The Business of Fitness Blog
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Category: Gym Operations & Leadership
How Chris Spealler Finds Fitness & Business Balance as a Gym Owner
As a gym owner, how do you balance your own fitness and running your business? CrossFit OG Chris Spealler offers seven tips for achieving success in both.
The Gym Owners’ Guide To Prioritizing Your Endless Task List
A gym owners' to-do list can be overwhelming. Today, we're looking at seven ways to prioritize and manage it, to save your time and sanity!
Gym Owner Debate: Are Romantic Relationships Allowed At Your Gym?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on romantic relationships within your community? Today, we're looking at the varying viewpoints on how to handle it!
Gym Owner Debate: Call Out The Rep Shaving Or Let It Slide?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on members shaving reps? Today, we're looking at varying viewpoints on confronting the situation versus letting it go.
Gym Owner Debate: Should You Open A Second Location?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on opening a second location? Today, we're looking at the varying viewpoints on sticking with one or doubling up!
Gym Owner Debate: The Pros And Cons Of Discounting Memberships
As a gym owner, where do you stand on discounting memberships? Today, we're looking at the varying viewpoints on offering discounts and promos.
Gym Owner Debate: Should You Survey Your Members Or Not?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on surveying members? Today, we're looking at five tips for a successful survey and alternative ways to gather feedback!
Gym Owner Debate: Allow Late Arrivals Or Make ‘Em Do Burpees?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on late arrivals to classes? Today, we're looking at various policies and viewpoints to help you decide what's best!
Gym Owner Debate: Start With Personal Training Or Direct-To-Class?
As a gym owner, where do you stand on onboarding members with personal training versus direct-to-class? Today, we're looking at pros and cons on both sides!
Gym Owner Debate: The Pros And Cons Of Kids And Dogs In The Gym
As a gym owner, where do you stand on having dogs and kids in your facility? Today, we're talking about the pros and cons from both sides!
PushStart Webinar Recap: Combatting Gym Owner Burnout
Feeling overwhelmed or burned out? Check out this recent PushStart webinar for various scenarios with actionable steps to help you avoid gym owner burnout.
Protect Your Fitness Business: Legal Tips For Gym Owners
To protect your fitness business, legal is not a DIY project for gym owners. Matt Becker from GymLawyers.com is sharing tips to keep your business safe!
Raise The Impact: The Secret To Opening A Second Location
With the right steps, opening a second location can be lucrative and rewarding for gym owners. Here are three tips from Chris Williams to get started!
Being Fully Prepared: Why You Absolutely Need A Gym AED
When it comes to protecting your members and your business, it's important to have a gym AED. Vaughn Vernon of Affiliate Guard answers the important FAQs.
Escaping Overwhelm: How Gym Owners Can Avoid Burnout
Being overwhelmed doesn't have to be a normal part of running a fitness business. Here are six tips to help gym owners take control and avoid burnout.
Sober And Stronger: The Power of Highlighting Your Gym Members
Your gym members have the potential to inspire countless others! Get to know their stories and share them. You never know whose lives it could change.
Tale Of The Tape: How One Gym Owner Learned An Expensive Lesson
Trying to over-deliver for gym members can sometimes be expensive. Here's how one gym owner learned the hard way, and is sharing the lessons!
First Impressions About Gym Members Aren’t Always Accurate
Sometimes it's fun to look back on our first impressions of gym members. Some were entirely accurate. And we definitely missed the mark on others...
What’s A Vacation? Lessons From A Gym Owner About Taking Time Off
For a gym owner, time away sometimes seems impossible, especially when things go completely sideways. Here are three tips for taking a much-needed break.
Automation For Gym Owners: Save Time And Boost Revenue With Grow
Using automation is like adding a high-performing, revenue-producing member to your gym team. Here are five creative ways to use PushPress Grow workflows!
Hiring Full-Time Coaches: The Why, When And How For Your Gym
As you're growing a profitable gym, hiring full-time coaches is an important milestone. Here are four tips from gym owners employing full-time staff.
Why GymJobs Is The Ultimate Resource For Hiring Coaches And More
Not sure where to start building your “dream team?" Here are some tips for where to turn when hiring coaches, selling your gym and more!
The Paper Trail: Five Essential Documents Every Gym Owner Needs
Here are the five documents every gym owner needs to proactively protect the business while providing a safe, effective and fun environment for employees.
You Complete Me: The Dos And Don’ts Of Hiring A GM For Your Gym
The need for hiring a General Manager at your gym is a huge accomplishment! Here are five tips for hiring a GM seamlessly and effectively.
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