John LaRosa is the President of Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., a 39-year old privately owned independent market research publishing/consulting firm. During his career, Mr. LaRosa has personally authored more than 100 major industry/market studies, primarily in the service and healthcare sectors. In addition to publishing such studies, Marketdata has extensive experience creating and building “authority websites”
Self-improvement Market Grows 11.6% to $13.4 Billion
Sept. 1, 2023 Marketdata has released a new edition of its best-selling report: The U.S. Market for Self-improvement Products & ...
$1.2 – $1.5 Billion International Matchmaking Market Adjusts And Survives The Pandemic _ New Report Published
July 18, 2023 Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since 1979, has ...
$48 Billion U.S. Recreational Vehicles Industry Soars With Pandemic
June 27, 2023 Marketdata LLC has just released a new report: "U.S. Recreational Vehicles Industry: Manufacturers, Dealers & RV Parks", ...
Weight Loss Market Study Published – New Forecasts
March 20, 2023 Marketdata LLC, Tampa, FL, has just released it 17th Edition of its best-selling market research report: "The ...
New: FREE PowerPoint With Report Purchase
Jan. 24, 2023 Marketdata LLC has added a new feature to make life easier for purchasers of its market & ...
$1.8 Billion Meditation Market Is Growing
Oct. 17, 2022 According to Marketdata's new 79-page report: "The U.S. Meditation Market", Oct. 2022, meditation has become more mainstream ...
Autism Treatment Programs Market Bigger Than Thought – $4+ Billion
Sept. 9, 2022 Huge Untapped Demand in The $4+ Billion U.S. Autism Treatment Centers Market There are 6.8 million children ...
New Report: U.S. Funeral Home Revenues Grow Most in 20 Years
July 28, 2022 Marketdata released a new market study: "The U.S. Funeral Homes, Cemeteries & Crematories Industry", a 100-page analysis, ...
How MDs Can Add A Weight Loss Program To Their Practice
More Physicians Are Adding A Weight Loss Program To Their Practice – New Guide Shows How - How To Set ...
New Report Shows Physical Therapy Clinics Recovering From Pandemic
March 31, 2022 Marketdata LLC has just released a new 86-page report that examines the $34 billion U.S. Physical Therapy ...
U.S. Weight Loss Market Shrinks 25% in 2020, But Rebounds in 2021
March 4, 2022 New Marketdata Report: Marketdata's new report, The U.S. Weight Loss Market: 2022 Status Report & Forecast (March ...
Do Some Research BEFORE Buying A Franchise – John LaRosa Gets Interviewed
Oct. 29, 2021 See the video interview below to find out what you should do to evaluate a business before ...
U.S. Chiropractors Offices Held Up Well During The Pandemic
October 22, 2021 New Report & Findings Released: "U.S. Chiropractors: An Industry Analysis" The competitive $15 billion U.S. chiropractic services ...
$8 Billion U.S. Nail Salons Industry Hurt By Pandemic, But Poised To Resume Strong Growth
Sept. 16, 2021 New Report Published: "U.S. Nail Salons: An Industry Analysis" 66 Pages * 38 Table & Charts * ...
$10.4 Billion Self-improvement Market Pivots To Virtual Delivery During The Pandemic
July 27, 2021 Marketdata LLC, Tampa, FL, has just released the 13th edition since 1994 of its best-selling report: "The ...
Pandemic is a Mixed Bag for $30 Billion Sleep Aids Market
June 3, 2021 Marketdata Releases New Report on the Sleep Aids Market As obesity rates climb and Americans age, more ...
U.S. Weight Loss Market Suffers 21% Contraction in 2020
March 17, 2021 Marketdata has just published its new study: "The U.S. Weight Loss & Diet Control Market" - 16th ...
Marketdata’s Prediction About NutriSystem Was Spot On – By John LaRosa
Dec. 14, 2020 I don't know how we missed this news a few months ago, but we'll catch up now ...
$2 Billion U.S. Autism Treatment Market Poised for Growth – By John LaRosa
Dec. 14, 2020 There are 3.5 million children and adults with autism in America. The North American market for autism ...
Mental Wellness Market Worth $121 Billion – New GWI Report
Nov. 18, 2020 The Global Wellness Institute has released a new report that finds that "mental wellness" is a $121 ...
“Alternative” Financial Services market Worth $36+ Billion
Nov. 10, 2020 - Marketdata Publishes New Report: "The U.S. Alternative Financial Services Industry: Check Cashing & Money Transfer Services, ...
Fear Mongers Are Always In Style – By John LaRosa
Sept. 30, 2020 No matter what year you choose, there is no shortage of doomsayers that claim that the country ...
America’s B.S. Machine – By John LaRosa
Aug. 24, 2020 If there's one thing that America is highly proficient at, it's the manufacture, packing and distribution of ...
$38 Billion U.S. Addiction Rehab Industry Pivots To Cope During Covid-19 Pandemic
July 17, 2020 Drug and alcohol addiction rehab in the United States is big business – an estimated $38 billion. ...
$71 Billion Weight Loss Market Pivots Amid Covid-19
June 15, 2020 Marketdata has released a new 65-page study: Status of The U.S. Weight Loss Market: Effects of The ...
Steady Growth of U.S. Fertility Clinics Industry Halted by Covid-19
May 11, 2020 The $6 billion fertility clinics/infertility services industry in the United States had been booming through 2019, thanks ...
$117 Billion Commercial Cleaning Services Industry Takes On New Importance Due To Coronavirus
April, 15, 2020 New Report Published: "The U.S. Commercial Cleaning Industry", April 2020 * 126 Pages * 68 ...
The Recession Is Coming Soon – Are You Prepared?
Feb. 28, 2020 All the signs of a perfect storm for a recession are coming together. The stock market has ...
Addiction Rehab Industry Poised for Growth, And Challenges
Feb. 5, 2020 New Report finds that drug and alcohol addiction rehab in the United States is big business — ...
Top Diet Companies Sales in 2019 & Outlook for 2020 – By John LaRosa
Dec. 30, 2019 Based on 3rd quarter 2019 guidance by each company, it's looking like the top four weight loss ...
Recessions Can Spell Opportunity – By John LaRosa
Dec. 28, 2019 Many economists are now talking about the U.S. economy entering a recession in 2020, following a longer ...
$11 Billion Self-improvement Market is Growing – By John LaRosa
October 16, 2019 Marketdata has released an updated new 12th edition of its best-selling report: "The U.S. Market for Self-improvement ...
Beat The Competition – With Better Customer Service – By John LaRosa
Sept. 27, 2019 You've probably noticed that customer service in America today leaves a lot to be desired. Whether it's ...
Obesity Crisis in U.S. Likely to Get Worse – J. LaRosa
Aug. 28, 2019 Obesity levels in the U.S. have NOT declined in recent years. In fact, they have risen. I ...
U.S. Diagnostic Imaging Centers Industry Worth $19 Billion
Tampa FL, August 26, 2019: Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since ...
Why Recessions Are Necessary – John LaRosa
Aug. 15, 2019 In a capitalist economy, the normal business cycle includes both expansions and recessions (two consecutive quarters of ...
U.S. Physical Therapy Clinics Take In $34 Billion
Tampa FL, June 19, 2019: Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since ...
U.S. Kidney Dialysis Clinics Industry Worth $24.7 Billion: New Report
Tampa FL, July 15, 2019: Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since ...
Forecasting Industry Sales Growth – It’s Not Rocket Science – By J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 26, 2018 For many people, forecasting may seem complicated--more an art than a science. It doesn't have to be ...
Globalization Is Good, And Bad – By J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 16, 2018 Globalization - the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of ...
Did NutriSystem Make The Right Choice? – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 10, 2018 Today, a major player in the diet space, NutriSystem, announced that it has been acquired by Tivity ...
How’s The Law Of Attraction Working For You? – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 5, 2018 I've heard a lot about the "law of attraction" the past few years. Maybe you have too ...
Commercial Weight Loss Centers On Track for 18% Sales Gain in 2018 – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 4, 2018 Based on individual public company-provided guidance for expected full-year revenues, as of the end of the 3rd ...
Research Gets Easier, But Harder – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 2, 2018 When you've been in a field for 40 years, things change, a lot. The market research field ...
Top Six Things To Know About The U.S. Fertility Clinics Industry – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Nov. 28, 2018 Top Six Things To Know About The U.S. Fertility Clinics Industry By: John LaRosa, ...
Chambers of Commerce – Valuable Tools For Small Business – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Nov. 19, 2018 One valuable source of information and advice for small businesses and start-ups is the local Chamber of ...
Before Buying A Franchise, Do Your Homework – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Nov. 19, 2018 Many people today are looking for alternative careers and a way to become their own boss. But, ...
U.S. Gigs & Side Hustles Market Is Huge and Growing
Oct. 5, 2018 -- Marketdata LLC, a leading independent market research publisher of “off-the-shelf” studies about service industries since 1979, ...
Outlook Is Strong For U.S. Weight Loss Market
Sept. 25, 2018 There are very few negatives in this year’s outlook for the U.S. weight loss market. The largest ...
Sub-par Research Reports From India & China
Sept. 18, 2018 Warning for market research report buyers: Poor quality from India & China. Listen to this video by ...
The Immigrant vs. American Business Model: Passion vs. Family – By John LaRosa
Sept. 17, 2018 -- Here in America, we take great pride in being rugged individualists and entrepreneurs. We are told ...
Why No Trade Group For The Diet Industry?
Sept. 10, 2018 - There is a trade association for virtually every industry in the United States. Literally thousands exist ...
Tattoo Parlors & Tattoo Removal Is Now A Booming $3 Billion Industry: By John LaRosa
Aug. 13, 2018 Tattoos and body art in the U.S. have soared in popularity lately, especially among Millennials, fueling an ...
Will The Meal Kits Delivery Market Hold Up In A Recession?
Aug. 13, 2018 The food industry is the latest targeted for “disrupting”. Venture capital firms have been in a frenzy ...
American Singles Fuel $2.5 Billion Dating & Matchmaking Market
Aug. 13, 2018 Matchmaking and online dating has become big business, with dating services estimated to be worth $2.5 billion ...
U.S. Health Coaching Market Growing Among Consumers, Insurers & Employers
Aug. 13, 2018 Health coaching has emerged as a $6 billion service market, with a strong growth outlook. There are ...
Autism Treatment Programs Are Growing: A $1.8 Billion Market
Aug. 13, 2018 Although we still do not know the specific causes of autism, we do know one thing. The ...
Top 6 Things To Know About The $28 Billion Sleep Aids Market
Aug. 13, 2018 As U.S. obesity rates climb and Americans age, more people are developing sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome ...
Top 6 Things To Know About The Personal Coaching Market
Aug. 13, 2018 Personal and life coaching has become big business in America, as clients seek guidance for career transition, ...
Why Physicians Need To Get Involved in Weight Loss: Whitepaper By J. LaRosa
August 7, 2018 Why Physicians Need To Get Involved In Weight Loss By: John LaRosa, President, Marketdata LLC August 7, ...
Weight Watchers Q2 Results Beat Estimates
Aug. 6, 2018 - Management reported that: "Our WW FreestyleTM program is resonating globally, driving continued strong performance in all of our ...
The American Weight Loss Industry: Built By Entrepreneurs
August 2018 The American Weight Loss Industry: Built By Entrepreneurs By John LaRosa, President, Marketdata LLC August 2018 Summary What ...
The Four Basic Models For The Weight Loss Market
The Four Weight Loss Business Models By John LaRosa, President, Marketdata LLC August 2018 In the 30 years that I ...
Small Business Low On Cash? – Try Barter: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 -- Many start-ups and new businesses have cash flow issues. Very common. One way to lighten the load once ...
Is Your Company Customer and Prospect-Friendly: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 -- One thing should be obvious when you are in business and when your services are open to the ...
Must Read Business & Motivational Books For Entrepreneurs: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - In any field, there are certain books that everyone should read. They are simply classics, are timeless, and ...
How To Write A Good Press Release: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - Press Releases should be a regular part of any small business marketing program. Once you know the basics, ...
The Power of Broke – Bootstrapping: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 -- For start-ups and entrepreneurs, having lots of money in the beginning is not always the key to success. Rather, ...
No Excuses For Bad Grammar & Spelling: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 -- If you are going to be successful in business, you have to write like you are literate - ...
How To Get A Merchant Credit Card Account Quickly: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 -- One of the best things one can do to increase sales as a small business owner is to ...
Websites & Traffic: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - In real estate, the saying goes that the most important thing is: Location, Location, Location. Well, with websites, ...
Websites & Search Engine Optimization: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - When you create a website, SEO, or search engine optimization, goes hand in hand. It's a basic requirement ...
Domain Names – Be Flexible and Ceative: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - The first step in creating an online presence and website is to come up with a domain name--the ...
Legal Help For A Lot Less Money – Banks Do Incorporations: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - Years ago, if you wanted to incorporate a new business, you had one option - find a lawyer ...
Using College Interns To Enhance Your Workforce: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - One very good source of inexpensive labor is the local colleges. Business students are always looking for part-time ...
Free Government Help – Small Business Development Centers: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - Small Business Development Centers are a great resource for small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups. Best of all, they ...
Great Business Guides, Dirt Cheap: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
July 6, 2018 - One of the best sources of information about a variety of businesses I have found comes ...
Media Exposure – Take It With A Grain of Salt: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
2018 - You get a call out of the blue, from Fox News, or ABC, or CNN. They want your ...
Pinnacle Consulting Services – New Service
April 16, 2018 - Marketdata has created a new division: Pinnacle Consulting Services. Pinnacle is a network of companies and ...
Diversification & Distribution: Keys To Success: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
March 23, 2018 - In my 30+ years of tracking various businesses and entrepreneurs, I've come to realize one common ...
What Business Schools SHOULD Teach – Omit The Fluff – John LaRosa, Marketdata
Jan. 8, 2018 - I was thinking about the courses I took way back when I was in college in ...
Government Public Domain Reports – A Valuable Free Resource: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
One of the best kept secrets that many still don't know about is the vast amount of data published by ...
Stock Analysts Only Give You Half The Story: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
If you, like me, occasionally invest in companies and listen in to the quarterly earnings calls with Wall St. analysts, ...
Leadership Courses Are Worthless: By John laRosa, Marketdata
For the past 30 years, maybe longer, many organizations have touted leadership courses, seminars and training. If you are a ...
You’re Not Too Busy, Just Inefficient: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Have you tried recently to get a potential business partner to try something new -- a webinar, seminar, new product ...
Direct Mail Making A Comeback?: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Today, everyone is trying to sell things via the "digital" world (email, pay per click ads online, banners, posts on ...
“We Have No Competition” – That’s B.S.! – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
How many times have you heard some company or person say that they have no competition. That what they do ...
Non-profits – Yes, They Have $ To Pay You: by John LaRosa, Marketdata
There is a common misconception about non-profit organizations--that they are "cash poor" and are entitled to get a discount, because ...
All Talk, No Action – Follow Up Once You Start! – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
How many times has this happened to you? You connect with a new person that complements what you do and ...
What Marketdata Believes – Why We Do This Work: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Here at Marketdata, we love what we do. We love exposing the unscrupulous, the frauds and cons, the rip-offs. We ...
Here’s Why You Don’t Do Market Research Yourself: By John LaRosa, Marketdata
July 12, 2017 - Yeah, I know, you can find everything you need for free on the internet. No need ...
Book by J. LaRosa: Scam Nation: The 26 Largest U.S. Scams
June 1, 2017 - Marketdata President, John LaRosa, has released a new book entitled: "Scam Nation: Fighting The $257+ Billion ...
Doctors, Nurses, and The Weight Loss Opportunity – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
By now, it's no secret that doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians assistants (PAs) are leaving a LOT of money ...
What’s The Deal With Online Coaching & Training Courses? – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
If you have an email address, you've probably been invited to a free webinar, podcast, or video by a self-improvement ...
Market Reports Are NOT A Commodity – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Lately, it seems as though multi-client, off-the-shelf market research reports are being treated like a commodity. This is flawed thinking ...
Market Research Reports From India – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
In case you think my complaints about the quality of market research studies from India is just sour grapes, let ...
Cheaping Out On Market Research Can Cost You Your Job – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Today's managers may be tempted to go cheap to cut costs on market research, using such online services as Fiverr.com ...
You Can’t Do It All Yourself – J. LaRosa
When I look around at other small businesses that are successful, I think of the saying "It takes a village." ...
How To Vet A Market Research Company – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
Not all market research companies, or analysts, are created equal. Quality can vary significantly, affecting the market or industry report ...
Customization of Market Research Reports? – By John LaRosa, Marketdata
There's a new trend going on with some market research publishers, usually ones based overseas in India, the UK and ...
“Solutions” For Everything – J. LaRosa
Ever notice lately that a huge number of companies are using the word "solutions" in their company name, and job ...
End Age Discrimination – I Want Senior Partners! – J. LaRosa
If you are over age 55, like me, I don't have to tell you how potential employers treat you--like you ...
How Valuable Is Your Time? – DIY Market Research – J. LaRosa
Are you doing your own market research? This could be very cost-inefficient. You could be spending more money (via your ...
Why Don’t People Call Any More? – J. LaRosa
Have you noticed lately that many company websites don't include a headquarters phone number, easily seen, so you can contact ...
Stock Analysts Still Don’t Get It – J. LaRosa
When talking about the weight loss market, success is always related to qualitative factors: whether the company has products & ...
$99 Industry Overviews: Quality Facts, Fast – J. LaRosa
Investors, marketing managers, entrepreneurs and more need fast, accurate data that provides the basics about a market or industry. Marketdata's ...
The importance of having analysts in the U.S. – John LaRosa, Research Director
Lately, there has been an explosion of new market research companies (publishers and resellers) from India entering the market. Most ...