For gym owners, hiring the right people isn’t just a challenge – it’s often a crisis. 

Without a plan, losing a coach means you’re back on the training floor, juggling sessions and managing clients. It puts business growth on pause, leaving you stuck in a constant state of firefighting and unable to focus on the bigger picture. 

Sound familiar?

But the good news is that there’s a way to free yourself from the daily grind and keep your gym running smoothly, even when one of your coaches suddenly leaves. It’s by having a structured hiring and onboarding system. 

And in this episode, Randy and Zach explain how to set up a well-oiled hiring system that will not only save you time but also protect your business and ensure it runs smoothly no matter what.

Tune in and learn:

• Why relying on “unicorn” hires is risky
• How to onboard new coaches in weeks, not months, without sacrificing quality
• How to build systems that keep you out of fulfillment roles and focused on growth

Let’s dive in! 

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• The challenges of hiring in gyms (01:22)
• Having strong systems keeps operations running smoothly (07:08)
• The "stop gap" role in your business (11:02)
• Onboarding new hires effectively (18:06)
• The difference between training and coaching in gym operations (21:34)
• What metrics to focus on when evaluating new coaches (24:17)
• Recap (25:03)

Additional Resources:

- Get 30 days of Semi-Private Pro on us! 

- Get your early bird ticket for the 2025 Growth Summit in Nashville 

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- Tim's new book - Built to Win by Tim Lyons 

- ProFit Accelerator: Helping Training Gyms Grow to 30K/month and Beyond Facebook group

- A tool for deciding on new gym services – 5-Question Matrix 

- SOP in a Day Workshop 

- Check out our Switch to Semi-Private course 

- Business Accelerator Program  

- Learn more about The Iron Circle  

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