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Jan 224 min read
Offboarding Matters: Best Practices to Offboard Employees the Right Way
Best practices and practical suggestions for offboarding employees
Jan 225 min read
Unlocking Potential: The Value of Professional Development in Climbing Gyms
In this blog, we’ll explore the purpose, value, and return on investment of professional development programs specific to climbing gyms
Jan 144 min read
Onboarding and Training Best Practices for New Employees at a Climbing Gym
Tips for onboarding and training new employees at a climbing gym
Jan 75 min read
Building a High-Performance Team: Recruiting Best Practices for Climbing Gyms
Climbing gyms have evolved to prioritize not only training and fitness but also community, aesthetics, and, above all, risk mitigation.
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Climbing Wall Design & Build - A conversation with Jerad Wells, Founder of Maverick Climbing
Considerations for climbing wall design and build, The different types of climbing wall build materials and processes and the gotchas
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Enhance the Experience at Your Climbing Gym Through Design
Climbing gyms have evolved to prioritize not only training and fitness but also community, aesthetics, and, above all, risk mitigation.
Nov 27, 20246 min read
Member Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms: Building Loyalty Beyond Legal Compliance
Membership Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms
Nov 13, 20246 min read
How to Recruit and Retain Qualified Climbing Instructors
Recruiting and retaining qualified climbing instructors may feel overwhelming, but you can do these easily with the right tools and concepts
Nov 6, 20248 min read
Will the Federal Trade Commission's New "Click to Cancel" Rule Impact Your Climbing Gym?
What climbing gyms need to know about the FTC's new click to cancel rule
Oct 29, 20246 min read
Essential Financial Planning for Climbing Gyms
This blog is a go-to resource for climbing gym owners who want to master financial planning and ensure the long-term success
Oct 23, 20245 min read
The Right Time to Expand Your Climbing Gym Business: Challenges and Preparation
Expanding your climbing gym business is a thrilling milestone. However, it is a decision that should be taken seriously and carefully
Oct 15, 20249 min read
A Guide to Conducting Market Research for Your Climbing Gym
7 steps to conducting market research for your climbing gym
Oct 8, 20248 min read
What You Need to Know Before Opening a Climbing Gym
understanding the intricacies of the business model, facility design, community building, and legal considerations is critical to thrive
Oct 1, 20246 min read
How Market Research Impacts Business Decision-Making: A Climbing Gym Perspective
Climbing has increased in popularity with gyms proliferating worldwide. The role of market research is becoming more important
Sep 25, 20247 min read
Cultivating a High-Performance Culture for Climbing Gym Success and Sustainability
What is the best way to succeed?
Owners and managers can easily do this by cultivating a high-performance culture.
Aug 7, 20243 min read
Effective Change Management: Strategies and Best Practices
There is one constant when running any business including climbing gyms: CHANGE. Here are some best practices for change management
Jun 26, 20241 min read
How Can You Drive Member Revenue? - A conversation with Mary Cornfield, CEO of Capitan Software
Learn some quick tips on how to manage membership revenue at your climbing gym
Jun 12, 20244 min read
Take Strategic Control of Your Revenue - The 3 Levers You Can Pull, Part 3.
Late in 2023, I was interviewed for a show on the BBC about the growth of indoor climbing. Hannah, the host asked me "What will be the...
Jun 4, 20244 min read
Take Strategic Control of Your Revenue - The 3 Levers You Can Pull, Part 2.
Take strategic control of your revenue by increasing the average transaction amount at your climbing gym.
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