The provided text, an executive summary and excerpts from a white paper authored by Jim Thomas, argues strongly for a strategy of continuous talent acquisition as the fundamental growth engine for independent gyms and fitness studios. The core message is that owners must stop treating recruiting as a reactive measure only taken when an employee quits, as staff turnover is inevitable. The document explains that consistent recruitment protects the existing team from burnout, stabilizes member experience and retention, and is necessary for business expansion and the launch of new programs. Ultimately, Always Be Recruiting transforms a gym into a "talent magnet," helping to raise cultural standards and lower the costs associated with emergency or panic hiring.
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