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Listen "How to successfully grow a multi-location gym business - a conversation with Chris Lewis, Packlife Gym"
Episode Synopsis
Chris Lewis is the owner of Packlife gym, with two CrossFit gyms in Johannesburg. Chris and his team are poised at an exciting stage - 2024 promises to be a massive year of growth for them as they expand to new locations and disciplines. In this episode we will discuss growth - how to prepare for it, embrace it and benefit from it.
Topics covered include:
Getting the basics right before expanding - what are the foundational things to get right?
The 5 things Chris considers when looking to grow from a place of educated decision making (culture, staff, location, community longevity and the lease agreement)
The importance of location for the sustainability of your community and fitness business
The importance of slow and steady growth - making sure you understand the financial implications of expanding your business
Lessons in maximising the value of your core facility
The power of outsourcing the elements of the job that you don’t thrive in
The importance of creating stable and incentivised career paths for your coaches and great tips for creating sustainable jobs in the micro gym environment
Bravery and taking on new challenges
Topics covered include:
Getting the basics right before expanding - what are the foundational things to get right?
The 5 things Chris considers when looking to grow from a place of educated decision making (culture, staff, location, community longevity and the lease agreement)
The importance of location for the sustainability of your community and fitness business
The importance of slow and steady growth - making sure you understand the financial implications of expanding your business
Lessons in maximising the value of your core facility
The power of outsourcing the elements of the job that you don’t thrive in
The importance of creating stable and incentivised career paths for your coaches and great tips for creating sustainable jobs in the micro gym environment
Bravery and taking on new challenges
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