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Calling all Cheerleading and Gymnastics Gym owners. Next Generation consulting specializes in connecting people and profits. As a group of entrepreneurs who started businesses in the Recreational and All Star Cheerleading and tumbling world, Next Gen‘s owners have dedicated themselves to inspiring, leading, and coaching other business owners to grow and thrive in their businesses. This podcast will dive into all aspects of owning a business. Highlighting and interviewing not only experts in the fields of marketing, social media, and all things business, but also interview some of our clients who have shown initiative, innovation and growth! Apply To be on the podcast https://nextgenowners.com/podcast/
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Are you making these mistakes that are keeping your gym from financial success? In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton dives into the 10 biggest ways gym owners sabotage their own success—and how to fix them.
Are you guilty of these business killers?
Waiting until "tomorrow" to take action Reading books but never implementing Taking advice from the wrong people Letting your staff make business decisions Avoiding discomfort and growth Blaming circumstances instead of finding solutions Allowing guilt to hold you back Complaining without taking action Doing ordinary work but expecting extraordinary results Assuming you're always right
This episode is a wake-up call for gym owners who want to stop struggling and start thriving. If you're ready to level up your business, make smarter financial decisions, and finally pay yourself what you're worth, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.
Plus, get details on upcoming NextGen Conferences in Orlando and Dallas, designed to help you take your gym to the next level!
Listen now and take control of your gym’s financial future! #CheerBizPodcast #GymOwnerSuccess #StopPlayingSmall
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Your All-Star Packet isn't just an informational document—it’s your biggest sales tool! In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton breaks down how to make the most out of your All-Star packet release for the 2025-2026 season. He shares why your packet should focus on selling your program rather than overwhelming parents with unnecessary rules, the importance of email and phone number collection for marketing, and how automated follow-up sequences can boost registrations.
Plus, Dan explains why tiered registration pricing can encourage early sign-ups and help you predict next season’s success. Whether you're finalizing your packet or starting from scratch, these strategies will streamline your process and increase conversions.
Want more help? Learn how NextGen Owners can guide you through this process—visit nextgenowners.com and join the Academy!
Check out Dan’s book: Charge What You’re Worth—available now on Amazon, Audible, and Apple Books!
Listen now and start setting up your best All-Star season yet!
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Matt Becker joins us to break down the new click to cancel legal rule going into effect in a few months. This is GREAT information for all cheer gyms and also will effectively end cancelation notices.
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
We all know I am passionate about pricing. In this episode I will break down the two reasons EVERY SINGLE all-star program needs to focus on their pricing heading into the next season. (Spoiler you should do this every season)
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
We are a month into the new year. These are my thoughts and areas of focus heading into the rest of 2025. Join me as we discuss competitions, handling losses, and building your all star packet.
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Recreational class enrollment is a HUGE focus for my program right now. In this episode we will dive into the 4 strategies I am using to increase my recreational class enrollment and crush my 2025 goals in the first 3 months.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Failure sucks... A lot but it has many positive aspects that are often neglected. In this episode we will dive into my personal approach to failure and why I even go so far as to seek it out.
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
I learned long ago that investing in my skills as a business owner was one of the best investments I could make. In this episode we dive into why I spend over 10,000 a year to get business coaching and how it has helped me change my life.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
I am nursing a cheer hangover after another long cheer weekend. LIsten in to learn why I continue to have teams compete the weekend after returning from break as well as one of the craziest things to happen to me at a cheerleading competition.
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
I have coached Senior Teams for the past decade plus. In this episode we dive into my top 5 secrets I have learned that you must do to be successful coaching senior teams. If you are a coach or an owner this is a must listen.