Episode 344: Rapid Fire Q&A: Creating and Enforcing Studio Standards

What We Cover In This Episode:  Why standards problems are the hidden cause behind almost every studio frustration, and some Nick's Nuggets to keep them simple [2:16] Where to actually start with studio standards, without writing a 50-page handbook you'll never finish [4:05] A test you can run to see exactly what your staff does (and doesn't do) when nobody's watching [6:58] How to set standards for your instructors without micromanaging or killing their creative flair [9:53] The difference between giving instructors structure versus controlling every cue, song, and word [10:19] How to handle a client who keeps ignoring studio rules without losing them or starting a conflict [13:07] Why posting your rules publicly protects your instructors just as much as it informs your members [15:35] How to empower your instructors to shut down disruptive behavior in the moment, and back them up when they do [16:33] How often you should actually review and update your studio standards [19:50] Why a new hire's question is the perfect excuse to refresh the whole team, not just the newbie [20:52] Quotes:  "There is a difference between standardizing the experience so that clients know what to expect at a high level versus scripting the class word-for-word. [Nick, 10:22] "You can't let clients bully you around but also, if you allow them to ignore the rules you've put in place it's like a cancer. It's just going to spread and the situation is going to get worse and worse because you didn't have the hard conversation up front with them." [Nick, 15:01] "I think everything in life is just constant iterations. I wouldn't do this to the point where you are confusing your staff where it's like every quarter, we have a new policy in place or the rules change." [Nick, 19:57]   LINKS:  Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree