Tasman row hero to speak at Debitsuccess event

Nigel Cherrie, one of the four-man team that successfully rowed from Sydney to Auckland earlier this year, will be the keynote speaker at the next Debitsuccess Sales and Marketing Seminar on 22nd June.

Cherrie will share the story of Team Gallagher’s remarkable feat of perseverance alongside a range of other local and international speakers at the seminar, which is designed forhealth and fitness club staff looking to market their businesses effectively.

Laura Risbrook, National AccountManager for Debitsuccess, says the seminar is tailored for anyone working in the health and fitness industry, be they health club owners, managers, personal trainers or membership consultants, and is not limited to Debitsuccess clients.

“Debitsuccess is committed to helping the fitness industry find new and innovative ways to connect and retain their customers cost-effectively.  With this year’s diverse line-up, the seminar will provide some great practical ideas and food for thought, with a touch of inspiration.”

The full list of speakers includes:

• Nigel Cherrie (Team Gallagher Leader) “Perseverance - Rowing across the Tasman against all odds.”

• Jim Hainey (International Speaker) “The success system that never fails.”

• Roger Westerman (Director, Breathe Health Clubs) ”Retention Strategies.”

• Michael Jordan (Business Development Manager, Creative Fitness Marketing)“Big results on a small marketing budget.”

• Gavin Marshall (Jenkins Gym Owner/Operator) “Life as a gym owner.”

Location will be The Rendezvous Hotel, corner of Mayoral Drive & Vincent Street in Auckland City starting at 9:30am and finishing at 4:00pm.

For more information, costs and registration details please e-mail laura.r@debitsuccess.com or call 09-481 0401 to register.

About Debitsuccess

Debitsuccess has been providing billing services for the New Zealand fitness industry since 1994 and is now one of the largest full service direct debit initiators in Australasia, servicing a wide range of industries. Since its inception Debitsuccess has experienced rapid growth – it initiates over 15 million transactions annually, billing for over 1,200 businesses. Debitsuccess has offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane servicing the national market and employs over 120 people in a number of positions ranging from customer service, credit control, information technology, sales and marketing and account management.