PODCAST · business
Learning to Thrive
by Courtney Parfitt & Michaela Vernon
On the Learning to Thrive podcast, we share stories, lessons learned, and practical tools to help your business go from surviving to thriving.Reach us at: [email protected]
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Ep. 179 - Evaluating Your Customer Experience : 3 Systems to Keep Customer Feedback Flowing & Create Real Change
Episode Links:Free Customer Survey TemplateFree Staff Checklists—Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:In today’s Learning to Thrive episode we’re sharing the practical, repeatable ways we evaluate customer experience inside a busy youth program so feedback turns into action instead of anxiety. If the phrase “What if they don’t like us?” has ever stopped you from asking for input, we unpack how to reframe feedback as a tool that makes your business and your community easier to run.We walk through three systems that keep a steady pulse on what customers are actually feeling: customer surveys, a front desk daily review, and written drop forms. We explain how to run gym-wide and program-specific surveys, what questions surface the most useful insights, and how responses can shape everything from newsletters to onboarding emails. Then we share why a simple daily front-of-house report captures real-time issues before they get forgotten, and how a checklist can prevent avoidable complaints like missed voicemails.Finally, we get candid about drop forms and why putting cancellations in writing protects both sides, prevents long-term billing confusion, and creates a low-pressure space for honest feedback that families might never say at the desk. If you want stronger retention, better reviews, clearer communication, and fewer surprise problems, listen through and steal these systems. Subscribe, share with a fellow owner, and leave a review, then tell us what you use to measure customer experience.—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 178 - Thrive's Leadership Values (Replay)
Episode Links:Subscribe to our newsletter—Show Notes:We are not trying to manage people. We are trying to lead humans. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we share the leadership values we use at Thrive to keep our culture steady, personal, and strong even when things get busy. These are not slogans for a handbook. They are standards we try to live in real relationships with staff, coaches, and the teams we serve.We unpack four leadership values that shape how we make decisions and how we show up day to day: humility, accountability, engagement, and investment. You will hear what humble leadership looks like in practice, why accountability has to go both ways, and how leaders can invite honest feedback without getting defensive. We also talk about the danger of blind spots when people do not feel safe telling you the truth, and why owning mistakes quickly builds more trust than pretending you are perfect.We get practical about engagement through consistent one-on-one check-ins, including our flexible “10-10” meeting style that creates space for real conversation about work and life. Finally, we dig into investing in people with time, education, opportunity, and support so they leave better than they came. If you lead a team, coach athletes, run a small business, or parent kids who watch everything you do, these leadership values can become your foundation.—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 177 - Sharing the Wealth : 3 Investments You Must Make to Keep Your Business Growing
Episode Links:Free Staff Checklists—Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:In this episode, we sit down and challenge a common small business finance trap: labeling everything as an expense instead of asking what return it should create. When we change the language, we change the decisions, and we change the energy customers and staff feel the moment they walk in the door.We walk through three investments we believe a growing youth sports facility must keep making. First, continued education for coaches, not only the high level competitive staff but the recreational coaches who shape the daily experience and drive retention. We talk conferences, in house training, lesson plan meetings, shadowing, and simple ways to build leadership by letting your best coaches teach the rest of the team.Second, we dig into the front desk as your first impression and your most consistent parent touchpoint. We share practical systems that create consistency, including a quick reference cheat sheet and a daily checklist plus log for positives, staffing issues, customer complaints, and injuries. Finally, we get specific about facility upgrades and equipment refreshes, why first impressions matter in a competitive market, and how to set an annual reinvestment budget.If you’ve been wondering where to reinvest for real ROI, this will help you pick a clear next step and build a plan. What’s the one area you know you’ve been skimping on?—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 176 - Three Revenue Streams That Could Add Significant Growth to Your Bottom Line
Episode Links:Check Out Our Summer Camp Series!Ep. 171 - Camp Prep : What Do You Need to Be Doing Now to Have a Successful Summer?Ep. 172 - Wow Factor for Camps : Tips and Tricks to Make Your Camp an ExperienceEp. 173 - Hiring Seasonal Staff : 3 Ways to Make Your Summer Successful—Free Ninja Camp Toolkit—Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:In this episode we get practical about gross revenue growth for gymnastics gyms, ninja programs, and youth sports businesses by treating revenue streams like a diversified portfolio: keep the 80% strong, then build a reliable 20% that smooths out the year and lifts your top line on the P&L.We walk through three add-on revenue ideas we’ve tested at our own facilities. First: camps, including the big summer camp engine and the underrated no-school camps that families desperately need when school is out but work is not. We talk staffing, lesson plans, calendar planning, and why clear ownership (like an events director) can make the difference.Next: special events such as birthday parties, skill clinics, parents’ night out, and themed programs that let current members go deeper while giving new families a low-commitment way to try your facility. Then we move into specialty classes and programs, including middle school and high school gymnastics, advanced pre-K done by invitation, tumbling and tramp and tumble for cheer and dance demand, and a new Ninja Sport class built directly from staff passion and customer requests.If you’re trying to maximize square footage, fill dead hours, and grow revenue without sacrificing quality, this is your playbook. Subscribe and share this with another gym owner or program director. What add-on revenue stream are you considering next?—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 175 - Are You Maximizing Your Enrollment? : Ways to Attract New Customers and Re-engage Old Ones
Episode Links:Free "We Miss You" & "Thank You For Joining Us" Customer Email Templates—Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we walk through how to re-engage old customers with ease: build low-commitment drop-in events, make them genuinely great, and use them as a bridge back to classes. Then we dig into email marketing and social media that actually gets opened and remembered, because it’s built around value. Think helpful newsletters, community highlights, curated child development resources, and consistent touchpoints that keep your gym top of mind when a parent asks a friend, “Where should we go?”On the new customer side, we focus on two questions: how you physically show up in the community and how your brand shows up when you’re not there. Events like school fun nights, 5Ks, parades, park meet ups, simple swag like magnets, shirts, and water bottles, and recognizable visuals all compound into brand recognition. We also talk about turning birthday parties and rentals into lead engines, capturing emails the right way, and why front desk customer service is a make-or-break revenue driver.If you want more enrollments without feeling salesy, press play. Subscribe, share this with another kids business owner, and leave a review so more gyms can build communities that grow.—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 174 - Q1 Is Done! Three Systems That Will Allow You To Review, Analyze & Plan With Certainty
Episode Links:Sample Week in Review SheetEp. 110 - Time Blocking—Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:Quarter one flies by, and then suddenly you’re asking the big questions: Are we actually consistent on enrollment? Are we spending wisely? Are we burning out our team and ourselves without noticing? That’s why we’ve implemented repeatable, reliable systems that tell the truth about what’s happening in our business and our life.In this episode, we walk through three tools we use to run a healthier gym and make better decisions with less stress. First is a weekly review that captures what’s getting done week to week: attendance, output, wins, struggles, and priorities for the next week. Then we get into business vitals tracking, focusing on enrollment, payroll, and reading your profit and loss statement through percentages so you can spot patterns, compare seasonality, and lead with strategy instead of intuition. Finally, we share a monthly calendar audit built on time blocking, so you can see where your time went, and use this information to block next month’s time.If you want practical business systems, better operations, and a data-driven way to plan your time, this episode will help you build momentum for the next three quarters. —Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 173 - Hiring Seasonal Staff : 3 Ways to Make Your Summer Successful
Episode Links:Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:Your best camp theme and your cutest craft won’t save a summer that’s staffed wrong. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we dig into what’s really behind a great summer camp experience: seasonal staff who bring energy, manage emotions, and keep kids safe even when the day gets loud and messy.We walk through our three-part framework for summer camp staffing and staff management. First, we hire personality and teach skill, because a counselor’s attitude shows up in every parent interaction and every kid’s memory of the week. We talk about who to recruit and who to avoid. If someone says they’re not a camp person, we explain why you should take them at their word.Next, we break down seasonal staff onboarding and training that actually sticks: background checks, CPR certification, required documentation, and mandatory pre-camp meetings that cover expectations plus emergency procedures. Finally, we share how we support counselors all summer with daily camp leads, clear standards on the floor, and short pre-camp check-ins that set the tone, especially on Mondays when first impressions decide everything.If you want a safer, smoother, more profitable camp season with better staff retention, press play, subscribe, and share with a fellow camp director!—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 172 - Wow Factor for Camps : Tips and Tricks to Make Your Camp an Experience
Free Ninja Camp Toolkit —Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:What makes a camp unforgettable isn’t luck—it’s a handful of smart choices repeated every day. We break down our practical, tested framework for building the wow factor families rave about, from the very first minute in the car line to the last smile at pickup.We start with first impressions: enthusiastic greetings, remembering camper names, and why clear signage and upbeat music lower everyone’s stress. Then we move into the engine of a great camp—a written plan. You’ll hear how we map facility flows so any coach can find any group at any time, why we always staff one over for flexibility, and how we bake themes into stations so creativity is consistent across teams, not dependent on one rockstar instructor.Parents want to feel part of the day, so we share the communication system that turned quiet car rides into proud recaps: a Tuesday newsletter with photos from every station and a short Friday video that’s easy to share. We layer in a pickup “quick sheet” so camp leads can deliver specific wins at the curb, building trust and giving families real stories to tell. You’ll also get our approach to weekly celebrations—cheer shows, animal visits, nerf wars, multi-sport rotations—that kids anticipate and parents point to as proof of value.Finally, we focus on the heartbeat of any program: staff. Hire for personality, train the skills, and keep energy high with public praise, surprise treats, and planned breathers. Our mid-summer half-day only week protects stamina and helps coaches feel refreshed. Put it all together and you have a camp that delights kids, impresses parents, and gives your team a summer experience they look forward to also. —Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 171 - Camp Prep : What Do You Need to Be Doing Now to Have a Successful Summer?
Episode Links:Free Ninja Camp Toolkit —Subscribe to our newsletter—Check out our blog—Show Notes:Snow on the ground, but summer on the brain. We’re pulling back the curtain on how we sellout camps without burning out our team, and it all starts months before the summer season. Parents plan early, so we do too with dates posted by December, a clear January launch, and fun, action-packed themes accompanied by thoughtful lesson plans. These shifts took us from “hope it fills” to full-day weeks selling out in under 24 hours.We map the entire summer with intention: full-day and half-day weeks, plus planned half-day-only weeks to reset energy. That runway keeps week ten as sharp as week one. We also talk why narrowing to four repeatable themes outperforms a dozen scattered ideas. Depth wins: detailed lesson plans, age-appropriate games, crafts that fit the theme, and a Friday celebration families can’t stop talking about.Marketing is simple, steady, and local. After the launch push, we stay visible in moms’ groups, school wellness events, 5Ks, and camp fairs. The real secret weapon is operational excellence in plain sight: when morning class families watch camp groups move through stations with structure and joy, they picture their child in that flow next summer. On staffing, we start with a survey of our team, rehire great alumni home from college, then recruit seasonal hires early. One extra instructor beyond the minimum is insurance that pays for itself on day one.We finish with the heart of it all: build an experience, not just coverage. Signature moments—animal visits, cheer showcases, timed ninja courses—give kids stories to tell and parents proud highlights to share. That’s how you create raving fans who will set their alarms to enroll during your midnight release. Want a head start? Grab our free Ninja Camp lesson plan from the link a, and tell us: what theme should we share next?—Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 170 - Fueling Team Energy In The Messy Middle
This time of year brings a special kind of swirl: long weekends for coaches in competition season, tired and sick staff, and students pushing through winter fatigue while school pressure mounts. We’ve been there, and we’re sharing the exact playbook we use to keep morale high without burning people out.We start with fast ways to raise energy: frequent, specific shout-outs that name the behavior and tie it to core values like flexibility and initiative. Then we add small but mighty boosts - gift cards for last‑minute saves, a surprise group coffee order, or a quick thank-you that lands when it counts. These gestures are easy to execute and powerful because they tell your team they’re seen. Next, we get practical about time. A 30-minute calendar audit can prevent the seven-day grind that leads to illness and mistakes. We look one to two months ahead for meets, travel, and school events, shift meetings to realistic windows, and pre-schedule true rest days. Our weekly review maps priorities and clarifies what only we can do, so when the week gets busy, we follow the plan our calmer selves made. Finally, we reconnect to the why. Whether you’re teaching toddlers or coaching skill upgrades, the impact is real: safer kids, proud parents, and a happy staff. Progress is often invisible day to day but undeniable across months, so we make it visible and celebrate often. Here's our blog you can share with your member families about the The Messy Middle.Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 169 - Learning to Thrive's 2026 Revamp
Learning to Thrive is back with new episodes! After a very cold Northeast winter, we’re here to reset, share a big life update, and map a 2026 plan that centers values-driven leadership and real community. It’s undeniable that AI and tutorials are helpful tools right at our fingertips, but they can’t replace shared values, peer accountability, or the energy that comes from solving hard problems together. We’re outlining a refreshed format - deeper episodes, practical frameworks, and guest voices with real expertise - plus new ways to gather through Learning to Thrive’s Thrive University. Whether you run a gym, coach a team, or lead a small business, you’ll find tools to handle tough parent conversations, avoid complacency in your team and organization, and align your culture around service and excellence.Get on our email list through our landing page linked here. Tell us what you want to hear about - culture, time blocking, running a meet - so we can get it on the calendar and deliver the most value for you possible. We can’t wait to keep Thriving together!Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 168 - Authentic Leadership : How to Lead Without Being the Loudest Voice In the Room (Replay)
Quality leadership isn't always about being the loudest person in the room, but rather how you make an impact through consistently showing up, listening deeply, and inspiring confidence by way of preparation and demeanor. In today’s episode, we discuss how good leaders guide their people with their energy, organization, and problem solving abilities. Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 167 - 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy (Replay)
If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definitely enjoyable for all involved. Try these fresh ideas out with your team, and let us know how it goes!—Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 166 - Summer Camps : 3 Things to Make for a Successful Summer (Replay)
We are in the mindset of preparing for summer because Thrive's 2026 summer camp registration launched this month! In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we share with you the value in getting your summer camp schedules out early, planning in advance, and looking through the lens of your customer so you can have your most successful summer camps yet.Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 165 - 3 Keys to Finding & Keeping Good Coaches (Replay)
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how to hire high-quality coaches, and how to keep those high-quality coaches. We will share about the application, interview and training processes we have fine-tuned over our 16 years in business, which allow us to connect with potential hires that align with our organization’s values.Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 164 - Deliberate Practice (Replay)
Today’s episode of Learning to Thrive is about deliberate practice, a simple 4-part formula for helping high achievers continue to achieve at that level. We’ll take you through each step, and help you understand how to apply deliberate practice in your life.Episode Links:Grit by Angela Duckworth---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 163 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 2 (Replay)
In part 1 of our annual appraisals segment, we shared with you the why behind our annual appraisal process, as well as how we structure them. We are back today to conclude this segment by sharing how to implement the data these appraisals provide within your organization.Episode Links:Annual Appraisal Episode Pt 1---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 162 - 2 Questions That Will Level Up Your Goal Setting (Replay)
January is a big time for goal setting, and thinking about where we want to be and what we want to be doing in 2026. On today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are bringing you 2 questions to add to your goal setting process that will take your success rate to the next level. ---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 161 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 1 (Replay)
At Thrive, our annual appraisal process isn't a yearly obligation, it's a powerful tool to celebrate successes, unify our culture, and gather important data to help us level up in the new year. In this episode we'll share the elements of our review system, as well as benefits of implementing this thoughtful process in your own organization.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep 160 - Taking Advantage of the Winter Months: Impactful Events (Replay)
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing five different events with you that you can plug into your facility's schedule to build connection with your community. With the cold weather and shorter days, outdoor play can be a challenge, making winter the perfect time to get new families through your doors.Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 159 - Goal Setting For Your Business: What’s Your One Thing? (Replay)
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we discuss how to identify the one thing that is going to move your business forward this year. We'll help you get clear on your goals and priorities so you can feel confident about leveling up in 2026.Episode Links:The Business of Year End Review Ep.---The One Thing BookThe One Thing PodcastShow Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 158 - Your Business End of Year Review (Replay)
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive, we'll guide you through our process designed to equip you with the necessary data and insights you need to step into the upcoming year with confidence, fully informed and ready to make strategic decisions that will drive your business forward.Episode Links:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 157 - Thrive's Leadership Values
In today’s episode, we’re discussing how we strive to be exceptional leaders by creating and following core values that are specific to our leadership team. We’ll share how our leadership-specific values build upon our organization’s overarching values, and allow us to show up for our team reliably and authentically. ---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 156 - Your Personal End of Year Review (Replay)
In this episode, we are sharing with you our end-of-year review process which is designed to empower you with a clear understanding of your personal achievements over the past year, leveraging measurable and quantitative data so you are able to reflect back on how you spent your time and where you spent your energy.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 155 - How Leaders Build Trust (And How They Lose It)
Achieving success as a leader requires building trust with your team, something that we at Learning to Thrive believe is a worthy investment of your time and your energy. Discover how consistency, transparency, and accountability become the foundation for creating a team who can rely on you, and who you can truly rely on in return.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 154 - Building Brand Authority in Your Community as a Local Business
Learn how to build true brand authority by operating authentically in alignment with your values and leading with a service-minded approach. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’ll explore the tangible actions you can take, from consistent and visible branding to listening carefully to your audience and confidently highlighting what makes you different.Episode Links:Ep. 31 - Handling Customer Issues---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 153 - SoundTracks : What Are You Bringing Into 2026?
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, discover how the soundtracks playing in your head have the ability to empower or limit you, and learn three essential questions to assess these internal narratives. Since our brains naturally validate whatever story we're telling ourselves, we'll challenge you to evaluate your soundtracks before heading into a new year.Episode Links:Ep.4 - SoundtracksEp. 123 - Setting Your Soundtracks for the Fall---Soundtracks by Jon Acuff---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 152 - 3 Habits We Adopted in 2025 that Make Effective Leaders
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive, we share three game-changing habits that our leadership team adopted in 2025. Learn how these strategies can elevate your leadership and help you accomplish more with less stress.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 151 - 'Tis the Season to Be Grateful
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're reflecting on the things we are giving thanks for in 2025. From meaningful community partnerships, the support of our Thrive families, and program growth, we are grateful for all that 2025 has brought us.Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 150 - Business Vitals Check In : The 3 Things You Need for the End of the Year
As the year winds down, make sure you have a clear picture of your business health by reviewing your enrollment numbers by program, payroll expenses, and overall financial performance. These three key metrics will help you close out the year strong and set yourself up for success in the months ahead.Episode Links:Ep. 68 - Business Vitals : Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics that Matter---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 149 - Making the Most of the Winter Season
Don't let the shorter days derail your momentum - discover strategies for staying energized and motivated throughout winter in today's Learning to Thrive episode. Learn how leaning into festive celebrations and end-of-year planning can help you finish the season feeling accomplished rather than depleted.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 148 - 3 Logistical Tools For Managing Competition Season
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing systems for tracking meet expenses, implementing smart travel hacks, and strategically scheduling rest days to keep your team and your budget balanced throughout the competitive season.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 147 - Habit Stack the Bottom of Your Pyramid
In today’s episode we’re discussing how to habit stack your essential ‘bottom of the pyramid’ needs to stay grounded during the winter season. We'll share with you simple strategies to bundle habits like hydration and sleep, so you can thrive instead of just survive the busiest time of year.Episode Links:Ep. 22 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 1Ep. 24 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 2Ep. 26 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 3Ep. 28 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 4---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 146 - How to Build Out a Community Impact Plan Pt. 2
We're back with Pt. 2 of our series on how to implement a community plan that is equal parts intentional and impactful. In this episode, we'll offer you action steps to get started with charitable giving and meaningful community partnerships within your organization. ---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 145 - Being Proactive With Balancing Your Time
In today’s Learning to Thrive episode, learn how to reframe busy seasons of life from draining obligations to opportunities for intentional living, with strategies to protect your energy and maintain balance even when your schedule is packed.Episode Links:Ep. 102 - ‘I Get To’ vs. ‘I Have To’---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 144 - How to Build Out a Community Impact Plan Pt. 1
In today’s episode of Learn to Thrive, we’re discussing how to institute impactful charitable giving and meaningful community partnerships within your organization. Learn how getting clear on the framework for your community plan allows you to give with intention.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 143 - The 2 Days In a Row “Rule” for Staying on Track With Your Goals
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we discuss how the 2 Day Rule can transform your relationship with habits and goals by allowing a two-day grace period when life gets in the way. Instead of viewing one missed day as total failure, this mindset helps you recover quickly and maintain long-term consistency.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 142 - Week in Review + Free Download!
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, discover how our new Week in Review document is transforming our team's communication by giving them a customizable tool to track their weekly stats, celebrate wins, and discuss challenges with their leaders. This simple system creates accountability, opens meaningful dialogue, and builds a valuable data log that shows real progress over time.Episode Links:Week in Review Downloadable Template---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 141 - 3 Tips on How to Avoid Social Burnout
This time of year brings plenty of opportunities for fun fall activities and time with friends and family, but it can also drain our social battery. In this Learning to Thrive episode, we're offering three ways to avoid social burnout in the upcoming months.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 140 - Verbal Warnings : How to Make Disciplinary Actions Less Scary
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing with you how to give verbal warnings that are direct and constructive, so everyone comes away from the conversation with the clarity they need to move forward. ---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 139 - Last 90 Days
Today on Learning to Thrive, we’re sharing with you one of our favorite ways to make the most of the year's final months. Inspired by Rachel Hollis' transformative Last 90 Days challenge, this episode is dedicated to empowering you to finish the year stronger than you started.Episode Links:Rachel Hollis Last 90 Days---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 138 - Program Data Deep Dive
We've previously shared the importance of regularly tracking your 'Business Vitals' - those baseline data points that help you assess the overall health of your organization. In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing with you how to level up your data tracking even further with program-specific assessments.Episode Links:Ep. 68 - Business Vitals : Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 137 - Setting Your Future Self Up For Success (Replay)
Building effective morning and evening routines for ourselves can be the difference between surviving and thriving through our day. When we convert the tasks that need to get done each day into habits, we free up valuable space in our minds to power us through the things that will truly launch us towards success. Join us as we discuss practical tips to help you create routines that resonate with your lifestyle and goals.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 136 - Energy : It’s Not Unlimited
Your energy and your time are not finite resources, so how do you manage them? In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we share strategies to help you channel these precious resources where they matter most, and protect them from depleting.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 135 - 3 Things We Do to Protect Our Culture
The gap between the culture you envision and what actually happens day-to-day is vital to the experience both your customers and your staff have within the walls of your organization. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we'll share strategies for how to protect your culture. Episode Links:Ep. 5 - Culture Pt 1Ep. 6 - Culture Pt 2Ep. 7 - Culture Pt 3---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 134 - The Leadership Mirror : How to Accept Feedback Without Losing Confidence
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how high-caliber leaders don't just give feedback - they also actively seek it out for themselves. Discover three key strategies on how to receive feedback so you can feel confident in your leadership.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 133 - The Importance of Leadership in Your Company
In this episode, discover how to build a multi-layered mentorship culture that ensures every team member feels supported, invested in, and deeply connected to your organization. We’ll share strategies for creating mentorship that guides employees through their successes and fosters lasting organizational commitment.---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 132 - What's Been Whispering to You
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we explore how to recognize life's 'whispers' that guide you towards changes and opportunities, and discuss practical ways to build trust in your inner voice. And, learn to cultivate the practice of noticing when life is speaking to you through prioritizing whatever mindfulness practice works for you. Episode Links:Ep. 22 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 1Ep. 24 - Thriving Pyramid Pt. 2---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 131 - Scaling Smart : When to Grow, When to Strengthen
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're breaking down how to approach opportunities to scale your business. Whether you are working towards a long-term growth plan or navigating an unexpected opportunity, these strategies will empower you to know when the time is right.---Episode Links:Ep. 5 - Culture Pt. 1Ep. 6 - Culture Pt. 2Ep. 7 - Culture Pt. 3Ep. 68 - Business Vitals : Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter---3rd Level Consulting---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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Ep. 130 - Setting Your Fall Goals
We are fast approaching the final quarter of the year, which is why today's episode of Learning to Thrive is all about your fall goals! We'll discuss how to balance the fall-time things that fill your cup, while also making a final push on the goals you set out to accomplish this year.---Ep. 60 - Goal Setting for Your Business: What's Your One Thing?Ep. 94 - Vision Casting Pt. 1Ep. 96 - Vision Casting Pt. 2Ep. 110 - Time Blocking---Show Links:Send us Fan MailBe sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message!Reach us at: [email protected] more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.comFind Us on InstagramFind Us on FacebookFind Us on Tik Tok
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On the Learning to Thrive podcast, we share stories, lessons learned, and practical tools to help your business go from surviving to thriving.Reach us at: [email protected]
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Courtney Parfitt & Michaela Vernon
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