fitSpot Guru

What We Cover In This Episode: 

• Tips for maximizing the end of the year by strategically treating December like an "off-season" [5:15]

• How to create maximum impact with minimal effort during this time [5:45]

• Why it's essential...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• The key indicators that signal your business is ready for a manager, moving you from being the bottleneck to stepping back and focusing on growth [3:36]

• Some of the red flags that will indicate it is not the right time for you to hire a manager [10:36] 

What We Cover In This Episode:

• How to assess your financials by analyzing what percentage of your monthly revenue is dedicated to payroll [3:16]

• What clients really value and prefer in the studio in terms of staffing [4:07] 

• W...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• Why you must ensure every studio has the core safety tools on site [3:17]

• The key reasons that your staff should be equipped with basic emergency training [3:32]

• What to consider when building a ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• What you can do to make gifting easy for your members [4:45]

• How launching campaigns by late October can help you avoid the "holiday noise" that starts around Thanksgiving [5:33]

• The key reasons ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• Why the chat feature was removed from the FitDegree app, and how it strayed from the original goal we had for it [3:12]

• The timeline and impact of the chat feature's removal, including details on what will and won't be affected by the change [11:26]

What We Cover In This Episode:

• How to decide between seasonal hires or a skeleton schedule during busy periods [3:44]

• What to consider when building a streamline training plan for your team [9:27]

• Why you should use reporting ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• Why standardizing the way instructors request time off is a key strategy for a smooth season [4:08]

• The reasons that building a reliable sub pool in advance of the season is an effective strategy to focus on [5:28]

What We Cover In This Episode:

• Why your studio's demand should dictate your no-show and late-cancel policies [4:35]

• Tips on how to select a penalty that deters repeat offenders without alienating your best members [6:36]

• The k...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• The key difference between an independent contractor and an employee to be aware of as a studio owner [6:36]

• Why having contractors in your studio might not be in your best interest and the hidden "pain points" that could arise [8:29] 

What We Cover In This Episode:  

• Why your business model should match your personal strengths and tolerance for uncertainty [1:27]

• The "Vision Test" and why a profitable studio might not be the right choice for you [2:18]

• How ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• How reframing the freeze request at allows studio owners to view it not as a cancellation, but as a retention opportunity [3:56]

• Why having a clearly defined policy is essential for consistency in managing freeze requests [4:47]

• ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• How to adapt your studio's schedule and offerings to meet the specific needs and routines of parents and teachers returning to their structured lives [5:08]

• Effective strategies to help clients build lasting habits throughout September, ensuring long-term ret...

What We Cover In This Episode:

• Why the much-anticipated FTC click-to-cancel rule was halted just days before launch, and how it impacts your fitness business [3:06]

• The need for continued vigilance, even after the rule was nullified [6:22]

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