Could your gym survive without you? Not just for a weekend getaway, but for the long haul? If you don't have systems in place, the answer is "probably not."

Without systems in place, everything falls to you, from cleaning the bathrooms to closing sales. And although your ego might like that, it doesn't work in real life.

Here's Chris Cooper on the least sexy—but most critical—aspect of gym ownership.

Links:

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Timeline:

2:14 – Systems keep things from falling in the cracks.

4:43 – Systems save you from exhaustion and burnout.

6:32 – Without systems, you’ll end up doing everything.

8:18 – Systems will help you generate more revenue.

9:24 – Systems mean consistency.

12:02 – Systems protect your business for the long term.

13:03 – Where to learn how to set up great systems.