Most Important Skills of Being a Gym Owner at Tricks Sacramento LLC
Lauren, a gym owner, emphasizes the crucial skill of addressing difficult conversations directly and truthfully while actively listening, stating that "having that balance of those things, of talking and also listening, is one of the most important skills". Equally important is prioritizing the needs of staff and clients above personal preferences, a necessity for successful business ownership that Lauren learned early in their career.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Business Acumen, Resilience
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Lauren Wright
Gym Owner
Tricks Sacramento LLC
Sacramento State University
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Ethnic & Related Studies
Education, Sports & Fitness
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication involves both assertive speech and active listening. Addressing difficult issues directly and truthfully, while also demonstrating empathy, is crucial.
2. Prioritizing the needs of the team and clients above personal preferences is essential for success as a business owner.
3. Self-awareness is key to understanding your role and responsibilities, enabling you to make decisions that benefit the collective good of the staff and clients above your own personal preferences
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I think I was reflecting on this, and not being afraid to have tough conversations right away is probably one of the most important skills. It's easy to do the fun stuff, like putting on events. In my job, coaching is fun because I'm working with the kids.
But having tough conversations, whether with a staff member, a parent, or a client, is important to do right away. You need to say things that are truthful and factual, but also be a really good listener. A lot of times, people just want to be heard.
So, having that balance of talking and listening is one of the most important skills. Another thing for me, personally as an owner, is remembering that you don't get to put yourself first.
Most of the time, you'll have to do things you don't want to do. You've accepted this role as a business owner, and the good of the group—whether it's your staff, clients, or others—sometimes has to be more important than you personally.
So, I had to grasp and get ready for those two skills early on. If I didn't, I wouldn't be in this position now, or I'd have a very tough time. Those are the things that are most important to me personally.
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