026: Where Your Dollars Go, Your Gym Follows. It starts with clarity. Spending with intention by understanding the difference between expenses, spends, and investments. Not all dollars serve the same purpose, and growth comes from knowing when money simply maintains the business and when it actively builds the future. When we spend strategically instead of emotionally, we create stronger programs, healthier teams, and long-term momentum.

024: How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything. This week’s focus is on intentionality and accountability in the small things. As we grow, trust remains essential, but so does verifying the habits that shape our culture and our budget. Excellence isn’t built through big moments, it’s created through consistent, thoughtful decisions that signal what truly matters.

022: Keep the Monsters Out of Your Margins. Payroll Creep is the silent profit killer that sneaks in through untracked hours and unnoticed tasks. Tracking payroll by cost centers shines a light on where money is going, helping you make smarter decisions, protect margins, and keep your business running strong.

021: Why “10% Off” Is Costing You More Than You Think. There’s a big difference between a discount and an offer, and knowing it can make or break your brand. Discounts come from desperation, while offers come from confidence, and confident brands grow stronger without cutting their worth.

020: When Growth Slows, Here’s Where to Focus. Enrollment dips aren’t failure; they’re feedback. When growth slows, the smartest move is doubling down on marketing consistency and parent connection, turning short-term slowdowns into long-term stability and growth.

This piece was generously contributed by Diane Trifiro of Ohio Sports Academy. My name is Diane Trifiro and my husband and I own Ohio...

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