In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton pulls back the curtain on the real-life behaviors that drive gym owners and managers absolutely crazy—and what great employees do instead. As the owner of three companies with over 75 employees and a consultant to more than 150 gyms, Dan has seen the same patterns over and over again.
He breaks down the most common staff habits that quietly erode trust and culture: showing up late or unprepared, calling out right before a shift, leaving mats and equipment out, walking past overflowing trash, gossiping on the floor, starting and ending classes off-schedule, ignoring curriculum, and asking for more hours only to turn them down when offered.
You’ll learn:
How late arrivals and last-minute call-outs wreck operations and trust
Why “that’s not my job” thinking hurts the entire gym
How gossip and venting in the gym poison your culture
Why time, cleanliness, and curriculum matter more than you think
How to become the coach owners want to promote and pour into
If you’re a cheer gym owner, director, or coach, this episode is part vent session, part leadership training—and a must-listen before your next staff meeting or hiring push.
