Got an offer: $35 base plus $3 per head after 10 for a 6 a.m. strength + mobility slot downtown. I’m big on community and day-one wins — beginner-friendly, everyone feels seen — so does per-head honor that, or would you counter for a flat $60–$75?
For a 6 a.m. downtown slot, I’d counter to a $60 floor + $3/head after 10 — the “$35 + $3/head after 10” punishes you while you build community, . I’ve gotten studios to do a 6–8 week ramp at flat $65, then switch to hybrid if average attendance clears 15. What’s their typical headcount for that hour?
That 6 a.m. downtown slot shouldn’t pay like a mid-day filler, . I’d counter to a guaranteed $65 for that strength + mobility class, with bonus pay starting once attendance clears 10 and a 4‑week review baked in. As @michaels_86 notes about setting a floor, I’ve also gotten a one‑month ‘community build’ bump on top while seeding those day‑one wins.
Pilot a 4-week ramp: $60 minimum at 6 a.m.; shift to per-head after. Keeps ‘beginner-friendly’ vibes; will they review monthly?