] - How his lockdown is going? [06.32] - Why other people's success does leave clues. [08.10] - Business biography recommendations. [10.15] - Why he's been so willing to ask for help and mentorship today. [14.40] - How he manages feeling like there's too much to do in his business. [16.00] - Business key performance indicators (KPI's) [18.00] - An 11-star service. [23.53] - How he applies the professional development he goes through. [25.00] - Lateral thinking. [29.10] - Mark discusses the harder times he's had as a gym owner. [34.25] - Why he has always focussed on delivering an excellent service and experience to his clients. [38.30] - How his gym, Platform Performance, recruits new personal trainers. [43.35] - Why gym ownership is not a natural step for most trainers.   Find Out More About Mark: Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mark.council Platform Website: http:\/\/platformpt.co.uk\/      Find Out More About LTB: Website: https:\/\/liftthebar.com\/ IG: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liftthebar\/ ","author_name":"LTB Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/liftthebarpodcast.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"