Chris StevensonChris Stevenson is owner and founder of Stevenson Fitness in Oak Park, Calif., and the Owners Club columnist for Athletic Business.Operations5 Steps Toward Maximizing Effectiveness of Key Performance IndicatorsIn January 2020, I wrote an article for AB titled, “In Decision-Making, Real Always Trumps Feel.” The premise is that better decisions are made when you use data and information rather than a “gut” feeling...October 3, 2022FitnessTips for Purchasing Fitness Equipment to Spare You Buyer’s RemorseThere are many reasons to consider upgrading, replacing and adding new equipment to your facility. Adding new equipment prevents things from feeling stale, allows you to keep up with innovation, gets members excited, demonstrates to members that you...September 1, 2022MarketingFive Simple Tweaks for a More Effective Sales ProcessI recommend everyone in our industry visit other facilities. I enjoy visiting new facilities opening in my area, and make it a point to visit and even work out in local facilities when I’m on the road...June 13, 2022PersonnelFive Methods for Finding Top-Notch Job CandidatesRecently, my business partner and I informally surveyed our fitness clients and asked them to share the biggest pain point in their businesses...May 29, 2022Programming5 Crucial Steps Toward Better Employee OnboardingStaffing the fitness industry is often a revolving-door scenario. Some team members move on, some are let go and some get promoted — leaving a gap to fill...May 26, 2022MarketingFive Keys to Successfully Opening a New FacilityApril 5, 2022ProgrammingFour New Year’s 2022 Resolutions for Fitness OperatorsHappy New Year! Historically, the new year is a busy time for the fitness industry. Consumers use January as a reset point and vow to make changes, many of which revolve around health and fitness...January 24, 2022PersonnelFive Tips for Leading a Streamlined StaffThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic changed many facets of the way the fitness industry does business. It prompted new cleaning protocols, expanded virtual and outdoor programming opportunities, revamped reservation systems and much more.November 22, 2021LeadershipReturning to Live Industry Events Post-PandemicAbout two years ago, I wrote a column called "Making the Most of Live Industry Events," with tips on how to get the most out of attending conventions and trade shows. Who could have imagined that those tips would be rendered irrelevant by a pandemic thatOctober 20, 2021ProgrammingFour Steps to Creating an Effective Member Advisory BoardWho better to advise you on how to create a better member experience at your facility than, well, your members?September 28, 2021Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesGoverning BodiesNFHS Highlights Study Focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in HS SportsDiversity, equity, inclusion and high school sports and performing arts are great partners, and the NFHS is doing its part to broaden perspectives of all stakeholders in our nation’s schools.FundraisingU. of Illinois Donors Allow for Flash Student Ticket GiveawayGoverning BodiesADs Could Use Basketball Leverage to Restructure College FootballLegalTwo Former Huntington University Student-Athletes Sue School Over AbuseSponsor ContentImproving Rehab Programs: PFPS and Aquatic Therapy
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