The Fastest Way to Lose Great Staff

In this episode of the Cheer Biz Podcast, Dan Cotton shares five things he would do if he wanted his staff to absolutely hate their jobs. Drawing from his experience leading teams across Oregon Dream Teams, Dream Camps, and Next Generation Gym Owners, Dan breaks down the leadership mistakes that quietly destroy morale, increase turnover, and drive great coaches away. From never asking for staff input and micromanaging every decision to paying people late and refusing to explain your reasoning, Dan explains why these behaviors create frustration, resentment, and burnout inside cheer gyms. In this episode, you'll learn: Why staff want their opinions to be heard The importance of paying people accurately and on time How micromanagement destroys trust and confidence Why explaining your decisions matters as a leader How helping staff build a life outside the gym improves retention What great gym owners do differently to keep coaches engaged If you're a cheer gym owner, program director, or leader, this episode will help you create a healthier workplace, retain great staff, and build a stronger coaching culture.