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)

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- 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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