What Hard Lessons Do Gym Owners Learn Building their Cheer & Dance Business?

In this candid and powerful episode of The MotUS Edge Podcast, Stacy Rowe, Casey Jones, Cole Stott, and Kevin Brubaker unpack the hard lessons they've learned as gym owners and entrepreneurs in the cheerleading and dance industry   From costly real estate decisions and lease negotiations to staffing challenges, culture fit, delegation, and leadership growth, this episode dives deep into the realities of running a successful youth sports business.   If you own a cheer gym, dance studio, or youth sports facility, this conversation will help you avoid common mistakes, think strategically about real estate investments, build stronger staff culture, and lead your business with long-term vision. The hosts share personal stories of financial risks, missed opportunities, hiring lessons, and the mindset shifts that ultimately led to stronger businesses and healthier leadership.   You'll walk away with practical insight on when to pivot, how to learn from failure, and why documenting systems can transform your gym from chaos to clarity.   ✅ Perfect for: Cheer gym owners, dance studio owners, youth sports entrepreneurs, and leadership-driven coaches who want to grow a sustainable, profitable business while building strong systems, culture, and long-term wealth in the competitive all-star cheer and dance industry.   *******************************************   Connect with the MotUS Team:   Online | www.themotusedge.com   Email | [email protected]   Facebook | www.facebook.com/joinmotus   Instagram | @joinmotus   *******************************************   Prime Alliance   www.theprimealliance.com   www.theoneprimefinals.com   Facebook | www.facebook.com/theoneprimefinals   Instagram | @theoneprimefinals   *******************************************     Be sure to check out our other projects too:   S.R. Fabrico Author • www.srfabrico.com   Cheerfest • www.cheerfest.com   The CheerExpo • www.thecheerexpo.com   Stage 8 Dance Brands - www.stage8dancebrands.com   *******************************************   Production by Clanton Creative   www.clantoncreative.com   Custom Music through CheerSounds