706: Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Hourly Staff into Engaged Team Members
Thu Feb 05 2026
Are you carrying the culture, energy and emotional weight of your studio by yourself? Many owners feel frustrated that hourly employees don't seem truly committed to the business.
Alina Cooper has you covered in Episode 706: Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Hourly Staff into Engaged Team Members, where she highlights five ways to get your team invested.
Promote purpose: show how work directly impacts clients and the business
Recognize & reward: specifically acknowledge and celebrate great work
Invite accountability: give staff a voice, request feedback and act on input
Let them level up: create micro-growth opportunities that build skills and confidence
Paint the big picture: share goals, wins and challenges to facilitate ownership
It's not just about money. Fair play is the floor—not the ceiling—on motivation. Connecting and valuing staff moves them beyond just clocking in and out. Get intentional with Episode 706.
Catch you there,
Lise
PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party!
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Are you carrying the culture, energy and emotional weight of your studio by yourself? Many owners feel frustrated that hourly employees don't seem truly committed to the business. Alina Cooper has you covered in Episode 706: Beyond the Paycheck: How to Turn Hourly Staff into Engaged Team Members, where she highlights five ways to get your team invested. Promote purpose: show how work directly impacts clients and the business Recognize & reward: specifically acknowledge and celebrate great work Invite accountability: give staff a voice, request feedback and act on input Let them level up: create micro-growth opportunities that build skills and confidence Paint the big picture: share goals, wins and challenges to facilitate ownership It's not just about money. Fair play is the floor—not the ceiling—on motivation. Connecting and valuing staff moves them beyond just clocking in and out. Get intentional with Episode 706. Catch you there, Lise PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/