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

Before I spent the last 10 years studying business, I had no idea what I didn’t know. Let me say that again another way…You don’t know what you don’t know. I assumed small business ownership looked a lot like it... Read More

Is the retention in your rec program less-than-stellar? If so, here are three things that are happening most often in gyms that result in poor retention of recreational athletes. 1. Your heart is in all star. Maybe you’re caught up in... Read More

This past weekend was our first competition of the season. As with any major event, I was mentally taking notes on what areas I could think might help other small gyms. You see, by USASF standards, My gym is a... Read More

Hey there! I had just a few quick Friday thoughts as you wrap up your week! 1. Clear out your inbox today, OK? Make sure the last of the emails are answered and filed away. It’s OK to not reply... Read More

A few weeks ago, we told you all about how we trained our staff to lead – not by teaching more drills for a back handspring – but by focusing on leadership. If you missed that, you can catch that... Read More