For the last couple of months Pam and I have been enjoying inviting people to the iPod Fitness Center. Enjoying is definitely the right word, because it is usually well received and the results are fantastic. Mostly we use the business card invitation. Here’s a couple of stories:

 After the camping conference (during the checkout time) some of the workers asked about what we were doing. They each gladly accepted an invitation to the IFC. As soon as we got home, we started inviting members of our local Team, both business associates and others. Some came on board and others asked questions. Then we were ready to step it up a little.  One of our friends from church handed out an invitation to a newly forming walking club. Pam and I just grinned at each other. This lady was motivated to walk – if she had a buddy. Two of the ladies have gotten ‘the card’ from one of us and one signed in to check it out.  Most days I walk past a particular business and get a wave from the man outside the front door. Yesterday I stopped to chat. He asked about the walking and I briefly explained the IFC. A co-worker stepped out to enter the conversation and got excited. They both received the ‘invitation’ to the IFC. One remarked that I must be a godsend as this is just what was needed. I mentioned how much easier it is when you have a buddy, or at least someone who is counting on you to walk.  Telling others how much fun fitness can be is now the easiest way to invite them to join.