Guidebook for Climbing Industry Professionals

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Climbing Business Journal has been publishing informative articles and resources for managers of climbing walls since 2013. Below are direct links to over 200 of the best articles and resources by CBJ and CWA. Some of these are labeled as “branded content” but we include them here because they cover valuable topics regardless of their brand affiliation.

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ARTICLE TITLE	TOPICS	AUTHOR	SOURCE	URL
Gyms and Trends 2023 Annual Report	start-up, expanding	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/gyms-and-trends-2023/
Developing Your Building for the Business of Play (webinar)	start-up, expanding	Chris Ryan Studio	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/developing-your-building-for-the-business-of-play
Opening A Climbing Gym: Adjusting the Dials of Development (webinar)	start-up, expanding	Chris Ryan Studio	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/opening-a-climbing-gym-adjusting-the-dials-of-development
Launching Your First Climbing Gym (webinar)	start-up	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/launching-your-first-climbing-gym
Setting Your Culture Up For Success (webinar)	start-up	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/setting-your-culture-up-for-success
3 Things to Do and Not Do When Developing a Climbing Gym	start-up, expanding	Chris Ryan Studio	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/3-things-to-do-and-not-do-when-developing-a-climbing-gym-ryan-studios-insider-tips/
How to Start a Climbing Gym Part 1: The Idea	start-up	Vertical Solutions	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/how-to-start-a-climbing-gym-part-1-the-idea/
How to Start a Climbing Gym Part 2: Business Planning	start-up	Vertical Solutions	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/how-to-start-a-climbing-gym-part-2-business-planning-with-vertical-solutions/
Step by Step: How to Start a Gym	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/step-by-step-how-to-start-a-gym/
Climbing Wall Design Do's and Don'ts	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/climbing-wall-design-do-dont/
Frequently Asked Questions About Climbing Walls	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/walls/faq/
The Business of Intelligent and Independent Climbing Gym Design	start-up	Futurist	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-business-of-intelligent-and-independent-climbing-gym-design-with-futurist/
Franchising - A Unique Approach to Climbing Gym Ownership	start-up	The Gravity Vault	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/franchising-with-the-gravity-vault-a-unique-approach-to-climbing-gym-ownership/
Launching a New Gym Case Study: From Lexington Part 1	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/from-lexington-episode-1/
Launching a New Gym Case Study: From Lexington Part 2	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/from-lexington-episode-2/
Launching a New Gym Case Study: From Lexington Part 3	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/from-lexington-episode-3/
Launching a New Gym Case Study: From Lexington - The Property Hunt	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/from-lexington-episode-4/
Popping The Top	start-up	Connor Mills	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/popping-the-top/
Interior Design Trends in Climbing Gyms: Walltopia's Top Picks	start-up	Walltopia	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/interior-design-trends-in-climbing-gyms-walltopias-top-picks/
Gym Architecture the Italian Way	start-up	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/gym-architecture-the-italian-way/
Why & How To Use A Consultant: Part 1	start-up, expanding	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/why-and-how-to-use-a-consultant-part-1
Parks Add Climbing Structures	start-up	Emily Attwood	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/parks-add-climbing-structures/
Convince Stakeholders Building A Climbing Gym Is A Good Idea	start-up	Kristin Horowitz	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/convince-stakeholders-building-a-climbing-gym-is-a-good-idea
Great Wall Design: What Is It & How To Get It	start-up, expanding	Kristin Horowitz	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/great-wall-design-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-it
Prepare to Scale Your Climbing Gym Business (webinar)	expanding	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/prepare-to-scale-your-climbing-gym-business
Corporate Expansion Part 1: What Gyms Need to Know	expanding	Jason Pill, Derek Larsen-Chaney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/corporate-expansion-part-1-what-gyms-need-to-know/
Corporate Expansion Part 2: Options for External Expansion	expanding	Jason Pill, Derek Larsen-Chaney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/corporate-expansion-part-2-options-for-external-expansion/
Corporate Expansion Part 3: Being Aware of Liability	expanding	Jason Pill, Derek Larsen-Chaney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/corporate-expansion-part-3-being-aware-of-liability/
How To Smartly Expand Your Business	expanding	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/how-to-smartly-expand-your-business/
Expansion Proximity	expanding	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/expansion-proximity/
Why You Should Think About Scaling Up	expanding	Kristin Horowitz	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/why-you-should-think-about-scaling-up
Why You Should Consider Adding Weekly Memberships	finances	Approach	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/why-you-should-consider-adding-weekly-memberships-analysis-by-approach/
Should You Crowd Fund Your Gym?	finances	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/should-you-crowd-fund-your-gym/
Climbing Wall Depreciation	finances	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/climbing-wall-depreciation/
Construction Costs are on the Rise	finances	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/construction-costs-are-on-the-rise/
Inflation Hits the Climbing Industry	finances	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/inflation-hits-the-climbing-industry/
Top 5 Takeaways From Fitness Business Podcast About Investment	finances	Laura Allured	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/top-5-takeaways-from-fitness-business-podcast-about-investment
Making Better Gyms: 4 Key Insights on Physical Inclusivity	community	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/making-better-gyms-4-key-insights-on-physical-inclusivity/
The Changing Face of Women's Nights	community	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-changing-face-of-womens-nights/
Protests, Gyms and Tough Conversations: Ideas from Nonprofit Gyms	community	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/protests-gyms-and-tough-conversations-ideas-from-the-cwa-community-call/
Community Building In Indoor Climbing Gyms: Part 1	community	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/community-building-in-indoor-climbing-gyms-part-1
Why Your Climbing Gym Should Host Affinity Groups	community	Jess Malloy	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/why-your-climbing-gym-should-host-affinity-groups
Is Adaptive Climbing Part Of Your Gym Culture?	community, programming	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/is-adaptive-climbing-part-of-your-gym-culture
How To Make Your Gym A Community Partner	community	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-make-your-gym-a-community-partner
Projecting Anti-Racism – Your Gym’s Website and Community Values	community	Anaheed Saatchi	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/projecting-anti-racism-your-gyms-website-and-community-values
Shining Light On Eating Disorders In Climbing	community	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/shining-light-on-eating-disorders-in-climbing
Women and Competitive Climbing: Creating Environments That Foster Growth	community	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/women-and-competitive-climbing
Projecting Anti-Racism: American Mountain Guides Association Affinity Programs	community	Anaheed Saatchi	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/projecting-anti-racism-american-mountain-guides-association-affinity-programs
The Best Member Appreciation Events Around - part 2	community	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-best-member-appreciation-events-around
How to Throw the Best Member Appreciation Events - part 1	community	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/How-to-Throw-the-Best-Member-Appreciation-Events
Projecting Anti-Racism: Asking for Free Labor	community	Anaheed Saatchi	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Projecting-Anti-Racism-Asking-for-Free-Labor
Member Engagement Series: How to Start a Blog for Your Climbing Gym	community	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Member-Engagement-Series-How-to-Start-a-Blog-for-Your-Climbing-Gym
Tech Tools to Run Your Climbing Gym Virtually	community	Caleb Fitzgerald	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Tech-Tools-to-Run-Your-Climbing-Gym-Virtually-During-and-After-COVID-19
Ways to Keep Your Climbing Gym Community Engaged	community	Hilary Harris	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/8-Ways-to-Keep-Your-Climbing-Gym-Community-Engaged-During-COVID-19
6 Ways To Retain Your Members	community	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/6-ways-to-retain-your-members
The Keys To Cultural Leadership	community	Chris Stevenson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-keys-to-cultural-leadership
Meeting Social & Emotional Learning Goals Using Climbing	community	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/meeting-social-and-emotional-learning-goals-using-climbing
The Powerful Potential Of A Positive Culture	community	Chris Stevenson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-powerful-potential-of-a-positive-culture
Sales Strategies To Launch Strong And Keep Growing (webinar)	marketing, operations	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/sales-strategies-to-launch-strong-and-keep-growing
Building Loyalty Through Customer Service Design (webinar)	marketing, operations	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/building-loyalty-through-customer-service-design
Two Tips You Can Try Now to Decrease Churn and Increase Retention	marketing, operations	Griptonite	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/two-tips-from-griptonite-you-can-try-now-to-decrease-churn-and-increase-retention/
What Is the Most Valuable Social Media Platform? 2023 Analysis	marketing	Climbers Crag	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/what-is-the-most-valuable-social-media-platform-2023-analysis-by-climbers-crag/
5 Instagram Mistakes Costing Climbing Brands $5,000+	marketing	Climbers Crag	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/5-instagram-mistakes-costing-climbing-brands-5000/
Six Tools Every Climbing Gym Should Have in Its Marketing Plan	marketing	HARNESS	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/harness-six-tools-every-climbing-gym-should-have-in-its-marketing-plan/
Marketing Your Climbing Gym	marketing	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/marketing-your-climbing-gym/
The Game of New Climber Retention	marketing	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-game-of-new-climber-retention/
Economics of Big Little Comps	marketing	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/economics-of-big-little-comps/
Social Media & Indoor Climbing Gyms	marketing	Jessica Malloy	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/social-media-and-indoor-climbing-gyms
Building a Website For Your Climbing Gym	marketing	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/building-a-website-for-your-climbing-gym/
5 Social Media Faux Pas and How to Avoid Them	marketing	Marianne Post	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/5-social-media-faux-pas-and-how-to-fix-them/
Hyped for Halloween	marketing	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/hyped-for-halloween/
Keep Your Customer Base: Loyalty In Indoor Climbing Gyms	marketing	David Gladish	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/keep-your-customer-base-loyalty-in-indoor-climbing-gyms
Create An Annual Indoor Climbing Gym Calendar	marketing	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/create-an-annual-indoor-climbing-gym-calendar
You Should Think About New Years Marketing Now	marketing	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/you-should-think-about-new-years-marketing-now
The Olympics Are Coming – So Might A Membership Bump	marketing	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-olympics-are-coming-so-might-a-membership-bump
5 Marketing Techniques Every Gym Can Do	marketing	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/5-marketing-techniques-every-gym-can-do
Building Brand Awareness For Your Climbing Gym	marketing	Megan Walsh	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/building-brand-awareness-for-your-climbing-gym
Marketing Tips To Capture And Keep New Year’s Resolution-Ers	marketing	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/marketing-tips-to-capture-and-keep-new-years-resolution-ers
Child Care, Risk Management & Member Retention	marketing	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/child-care-risk-management-and-member-retention
Cultivating Space: 10 Steps To Create And Maintain Cultural Relevancy	marketing	Elyse Rylander	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/cultivating-space-10-steps-to-create-and-maintain-cultural-relevancy
Mastering Business Risk, Safety, & Crisis (webinar)	operations	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/mastering-business-risk-safety-and-crisis
Make Next Year Your Best Ever (webinar)	operations	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/strategic-year-end-planning-and-budgeting
Pay What You Can: It’s Not Just for Nonprofits (7 Tips for For-Profit Gyms)	operations	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/pay-what-you-can-its-not-just-for-nonprofits-7-tips-for-for-profit-gyms/
Auto Belay Safety Hub	operations	Head Rush / TRUBLUE		https://headrushtech.com/climb/safety-hub/
The Beauty of High Volume, Low Speed Fans	operations	ClimbLab	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/climblab-hvls-fans-the-beauty-of-high-volume-low-speed/
Lessons from Two Decades of Business	operations	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/lessons-from-two-decades-of-business/
Using Data to Make Connections in Climbing Gyms	operations	Klimbz	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/using-data-to-make-connections-in-climbing-gyms/
The 24-Hour Climbing Gym	operations	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-24-hour-climbing-gym/
The Cost of a Nonprofit Gym	operations	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-cost-of-a-nonprofit-gym/
Managing Infants In Indoor Climbing Gyms	operations	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/managing-infants-in-indoor-climbing-gyms
For the People, by the People: Why Co-Ops Survive	operations	Aaron Gerry	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/for-the-people-by-the-people-why-co-ops-survive/
Optional Pay: 6 Lessons from a Pioneer	operations	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/optional-pay-6-lessons-from-a-pioneer/
Rental Shoe Love	operations	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/rental-shoe-love/
Cleaning Chemicals a Danger to Equipment	operations	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/cleaning-chemicals-a-danger-to-gear/
The Future Of Auto-Belays?	operations	Ashley Routson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-future-of-auto-belays
Choosing Belay Devices In Indoor Climbing Gyms	operations	Ashley Routson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/choosing-belay-devices-in-indoor-climbing-gyms
Choosing Belay Devices In Indoor Climbing Gyms, Part 2	operations	Ashley Routson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/choosing-belay-devices-in-indoor-climbing-gyms-part-2
10 Indoor Climbing Gym Owner Tips	operations	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/10-indoor-climbing-gym-owner-tips
Updated Auto Belay Guidance Released 2023	operations	CWA Team	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/updated-auto-belay-guidance-released
Reduce Incidents By Understanding Why Climbers Make Mistakes (Report)	operations	Josh Heshka	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/report-reduce-injuries-by-understanding-indoor-climbings-biggest-mistakes
Top Rope Risk And You	operations	Kristin Horowitz	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/top-rope-risk-and-you
Learn From The Pandemic: Paid Leave And More	operations	Kristin Horowitz	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/learn-from-the-pandemic-paid-leave-and-more
Control Risk In Your Gym The Right Way	operations	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/control-risk-in-your-gym-the-right-way
Specific Activities For Specific Outcomes	operations	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/specific-activities-for-specific-outcomes
How to Create Business Plans That Move, Support, and Adapt	operations	CWA Team	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/How-to-Create-Business-Plans-That-Move-Support-and-Adapt
5 Ideas For Making Your Gym More Eco-Friendly	operations	Megan Walsh	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/5-ideas-for-making-your-gym-more-eco-friendly
Chalk Dust: Mitigation & Source Control	operations	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/chalk-dust-mitigation-and-source-control
The Two Keys To A Great Customer Experience	operations	Caleb Fitzgerald	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-two-keys-to-a-great-customer-experience
Where To Begin With Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiatives	operations	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/where-to-begin-with-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives
Making Lemons Into Lemonade: A Step-By-Step Guide To Handling Mistakes In Your Organization	operations	Chris Stevenson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/making-lemons-into-lemonade-a-step-by-step-guide-to-handling-mistakes-in-your-organization
Job Board	human resources	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/jobs/
Unleash Your Most Powerful Asset: The People (webinar)	human resources	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/unleash-your-most-powerful-asset-the-people
Talent For Hire	human resources	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/talent/
Scale Your Business, Scale Your Team: Professional Development and Org Structure Planning (webinar)	human resources	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/scale-your-business-scale-your-team-professional-development-and-org-structure-planning
Hiring and Retaining Your All-Star Team (webinar)	human resources	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/hiring-and-retaining-your-all-star-team
Holiday Gifts for Your Gym Staff	human resources	Zoe Leibovitch	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/holiday-gifts-for-your-gym-staff/
Workers Organize America’s First Climbing Gym Union	human resources	Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/workers-organize-americas-first-climbing-gym-union/
5 Employee Recognition Hacks For Indoor Climbing Gyms	human resources	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/5-employee-recognition-hacks-for-indoor-climbing-gyms
How To Avoid High Employee Turnover In Climbing Gyms	human resources	Jess Malloy	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-avoid-high-employee-turnover-in-climbing-gyms
Develop Leadership Pipelines	human resources	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/develop-leadership-pipelines-part-1
Develop Leadership Pipelines Part 2	human resources	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/develop-leadership-pipelines-part-2
Practical Strategies For Training Staff	human resources	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/practical-strategies-for-training-staff
How To Hire Effectively: Part 1	human resources	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-hire-effectively-part-1
How To Hire Effectively: Part 2	human resources	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-hire-effectively-part-2
The Intangible Benefits Of Working In A Climbing Gym	human resources	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-intangible-benefits-of-working-in-a-climbing-gym
Managing Middle Management	human resources	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/managing-middle-management
Why Weekly Meetings Help Your Team Succeed	human resources	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/why-weekly-meetings-help-your-team-succeed
Mentoring Your Staff Is Critical And Here's Why: Part II	human resources	Brendan	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/mentoring-your-staff-is-critical-and-heres-why-part-ii
Mentoring Your Staff Is Crucial And Here's Why: Part I	human resources	Brendan	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/mentoring-your-staff-is-crucial-and-heres-why-part-i
Your Team Is More Valuable Than You Think	human resources	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/your-team-is-more-valuable-than-you-think
Promote Mental Wellbeing In The Workplace	human resources	Holly Chen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/promote-mental-wellbeing-in-the-workplace
Burnout Culture: Defining The Problem And Potential Solutions For Climbing Gyms	human resources	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/burnout-culture-defining-the-problem-and-potential-solutions-for-climbing-gyms
Creating A Positive Workplace Culture For Safety In The Climbing Gym	human resources	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/creating-a-positive-workplace-culture-for-safety-in-the-climbing-gym
How To Advocate And Bring Mental Health Awareness To Your Gym	human resources	Megan Walsh	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-advocate-and-bring-mental-health-awareness-to-your-gym
Effective Workplace Training	human resources	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/effective-workplace-training
How To Maximize Your Staff Training Budget	human resources	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-maximize-your-staff-training-budget
Shifting The Indoor Climbing Industry From Dirtbag To Professional	human resources	Nicole Brandt	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/shifting-the-indoor-climbing-industry-from-dirtbag-to-professional
Building Your Team's Performance And Cooperation With Some Simple Activities	human resources	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/building-your-teams-performance-and-cooperation-with-some-simple-activities
Streamlining Development In Indoor Climbing Gyms	human resources	Nicole Brandt	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/streamlining-development-in-indoor-climbing-gyms
Retention Strategies To Reduce Employee Turnover	human resources	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/retention-strategies-to-reduce-employee-turnover
What Makes A Great Manager?	human resources	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/what-makes-a-great-manager
Event Routesetting: Comps, Leagues, Holidays & More (webinar)	routesetting	Foxman McCarthy-James & Justin Wright	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/event-routesetting-comps-leagues-holidays-more
Closing The Gender Gap: What Climbing Can Learn From The Tech Industry	human resources	Eva Kalea	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/closing-the-gender-gap-what-climbing-can-learn-from-the-tech-industry
2023 Grip List Awards	routesetting	Jonathan Littauer	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/2023-grip-list-awards/
Your Sustainable Routesetting Program (webinar)	routesetting	Foxman McCarthy-James & Justin Wright	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/your-sustainable-routesetting-program
Grip Report Monthly: New Climbing Holds & Volumes	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/grip-reports/
Routesetting Trends of 2023	routesetting	Naomi Stevens & John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/routesetting-trends-of-2023/
Essentials for Routesetting on Ropes	routesetting	Foxman McCarthy-James	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/essentials-for-routesetting-on-ropes/
Why USAC Certifications Matter	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-why-usac-certifications-matter/
A Team Effort: New CWA Routesetting Guide Was Years in the Making	routesetting	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/a-team-effort-new-cwa-routesetting-guide-was-years-in-the-making/
9 Routesetting Essentials	routesetting	Jackie Hueftle and Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/9-routesetting-essentials/
The Drill: A Routesetter’s Best Friend	routesetting	Jackie Hueftle and Joe Robinson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-drill-a-routesetters-best-friend/
Apps for Routesetting Management in 2022	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/apps-for-routesetting-management-in-2022/
Building Sustainable Routesetting Teams—and How Setting Exercises Can Help	routesetting	Devin Dabney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/building-sustainable-routesetting-teams-and-how-setting-exercises-can-help/
Routesetting for Paraclimbers	routesetting	Jonathan Littauer	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/routesetting-for-paraclimbers/
How to Set Harder Than You Climb	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-how-to-set-harder-than-you-climb/
Tricks for Setting Harder Climbs	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-tricks-for-setting-harder-climbs/
Routesetting Models: Preserving the Passion (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 5)	routesetting	Dave Wetmore	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/routesetting-models-preserving-the-passion-truth-behind-the-trade-chapter-5/
Sustainability of a Routesetting Career (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 4)	routesetting	Dave Wetmore	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/sustainability-of-a-routesetting-career-truth-behind-the-trade-chapter-4/
The Career Path of a Professional Setter (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 3)	routesetting	Dave Wetmore	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-career-path-of-a-professional-setter-truth-behind-the-trade-chapter-3/
Selling Movement: Routesetting Is a Product (Truth Behind the Trade – Chapter 2)	routesetting	Dave Wetmore	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/selling-movement-routesetting-is-a-product-truth-behind-the-trade-chapter-2/
Professional Routesetting: The Truth Behind the Trade (Chapter 1)	routesetting	Dave Wetmore	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/professional-routesetting-the-truth-behind-the-trade-chapter-1/
Competition & League Setting vs. Regular Gym Turnover	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-comps-league-setting-vs-regular-gym-turnover/
Why Circuit-Style Grading Is Good for Business	routesetting	Devin Dabney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/why-circuit-style-grading-is-good-for-business/
The RIC Scale, and How to Use It in Your Routesetting Work	routesetting	Devin Dabney	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-ric-scale-and-how-to-use-it-in-your-routesetting-work/
How to Set Better Routes for Children	routesetting	Jonathan Littauer	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/how-to-set-better-routes-for-children/
Tricks to Keep Easier Climbs Interesting	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-tricks-to-keep-easier-climbs-interesting/
Routesetting Today: 5 Trends From This Year’s Setter Showdown	routesetting	360 Holds	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/routesetting-today-5-trends-from-this-years-setter-showdown-with-360/
Building Community Engagement Through Routesetting	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-building-community-engagement-through-routesetting/
Tips for Getting Hired As A Routesetter	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-tips-for-getting-hired/
Evolution of The Climbing Hold	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/evolution-of-the-climbing-hold/
Avoid These Common Routesetting Mistakes	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-avoid-these-common-mistakes/
Routesetting Skills to Learn on Day One	routesetting	Louie Anderson	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-setter-skills-to-learn-on-day-one/
Beta Testing New Routes Without Pissing Off Your Members	routesetting	Carter Smith	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/beta-testing-new-routes-without-pissing-off-your-members
Rope Access Rigging Headed for Setters	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/rope-access-rigging-headed-for-setters/
How To Routeset & Grade Routes In Gyms Far From Outdoor Climbing?	routesetting	Jesse Safford	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-routeset-and-grade-routes-in-gyms-far-from-outdoor-climbing
Video: Austin Bouldering Project Epic Opening Set	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/abp-epic-opening-set/
Video: Secrets of World Cup Setting	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/video-secrets-of-world-cup-setting/
Anderson Revises Routesetting Manual	routesetting	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/louie-anderson-revises-routesetting-manual/
7 Reasons Why Gyms Still Need Premium Holds - Now More Than Ever	routesetting	Premium Holds	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/7-reasons-why-gyms-still-need-premium-holds/
The Declining Standards of Hold Attachment	routesetting	Ben Norman	Impact Route Setting	https://www.impactroutesetting.co.uk/post/the-declining-standards-of-hold-attachment
How To Write A Routesetting Resume	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-write-a-routesetting-resume
How Do You Decide What Colors To Set Your Walls?	routesetting	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-do-you-decide-what-colors-to-set-your-walls
Give A Meaningful Performance Review To Your Routesetters	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/give-a-meaningful-performance-review-to-your-routesetters
Why Building Your Network As A Routesetter Matters	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/why-building-your-network-as-a-routesetter-matters
(Route)Setting Good Standards – Create More Empathy In Your Routesetting	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/routesetting-good-standards-create-more-empathy-in-your-routesetting
(Route)Setting Good Standards – Staff Clinics Help Your Gym	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/routesetting-good-standards-staff-clinics-help-your-gym
Boost Your Setting Team’s Creativity With These 5 Exercises	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/boost-your-setting-teams-creativity-with-these-5-exercises
Commercial Gyms Need Chief Routesetters	routesetting	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/commercial-gyms-need-chief-routesetters
(Route)Setting Good Standards – Prevent Burnout, Support Your Team	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/routesetting-good-standards-prevent-burnout-support-your-team
(Route)Setting Good Standards – Expectations & Communication	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/routesetting-good-standards-expectations-communication
(Route)Setting Good Standards – Professional Development Days	routesetting	Hayley Moran	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/routesetting-good-standards-professional-development-days
Self-Care For Routesetters (And Anyone Experiencing Burnout)	routesetting	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/self-care-for-routesetters-and-anyone-experiencing-burnout
Gender, Variety, And Growth In Routesetting	routesetting	Willis	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/gender-variety-and-growth-in-routesetting
Diversity = Variety: What Does It Mean For Commercial Routesetting?	routesetting	Willis	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/diversity--variety-what-does-it-mean-for-commercial-routesetting
Focus On Workplace Safety – Eye Protection For Workers In Climbing Facilities	routesetting	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/focus-on-workplace-safety--eye-protection-for-workers-in-climbing-facilities
One Small Step (Or How A Close Call Changed My Routesetting Life)	routesetting	Peter Zeidelhack	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/one-small-step-or-how-a-close-call-changed-my-routesetting-life
The Three Most Important Pieces Of Personal Protective Equipment For Climbing Wall Workers	routesetting	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-three-most-important-pieces-of-personal-protective-equipment-for-climbing-wall-workers
Balancing The Business, Creativity, And Labor Of Routesetting	routesetting	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/balancing-the-business-creativity-and-labor-of-routesetting
Beyond Fall Protection: Risk Management For Climbing Wall Workers In The Gym Environment	routesetting	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/beyond-fall-protection-risk-management-for-climbing-wall-workers-in-the-gym-environment
Training Board Hold Systems	programming	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/training-board-hold-systems/
Prefabricated Climbing Walls for Training Boards	programming	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/prefabricated-climbing-walls-for-training-boards/
Justin Salas on Visual Impairment Accessibility in Climbing Gyms	programming	Emily Chen-Newton	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/justin-salas-on-visual-impairment-accessibility-in-climbing-gyms-checklist-included/
Build Programs Your Customers Will Love (webinar)	programming	Gavin Heverly	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/build-programs-your-customers-will-love
USA Climbing Sets Forth Best Practices for Gender Inclusion	programming	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/usa-climbing-sets-forth-best-practices-for-gender-inclusion/
6 Ways Gyms Can Serve the Ice Climbing and Drytooling Community	programming	Furnace Industries	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/6-ways-gyms-can-serve-the-ice-climbing-and-drytooling-community-with-furnace-industries/
How to Build a Successful Comp Team	programming	Amanda Ashley	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/how-to-build-a-successful-comp-team/
The Evolution of the Fitness Class	programming	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-evolution-of-the-fitness-class/
10 Ways to Improve Your Climbing Gym's Youth Program	programming	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/10-ways-to-improve-your-climbing-gyms-youth-program/
Optimizing Indoor Climbing Gyms For Programming	programming	Kirby Kahl	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/optimizing-indoor-climbing-gyms-for-programming
Tips to Prepare Your Youth Programs for Summer: Operations and Logistics	programming	Zoe Leibovitch	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/tips-to-prepare-your-youth-programs-for-summer-operations-and-logistics/
Tips to Prepare Your Youth Programs for Summer: Marketing and Sales	programming	Zoe Leibovitch	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/tips-to-prepare-your-youth-programs-for-summer-marketing-and-sales/
The Power of High School Climbing and the ASCL in Colorado	programming	Aaron Wilcox	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-power-of-high-school-climbing-and-the-ascl-in-colorado/
An Invitation to Thrive: Wisconsin's High School Climbing League	programming	Trevor Russell	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/wisconsins-high-school-climbing-league-an-invitation-to-thrive/
Are Birthday Parties Worth It?	programming	Tino Fiumara	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/birthday-parties-worth-it/
Can We Actually Coach Climbing Remotely?	programming	Kris Hampton	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/can-we-actually-coach-climbing-remotely/
More Gyms Embrace Sensory-Friendly and Autism-Friendly Climbing Programming	programming	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/more-gyms-embrace-sensory-friendly-and-autism-friendly-climbing-programming/
Coaches Toolbox	programming		CEC	https://climbingcanada.ca/coaches-tool-box/
So You Want To Host A USA Climbing Comp	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/so-you-want-to-host-a-usa-climbing-comp
Understanding Kids With Disabilities In Climbing	programming	Addy Cowley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/understanding-kids-with-disabilities-in-climbing
Benefit Of Affinity Groups To Indoor Climbing Gym	programming	Jess Malloy	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/benefit-of-affinity-groups-to-indoor-climbing-gyms
Building Progression In Youth Programming	programming	Isaac Shoman	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/building-progression-in-youth-programming
Monetary Value Of Robust Youth Program	programming	Isaac Shoman	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/monetary-value-of-robust-youth-program
How To Host A Recreational Paraclimbing Competition	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-to-host-a-recreational-paracompetition-climbing
Keep Your Climbing Teams Injury Free	programming	David Gladish	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/keep-your-climbing-teams-injury-free
Programs Assessments: A How To Guide, Part 2	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/indoor-climbing-programs-assessments-a-how-to-guide-part-2
Programs Assessments: A How To Guide	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/indoor-climbing-programs-assessments-how-to
The Sustainability Of Indoor Climbing Coaching	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-sustainability-of-indoor-climbing-coaching
A Common Misconception Of Coaching	programming	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/a-common-misconception-of-coaching-
Is Adaptive Climbing Part Of Your Gym Culture?	programming	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/is-adaptive-climbing-part-of-your-gym-culture
Creating Safe Spaces In Indoor Climbing and Coaching	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/creating-safe-spaces-in-indoor-climbing-and-coaching
Indoor Climbing Coaching And Parkinson's - A Case Study	programming	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/indoor-climbing-coaching-and-parkinsons-a-case-study
Welcome Adaptive Climbers In Your Gym	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/welcome-adaptive-climbers-in-your-gym
Coach Taylor Reed On Training Adults With Intention	programming	Chris Oshinski	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/coach-taylor-reed-on-training-adults-with-intention
Coach Your Coaches With This Five Week Plan	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/coach-your-coaches-with-this-five-week-plan
Lessons For Climbing Coaches From Olympian Kyra Condie	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/lessons-on-coaching-from-olympian-kyra-condie
How Coaches Can Apply LTAD To Every Generation	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/how-coaches-can-apply-ltad-to-every-generation
Learn Some Rock Gym Pro-Gramming Tips	programming	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/learn-some-rock-gym-pro-gramming-tips
Coaches – Here’s a Climbing Game That Invents Itself	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/coaches-heres-a-climbing-game-that-invents-itself
Managing Youth Behavior Issues In The Gym Part 2	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/managing-youth-behavior-issues-in-the-gym-part-2
Managing Youth Behavior Issues In The Gym	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/managing-youth-behavior-issues-in-the-gym-
Timing Is Everything: Age-Appropriate Training For Kids	programming	Heather Reynolds	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/timing-is-everything-age-appropriate-training-for-kids
Making Your Gym More Inclusive – Adaptive Climbing Edition	programming	Holly Chen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Thrive--A-Climbing-Business-Blog
Considerations for Returning to Youth Programming	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Considerations-for-Returning-to-Youth-Programming
Activities For Adult Meetup Programs	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/activities-for-adult-meetup-programs
Long Term Athlete Development: From Good To Great In Climbing	programming	Heather Reynolds	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/long-term-athlete-development-from-good-to-great-in-climbing
Sequencing Activities For Youth Climbing Programs	programming	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/sequencing-activities-for-youth-climbing-programs
Climbing Gym Programming 101	programming	Nicole Brandt	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/climbing-gym-programming-101
Indoor Climbing Programs For Boomers, Part II - Tips For Boomer Instruction	programming	Tom	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/indoor-climbing-programs-for-boomers-part-ii---tips-for-boomer-instruction
Indoor Climbing Programs For Boomers, Part I - The Boomer Opportunity	programming	Tom	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/indoor-climbing-programs-for-boomers-part-i---the-boomer-opportunity
Team Dynamics: Managing Different Ages/Abilities On A Small Team	programming	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/team-dynamics-managing-different-agesabilities-on-a-small-team
Curating your Product Mix - A Continual Process (webinar)	retailing	Todd McCormick	CBJ	https://climbinggymmanagement.thinkific.com/courses/curating-your-product-mix-a-continual-process
5 Programs Your Members Wish You'd Offer	programming	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/5-programs-your-members-wish-youd-offer
It’s Not A Cakewalk: How To Develop A Birthday Party Program	programming	Amanda Ashley	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/its-not-a-cakewalk-how-to-develop-a-birthday-party-program
Optimizing Belay Lessons For Member Acquisition	programming	Christopher	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/optimizing-belay-lessons-for-member-acquisition
Buyer's Guides: New Climbing Products & Services	retailing	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/gear-reports/
Making the Most of a Climbing Gym Retail Space (Podcast with with Brad Werntz)	retailing	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/making-the-most-of-a-climbing-gym-retail-space-cbj-podcast-with-brad-werntz/
Create A Retail 'Go' And 'No Go' List	retailing	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/create-a-retail-go-and-no-go-list
Sell Products In Your Gym Without Being Pushy	retailing	David Gladish	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/sell-products-in-your-gym-without-being-pushy
Apply The Bell Curve To Predict Retail Sales In Your Gym	retailing	Paul Terbrueggen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/apply-the-bell-curve-to-predict-retail-sales-in-your-gym
Help Your Customers Buy Your Gear This Season	retailing	Hailey Caissie	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/help-your-customers-buy-your-gear-this-season
10 Tips To Merchandise Your Retail Shop	retailing	Todd McCormick	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/10-tips-to-merchandise-your-retail-shop
Engaging Staff On Retail Engages Customers, Too	retailing	Todd McCormick	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/engaging-staff-on-retail-engages-customers-too
The 13th Month: Retail In Climbing Gyms	retailing	Todd McCormick	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-13th-month-retail-in-climbing-gyms
The Art of Product Selection	retailing	Todd McCormick	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/the-art-of-product-selection
5 Retail Items Your Gym Should Be Selling	retailing	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/5-retail-items-your-gym-should-be-selling
6 Common Accident Response Mistakes (and Tips for What to Do Instead)	legal	Ruthie Rivers, Granite Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/6-common-accident-response-mistakes-and-granite-insurances-tips-for-what-to-do-instead/
Commercial Leases: A Climbing Gym Owner’s Guide to Negotiation Tactics, Common Pitfalls, Legal Issues	legal	Jason Pill & Kyle Mosey	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/commercial-leases-a-climbing-gym-owners-guide-to-negotiation-tactics-common-pitfalls-legal-issues/
Why Data Privacy Matters for Gyms	legal	Gregory Reda	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-why-data-privacy-matters-for-gyms/
Anatomy of Documenting an Accident	legal	Ruthie Rivers, Granite Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/anatomy-of-documenting-an-accident-by-granite-insurance/
The Law of Employee Pay	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/the-law-of-employee-pay/
What's an Employee?	legal	Ruthie Rivers, Granite Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/whats-an-employee-granite-insurance-weighs-in/
Volunteer Ins & Outs	legal	Ruthie Rivers, Granite Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/volunteer-ins-and-outs-with-granite-insurance/
Why Corporate Formation Matters	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/why-corporate-formation-matters/
Spotting Employment Discrimination	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/spotting-employment-discrimination/
Navigating Intellectual Property Law	legal	Jason Stearns	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/navigating-intellectual-property-law/
Is Your Gym Guilty of Music Piracy?	legal	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/is-your-gym-guilty-of-music-piracy/
Should Politics Mix with Climbing?	legal	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/should-politics-mix-with-climbing/
A Public Relations Primer	legal	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/a-public-relations-primer/
Avoiding Risks with Hourly Pay and Overtime	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-avoiding-risks-with-hourly-pay-and-overtime/
The Legality of Scholarship Programs	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-the-legality-of-scholarship-programs
Gym to Crag Risk Management	legal	Ruthie Rivers, Granite Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/gym-to-crag-risk-management-with-granite-insurance/
4 Ways To Reduce Risk in Your Gym	legal	Bill Zimmerman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/4-ways-to-reduce-risk-in-your-gym/
Gym Waivers and Employee Tattoos	legal	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-gym-waivers-and-employee-tattoos/
Should Gyms Be Reporting Accidents?	legal	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/should-gyms-be-reporting-accidents/
Your Legal Duty of Care	legal	Reb Greg	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/your-legal-duty-of-care/
Monument Rolls Out Insurance Innovations	legal	Monument Insurance	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/monument-rolls-out-insurance-innovations/
Duties Of Care In Indoor Climbing Gyms: Revisited	legal	Brendan	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/duties-of-care-in-indoor-climbing-gyms-revisited
Case Study: How To Fight Back Against A Gym Shutdown	legal	Matt Pucak	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/case-study-how-to-fight-back-against-a-gym-shutdown
Producing A Culture Of Safety In Indoor Climbing: Part 2	legal	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/producing-a-culture-of-safety-in-indoor-climbing-part-2
Producing A Culture Of Safety In Indoor Climbing	legal	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/producing-a-culture-of-safety-in-indoor-climbing
Teach Your Staff About Duties Of Care	legal	Brendan	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/teach-your-staff-about-duties-of-care
Address Broken Rules In The Gym	legal	David Gladish	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/address-broken-rules-in-the-gym
CWA Now Offering Canadian Insurance	legal	CWA Team	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/cwa-now-offering-canadian-insurance
Be Prepared For Crisis At Your Gym	legal	Robert Angell	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/be-prepared-for-crisis-at-your-gym
Legal Challenges for Billing in the Fitness Industry	legal	Garnet Moore	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/billing-challenges-in-the-fitness-industry
CWA’s Public Policy Agenda: Protecting Our Sport	legal	Robert Angell	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/cwas-public-policy-agenda-protecting-our-sport
Covid-19 News & Resources for Climbing Walls	Covid-19	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/climbing-wall-manager-guidebook/covid-19-resources-for-climbing-walls/
Lessons Learned from the COVID Crisis (Vol 1): Have a Growth Mindset	Covid-19	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/lessons-learned-from-the-covid-crisis-vol-1-have-a-growth-mindset/
Lessons Learned from the COVID Crisis (Vol 2): We Are Better Together	Covid-19	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/lessons-learned-from-the-covid-crisis-vol-2-we-are-better-together/
Should Gyms Give COVID-19 Orientations?	Covid-19	John Burgman	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/should-gyms-give-covid-19-orientations/
Can Gyms Require Vaccination?	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-can-climbing-gyms-require-vaccination/
Hiring in the Age of COVID	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-hiring-in-the-age-of-covid/
COVID-19 and Liability	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-covid-19-and-liability-for-climbing-gyms
Can Gyms Ask Sick Customers to Leave?	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-can-gyms-ask-sick-customers-to-leave
Ask A Lawyer: Consequences for Gyms That Stay Open	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-consequences-for-gyms-that-stay-open/
Study Showing Chalk Reduces Virus By 99% Now Peer Reviewed	Covid-19	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/study-showing-chalk-reduces-virus-by-99-percent-now-peer-reviewed/
Keeping Your Gym's Services Valuable During the COVID-19 Closure	Covid-19	Manny Escalante	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/keep-your-gym-valuable-during-covid-19/
Consequences for Gyms That Stay Open	Covid-19	Jason Pill	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/ask-a-lawyer-consequences-for-gyms-that-stay-open/
What To Expect From A Vaccine Mandate	Covid-19	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/what-to-expect-from-a-vaccine-mandate
Holding Climbing Events In The COVID Era	Covid-19	Jake Byk	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/holding-climbing-events-in-the-covid-era
Communication Strategies for Mask Requirements	Covid-19	Holly Chen	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Communication-Strategies-for-Mask-Requirements
What happens when someone at my gym tests positive?	Covid-19	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/What-happens-when-someone-at-my-gym-tests-positive
How to Plan Activities for Groups and Teams During COVID	Covid-19	Headwall Group	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/How-to-Plan-Activities-for-Groups-and-Teams-During-COVID
Climbing Gym Workplace Health & Safety for COVID-19 Part II	Covid-19	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/climbing-gym-workplace-health-and-safety-for-covid-19---part-ii
Climbing Gym Workplace Health & Safety for COVID-19 Part I	Covid-19	Aaron Gibson	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/climbing-gym-workplace-health-and-safety-for-covid-19---part-i
Adjusting to the New Realty: How to Avoid and De-Escalate Customer Conflicts	Covid-19	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Adjusting-to-the-New-Reality-How-to-Avoid-and-De-Escalate-Customer-Conflicts
Adjusting to the New Reality: How to Communicate with Your Customers	Covid-19	Emma Walker	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Adjusting-to-the-New-Reality-How-to-Communicate-with-Your-Customers
Membership Communications During Gym Closures	Covid-19	Laura Allured	CWA	https://www.cwapro.org/blog/Membership-Communications-During-Gym-Closures
Climbing Shoe Rental Fleets	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/climbing-shoe-rental-fleet-options-in-2022/
Prefabricated Climbing Walls for Training Boards	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/prefabricated-climbing-walls-for-training-boards/
Training Board Hold Systems	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/training-board-hold-systems/
Buyer's Guides: New Climbing Products & Services	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/category/gear-reports/
Climbing Wall Builders	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/resources/walls
Padded Flooring & Facility Equipment	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/resources/flooring
Autobelays, Rigging & Ropes	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/auto-belays-ropes-rigging/
Holds, Macros & Volumes	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/climbing-holds-and-climbing-volumes/
Gym Consulting, Services & Software	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/services-software/
Training Advice & Tools	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/coaching-training/
Gear, Climbing Shoes & Skin Products	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/climber-gear/
Guide Services, Books & Apps	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/climbing-guide-services-books-apps/
Media Outlets	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/climbing-media-outlets/
Organizations & Non-Profits of Climbing	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/organizations-of-climbing/
Climbing Gym Map	suppliers	CBJ Team	CBJ	https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/directory/map

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