Gym Owner Leadership: Build a Team You Can Trust

Lessons from Vince Gabriele's books and articles

Stepping out of every session starts with people and systems. The hiring book lays out searching, selection and onboarding as separate processes. The delegation episode then explores how to hand over responsibility in stages while staying connected to the business.

Define the person you need

Qualifications are only part of the decision. Vince’s hiring process starts with the qualities of the ideal candidate, including willingness to improve, professionalism and care for other people.

Give the hire a clear start

An offer of employment is not the end of the process. The hiring book includes example key result areas, job ads and an onboarding manual to help make expectations and training explicit.

Delegate in stages

Vince and Tom Langton’s delegation conversation describes a gradual plan for moving responsibility to the team. The aim is to create room for the owner to lead and develop people while keeping sight of the member experience.

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Go Deeper With the Book

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Personal Trainers covers the process in more detail. Request the free book on its download page.

Read a gym owner's experience: Emily Fobben at Emerge Fitness.

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