SGPT Marketing

5 Lessons From Hiring 50+ PTs

SGPT Marketing

Show Notes

Hiring the right personal trainers can accelerate your gym's growth, but hiring the wrong ones can hold your business back. In this episode, George shares 5 key lessons learned from recruiting more than 50 PTs, covering everything from building a robust hiring process to trusting your instincts and creating a pipeline of top talent before you need it.

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