Most Important Skills for a Gym Owner at Tricks Sacramento LLC
Lauren, a gym owner at Tricks Sacramento LLC, describes a day in her life as "never off," requiring constant attention to both immediate issues and behind-the-scenes tasks like payroll and policy compliance. This crucial behind-the-scenes work, which includes collaborating with HR and safety partners, ensures the smooth functioning of the gym's front-of-house operations, highlighting the multifaceted nature of gym ownership beyond coaching and management.
Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Human Resources
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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. Being a gym owner means always being available, even outside of typical working hours.
2. A gym owner's day involves a mix of hands-on coaching and management, as well as handling behind-the-scenes tasks like payroll, taxes, and safety protocols.
3. Attention to both the customer-facing aspects and the administrative details is crucial for the success of a gym.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a gym owner look like?
The biggest thing is that you're never off. That was a big transition for me. I knew it, but living it is a little different.
You get a text at 10 or 11 at night about an emergency, and you're the one to deal with it. Your day starts with your job, so it's important to have balance.
At work, I am coaching and managing. As a gym owner, I'm also making sure all the behind-the-scenes stuff functions well.
If the behind-the-scenes operations aren't handled properly, the front-of-house functions won't work correctly. This includes payroll, taxes, and policies. I work with our HR and safety partner to ensure we follow all protocols and stay up-to-date.
That kind of work, which I didn't consider before ownership, is now a huge part of my day-to-day. I've realized how important it truly is. Coaching, managing, and leadership are significant, but the behind-the-scenes work is also a very important part of my role.
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