Fitness Business Freedom

Drive Your Gym’s Growth with an Apprenticeship Program

November 30, 2023 Fitness Business Freedom Season 2 Episode 5
Fitness Business Freedom
Drive Your Gym’s Growth with an Apprenticeship Program
Show Notes

Is this episode, Javy Caraballo, owner of EastieFit in East Boston, shares his journey from a young fitness enthusiast to a thriving gym owner of over a decade. Be sure to take notes on how Javy has perfected his unique apprenticeship program, so you too can revolutionize the way you hire, train and nurture your fitness staff. You'll learn the art of building a high-performing team that not only keeps your gym running smoothly but also fuels its growth. Plus, you'll gain insights into creating a sustainable pipeline for future coaches, reducing the headache of hiring, and empowering your existing team to mentor new talent.

Episode Highlights:

3:45 - Why it’s so important to create a great staff for your gym
6:04 - Javy explains how his apprenticeship program got started and how he’s capitalized on talent in his community
8:21 - How Javy’s apprenticeship program is structure and what’s required
9:54 - How evaluation of apprentices work (and how existing coaches are evaluated in the process!)
10:59 - From start to finish, how long the apprenticeship program takes to complete
11:41 - How to create a pipeline for apprentices just like you do for your marketing
13:35 - Not having to run the entire program yourself: How to get existing coaches to be apprentice mentors!
17:18 - How this apprenticeship program can help reduce the headache of hiring and onboarding
22:09 - Javy talks about his personal coaching schedule and his best investment in his business to date


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About Fitness Revolution:
Fitness Revolution helps fitness business owners build and scale successful businesses they love running. Through strategic business coaching and powerful tools and metrics, FR is able to help gym owners tackle their biggest, most pressing challenges. For more information, visit https://frnation.com/

About Kelly Berry:
Kelly Berry is a visionary leader with over two decades of business and entrepreneurial expertise. As the VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution, she leverages her extensive experience to empower teams, streamline operations, and cultivate a culture of accountability.

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She and Nick Berry, CEO & Founder, lead Fitness Revolution. Find out more on Nick's official site.