fitSpot Guru

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

July 3, 2025 16 mins

What We Cover In This Episode:

  • 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]

  • How the new update allows for direct refunds to client account balances, streamlining the process and retaining f...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • How to apply the three core principles for a successful staff meeting [4:39]

  • Why breaking down your meeting agenda effectively using a standing template leads to consistency [11:53]

  • The way that ...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • What “taking a break” means and does not mean and why this is important to understand as a studio owner [4:21]

  • Proactive things you can do during a pause or break to keep the momentum going for your business [6:41]

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • How to approach integrating feedback into your core process and why it’s such a good idea to do this [5:53]

  • Strategies for choosing the optimal feedback format [7:52]

  • Why not all feedback is crea...

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What We Cover In This Episode: 

  • How to prepare your business for a virtual assistant before you post for help [4:23]

  • Things to keep in mind when hiring the right VA for your fitness studio [7:51]

  • Where and how to source a VA, ...

What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Why energy, not just time, is your most valuable resource as a business owner [2:43]

  • How to determine what tasks you should be doing yourself [6:28]

  • When to delegate in-house versus to a virtual ...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • How the three main pillars of retention make up the foundational strategy for boosting client retention [6:04]

  • The way to use tactical behavior tracking to identify at-risk clients [6:26] 

  • Why st...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Pre-event planning strategies to pay attention to when creating a successful outdoor event [4:56]

  • The necessity of clear communication with attendees regarding location, parking, weather expectations, and what to bring [6:55] 

  • <...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Details on the FTC negative option rule coming into effect May 14th and why compliance is key when it comes to protecting your boutique fitness business [3:51]

  • The clear and easy to use option to keep your business compliant as well enhancing the client exper...

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What We Cover In This Episode: 

  • The key financial readiness benchmarks you should be considering before transitioning to full-time [4:55]

  • What operational systems are key for a fitness studio transitioning from part-time to full-time [9:01]

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Effective strategies for creating recurring revenue with summer-only Memberships [3:20]

  • The benefits of summer outdoor fitness classes and how you can leverage  the outdoors in your business [4:50]

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • The difference between an LLC and an S-Corp, and how that affects liability, taxation and future growth [4:31]

  • What the purpose of a legal entity is, and how it protects your personal assets from business lawsuits [7:04]

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • How to strategically carve out dedicated "CEO time" each week and why this focused time is so crucial [7:49]

  • Why a time audit is essential for business growth [10:18]

  • How to implement 90-day plan...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • A look at our recent key feature updates, including schedule visibility, gift card discounts, and more [1:17]

  • The flexible gift card redemption feature now available that will enhance user experience [6:32]

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Strategies for onboarding new clients and communicating studio policies effectively so that clear expectations are set from Day One [4:24]

  • Why enforcing policies fairly across the board is essential to prevent accusations of favoritism and to maintain member ...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • Why quality over quantity matters when it comes to social media followers [7:29]

  • The dangers of adding more options you to your studio, both for your business and your clients [12:17]

  • The key rea...

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What We Cover In This Episode:

  • What you can do to maximize profit through regular, not once-a-year, audits of your numbers [3:33]

  • How to stop membership leaks and strategies for handling expired cards and follow-ups [4:49]

  • Way...

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What We Cover In This Episode: 

  • The true cost of a bad hire and why hiring the wrong person is even worse than being short-staffed [2:18]

  • How delegating tasks can free you to work on your business, not just in it [3:52]

  • Which ...

What We Cover In This Episode: 

  • Why a strategic approach, not just "vibes," is essential for client experience and retention [0:27]

  • What recent data is showing about customer retention and the importance of first impressions [2:50]

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What We Cover In This Episode: 

  • Why Spring is the perfect time to review and refresh your business operations [0:23]

  • How updating your contracts and waivers will ensure you're legally protected and aligned with industry best practices [8:39]

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