{"id":10163,"date":"2019-05-17T14:22:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T14:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"\/knowledge-sharing\/?p=10163"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:08:55","slug":"qf-fitness-wellnessliving-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/qf-fitness-wellnessliving-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Built from the Ground Up – QF Fitness’s WellnessLiving Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

With WellnessLiving, Ian is paying half of what he used to with MindBody.<\/p>\n

How Ian Emmanuel Turned His Personal Health Transformation into QF Fitness<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just over 21 years ago, Ian Emmanuel was a type 2 diabetic with heart issues and chronic joint pain. \u201cWithin about 7 months, I lost 75 pounds,\u201d Ian told us when we recently spoke with him about his business, QF Fitness. \u201cI\u2019ve been living that [new healthy] lifestyle since.\u201d<\/p>\n

For about a year after his major behavior change, Ian casually offered advice to people he met at the gym. \u201cThey had seen the results I got and they were asking me what I was doing, so I would do meal plans and I would help people with their training<\/strong>, creating focus plans for them for free, just to help them out.\u201d It didn\u2019t take long for Ian to realize that he could really help people improve their lives. That\u2019s when he started his first part-time fitness business out of his garage.<\/p>\n

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Ian Emanuele is passionate about helping others improve their fitness and mindset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ten years later, Ian opened the first QF Fitness location in Brampton, Ontario. In the decade since, Ian has transformed hundreds of clients<\/strong>, both physically and mentally. \u201cIt\u2019s like a full wellness program, not just in the gym, but their outlook on life. They become healthier and stronger and feel better about themselves. The mental aspect also changes, the way they think and the way they feel. That\u2019s how I get amazing results.\u201d Unlike a lot of other trainers, Ian recommends for his clients to get their blood-work done before he starts training with them. This way, he can tailor each and every workout routine and meal plan to accommodate each unique case<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Overpaying for Software That Didn\u2019t Include Essential Tools<\/span><\/h2>\n

For over nine years, Ian has managed the Brampton location of QF Fitness using MindBody. It has generally been an effective solution, but the additional costs have become prohibitive for his business<\/strong>. Essential marketing options weren\u2019t included with his already high subscription fees, so he was required to pay even more each month for features mandatory to effectively run his studio.<\/p>\n

Along with the extremely high monthly costs, Ian has experienced several issues with the MindBody support team<\/strong>. At times, he would run into trouble with the software and call for assistance. When the agents weren\u2019t sure of the answers to Ian\u2019s questions, they would provide him with whatever solutions they could think up, even if those solutions would cause more issues in the long run.<\/p>\n

Fed up with the extra fees and poor service, Ian sought out an alternative software solution<\/strong> when he opened his second QF Fitness location in Vaughan, Ontario. That\u2019s when he discovered WellnessLiving.<\/p>\n

Choosing WellnessLiving as a More Transparent, Supportive Partner<\/span><\/h2>\n

WellnessLiving<\/a> felt like the obvious and best choice for Ian. Once he went through a demo and learned how much money he could save each month; Ian was certain about his choice. \u201cWhen you break it down, you guys are about half the price.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

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With WellnessLiving on his side, Ian is looking forward to growing his business for years to come.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After some one-on-one time with Len Fridman, the WellnessLiving CEO, Ian felt comfortable trusting his business in the hands of Len\u2019s expert team<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s always nice to know the owner. That\u2019s what people like about my business\u2026I make sure a lot of the clients know me and I\u2019m the face and I\u2019m there. That\u2019s comforting to know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Armed with his years of experience using MindBody, getting used to WellnessLiving took Ian practically no time. \u201cI\u2019m not a tech guy, I\u2019m far from it, but trying to learn the system and putting it together was fairly easy.<\/strong> It definitely shows you that it\u2019s not a complicated system. If I can do it, then pretty much anybody can.\u201d All the tools he needed were easy to find and even easier to use.<\/p>\n

With his subscription fees halved and his software up and running, Ian discovered that WellnessLiving has even more to offer. \u201cThe people that you have working in customer support are really, really good. They\u2019re really just good people.\u201d The team always provided him with the right answers and never offered him half-baked solutions.<\/strong> If Ian ever had a question that his WellnessLiving support agent didn\u2019t know how to answer, they would promptly and properly investigate the issue to provide him with the right answer for QF Fitness.<\/p>\n

With WellnessLiving<\/a> on his side, Ian is looking forward to growing his business for years to come.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to pay less for better software? Book a free, no-commitment demo<\/a> with us today and see how WellnessLiving can whip your business into shape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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