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A gym owner meets with a trainer to review an income spreadsheet on a laptop in a Career Roadmap session.

Developing Coaches: Forget Cues and Focus on Careers

A well-run gym can shield staff members from risk as they create fulfilling careers that generate more income for everyone.
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Why Bring Your Coaches to the 2024 Two-Brain Summit?

Your coaches want to create careers on your platform—but they won't be able to do it without your help. Here's your starting point!
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A dejected personal trainer sits on a tire in a functional fitness gym.

Starving Coaches With 10 Credentials (I Was One)

A B+ coach will starve in a D+ business. That’s why I focus on business and leave coach training to others.
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Why “It Worked for Me” Can Kill Your Gym

People love to share opinions and experiences, but they won't rush to share the misery when their advice leads you astray.
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A group of smiling gym clients and the words "Is the Group Fitness Model Still Viable (and Do Other Models Exist)?"

Is the Group Fitness Model Still Viable (and Do Other Models Exist)?

Do you have a business model to ensure your gym's success? If not, Chris Cooper has five of them to help you generate more profit.
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Why It’s Not Enough to Be a Great Coach

You might be an expert in your fitness method of choice, but that doesn't guarantee your gym business will be successful.
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