The Business of Fitness Blog
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Category: Gym Operations & Leadership
How Chris Spealler Finds Fitness & Business Balance as a Gym Owner
Seven-time Games athlete Chris Spealler shares seven tips for training hard while running a gym.
The Gym Owners’ Guide To Prioritizing Your Endless Task List
Overwhelm and burnout are on the rise for gym owners. Seven ways to get your to-do list under control.
Gym Owner Debate: Are Romantic Relationships Allowed At Your Gym?
Work is still the third most common place couples meet. So what's your gym's policy on romance?
Gym Owner Debate: Call Out The Rep Shaving Or Let It Slide?
It starts with a raised eyebrow. Then they're beating your best athletes. Do you call it out?
Gym Owner Debate: Should You Open A Second Location?
A full gym means you beat the odds. Now the big call: grow the space you have or open a second one?
Gym Owner Debate: The Pros And Cons Of Discounting Memberships
Newer gym owners tend to discount. Seasoned ones usually warn against it. Both sides make their case.
Gym Owner Debate: Should You Survey Your Members Or Not?
Listen to members, but don't let the loud minority run your gym. Five tips for surveys that work.
Gym Owner Debate: Allow Late Arrivals Or Make ‘Em Do Burpees?
Five minutes late, missed the whiteboard brief. Let it slide, set a policy, or hand out penalty burpees?
Gym Owner Debate: Start With Personal Training Or Direct-To-Class?
The first 90 days make or break a member. Personal training, straight to class, or a group onramp?
Gym Owner Debate: The Pros And Cons Of Kids And Dogs In The Gym
#TeamDogs, #TeamKids or #TeamAdultsOnly? Either way, your gym needs a clear policy.
PushStart Webinar Recap: Combatting Gym Owner Burnout
Nick Reyes has demoed PushPress for about 2,000 gyms. The recurring theme? Way too much to do.
Protect Your Fitness Business: Legal Tips For Gym Owners
"We're best friends. We don't need anything formal." Gym lawyer Matt Becker disagrees.
Raise The Impact: The Secret To Opening A Second Location
A second location doesn't mean double the profit. Chris Williams shares three tips to get it right.
Being Fully Prepared: Why You Absolutely Need A Gym AED
AED rules for gyms vary by state. Affiliate Guard's Vaughn Vernon answers what owners need to know.
Escaping Overwhelm: How Gym Owners Can Avoid Burnout
Dave Yandel burned out and sold his gym after seven years. His six tips so you don't repeat it.
Sober And Stronger: The Power of Highlighting Your Gym Members
Every member has a story. Share the right one and someone else thinks, "That person is like me."
Tale Of The Tape: How One Gym Owner Learned An Expensive Lesson
Over-delivering feels generous until the bill shows up. Madlab's Emily Beers learned it the hard way.
First Impressions About Gym Members Aren’t Always Accurate
No-shows rarely last. Price shoppers don't know what to ask. But some first impressions are dead wrong.
What’s A Vacation? Lessons From A Gym Owner About Taking Time Off
Even a weekend off can feel impossible. Three tips for stepping away without coming back to a fire.
Automation For Gym Owners: Save Time And Boost Revenue With Grow
Think of it as a revenue-producing team member that never takes a day off. Five Grow workflows to try.
Hiring Full-Time Coaches: The Why, When And How For Your Gym
Kyle Jack and Mario Carannante on when to go full-time with coaches, so your gym runs without you.
Why GymJobs Is The Ultimate Resource For Hiring Coaches And More
A beloved coach moves away and nobody steps up. GymJobs by PushPress is a free job board for that moment.
The Paper Trail: Five Essential Documents Every Gym Owner Needs
Your gym feels like family. That's exactly why you need an employee handbook and policies in writing.
You Complete Me: The Dos And Don’ts Of Hiring A GM For Your Gym
Your GM will be your right hand, so don't rush it. Five tips for finding the right person the first time.
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