Note to international gyms: The content here is geared toward U.S. gyms. International gym owners may be able to apply the information, but everyone is encouraged to speak to a CPA or attorney on how to apply this content locally.... Read More

Looking to start a business? If you know me, you know I basically love having a variety of businesses. Some of them I run for a period of time and then sell or they’re designed to be temporary in the... Read More

Yesterday I told you why I pay my coaches their hourly rate for private lessons. There’s more to it than just that though. At least five times every season a new gym owner asks “How do you pay coaches for... Read More

A hot topic in cheerleading is “private lessons”. How and how much should we be paying coaches to teach private lessons. I’ve said many times before that I believe our industry puts too much emphasis on being a unicorn. We... Read More

We hope you had a super relaxing holiday last week. Here at Next Gen we’re about to hit the ground running for the next 3 weeks in preparation for the upcoming holiday and end of the year. If you’ve got... Read More

Business is hard. It takes time, concentration and a lot of grit. When things get hard, where do you turn to refresh, revive and find comfort? It’s important to have a few key people in your life who are pushing... Read More

I recently spoke to a business owner who had received a great resume and had a phenomenal interview with a potential employee. There was just one hiccup though. The applicant was requesting an hourly rate more than any other current... Read More

A lot of gym owners have a soft spot for their staff. Understandably, they have staff who work hard, and they want to repay them with gifts, gratitude and signs of appreciation. Often, they will book a call or send... Read More

It’s a holiday week for us here in the US! We’re excited to kick off the week strong and end it relaxing with family. I hope you’ll also have a productive, yet relaxing week, wherever you may be! NEXT GENERATION... Read More

Are you making a to-do list at the beginning of the week? I’m a little extra, so I have next week’s to-do list already on my desk starting Monday each week….meaning I am guarding my time and planning each week’s vital... Read More