What We Cover In This Episode:

• The core responsibilities of a studio manager and why defining clear "ownership" is the first step toward reclaiming your time as an owner [4:59]

• How one pivotal role drives revenue, manages the sales funnel, and keeps your studio's community expanding [6:15]

• The ways in which another key role focuses on the "human element" to keep members happy, engaged, and loyal [8:07]

• Why a high-level coordinator is essential for seamless day-to-day operations [9:19]

• How to structure cleaning roles to ensure your space remains a premium environment [10:20]

• When to offload your admin and financial tasks to a dedicated assistant [11:08]

• A logical sequence for building your team that protects your cash flow and reduces stress [12:37]

• How to create a "running task list" paired with your core values to ensure you're delegating the right work to the right people [18:39]

• Why you need to implement role-specific scorecards to track success objectively [21:05]

• How to structure pay scales that attract top talent while keeping your margins health [23:07]

• Tips for identifying the specific "warning signs" that a candidate isn't the right fit for your studio culture [25:45]

Quotes:

"A lot of gym owner education recommends starting with these roles that stabilize daily operation and member experiences for adding leadership; I do agree with that." [Nick, 12:44]

"You need flows predetermined for someone to settle into a groove, then changes can be made based on personality and strengths, but you can't hire someone and say 'figure it out.'" [Megan, 16:28]

"Maybe after 6 months to a year they're going to have ideas on how to improve it, but those first three months need to be learning from you what to do." [Nick, 26:59]

LINKS:

Episode 291: Do, Delegate, Delete: The Studio Owner's Guide to Choosing VA, Team, or Tech

Episode 292: Delegate Like a Pro: How to Onboard, Train, and Track a Virtual Assistant

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