Losing Money to Be a Tycoon c1-883

by Inebriation-seeking Blue Shirt, 青衫取醉

  As expected, these internet-addicted youngsters nearly died on the first day.

  The schedule for the morning was a morning jog, but it quickly downgraded to brisk walk before becoming a walk and finally panting on the spot. Strength training was arranged in the evening. They did not feel anything after the exercise that day other than that their bodies were hollowed out. However, they almost could not get out of bed the next day.

  Luckily, Coach Yaling was a professional. She paid attention to everyone’s physical condition during the training. Everything from nutrition, warm-up, and stretching before and after training were done very professionally so there were no major problems.

  However, even so, these people were still taxed. Their performances in the mock competition plummeted since they started their fitness training. The top rankings of ten players were not maintained.

  By the second week, things started changing slightly.

  Muscle masses began to grow on players who were originally thin as bamboo poles. The plump players were visibly thinner. Everyone started adapting to the fitness routine, their gameplay started recovering slowly.

  Then, one of the teams began to get a hang out of it.

  Jiang Huan’s team began to play all sorts of tricks during the mock competition and won a seven-game winning streak, blasting the head of Huang Wang’s team.

  As to why they fought so hard…

  The reason was simple: lose and they had to train more!

  If the other had lost beautifully, it would mean that the captain would practice with the backers in the team; if the team lost horribly, then the entire team would practice together. After the next few days of extra training, Huang Wang—the captain-had almost no energy to get up for even a glass of water.

  That was because the players’ physical fitness improved and gradually adapted. Coach Yaling was already giving them extra training.

  Zhang Yuan originally sympathized with these players but realized after observing for some time that it seemed to really have that effect if it went on!

  Previously, he had heard that the clubs practiced with the first and second teams. In the beginning, there was no punishment so everyone used all sorts of tactics. No one took winning or losing to heart. Later, the team leader decided that the losing team would need to pay 100 yuan to the winning team to buy cigarettes and snacks. Both sides immediately became serious.

  Moreover, this additional training punishment measure seemed to work even better. Both teams were racking their brains

  The custom exercises arranged after the morning jog also had its effect. In the beginning, the players were all at a loss. What was there to train for if it was customized training with no one to be their opponent?However, there was nothing else they could do by then. They could only practice some hero’s basic skills and study hero mechanics infinitely and repeatedly in the customization.

  After working hard to achieve the ultimate in the operations of the familiar heroes, they could only continue to study the heroes they were not familiar with.

  Especially the mid-lanes, wild monsters, and various deeper game mechanics in the game. There was a lot of research, and a lot of data was in their minds.

  After two whole hours, it was too boring to just practice muscle memory. They would more or less think about the game mechanics.

  Very obviously, Huang Wang and his team had been getting better and better in training games recently. They were also desperately studying various tactics. Maybe they would win a victory soon and find their place.

  When the time came, Jiang Huan and the others would practice one more time. A chase would become a perpetual movement.

  GOG was a new game after all. Players who had the deepest understanding of the game were those high ranking players. Let them think about tactics that could not necessarily be any worse than the coaches who had transferred from the other projects.

  Zhang Yuan could not help but sigh. Could Boss Pei’s training plan be really something he thought carefully about? The effects were pretty good after the period of trial!

  Chapter 531 - Boss Pei’s Gym Model had Solved the Pain Points of the Industry!

  Ding A notification from the chat software rang from the cell phone.

  Pei Qian was fighting fiercely against the big TV. He put down the controller after the battle was over and picked up his phone.

  It was Coach Yaling with today’s ‘Training Results Report’.

  Pei Qian felt that he had completely cut off the possibility of DGE club stabbing his back by not being able to participate in any official competition. However, one could never be too careful. He did not relax.

  Other than the Manage Loss Trainee who was disguised as a teaching assistant in the club, Pei Qian also arranged for double insurance.

  It was to get Coach Yaling to send him the training results of the players every day and supervise the work of the coach!

  Of course, the so-called training results were not how many training games had been played today or how many ranks the players had improved, but rather, to send him photos.

  Every day after training, these internet-addicted teenagers would wear tight-fitting clothes and take photos. Pei Qian would use these photos to attest to the results by Coach Yaling

  The logic was simple:

  These internet-addicted teenagers spend a lot of time and energy every day on fitness training. They were all exhausted after training every day and would have no more physical strength to train well, right?

  The method to verify if they took training seriously was also very simple. Just look at their body changes.

  Bodybuilding was something one couldn’t achieve by being lazy after all. They might not be able to be seen in a short time, but all one’s efforts would be shown on one’s body in the long run.

  Of course, there was a difference between each person’s physiques. Some people develop muscles after just two days of training and then rebound by just relaxing for two days. Some take a long time before results could be shown.

  However, generally speaking, bodybuilding was a matter of putting in effort and obtaining rewards. It was fairer than most things on earth.

  Pei Qian was going to use this point to supervise DGE fitness club, oh no, the DGE Esports Club!

  Pei Qian nodded his head frequently looking through the photos one by one. Yes, the effects were almost immediate!

  He could see that Coach Yaling was very dedicated and did not slack in her efforts. She had coached these internet-addicted teenagers well. Everyone was increasing in size. Their biceps and chest muscles were bulging. Their hunchbacks had greatly improved. What a relief!

  Pei Qian placed his cell phone aside, a little proud of his achievements.

  He might even be able to arrange for them to work as fitness coaches in the hosting gym after these players retired. That would solve the problem of unemployment of older esports players.

  Such an advanced model was far, far ahead of the other clubs in the industry.

  Perfect!

  May 28th, Saturday…

  At the flagship store of Deposit Fitness…

  Guo Licheng finished his training and wiped his sweat with a towel while he did stretching exercises after his training.

  Another coach came over. “Coach Guo, can I ask you something in secret?”

  Guo Licheng nodded. “Old Bian, just be direct.”

  Coach Bian looked around and whispered, “It seems like there are fewer new students recently?”

  Guo Licheng was a practical person. He had never thought of concealing this and replied truthfully. “Yes, our fitness meal increased in price again. It was originally rather pricey and has now become expensive.

  “Of course, those customers that are shy in their wallets are even more reluctant to sign up now. Moreover, the departure of Coach Yaling had its impact…”

  Coach Bian whispered, “Then, how long do you think our gym can be opened for? The boss will be anxious if it continues to make a loss fo
r another one or two months, right?”.

  Guo Licheng’s expression was very calm. “Who knows? Anyway, from my observation, I don’t feel like the boss is going to give up. I feel like he’s more motivated. Besides, the other branches are worse than us. They’ll close the other stores first before us.”

  Coach Bian’s voice became even lower. “Then, have you considered the situation where all stores are being closed together?”

  Their voices became lower and lower. They were talking openly about the loss of their gym and the closing down of their gym, even to the point of which store should close first. That was too morale-damaging and could not be publicized.

  Guo Licheng picked up a dumbbell and handed it to Coach Bian. Coach Bian immediately got the drift and pretended to work out but was actually whispering to Guo Licheng.

  Guo Licheng said in a small voice, “We’re old friends. I’ll be transparent with you, but keep it to yourself.”

  Coach Bian nodded. “Of course.”

  Guo Licheng’s eyes were firm. “I think this gym will definitely make money. It is just a matter of time. Everything is within the boss’s expectations.”

  Coach Bian showed a surprised expression. “Really? Tell me, then, what is the boss’ plan? Why do you think this gym can be profitable?”

  Guo Licheng sorted out his thoughts and said, “On the surface, the gym’s future is really bleak. The gym has been increasing its price for the fitness meal, and new students have been on the decline. Everyone can see that.

  ‘However, have you noticed that students that have persisted with us have completely accepted this model, and the effect of fitness is extremely significant?”

  Coach Bian was taken aback. He gave it a thought. “Yes, that seems like the case. However, the students I’ve personally coached previously improved a lot as well. This is nothing.”

  Guo Licheng shook his head. “Wrong, the key is in the proportion. How many of your students improved by leaps and bounds when you were a private trainer in other gyms? Very few, right? However, here, all the students who persisted made rapid progress! It is totally different!”

  Coach Bian paused for a while before it dawned upon him. “Oh, that’s true!”

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  He thought for a while and said, “It’s no wonder. Our fitness plan is compulsory with fitness meals. To put it bluntly, fitness means discipline in your food intake and exercise. Thirty percent is attributable to exercise while the rest of the seventy percent goes to food intake. You will definitely show results if you are a normal person who follows through strictly!

  “The price of fitness meals might have increased, but the taste is better and is easier to stick to it.”

  Guo Licheng nodded. “Yes, I meant that exactly!

  “Our gym is really small, and many people who could not stick to it had been dissuaded. However, those who did stick to it all saw an immediate effect without exception! That is to say that as long as we remove those who cannot stick with it, those who stay will definitely see results! “Think about it, it will become a golden sign in the long run!”

  “Which training class is the most popular? Guaranteed classes! People are not afraid of spending money nowadays. They are only afraid that they spend the money without it being effective. People will definitely come even if it’s more expensive… if you tell them that they will definitely improve if they spend money.” Coach Bian frowned. “But it does not seem too popular from the current situation either.” “That’s because the word-of-mouth has not gotten out yet! Think about it, how long had it been since we opened?” Guo Licheng replied.

  “Our reputation will naturally take its effect when, in a few months, some fitness novices who had never completed their fitness goals manage to complete them through our gym!

  “Combined with the name of our gym, ‘Deposit Fitness’, once we establish our reputation; are you afraid that customers would not come to

  us?

  “The reason why Boss Pei opened branches decisively when the flagship store is still making huge losses is definitely that he saw this phenomenon and felt that the core members’ fitness habits had developed and the expected brand effect had begun to appear!

  “Why else would someone as smart as Boss Pei open branches even though he knows it will make a loss? It does not make any sense; he must have seen the prospect of profits!”

  Coach Bian nodded his head repeatedly. The more he listened, the more sense he felt it made.

  “Then, Coach Guo, when do you think this word-of-mouth can be established and our gym can become popular?” Guo Licheng thought for a while. “That’s hard to say. Naturally, the name is spreading a little too slowly, but Boss Pei is a master at marketing. Perhaps he will find some opportunity to promote it when he deems that the opportunity is right?

  “I went to understand it before. I learned that Tengda’s internet cafe and computer-installation business were all originally unknown and then became a great hit in an instance. I think Boss Pei is probably getting ready to do it again.”

  Coach Guo was sincerely convinced. “I see. If it wasn’t for your interpretation, I would not have known that our Boss had considered so much! I can only say that someone with brains of this caliber has to make a lot of money!

  “But, Coach Guo, it’s not easy to understand so much! No wonder the boss chose you to be the branch manager!”

  Guo Licheng shook his head. “This is not my business call. I’m far, far behind Boss Pei. I just made reasonable inferences based on my understanding of the industry, which happened to be similar to Boss Pei’s ideas.

  “I thought about it… it might not also be a coincidence. If a certain business model wants to be successful, they have to solve the pain points of the industry.

  “What is the pain point of the fitness industry? It is the mistrust between the customer and the gym. This mistrust is simply ingrained.”

  “Customers mistrust the gyms. They feel that the gyms are trying to cheat them of their money by selling cards and classes every day. They do not want to talk to the coach at all. “The coaches do not trust the gym. They had a whole bunch of Key Performance Indicators to meet and did not have the heart to train the members well.

  “The gym does not trust their customers. It feels as though they are trying to cheat one after the other. They would not bother with you after you applied for the card.

  “Tell me, can it be good if these three parties do not trust each other?”

  Coach Bian nodded. “Yes, a lot of people had left this industry!”

  Guo Licheng continued. “But Boss Pei’s model has eliminated the distrust from all three parties!”

  “Customers don’t think the gym is cheating them of their money. They clearly indicated the pricing with nothing hidden; moreover, they guarantee the effect of the gym. Personal trainers train their members with peace of mind without worrying about selling classes all day. Customers will not dislike their coaches anymore; the gym does not think of customers as money trees.

  “See, everyone benefits in this model!

  “As for the current non-satisfactory results, it is because of the establishment of trust that required a certain amount of time. When time has taken its course and trust is established, wouldn’t that make making money a matter of time?”

  Coach Bian nodded but had a new confusion again. “If that is the case, that is a great thing; shouldn’t we publicize that? Why can’t we spread it?“We have to tell the rest and make them confident towards the gym!”

  Guo Licheng whispered, “What are you thinking about?! The boss has a plan, but that does not mean that this plan has a hundred-percent success rate. If you broadcast it but it does not succeed, won’t the boss make things difficult for you?

  “Shut up and watch how it unfolds honestly. Isn’t it alright to suck up to the boss when it all becomes a reality?”

  Coach Bian suddenly realized that that made sense.

  Think about the historical person Yang Xiu. He lov
ed to talk about his boss’s intention with that big mouth of his. Wasn’t his ending bad? Which boss will like his subordinates to be smarter than himself?

  Coach Bian gave Coach Guo a look of admiration. “Alright, you are really good, Coach Guo. My EQ increased because of you!”

  Guo Licheng waved his hand. “Hey, what EQ? I’m the same as you. I like this place so much. Of course, I don’t want it to go out of business.”

  Coach Bian agreed deeply. “Yes! Then, let’s wait quietly for the boss’s magic to work!”

  Chapter 532 - Three Experiences of Failure

  May 29th, Sunday…

  It was time for the monthly failure lesson.

  In fact, Pei Qian’s expectation for Qiu Hong’s course was stronger than that of He An’s course.

  The latter could only be used with a turn and reverse operation. No one will know whether the reverse operation will be effective or not while the former’s failure experience could just be emulated.

  However, during the last course, Pei Qian did not obtain any gains but was cited as a confidant by Qiu Hong. That was very troublesome. Qiu Hong spoke at length about the failures caused by project management. They were all very right, but they were of no use to Pei Qian! He could only look forward to some really useful failure experience today. Qiu Hong reached the cafe on time and shook hands warmly with ‘Ma Yang’.

  “Boss Ma! How has it been? Has the project management in your company improved over the past month?”

  Pei Qian: “…”

  Improve some more? Any more improvement, and I’ll be dead!

  Pei Qian coughed lightly. “The previous lesson had benefited me greatly. However, time is limited; let’s get on to the actual topic.”

  Qiu Hong nodded. “Yes, yes, yes, let’s get on with it.”

  The two of them took their seats, and the waiter served their coffee.

  Qiu Hong took a sip and said, “Boss Ma, today I want to talk about a very critical factor of failure. This factor has caused the failure of many entrepreneurial teams of game companies!”