For a long time now, hiring and staffing has been a large issue facing the fitness industry. However, this ongoing problem isn’t due to a lack of qualified available candidates. That’s where fibr is stepping in to fill the need.
Taylor Gabhart, the editor of Club Solutions Magazine, recently sat down with fibr’s William Coker, the co-founder and president of the company. Coker details for listeners why hiring is currently difficult for the industry, shares why fibr is an ideal solution to the issue and more.
Listen to the conversation below.
Show Notes
- At 1:22 Coker details the story behind how he helped co-found fibr.
- For those who don’t know, learn all about the mission of fibr and how the company assists clubs at 2:36.
- At 7:09 hear how fibr is uniquely positioned to assist fitness professionals due to the company’s background in the industry.
- Coker shares solutions his company has added in its history and what new problems are now of high interest to solve at 8:40.
- At 11:50 learn what the main reasons are behind why staffing is such a large issue for the industry.
- Hear how Coker believes clubs can market to prospective employees that they can have a future career in the industry at 26:30.
- At 30:51 learn what the journey is like for clubs when partnering with fibr.
- Coker details the very first thing he wants industry leaders to know about the startup at 36:17.
- At 39:00 hear how Coker believes staffing will look like in the future for the industry.
- Coker shares how fibr also has built connections with military personnel at 41:47.
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