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Alloy Personal Training Business

02: Rivers And Ponds - How To Combat Trainer Turnover

Sep 18, 2019
14:08
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The podcast discusses the challenges of trainer turnover in the fitness industry and the importance of developing a systematic approach to hiring and training. They highlight the concept of 'rivers and ponds' to describe different types of businesses and encourage viewers to combat trainer turnover by training new coaches and setting realistic expectations with employees.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trainer turnover can be managed by implementing a systematic onboarding process and treating trainers as athletes following specific plays, rather than expecting them to possess all necessary skills.
  • To effectively combat trainer turnover, businesses should have early discussions with employees about their expected longevity, consider trainers to be more like rivers with a limited timeframe, and create a positive work environment that congratulates employees for their time with the business.

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Trainer turnover and the concept of rivers and ponds

The podcast discusses the challenges of trainer turnover in personal training businesses and introduces the concept of rivers and ponds. The speaker explains that a river represents short-term employees who come and go quickly, while a pond signifies long-term employees who stay forever. The speaker suggests that most personal training businesses consist of a combination of rivers and ponds, with trainers being more like rivers due to their higher turnover rate. They emphasize the need for a systematic approach in hiring and training trainers, such as quick onboarding processes, to accommodate the river scenario.

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