fitSpot Guru
fitSpot Guru is your weekly guide to mastering fitDEGREE! Each week our team will take on topics related to our software provided by our clients or our internal team. The goal is to leave the episode with a greater understanding of fitDEGREE and how it can be used to optimize your business! Got a question or a suggestion? Email us at support@fitdegree.com!
Episodes
What We Cover In This Episode:
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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]
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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:
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How to assess your financials by analyzing what percentage of your monthly revenue is dedicated to payroll [3:16]
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What clients really value and prefer in the studio in terms of staffing [4:07]
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W...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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Why you must ensure every studio has the core safety tools on site [3:17]
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The key reasons that your staff should be equipped with basic emergency training [3:32]
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What to consider when building a ...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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What you can do to make gifting easy for your members [4:45]
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How launching campaigns by late October can help you avoid the "holiday noise" that starts around Thanksgiving [5:33]
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The key reasons ...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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Why the chat feature was removed from the FitDegree app, and how it strayed from the original goal we had for it [3:12]
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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:
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How to decide between seasonal hires or a skeleton schedule during busy periods [3:44]
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What to consider when building a streamline training plan for your team [9:27]
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Why you should use reporting ...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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Why standardizing the way instructors request time off is a key strategy for a smooth season [4:08]
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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:
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Why your studio's demand should dictate your no-show and late-cancel policies [4:35]
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Tips on how to select a penalty that deters repeat offenders without alienating your best members [6:36]
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The k...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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The key difference between an independent contractor and an employee to be aware of as a studio owner [6:36]
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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:
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Why your business model should match your personal strengths and tolerance for uncertainty [1:27]
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The “Vision Test” and why a profitable studio might not be the right choice for you [2:18]
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How ...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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How reframing the freeze request at allows studio owners to view it not as a cancellation, but as a retention opportunity [3:56]
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Why having a clearly defined policy is essential for consistency in managing freeze requests [4:47]
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What We Cover In This Episode:
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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]
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Effective strategies to help clients build lasting habits throughout September, ensuring long-term ret...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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Why the much-anticipated FTC click-to-cancel rule was halted just days before launch, and how it impacts your fitness business [3:06]
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The need for continued vigilance, even after the rule was nullified [6:22]
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What We Cover In This Episode:
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How to separate your personal feelings from client feedback to maintain a clear perspective and prevent burnout [6:20]
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The reasons why you should take a moment to compose yourself before addressing a complaint, whether in person or via message [9:10]
What We Cover In This Episode:
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How you can use priority booking access to create exclusivity, without any extra effort on your part [4:51]
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What you can do on members’ birthdays or anniversaries to make them feel seen, special, and appreciated [6:50]
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What We Cover In This Episode:
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The ways in which the new updates to our latest software platform release will make your intro offers more accessible to potential clients [2:36]
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How the new update allows for direct refunds to client account balances, streamlining the process and retaining f...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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How to apply the three core principles for a successful staff meeting [4:39]
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Why breaking down your meeting agenda effectively using a standing template leads to consistency [11:53]
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The way that ...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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What “taking a break” means and does not mean and why this is important to understand as a studio owner [4:21]
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Proactive things you can do during a pause or break to keep the momentum going for your business [6:41]
What We Cover In This Episode:
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How to approach integrating feedback into your core process and why it’s such a good idea to do this [5:53]
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Strategies for choosing the optimal feedback format [7:52]
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Why not all feedback is crea...
What We Cover In This Episode:
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How to prepare your business for a virtual assistant before you post for help [4:23]
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Things to keep in mind when hiring the right VA for your fitness studio [7:51]
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Where and how to source a VA, ...
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