Rise Above Consulting

Rise Above has worked with numerous clients on the road to getting funded to open the climbing gym of their dreams. This week on the blog, we break down some lessons learned and best practices with a focus on the SBA 7a process #riseabove #consulting #climbinggymmanagement #funding #startup https://lnkd.in/gK3fdiiD

The indoor climbing industry is rapidly growing, with climbing gyms generating hundreds of millions in revenue in North America annually . This surge in popularity presents a promising opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the market. However, success requires a thorough understanding of the demand, competition, and financial feasibility of opening a climbing gym. This blog focuses on conducting effective market research and evaluating the viability of Opening Your First Climbing Gym. #riseabove #consulting #climbinggymmanagement https://lnkd.in/g2b6gGbp

Rise Above Consulting is excited to host a comprehensive two-day Climbing Gym Business Bootcamp at the Indoor Climbing Expo on March 17 & 18, 2025. Held in the Chattanoogan Conference Room at the Chattanoogan Hotel, this immersive and intensive workshop is tailored to meet the distinct needs of both aspiring climbing gym owners and current managers aiming to drive success and scale their operations. This intensive bootcamp will be taught by Gavin Heverly founder of Rise Above Consulting and Pete Ward, a multiple-time CEO in the climbing industry. There will also be guest-instructional appearances on Tech, data and best practices? by Miura Hawkins & Steve Montebello of BETA software and by Jerad Wells of Maverick Climbing with some top tips and considerations for climbing wall design & build.??? This is not to be missed. https://lnkd.in/gg67i7FK

In the final blog about managing the employee lifecycle, we discuss the most overlooked aspect: offboarding. Its going to happen. Someone is going to quit, you are going to have to end someone's employment. Are you ready? Are you doing it well? #hr #consulting #peopleoperations #riseabove https://lnkd.in/g-hpK_5V

The climbing gym industry is getting more professionalized and more competitive. This is not only a consideration for the customer experience, but also for staff. If you want to attract and retain top talent, professional development is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. #hr #humanresources #climbinggymmanagement #riseabove #consulting https://lnkd.in/gqY2Twaf

In this week's blog as we continue to explore best practices for manaing the employee lifecycle, we talk about onboarding & training. First impressions matter and how you start is how you finish. So build a good onboarding plan. https://lnkd.in/ghA95Js4 #riseabove #consulting #HR #onboarding #climbinggymmanagement

For the first few weeks of this year we will be covering the entire employee life cycle and some best practices for hiring, retaining, engaging and promoting top talent. Up first: Recruiting. #recruiting #riseabove #consulting #climbinggymmanagement https://lnkd.in/g-cP6Un5

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Maverick Climbing found Jerad Wells about designing & building climbing walls for commercial facilities. He's been working in the industry for 35 years and had plenty of wisdom to share. https://lnkd.in/dtawMx_h

Recently Rise Above Consulting posted about the new FTC "Click to Cancel" rule. As a follow up, this week's blog is about retention strategies for climbing gyms. #riseabove #consulting #climbinggymmanagement https://lnkd.in/g66qKpuf

I've been asked many times about "the next big tech innovation in climbing gyms". And while I do have a prediction there, I think we need to get a bit. more up to speed on some of the more basic technologies that can help us run our climbing gyms. #riseabove #consulting #tech #climbinggymmanagement https://lnkd.in/gJDWXz3b