Fireside Chat with the Johnstons

About Fireside Chat with the Johnstons

The Fullout Cheer Podcast with Danielle Johnston is the ultimate resource for cheerleading gym owners, all star cheer coaches, and industry professionals who want to grow their gyms, lead successful teams, and thrive in the competitive cheer industry. Hosted by Danielle Johnston — now in her 14th season as a cheer gym owner, co-owner of Next Generation Gym Owners, and author of the must-read “The Cheer Gym Owners’ Handbook” — this podcast delivers proven strategies and real-world insights from someone who’s built a thriving cheer program from the ground up. In every episode, Danielle shares cheer gym business tips, marketing strategies for cheerleading gyms, leadership advice for working with teenage athletes, and behind-the-scenes looks at what it really takes to run a profitable, well-respected cheer program. From managing staff and parents to improving athlete retention and preparing winning routines, she covers every aspect of cheer gym ownership and coaching with honesty and expertise. Whether you’re launching your first cheer program or looking to take your established gym to the next level, the Fullout Cheer Podcast gives you the tools, ideas, and inspiration you need to succeed. Subscribe now and start running your gym with confidence, clarity, and full-out passion.

Publisher

Next Generation Gym Owners

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

113 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Throwback: Turn Around Your 'Meh' Start to the Season

   Throwback episode!🚨 Start-to-the-Season Check-In Time!Remember those goals we set in June? Yeah… we’re revisiting them in this follow-up to the fan-favorite “Rebuilding After Dumpster Fire Season.” Spoiler alert: not everything went according to plan.In this episode, we’re sorting through what worked, what flopped, and what needs a full-on rework before the season officially ramps up. It’s your chance to reflect, reset, and maybe even actually follow through this time.#GoalSetting #PreseasonReset #PersonalGrowth #FullOutTierPodcast #DumpsterFireSeason #ProductivityWithChaos

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   I Automated My Cheer Gym in One Day. Here’s What Changed.

   AI is most useful when it takes a recurring task off your plate. In this episode of the Fullout Cheer Podcast, I share what I automated in my gym in about a day and how those systems help me and my staff stay on top of work that used to get missed.I explain what I use ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok for, with real examples: daily sales reports, retention analysis, inbox cleanup, attendance, and calendar updates. I also talk about the cost, the time it took to set things up, and where I still check the results myself.If you’re a cheer gym owner who wants a practical place to start, pick one task you repeat every week. This episode will help you see what you could automate first.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   5 Things Event Producers Do That Drive Gym Owners Crazy—with Kim Schaub

   Why are spectator fees so high? Why do events get canceled? And why does your team sometimes end up competing alone?Danielle sits down with MCDA owner Kim Schaub to discuss five things event producers do that drive gym owners crazy. Kim shares what is really happening behind the scenes, from venue costs and small divisions to scheduling problems, scoring differences and less-than-ideal locations.Danielle brings the gym owner’s perspective, Kim brings the event producer’s side, and neither one holds much back.

Who has been a guest on Fireside Chat with the Johnstons

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jay Yoder
• Alex Russell
• Jeff Benson
• Cat Weeden

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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