Category: Podcast

Stop Micromanaging: How to Empower Your Staff

Your fierce commitment as a studio owner can lead to the disastrous trap of micromanaging. This lose-lose approach usually ends up with you burning out and your staff leaving.

Join Coaches Matt Hanton and Caroline Plambeck for practical suggestions on how to escape this common mistake in Episode 671: Stop Micromanaging: How to Empower Your Staff.

  • Let it go: accept that it’s OK if the job is done at 80% of how you’d do it 
  • Delegate and educate: introduce autonomy gradually and share clear SOPs
  • Paint the big picture: teach your team the “why” behind the work
  • Empower and align: allow freedom within the framework to reach KPIs/outcomes
  • Help, not hover: check in, invite questions and ask for feedback 

Y’all, micromanaging is like helicopter parenting. No bueno. Break away so that your fear or need for control doesn’t frustrate your team or stifle your business. Learn how in Episode 671.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos

How to Lead Successfully, Strategically and Like a 7-Figure CEO

Face it: 80% of boutique fitness studio owners are stuck in the operator role, wearing all the hats, all the time. Not a bad thing, but it will never get you to become a 7-figure CEO. 

If you’re ready to grow, get the expert roadmap from Lise Kuecker and Coach Matt Hanton in Episode 670: How to Lead Successfully, Strategically and Like a 7-Figure CEO.

  • Back off: release some control and delegate so your business can grow
  • Add on: hire a sales manager, set goals, and train and empower them 
  • Dig in: monitor data daily and make decisions based on the numbers
  • Build out: develop smart systems and processes that can run without you
  • Level up: Shift your mindset to strategizing and planning vs. executing

Y’all, the journey to 7-figure boutique fitness studio CEO is absolutely possible if you’re willing to put in the work, embrace new challenges and take a leap of faith. Start with Episode 670. 

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

The First 90 Days: How to Set Up Every New Hire for Success

A thoughtful onboarding process is worth your investment of time and effort. Although you’re temporarily doing more work while also increasing your payroll, it’s ultimately a long-term gain. 

Get the essential ingredients with Coaches Caroline Plambeck and Matt Hanton in Episode 669: The First 90 Days: How to Set Up Every New Hire for Success.

  • Stoke anticipation: generate good vibes with a personal note or small gift before day 1
  • Lay the foundation: review job description, KPIs, goals, mission, vision and values
  • Cultivate connection: do meet & greets, assign a buddy and arrange teamwork
  • Facilitate integration: train on SOPs and systems; encourage proactivity 
  • Continue the conversation: check in often, ask for feedback and celebrate successes 

Beyond simply teaching policies and procedures, smart onboarding incorporates communication, community and the culture of your studio. Episode 669 is your recipe. 

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

The Secrets to a High-Performing Team

Your people can make or break your studio. Building a standout team is critical to protect your business. And that doesn’t just happen automatically, y’all. 

Make sure you’re firing on all cylinders in Episode 668: The Secrets to a High-Performing Team with Coaches Caroline Plambeck and Matt Hanton. 

  • Prioritize prep: draft an org chart and job descriptions with specific KPIs 
  • Recruit selectively: hire for culture and train for skill – you can’t force fit
  • Train to retain: templatize a comprehensive onboarding process
  • Touch base: create agendas for 1:1s and team meetings; invite feedback 
  • Hand out shout-outs: celebrate wins, share successes and give rewards 

It takes a thoughtful commitment and ongoing efforts to nurture a stellar team. If it feels overwhelming, start with one step, then add on. Get all the insider tips in Episode 668. 

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N