33 | Can Your Instructor Steal Your Clients?

Too many studio owners assume loyalty will protect their business. But when a star instructor leaves — and takes clients or staff with them — it can shake everything.In this episode, Cory shares a real studio situation and breaks down what legal protections actually work (and which ones don’t) when contractors leave.Why This Matters If you rely on independent contractors, most non-competes won’t hold up. And by the time someone leaves, it’s often too late to fix it. The protection has to be built in before problems arise.Key Takeaways ✔️ Why non-competes rarely work with 1099 instructors ✔️ When non-solicitation clauses can help ✔️ Why NDAs don’t protect your client list the way you think ✔️ How culture + customized contracts create real protectionCory’s Legal Pro Tip 📄 “If your contracts only talk about rules — but not expectations and culture — you’re already behind. The strongest protection is proactive and clearly communicated from day one.”🎧 Want to protect your studio before a staff exit happens? Hit play now. 📞 Book a legal call📸 Instagram👥 Join Our Facebook Group