If you haven’t already done them, I’m sure you’re bracing for them. Maybe one – maybe several.  I’m talking end-of-season events.  These days, when we talk end-of-season events, I think we’re usually thinking about something big: The Open, All Star... Read More

To the gym(s) that didn’t win this past weekend:  Congratulations. I realize I’m not talking to the winning teams. This is a competitive sport, and we all receive scores, so there’s a winner and then there’s everyone else. But everyone... Read More

I’m not wanting to be a downer on your Friday morning, but as business owners, we have to do hard, crappy things sometimes. Occasionally, we find that someone is not the right fit for our gyms. Maybe they’ve got the... Read More

As a small business, it can be tough to consider incentives and benefits for your staff. You may not be making enough money to give them everything you want them to have, but there are benefits you CAN provide your... Read More

How many is too many? Well, if you budgeted for none – then ONE is too many. In my program, we used to allow coaches to schedule extra practices as needed. The goal is for these kids to be successful,... Read More

This time of year, there are always a ton of questions about how to manage travel with your staff. If you’re looking at new ideas and effective policies for paying your staff while at a competition, check out How to... Read More

Podcasts are such amazing, free ways to grow your gym, and now there is one created by gym owners and FOR gym owners. Each week, Dan Cotton – Next Generation Gym Owner and Consultant, talks all star and business-building! Some... Read More

Join Next Gen July 7 in Louisville, KY for the Next Generation Gym Owners Conference. During this event, we’ll teach you practical ways to grow your gym, grow your revenue and earn your freedom. This event will be the #1... Read More

Yesterday I talked about reaching a point in gym ownership where you’re just weary. You’re tired. You don’t enjoy it anymore. I also told you four things I’d do before I considered selling. One of those was delegating out specific... Read More

“Owners who made it through COVID are just exhausted now. We’re about to see a lot of gyms selling.”  We’ve seen a lot of gyms sell lately. Some are closing altogether. Our prediction – you’re going to see it more... Read More