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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ม.ค. 2014
- COO of GoodLife Fitness Jane Riddell enjoys making a difference in people's lives through fitness. From coast to coast, one in every 45 Canadians is a GoodLife member. Creativity and new programs for member and employee retention are necessary to be competitive in the gym crowd. Without this, profitability could flounder. Jane immerses herself in the gym scene to gain new insight. As an undercover boss, she works as a Zumba instructor trainee, a maintenance worker and salesperson, whose competitive skills may not be up to snuff. Later, when she witnesses employee dedication wavering, she must exercise her covert operation skills.[11]
Thank you for all your hard work and money you make for us, here have some extended training so you can make us more . lmfao.
very bizarre
Lmao
The need to seriously change their branding. It looks a a retail or grocery store logo... the logo itself just turns me off. The workers shown in this video are amazing. That Zumba instructor was just so sincere and energetic.
Kinda reminds me of like a craft store logo.
@@noodlebumper Agreed. Michael's
Anybody else notice that the bosses on the Canadian version are so much cheaper than the US version? US bosses be like, “here’s a check for $150,00 or $20,000 with an all expenses paid vacation “ and then the Canadian version is like “here is $5,000 and more training”
Maybe the tax deductible amount is higher in the states, or the show producers give them less to spend.
@mythgreatbritain5634 shouldn't be show production at all saying give this or that..... that should come direct from the company's or the bosses.... as the company's outside Canada do.
The black chick that did the zumba was pure iron, with such modesty. Perfect.
hop off her tip whit boa
she used to be in banking wow so glad she pursued her passions 😇
I worked at good life in 2011 after college, it was a horrible experience at the location I was placed! Although some people iv talked to said it got a lot better and they try not to over saturate certain gyms with trainers now. There IS growth in Goodlife, but I feel if you are able to start training on your own and make a living that is a way better way to do it.
"Complacency is the kiss of death."
Beautiful.
Autie Nikki I freaking love you... my sister saw this on tv so I went to find a copy... so flipping proud of you 😍🥰😍🥰😍😘
Girl, nikki, you made me cry! I may not have a weight issue but I have serious depression and I want to live a life where I dont feel like constant shit to put it and you.are.inspiring. thank you! (I'm not even sure you're ever going to see this)
This show never ages. Assata is such a beautiful woman inside and out!
Loool when you get hired there they make you read Patch's autobiographical novel. They pay next to nothing, often expect you to work for free. 2 hours of cold calls a day. 1 hour of conference calls with other clubs. They'd often drop us off in public places to harass people about coming to the gym. Each of these trips you're expected to bring back 10 "tour" appointments for the next day. The worst thing: They want you to emotionally manipulate people into joining. Even if you can get the sign up through a respectful and logical sales pitch, they instruct you to ask questions like: "How would your husband look at you differently if you lost the weight?" They want you to break the customer down. Personal trainers don't even get paid to be on-site unless they are training. Only good thing I can say about Goodlife? It was so terrible it taught me to be an aggressive and confident sales person with absolutely no shame.
Don't go into another year living the same life. Change it. LOVE THAT.
I got lost when she said she didn’t understand what the first guy was saying and that she thought he was going off on tangents. I understood everything he was saying and thought he was great
Me too. I thought micro aggression, especially considering that she said he’s their best salesman before meeting him. It rubbed me the wrong way.
@@707jmc me too. Interesting how we all notice the same human behavior
Could be just me.... but women like that more often than not tend to look at business only and hate working with men.
Wanting better every day is a sign of being competitive.
That guy, however, was really easy to understand and has drive that ya can't teach. Her criticism there seemed unwarranted. He's a guy that looks to move in company position. That to business people always makes them think a person want their job.
The fact the other guy has to use his personal vehicle to maintain and move equipment and maintain gyms is an incredible oversight by that company too.
Her skin was crawling to get outta that job
Ok. Gotta laugh. The US show here's 20 thousand for this, here's 15 thousand for that. Canada gives 5 thousand and a thank you and everyone cries. Really?! This is like a Canadian game show - here's the toaster. no don't thank us. You earned it. I'm in hysterics. Absolutely hysterical. They should have at least been given a lifetime membership. I'm on the floor! 😀😀😀😀😀
I've never had my boss give me $5000, I'd be very very appreciative of that.
The Canadian dollar is 1/3 less than the American dollar. Also, Canadian educational system costs 3/4 less than the American education system.
@@timothy4545 Canadian dollar is 23 cents below the American dollar. Hardly 1/3rd less. As for higher education each student ends up with an enormous debt. The reason for the disparity is far more people watch US tv than ours. Higher advertising dollars. I know why there's a disparity I just find it comical. That's all I meant.
😂😂😂😂😂
@@Bambi-ul1tz you get it. I'm assuming - Canadian,? I still laugh when I see this. In the US they pay taxon their wins. Here we do not pay tax on lotto, casino or game shows. But just for the sake of argument, if we did pay tax, how much would we pay on a toaster? I'll bet a Pop tart costs more.
Hmm, wondering if child care ratio laws are completely lax, that's way too many for one to two adults.
idk about there but around me in the US in my state daycares can have like 1 adult per 10 children or something like that.
Hey! Former top 10%, JUMP! associate here! There are no child:adult ratios as we were not classified as an actual daycare. It was referred to as "child minding" & thats how they got around the ratio & other childcare standards. If we became overwhelmed & needed help , we were told to call in one of the motivators from the front. However, they would get mad & take an obscene amount of time to actually come help. The amount of time it would take them to drag their butts to the JUMP! room could be detrimental at times. Unfortunately due to covid the JUMP program has been removed & goodlife is now mediocre-life.
@@GetLikeMe909 😕 Good grief that makes me sad. That just makes it 100x harder.
Ratios depends on the state? And the age of the kids. 1 teacher for 4 babies, 1 teacher for 7 toddlers, 1 teacher for 10 preschoolers, 1 teacher for 15 school age kids in my state
Agree
Asata has the cutest little voice! Canadian companies are very frugal with their rewards but I do believe that they do value their employees.
Frugal hell they are cheap out of all the episodes I have seen only one wasn’t cheap
Their responses say it all, they felt valued and validated, isn't that what we all need? Companies have no requirement to give anything extra all and yet they did.
Nope they don't I work for a municipal transit service and they have a crappy employee appreciation breakfast every year last year we had pancakes with no butter or sausage. Coffee with no milk and sugar. I just avoid it all together.
The COO made a difference to the employees who interacted with her. The COO however did not make any change that would have a material impact to the performance of the company or to the culture of the organization.
All 4, fantastic people. They would succeed anywhere!
Anywhere, but GoodLife.
There's a good life out there, open up your eyes. And, quit.
At 42 minutes she says I'm like a million other people. That's the entire point of Undercover Boss. It's showcasing talent that's one in a million. It's showing that these people aren't prideful and don't even realize how awesome they are and it's a way for company execs to say, you're worth more than you know. While the dollar signs are emotional at times it's the human condition between white collar and blue collar that destroys that boundary.
One adult to 32 little kids, not even kindergarteners…..wow. And they wonder why teachers quit- former preschool teacher who quit couple years ago. I had no choice due to financial reasons
There's no way that ratio is legal?! If I were a parent walking my kid into a room of that many kids and only one minder ... nope
I've known Nikki for many years and she came a long way and now she's even fitter than before
JF Grenier I just watched this and I actually wanted to follow up on Nikki because she seems great! The gym she was at in the show was the gym I started at! Can you share her social media if that’s possible?
@@annaallen4150 I have not seen her in 3 years to be honest. She is training at place d'Orléans in Orléans Ottawa. I've been training at 10th line location so I never happened to run into her. Also, I'm not on social medias as my work hours are charged up and I happen to train later at night because of my hours so no time for social medias. Sorry I couldn't be of help. Check the place d'Orléans GoodLife.
One more person in the childcare room? They need at least two or three more with 30 something kids and babies.
Volunteers for daycare...is she serious? Cheapass company.
I wish I worked for this Boss I've worked for the gym where I gave my heart and soul loved every moment of it. The look on a client's face when they see the difference is priceless. But was dismissed for doing my job well .
That is really messed up...Doing a Good Job..& let go...Damn
Wtf??? 😠
I'm sorry 😟
What was their reason for letting you go?
she's clueless
LOVED IT..............
I feel like ceos should live in a employees shoes for a month, year, to see how much they value their employees. Pay better wages! A lovable wage.
The first guy needs to talk down in order to communicate with the CEO. How fabulous is that?!
One worker on commission, another pulling down three jobs.........I think I can see a pattern here.
That is WAY too many kids for one person to be taking care of ... don't they have regulations for that?
Typical of Goodlife! Not much change and not really giving back to their employees. Only giving them what helps them in the long run compared to other companies who have stepped up to really improve employee life!
That's what I was thinking! As for the childcare attendant, she deserved a raise so that she wouldn't have to work three jobs. THREE JOBS!
Gyms have razor thin margins. But yea the least i have ever seen given back on Under Cover Boss.
That daycare with small toddlers and babies mixed with big kids looks scary...Parents bad idea!
actually, you're very wrong! I am a former JUMP! associate & we had absolutely no problem with the age range (: The only bad idea was removing the program from the gym!
When did this first air? Because some of the changes in Toronto and Ottawa are very different from what they are now. It looks like it was aired/filmed back in 2005/2006!
How about get a couple of volunteers for the child care center by giving day passes or 3-day passes to the volunteers in exchange for their work
I taught Patch how to work out properly!
The reason they can't keep good Staff is
because of the pay. It's ridiculous!
Where are the JUMP! associates volunteers at?? She is overwhelmed with kids & it's the responsibility of the motivators to come in & help her. If there are no qualified motivators, the GM or AGM is meant to step in.
I hate how people nickel and dime childcare workers like it isn't "real work" because IT IS!
damn they getting cheap with the gifts
Yes they really are😂😂
Edith Rodriguez Their story is so inspirational, but the rewards are getting so small. "As CEO, I would like to give you a free escort out of our corporate building by security. And we'll even wait one day to send you a bill."
Boy they really dug deep in the wallet!! 5k to that girl for college lol! We’re give you a van, one that doesn’t have a/c & the windows don’t work lol!!!
Brian the first guy will go very far if he stays. He has a very enthusiastic and positive attitude.
I have already said Canadian bosses are the stingiest bosses
If you have great people working for your company you need increase their pay yearly
The Canadians always get like... a thank you and some coaching... US... Heres $10000... lol
Big factor is livable wages in general which makes big cash rewards less interesting, partially a factor at least
I can't believe the people who made this show SKIPPED OVER the reactions of each individual when they seen who she really was. they chopped up the reveal so bad.and didn't even show some of them at all.
I actually visited winnipeg for 3 months from Atlanta GA. Good Life is actually a great spot. I liked it alot. Though Winnipeg is a cool small city I have never in my life experienced that Kind of polar temparatures... and seen so much snow before.
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That gal manning the daycare section is cute
I wonder how everyone is doing now.
this is awesome
Shame on you Good Life. Ridiculous rewards for your employees
Retro Fitness gave $75,000 to one employee....Citylife, more like Cheaplife
omgggggggggggggg @3.11 is our house!!! woodward ave ahahahahahah. did jane really live there?
That pond is still there!!!!!!!!!
Way to many kids for one person no way would I leave my child with one person
ya that was not good
miserly boss Undercover Boss hehe
😜💥🔥✌ Awesome Vids ;)
I give up with the Canadian version ....last three I've clicked on its been nothing but comments saying how cheap Canadians are.
I must say I do like Good Life but they have some serious issues.
If the gym is closing at 7 they turn off the music at 6:30 and start yelling for people to get out.
The music system is turned up so low that you have to strain your ears to know if its on, biggest problem with that is people bring in speakers with rap and Indian music.
Some equipment has never worked properly since day one, cables fray to the point of failure before they are fixed.
The water in the cold dunk is literally green and constantly has floaters.
Mens washroom and change room smells like a sewer.
My gym said they would have an outdoor workout area when they opened and almost 2 years later non.
The B.O. from some people in the gym will make you run in the other direction.
A friend of mine got ringworm from one of the benches.
People are allowed to work out in bare feet.
I work with Jane! She's super sweet! Absolutely love her!
Tank Tonka tell her she's CHEAP!!!!
@@Stark81766 lool
Painful to watch. Thinly disguised infomercial for Goodlife, and the cheapass rewards at the end were an insult to hard working employees. Hopefully they have new jobs by now.
This lady screwed the first guy and he really was great at his job.
this is very beautiful and bussy day
Northland Mall - and eau Claire market in Calgary both have Good life
Kaitlin is just an Angel in Disguise, not really, but u know what i mean.
Actually a cold shower is great after a workout
Hot showers stimulate blood flow which leads to fast anabolism with minimal soreness
bruh
Sinners!!!
Nikki is my awesome aunt!
I'd totally work out with that Black Zumba trainer IYKWIM
Jeffy Ze French same af
same but not with Nikki to me she's too abrasive
Undercover Boss should try to do this with 24 Hour Fitness -US
I know there is a Canadian version but, there is also an American version that has been airing for a while.
Where does Undercover boss find these shills for these companies? Do they have someone else checking the business out, looking for the one in forty that actually thinks it's a good job? Or do they tell people that they will get a nice bonus if they play along and make the company look good?
Lmao truth
how much does a goodlife entry personal trainer makes per hour in the Toronto GTA?
i worked there, and u make absolute garbage.. u can't live off of it
this is very good have this wrok job in canad
They are so cheap!!!!! I can't watch the Canadian version anymore. Diamond Resorts is top dog! He paid off mortgages!!!
goodlife witness is an amazing club
I have an assignment due on this in 20 hours
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The difference in introductions between us and Canada says à lot about culture...
You Oughta consider staying that way as your undercover self as far as the looks makes you look a lot younger
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boss and downer XD
Wait they never explained a cancellation fee to me... and I agree with most of you... they are bullies and unprofessional I am currently in the process of leaving... can we sue them for not informing members about the hassle with cancellations?
I had to make and pay a stop payment to my bank and close out that account
You have a 50\50 shot. There is always a way for it to work their favour.
She bothered me so much idk why. Not even 15 minutes in either.
Just feels like she's a Debby Downer or something lol
I feel the same
she dosent even listen too what the employees have too say... she just says Ok, Yup! ok , Sure! yup ! Ok! sure ! yup yup
@@chantiareltina967 Typical employer sh*t 🤷
@@anitahardesty2163 Brian was awesome and has the same energy the staff has at my gym but for some reason she said he goes off on tangents? I thought he was a great employee👏🔥💯👍
Joined Good life. What I was told was not what I got. The guy that signed me up was moved so I couldn't even talk to him face to face about his lies. Went from full service to next to nothing. And price doubled. Rip offs. TORONTO. And one of the staff treats me with contempt because I expect to get what was promised to me before singing. Let say not happy would not recommend.one more thing Jacuzzi broken for week now. Health issues can only use pool for now.
parents really leave there kids and babies in that place.
Absolutely clueless CEO. The gifts were a joke, offering to retrain the guy as a gift. I would have quit on the spot. What an awful company.
exactly...been watching the USA versions, and one boss have an employee 250k to buy a house as she lived in a hostel...watched another canadian one and an employee received a t-shirt haha
Use to love Good life but they're getting killed in my city with the other fitness clubs coming in that aren't charging as much for memberships and offer just as good if not better services.
What gyms?
Just froze my account from the red deer shop. So unwelcoming. Fort saskatchewan is amazing, great people. In red deer it feels like most the staff is focused on their next steroid injection rather than making people feel welcome. They could at least say hello. Also, the steam room is always broken in red deer
Looked them up geez about as much as 24 hr fitness
she looking like Richard Gere..cool :o)
Pro tip lose the scooters, normal people do not ride them indoors.
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alot of banks now advise clients to open a separate account for their gym memberships..due to their horrible record of double billing and continued with drawls from your account after memberships have either been cancelled or expired.....i don't give a shit about who she screws .cheap bastards,they give them exactly what the government gives them as maximum tax deductions for the business..these aren't gifts. they're tax deductions every one of them.
Believe me folks Goodlife Fitness is a really bad gym to be a part of. Been a member three times, all three times... pure hell.
Wayne Bose can you elaborate on why it's bad?
Basically a lot of the Goodlife staff won't show you the ropes to help get started. They stand around doing nothing. Personal training cost a fortune. Plus there membership rate is seriously very high. $50-$70 and up. Most gyms these days costs about $25 and down. And Goodlife Fitness is charging an arm and a leg?! What's going on with this gym? By the way the don't even clean there bathroom/locker rooms.
what? 29$ is the standard all across Canada rate?? what gym are you going to? I'm sure if you asked a staff member how a piece of equipment worked they would be happy to show you as they are all members themselves.
I go to a World Gym my friend and the staff does tell you how a piece of equipment works. Goodlife doesn't. All the staff does is talk, scam and more talk. They don't give a damn in making sure you get a good work out. People have goals in mind and yet Goodlife charges them a huge fee just to meet those goals with shady personal training.
Why are they riding scooters
I am glad I am not a member or employee of this company.
Hmmm that was a bit cheap considering how the company rakes in the money.
Although I'm a member of another club, I did use GoodLife for years. That Ottawa club featured here is actually the worse branch I ever went to. I do miss Body Combat terribly though :(
Sylvie MacDonald look into taking up martial arts, so you get excerise and learn self defence.
So kaili wants to get paid more for doing her job but then she wants someone to come in and volunteer to help her do her job? Maybe they should leave her pay the same and hire more people.
Ikr? I used to do childcare and noone could pay me enough to go go back.
This is the cheapest ceo ever in the show not giving bonuses or even a company car for the maintence man
tight buggers....gave very little away....
Man, Nikki is such a badass...
These guys are loaded is that it? You should see patch's house in mount nimo
So scripted it hurts to watch lol and 5 grand for school? That’s like a semester! Haha and You guys don’t care about these employees, being on this show is another marketing tool for Goodlife lol
good life is a scammy company
Just because you couldn't work out enough to lose that quadruple chin doesn't make it a scam.
I used to work there. It's a scam.
kinda worried about the first dude, it sounded more like "i think you're hot ima keep you close to me", the rest was like that was the least she could do, but then again, still better than hawaii, where u lucky to get a pat on the back and maybe a company picnic, byob and food though
Many Good Life fitness clubs have started closing starting in September 2019. They continue to close today!
wow I quit october 2019 cuz of unlawful fees