In this episode Dan dives into how ego can stifle growth for coaches, athletes, and gym owners alike. Inspired by a chapter from "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink, We break down the difference between pride and ego and explain why unchecked ego can lead to a lack of receptivity to feedback, hinder personal and professional development, and create tension within teams. Whether you're coaching, managing a gym, or mentoring athletes, this episode will empower you to foster a culture of humility, open-mindedness, and continuous growth.

In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan delves into the heated topic of coaches' pay and private lessons. He challenges the industry standard of allowing coaches to keep 100% of their private lesson fees, arguing that this approach may not be truly beneficial for the coaches or the gym. Drawing from personal experience and industry insights, Dan discusses why a structured system through the gym not only supports consistent coach compensation but also ensures the long-term sustainability of the business. He covers the financial realities of running a gym, legal implications, and strategies to balance employee welfare with business profitability. Perfect for gym owners, coaches, and industry professionals looking to create a balanced, thriving business model.

Should your coaches step in and stunt with your teams when athletes are gone? What criteria should you use to evaluate if this does or does not make sense? In this episode, we will dive into my thoughts and evaluations of whether a coach should step into the routine.

In this episode of The Cheer Biz Podcast, host Dan Cotton dives deep into why a front desk or sales associate is one of the most essential investments for any cheer gym. Dan shares insights from his own journey as a gym owner, discussing how having the right front desk staff transformed customer experience, increased sales, and boosted long-term retention. From lost opportunities to the power of personal connections, Dan covers the "must-haves" for building an efficient front-of-house team and how to set up systems that drive revenue and keep athletes engaged. If you're looking to streamline operations, improve client relationships, and grow your gym, tune in for actionable tips and a behind-the-scenes look at how to hire and train the perfect front desk employee!

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October 22nd an article was published with a thorough dive into the history of Varsity All Star, Jeff Webb, USASF, and private equity in cheerleading. This article quickly spread throughout the cheer world. This is my response after reading the article, and my thoughts on the future.

This last weekend I went on a group hike with men from across industries in Arizona. In the process of this hike we ended up taking the wrong path which caused us some un-needed suffering. This got me thinking of correlations to business and looking critically about who we allow to lead us and how we lead our own teams.

The topic came up with my staff. How do we motivate these kids? It isn't easy, they seem to be different. It gets harder each year. Or does it? In this episode we will dive into how I am guiding my staff and myself to motivate our athletes in 2024!