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Pack Your Fitness Gym,
Smash Retention Goals,
Grow Predictably.

  • Stop leaking 80% of your gym leads.
  • Turn trials into 12-month+ members.

  • No guesswork. No wasted ad spend.

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The Problem.

The 5 Leaks Killing Your Fitness Gym

  • Marginal trial sign-ups
  • Trial promos go unredeemed
  • Low sign-up rates after trial 
  • High member churn 
  • Leads vanish in the funnel 


Sound familiar?

If marketing feels like trial and error, you’re not alone. Most gym owners didn’t sign up to become digital marketers. Even solid in-house marketing leaders often must wear too many hats  – and that’s exactly where we come in.

The Solution.

Our Simple 3 Step Process

Step 1

Killer Ads + Targeted Traffic

  • Create scroll-stopping ads
    • Run Google for intent-based searches
    • Use Meta to inspire locals with what they could be doing
  • Target high-converting demographics

Step 2

Website Optimization for Leads

  • Clear, mobile-first pages designed for action
  • 1-click trial booking and lead capture
  • Messaging that backs up your ads
  • Trust signals and reviews

Step 3

Customer Lifecycle Automation

  • Leads enter a nurture sequence: Time-limited perks for instant results
  • Multiple touchpoints (SMS, email, retargeting) to keep leads warm
  • Post-trial: Targeted messaging for interests & events
  • Tools that support member retention, not just acquisition

The Result:

A seamless system: Google ads for search intent (e.g., “gym near me”), Meta ads to showcase the thrill (e.g., bouldering sends, rope routes), optimized websites for instant conversions, and automated lifecycles to lock in loyalty.

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Case Study.

How One Fitness Gym Tripled Their Lead Flow

Background: A five-location fitness center struggled with tracking, conversion, and ad visibility.

Portside Delivered:

  • Meta campaigns reached 3.1M+ locals; cost per trial start: $4.39
  • Google Ads delivered 230K+ clicks and 14.2% CTR
  • Website and automation overhaul to reduce drop-off


The Outcome:

  • 61,443 new leads
  • Up to 60% drop in marketing costs
  • 36% growth across San Diego, Reno, and Austin locations
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Why Portside Delivers Packed Walls.

  • 61,443 leads → 3 locations, 1 system

  • $4.39/trial → not ad clicks, actual show-ups

  • Churn cut 40% → 12% → with events + progress tracking

We'll Diagnose:

  • Your ad targeting gaps
  • Website conversion leaks & messaging tweaks
  • Lifecycle holes – perks, touchpoints & churn fixes

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Contact Details

Our Locations

San Diego, CA
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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