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Want to Sell Your Climbing Gym? Read This First
At least once a month, someone reaches out to me about selling their climbing gym business. In this blog we will discuss some of the key considerations for selling your climbing gym
Nov 19, 20256 min read


How to do Incident Response in a Climbing Gym
If you run a climbing gym, an incident is going to occur. Someone is going to get hurt. Potentially seriously. This isn't an "if" situation, it's a "when". So the question is: WHEN this happens, are your staff ready? Are you ready? Is your business ready?
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Why the Climbing Industry Needs High Quality Leadership Now More Than Ever.
transformative success is only possible if our industry, our businesses and our careers are self-directed, not reactionary.
Aug 6, 20255 min read


7 Proven Steps to Build a Strong Human Resources Function in Your Climbing Gym
Building a strong HR functionality isn’t just smart—it’s strategic.
Jul 28, 20254 min read


The Climbing Gym Business Model: A Practical Guide
This blog explores how climbing gyms operate, how they make money, and the key metrics that guide their success.
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Navigating Commercial Real Estate for a Climbing Gym: A Practical Guide
One of the most critical decisions you’ll make early on is choosing the right commercial real estate. This guide will walk you through what you need to know to successfully secure space for your climbing gym
May 5, 20254 min read


The Importance of Data in Running a Successful Climbing Gym
Discover The Importance of Data in Running a Successful Climbing Gym. Learn how leveraging data can enhance operations and sales
Apr 9, 20256 min read


Top Customer Experience Trends & Best Practices: How CX Drives Business Growth
Explore Customer Experience Trends & Best Practices to boost business growth. Discover strategies to exceed expectations and foster loyalty.
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Opening Your First Climbing Gym: Market Research and Business Viability
This blog focuses on conducting effective market research and evaluating the viability of your climbing gym idea
Feb 18, 20255 min read


Offboarding Matters: Best Practices to Offboard Employees the Right Way
Best practices and practical suggestions for offboarding employees
Jan 22, 20254 min read


Unlocking Potential: The Value of Professional Development in Climbing Gyms
In this blog, we’ll explore the purpose, value, and return on investment of professional development programs specific to climbing gyms
Jan 22, 20255 min read


Onboarding and Training Best Practices for New Employees at a Climbing Gym
Tips for onboarding and training new employees at a climbing gym
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Member Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms: Building Loyalty Beyond Legal Compliance
Membership Retention Strategies For Climbing Gyms
Nov 27, 20246 min read


How to Recruit and Retain Qualified Climbing Instructors
Recruiting and retaining qualified climbing instructors may feel overwhelming, but you can do these easily with the right tools and concepts
Nov 13, 20246 min read


Will the Federal Trade Commission's New "Click to Cancel" Rule Impact Your Climbing Gym?
What climbing gyms need to know about the FTC's new click to cancel rule
Nov 6, 20248 min read


A Guide to Conducting Market Research for Your Climbing Gym
7 steps to conducting market research for your climbing gym
Oct 15, 20249 min read


Cultivating a High-Performance Culture for Climbing Gym Success and Sustainability
What is the best way to succeed?
Owners and managers can easily do this by cultivating a high-performance culture.
Sep 25, 20247 min read


Effective Change Management: Strategies and Best Practices
There is one constant when running any business including climbing gyms: CHANGE. Here are some best practices for change management
Aug 7, 20243 min read


How Can You Drive Member Revenue? - A conversation with Mary Cornfield, CEO of Capitan Software
Learn some quick tips on how to manage membership revenue at your climbing gym
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Take Strategic Control of Your Revenue - The 3 Levers You Can Pull, Part 3.
Late in 2023, I was interviewed for a show on the BBC about the growth of indoor climbing. Hannah, the host asked me "What will be the...
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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