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Learning to Thrive

Courtney Parfitt & Michaela Vernon

On the Learning to Thrive podcast, we share stories, lessons learned, and practical tools to help your business go from surviving to thriving.Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com

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Ep. 177 - Sharing the Wealth : 3 Investments You Must...

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2026/04/20

Episode Links: Free Staff Checklists — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode, we sit down and challenge a common small business finance trap: labeling everything as an expense instead of asking what return it should create. When we change the language, we change the decisions, and we change the energy customers and staff feel the moment they walk in the door. We walk through three investments we believe a growing youth sports facility must keep making....

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26:16

Ep. 176 - Three Revenue Streams That Could Add...

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2026/04/13

Episode Links: Check Out Our Summer Camp Series! Ep. 171 - Camp Prep : What Do You Need to Be Doing Now to Have a Successful Summer? Ep. 172 - Wow Factor for Camps : Tips and Tricks to Make Your Camp an Experience Ep. 173 - Hiring Seasonal Staff : 3 Ways to Make Your Summer Successful — Free Ninja Camp Toolkit — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In this episode we get practical about gross revenue growth for gymnastics gyms, ninja programs, and youth sports busine...

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25:22

Ep. 175 - Are You Maximizing Your Enrollment? : Ways...

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2026/04/06

Episode Links: "We Miss You" Former Customer Email Template "Thank You For Joining Us" New Customer Email Template — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we walk through how to re-engage old customers with ease: build low-commitment drop-in events, make them genuinely great, and use them as a bridge back to classes. Then we dig into email marketing and social media that actually gets opened and remembered, because it’s built a...

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26:40

Ep. 173 - Q1 Is Done! Three Systems That Will Allow...

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2026/03/23

Episode Links: Sample Week in Review Sheet Ep. 110 - Time Blocking — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Quarter one flies by, and then suddenly you’re asking the big questions: Are we actually consistent on enrollment? Are we spending wisely? Are we burning out our team and ourselves without noticing? That’s why we’ve implemented repeatable, reliable systems that tell the truth about what’s happening in our business and our life. In this episode, we walk through th...

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27:24

Ep. 173 - Hiring Seasonal Staff : 3 Ways to Make Your...

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2026/03/23

Episode Links: Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Your best camp theme and your cutest craft won’t save a summer that’s staffed wrong. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we dig into what’s really behind a great summer camp experience: seasonal staff who bring energy, manage emotions, and keep kids safe even when the day gets loud and messy. We walk through our three-part framework for summer camp staffing and staff management. First, we hire personality and tea...

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31:52

Ep. 172 - Wow Factor for Camps : Tips and Tricks to...

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2026/03/16

Free Ninja Camp Toolkit — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: What makes a camp unforgettable isn’t luck—it’s a handful of smart choices repeated every day. We break down our practical, tested framework for building the wow factor families rave about, from the very first minute in the car line to the last smile at pickup. We start with first impressions: enthusiastic greetings, remembering camper names, and why clear signage and upbeat music lower everyone’s s...

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30:03

Ep. 171 - Camp Prep : What Do You Need to Be Doing...

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2026/03/09

Episode Links: Free Ninja Camp Toolkit — Subscribe to our newsletter — Check out our blog — Show Notes: Snow on the ground, but summer on the brain. We’re pulling back the curtain on how we sellout camps without burning out our team, and it all starts months before the summer season. Parents plan early, so we do too with dates posted by December, a clear January launch, and fun, action-packed themes accompanied by thoughtful lesson plans. These shifts took us from “hope it fills” to ful...

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Ep. 170 - Fueling Team Energy In The Messy Middle

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2026/02/23

This time of year brings a special kind of swirl: long weekends for coaches in competition season, tired and sick staff, and students pushing through winter fatigue while school pressure mounts. We’ve been there, and we’re sharing the exact playbook we use to keep morale high without burning people out. We start with fast ways to raise energy: frequent, specific shout-outs that name the behavior and tie it to core values like flexibility and initiative. Then we add small but mighty boosts - ...

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Ep. 169 - Learning to Thrive's 2026 Revamp

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2026/02/12

Learning to Thrive is back with new episodes! After a very cold Northeast winter, we’re here to reset, share a big life update, and map a 2026 plan that centers values-driven leadership and real community. It’s undeniable that AI and tutorials are helpful tools right at our fingertips, but they can’t replace shared values, peer accountability, or the energy that comes from solving hard problems together. We’re outlining a refreshed format - deeper episodes, practical frameworks, a...

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Ep. 168 - Authentic Leadership : How to Lead Without...

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2026/02/05

Quality leadership isn't always about being the loudest person in the room, but rather how you make an impact through consistently showing up, listening deeply, and inspiring confidence by way of preparation and demeanor. In today’s episode, we discuss how good leaders guide their people with their energy, organization, and problem solving abilities. Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearnin...

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Ep. 167 - 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy...

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2026/02/03

If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definitely enjoyable for all involved. Try these fresh ideas out with your team, and let us know how it goes! — Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Find...

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Ep. 166 - Summer Camps : 3 Things to Make for a...

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2026/01/29

We are in the mindset of preparing for summer because Thrive's 2026 summer camp registration launched this month! In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we share with you the value in getting your summer camp schedules out early, planning in advance, and looking through the lens of your customer so you can have your most successful summer camps yet. Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothri...

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19:48

Ep. 165 - 3 Keys to Finding & Keeping Good Coaches...

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2026/01/27

In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how to hire high-quality coaches, and how to keep those high-quality coaches. We will share about the application, interview and training processes we have fine-tuned over our 16 years in business, which allow us to connect with potential hires that align with our organization’s values. Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com F...

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Ep. 164 - Deliberate Practice (Replay)

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2026/01/22

Today’s episode of Learning to Thrive is about deliberate practice, a simple 4-part formula for helping high achievers continue to achieve at that level. We’ll take you through each step, and help you understand how to apply deliberate practice in your life. Episode Links: Grit by Angela Duckworth --- Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Find more Learning to Thrive: thrivegy...

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Ep. 163 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 2 (Replay)

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2026/01/20

In part 1 of our annual appraisals segment, we shared with you the why behind our annual appraisal process, as well as how we structure them. We are back today to conclude this segment by sharing how to implement the data these appraisals provide within your organization. Episode Links: Annual Appraisal Episode Pt 1 --- Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Find more Learning ...

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Ep. 162 - 2 Questions That Will Level Up Your Goal...

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2026/01/15

January is a big time for goal setting, and thinking about where we want to be and what we want to be doing in 2026. On today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are bringing you 2 questions to add to your goal setting process that will take your success rate to the next level. --- Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Find more Learning to Thrive: thrivegym.mykajabi.c...

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Ep. 161 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 1 (Replay)

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2026/01/13

At Thrive, our annual appraisal process isn't a yearly obligation, it's a powerful tool to celebrate successes, unify our culture, and gather important data to help us level up in the new year. In this episode we'll share the elements of our review system, as well as benefits of implementing this thoughtful process in your own organization. --- Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmai...

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21:36

Ep 160 - Taking Advantage of the Winter Months:...

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2026/01/08

In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing five different events with you that you can plug into your facility's schedule to build connection with your community. With the cold weather and shorter days, outdoor play can be a challenge, making winter the perfect time to get new families through your doors. Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Find more Learning to ...

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Ep. 159 - Goal Setting For Your Business: What’s Your...

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we discuss how to identify the one thing that is going to move your business forward this year. We'll help you get clear on your goals and priorities so you can feel confident about leveling up in 2026. Episode Links: The Business of Year End Review Ep. --- The One Thing Book The One Thing Podcast Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail.com Fin...

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Ep. 158 - Your Business End of Year Review (Replay)

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2025/12/30

In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive, we'll guide you through our process designed to equip you with the necessary data and insights you need to step into the upcoming year with confidence, fully informed and ready to make strategic decisions that will drive your business forward. Episode Links: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People --- Show Links: Send us a text Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! Reach us at: contactlearningtothrive@gmail....

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