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Podcast: The Cheer Biz Podcast
Episode: Directors vs Owners: Who Decides What?
Description: If you’ve ever wondered whether your gym director has too much power—or not enough—this episode will give you a clear framework.
In this Cheer Biz Podcast episode, Dan Cotton breaks down what managers and directors in a cheer gym should actually be responsible for, and where the hard boundaries must be. He explains why true directors should have authority over hiring, training, retraining, retention, and even termination of subordinates—paired with clear KPIs so success is measurable. But he also draws a firm line on what directors should not control, including gym pricing, scholarships, major fi...