33 | Can Your Instructor Steal Your Clients?
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Show Notes
Too many studio owners assume loyalty will protect their business.
But when a star instructor leaves — and takes clients or staff with them — it can shake everything.
In this episode, Cory shares a real studio situation and breaks down what legal protections actually work (and which ones don’t) when contractors leave.
Why This Matters
If you rely on independent contractors, most non-competes won’t hold up. And by the time someone leaves, it’s often too late to fix it. The protection has to be built in before problems arise.
Key Takeaways
✔️ Why non-competes rarely work with 1099 instructors
✔️ When non-solicitation clauses can help
✔️ Why NDAs don’t protect your client list the way you think
✔️ How culture + customized contracts create real protection
Cory’s Legal Pro Tip
📄 “If your contracts only talk about rules — but not expectations and culture — you’re already behind. The strongest protection is proactive and clearly communicated from day one.”
🎧 Want to protect your studio before a staff exit happens? Hit play now.