We’re closing out 2025 with a hard look at the habits that quietly stall growth—and how to fix them before 2026. In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton lays out the five biggest blockers holding cheer gym... Read More

In this two-part series of the Fullout Cheer Podcast, Danielle and Justin tackle one of the most avoided topics in the cheer industry: debt. From the early loans that helped them build their businesses to the financial mistakes they almost... Read More

In this powerful episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton opens up about one of the hardest seasons of his entrepreneurial journey—burnout. Just five weeks ago, Dan hit a breaking point and seriously considered walking away from everything.... Read More

This is the check-in we promised we wouldn’t skip. In this follow-up to “Rebuilding After Dumpster Fire Season,” we revisit the goals we made in June to figure out if we’ve actually made progress… or just got better at decorating... Read More

What do you do when an athlete quits right before choreography? In this raw and timely episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton shares his real-life experience of losing a team member just hours before starting choreo. Dan... Read More

Mental blocks, performance anxiety, and “hit zero” culture are some of the biggest challenges facing cheer coaches and gym owners today. In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton sits down with sports performance expert Jeff Benson, author... Read More

After 15 years of running businesses, Dan Cotton reflects on the hard-earned lessons he wishes he could share with his younger self. In this continuation of his popular “10 Things” episode, Dan dives into 10 more powerful insights—covering money, space,... Read More

After 15+ years as a business owner, Dan knows the sinking feeling of looking at your bank account and wondering where the money went. In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, he breaks down the real difference between gross... Read More

In this unique solo episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton dives deep into the powerful leadership lessons found in Legacy by James Kerr. Kicking off a new multi-part series, Dan explores Chapter 1—“Character”—and unpacks the All Blacks’ core principle: “Sweep the... Read More

In this heartfelt episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton opens up about a challenging day that reminded him of a powerful truth: you can’t lose sight of your “why.” Whether it’s the joy of coaching, the love for your athletes, or... Read More