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Nov 5, 2025 2:38

The Revenue Milestone That Tells You It’s Time to Delegate | Episode 95.

At what point should a gym owner stop coaching and start leading?

What this episode covers

Knowing when to step back from the floor can make or break growth.

Episode Highlights

This episode breaks down when it’s time for gym owners to hire a full-time coach and step out of day-to-day coaching.

Tommy Allen explains the key revenue and membership benchmarks that signal it’s time to delegate so that owners can focus on growth, operations, and retention.

A good time to hire a full-time coach is when the gym reaches 75–100 members and generates $15,000–$20,000 in monthly revenue.

Delegating coaching allows owners to focus on marketing, systems, and operations that sustain long-term growth.

Group sessions exceeding 15 people can impact quality—another sign it’s time to bring in coaching support.

Profitability, not just revenue, determines when hiring makes financial sense.

Stepping back from coaching frees up time to refine processes and attract more clients.

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  • Intro
  • Question of the Day: Revenue and Coaching
  • Delegating Coaching Responsibilities

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