Does anyone have any suggestions on how to track students to be sure they are paying?

Face tattoos. Instantly recognize members and intimidate the local tournament circuit.

You need a manager to sit up front be a dick about money and keep track of everybody.

mindbody has a great deal on their programs.... not too much a month, but worth not having to deal with the headache.

let me know if you need more details and we can chat.

Gonzo

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Originally Posted by Jason Hyatt

Face tattoos. Instantly recognize members and intimidate the local tournament circuit.

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I wouldn't want Mike Tyson to get in free but it would be great brand name recognition!

We all grab our card (made at kinko's for dirt cheap) on the way into class.
the instructor picks them up as we line up and puts them up front to log them (later if they're too busy)
they keep track of everything using mindbody.
some use auto debit.
i pay in cash as to avoid the grid.

the card system is cheap and easy regardless of using mind body.

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

A card works well. They have to swipe before entering. It serves another benefit of showing who's getting rounds in. Some guys disappear and come back expecting to get promoted. Sorry man, gotta put those reps in.

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Thanks to everyone for all the great ideas, I was torn between several such as the RFID chip under the skin and the guillotine the delinquents at the door policy but have went with the card scan system, I especially like the idea that Rick pointed out of being able to track who has been putting in reps and at which classes. Everything is installed and I'm just waiting for the key cards to hit any day now. I think this should fix the problem. no green light after scan, no admission, no exceptions. Too much liability to have folks in there who are not suppose to be there. Thanks again for all the ideas.