In this episode of the Climbing Gym Growth Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Cheers and Brad Mathisen from Appalachian Bouldering Center in Bristol, TN.

We talk about how they went from just 30 local climbers in their community to building a climbing gym with over 300 members in just 2 years. From overcoming construction hurdles to building a welcoming culture, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning how climbing gyms grow and succeed.

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Show Notes:

00:00 – ABC’s origin story

04:20 – Why bouldering + connecting to outdoor climbing

07:30 – Build-out challenges & contractor lessons

15:00 – Opening day: 200+ visitors & early growth

23:20 – Community, culture & no gatekeeping

31:20 – Key advice for new gym owners

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