Your team member just resigned… now what?
In this episode of the Female Empowered Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down exactly how to off-board staff professionally, legally, and without drama—whether someone quits or you need to let them go.

Most studio owners spend a lot of time perfecting their onboarding systems, but almost no one talks about off-boarding until something goes wrong. And when it’s handled poorly, it can damage your culture, client trust, team morale, and reputation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why off-boarding is a leadership responsibility, not just an HR task
• The non-negotiable steps every studio should follow when a staff member resigns
• What to include in a resignation confirmation and separation agreement
• How to protect your clients, intellectual property, and business systems
• Exactly what to say to clients and staff (scripts included)
• How to manage the emotional side of staff exits without taking it personally
• Why exits can be a powerful opportunity to realign and strengthen your business

This episode is especially helpful for:

• Boutique fitness studio owners
• Pilates and yoga studio owners
• Physical therapy and wellness practice owners
• Service-based business owners managing small teams

If you’ve ever felt blindsided, anxious, or destabilized when a team member leaves—this episode gives you a clear, repeatable off-boarding framework so you’re never scrambling again.

🎯 Next Steps Mentioned in the Episode:

• Create a written resignation and off-boarding process
• Audit access, passwords, and systems
• Communicate clearly to clients and staff
• Document everything in your HR or payroll system

💬 Want support implementing this?
Join the Fit Biz Community for just $99/month and get coaching, templates, and real-time support from Christa and other studio owners.
👉 https://www.christagurka.com/community

📩 Questions? DM Christa on Instagram—she personally replies. @christagurka.com

Busy isn’t the goal.
Stable, professional, and sustainable is.