Scott has asked me to unlock this thread.
I have spoken to Scott and given him some advice.
What Scott is attempting to do is enviable. He has a great oppurtunity to get his small business off the ground. I was in the exact same position 3 years ago, nearly to the day.
Scott is anxious and trying to fast track it. He has been an asset to the QLD lifting community, that bit is obvious. Having run comps for friends and locals myself, I know whats involved, it actually cost me a fair bit of money.
What Scott was offering was merely a reward for those willing to chip in and get his gym off the ground, nothing more, nothing less. It may not have been wordered correctly, but that was the aim.
I have given him some advice, things I did when I started. Somethings work, others dont.
He will nut it out himself. He is passionate about this, its all he needs to begin with. His heart is in the right place, but like everyone else, he will make mistakes along the way.
Just keep remembering his intentions, to provide a great lifting enviroment for like minded individuals, and to have a job thats more like a hobby. I can safely attest that you dont get involved in gyms if you plan to get rich lol
Thread re opened for Scott.