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July 7, 2015
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Mindbody recently announced the winners of its inaugural Big Goals, Big Rewards Competition. Open to Mindbody software subscribers, the program challenges business owners to embrace bold behavior and realize ambitions by leveraging the capabilities of Mindbody’s management software.
Participants of The Big Goals, Big Rewards Competition entered into three distinct categories depending on their unique business objectives, which ranged from achieving client growth to boosting revenue to increasing volume of online bookings. More than 100 business owners across the country participated, competing for a grand prize of $10,000. And, this year's winners are:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Heather Queiroz and Diana Pecci of Next Barre, Mt. Kisko, New York
This business performed the best across all three categories. Winner receives $10,000 and a free trip to MINDBODY’s headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, to celebrate their achievements.
Salon owners Karen Olsoy and Jessica Combs of Grove and Kane in Everett, Washington.
STARTING STRONG
Emma Field of Well Within in East Hampton, New York
Karen Olsoy of Grove and Kane in Everett, Washington
In business less than one year, with at least 100 session bookings each month, these businesses have achieved the highest percentage of active client base growth. Winners receive one-year subscriptions to MINDBODY, worth up to $1,000, two tickets to the 2015 BOLD MINDBODY Conference and $300 in select MINDBODY add-ons or technology partner services.
EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY
Joel Baumgartner of Rejuv Medical in Waite Park, Minnesota
Lara Harrington and Angela Correi-Johnson of Boutique Fitness in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Magdalena Grullon of Abyss Salon in Stuart, Florida
In business for any length of time, with at least 100 session bookings each month, these businesses achieved the highest percentage increase in sessions booked online. Winners receive one-year subscriptions for Mindbody software, worth up to $1,000, two tickets to the 2015 BOLD Mindbody Conference and three Apple IPads.
Magdalena Grullon of Abyss Salon in Stuart, Florida.
BECOMING ESTABLISHED
Dan Farrier of HAWC Gym Inc in San Ramon, California
Carol Tatoro of RPM Cycling Studio in Millbury, Massachusetts
Jody Sasser of Level Salon Studio in Pearland, Texas
Open for at least one year, these businesses have achieved the highest percentage of revenue growth. Winners receive a one-year subscription to Mindbody, worth up to $1,000, two tickets to the 2015 Bold Mindbody Conference, and three months of Premier Level Premium Services – an enhanced support program that pairs the business with a dedicated product expert.
To read more about the accomplishments of this year’s Big Goals Big Rewards Competition participants, visit our blog post titled Big Goals Drive Big Results.
Mindbody is one of the leading online wellness services marketplace with over 42,000 local business subscribers in 124 countries and territories which provide a variety of wellness services to over 24 million active consumers. Mindbody’s integrated cloud-based business management software and payments platform helps business owners in the wellness service industry run, market and build their businesses. Mindbody also helps consumers more easily evaluate, engage and transact with these businesses, enabling them to live healthier and happier lives. For more information, visit mindbodyonline.com.
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