The Cheer Biz Podcast

Sales Is Not The Same As Closing

Selling and Closing sales are two linked, but different things.  In this episode we will dive into important sales and closing tips to become an absolute shark when it comes to getting those sales your gym needs to grow.

Finding Managers And Directors

Finding great managers and directors is HARD.  Sometimes people might say nearly impossible.  In this episode we will dive into why, and how you can be successful promoting from within. 

Adam and Jess Forte with Forte Spirit Solutions

Adam and Jess Forte discuss with us how they have found you can develop and grow great staff even if you are in a small area on a limited budget.  Adam and Jess talk about their lessons learned from growing and running their own gym, and what they see traveling the country helping gym owners.  

What I Focus On During Tryout Season

Tryout season is stressful!  You can feel pulled in a 100 directions and on top of that you can get sidetracked by the people who have quit who now are not saying nice things.  This is what I choose to stay focused on year to year to continue to grow, and continue to keep my sanity. (although not my hair)

Why I Focus On Execution

Execution is the foundation of a winning team. It is simply how great teams can set themselves apart. Concurrently, execution is the most important aspect of running your gym!  

How Jackrabbit Class Can Save Owners Time

Jackrabbit Class is a class management software that is designed to automate and systemize all your class management needs.  In this episode Amber, the product marketing manager of Jackrabbit Class, walks us through some of the ways their system can help gym owners.  

How Systems Pose RISK!

Systems are wonderful, and we teach all about them in the academy.  However a System can be the single greatest value add to your company but also the single biggest point of friction.  Are your systems gaining or costing you clients?

How I Avoid Being Emotionally Hurt While Still Investing In My Athletes

A friend recently asked on facebook how to avoid being emotionally hurt when you personally invest so much in your athletes.  In this episode I will share my thoughts as well as my 4 strategies for protecting myself.  

3 Kinds of Owners

There are three kinds of owners I tend to see.  In this episode we will look at what they are and determine where you might fit.  

1. Someone who gets their handspring and the same day starts working on their tuck. 2. Someone who has a perfect handspring but still asks for a spot every time. 3. Someone who perfects their handspring, then builds the next skill.

How I Grow By Focusing On Retention

Growth in your gym is less about finding new clients and more about retaining the ones you currently have.  We will dive into the 6 methods you should be focusing on in your gym to increase retention and thereby increase the growth of your gym.