You think you’re covered – until one April Fools’ joke makes you question everything.
In this episode, Tim and Randy reflect on a prank that started with a fake all-staff callout… and ended with a real conversation about how fragile even the best systems can be in a single-location gym.
Tim shares how the scare made him rethink just how “removed” he really is from daily operations and why – as much as we want to believe we’ve built a self-sufficient machine – most gym owners are just one key person away from stepping back in.
They break down what’s working, what’s still a risk, and why being prepared to jump back in doesn’t mean you’ve failed – it just means you’re realistic.
Whether you’re working to build systems to step out – or already have a gym that runs without you, this episode is your reminder to test the limits and tighten the gaps.
Let’s get into it.
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