Intro: Discussing Non-Competes in Pole and Aerial Studios
Welcome to this long overdue TedPoleTalk. This is just a quickie to introduce the main course which will be dropping later today. For those that don’t know, non-competes have long been a thorn to many in our industry and have led to some really unfortunate things including: – messy separations – loss of amazing instructors – interruption of careers – disappointed students – heated drama between studios – Lots of hurt feelings – loss of income – and more The use and impact of non-competes affects students, instructors, staff and studios. It’s great to see an end to non-competes in sight, but that end is just a beginning because there’s definitely going to be some growing pains for everyone. On the other side of if, is a more balanced relationship between studios and instructors, more valued instructors, more diverse studios, happier more fulfilled students and more.
Non-competes have long been a thorn to many in our industry. This discussion brings much needed attention to the impact of non-competes and is based off of years of conversations with students, instructors and studios. It’s watching first hand the damage and destruction that some have been forced to endure because of this predatory practice.
RESOURCES:
– https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/noncompete-rule.pdf
– https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/07/2024-09171/non-compete-clause-rule
– https://poleassociation.org/2024-pole-industry-financial-survey-results
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