Climbing Gym Consulting Services
I work with climbing gym owners, operators, and autobelay park developers to build resilient, high-performing businesses.
From pre-launch planning to long-term growth strategies, I provide grounded, real-world consultancy built on 15+ years of experience in the UK indoor climbing sector - including running one of the country’s largest facilities and multi site estates.
My approach blends commercial insight with a deep understanding of climbing culture, customer behaviour, and operational complexity - whether in traditional climbing gyms/walls or high-throughput autobelay environments.
Support Services
Core
Support
£300/month (3-month minimum)
Ideal for:
Smaller gyms or owner-operators seeking a reliable external sounding board.
Foundational guidance for walls needing a consistent check-in and expert feedback.
• Quarterly 60-minute strategy call (remote)
• Unlimited email support
• Light-touch review of one document per month (e.g. pricing, comms, or staffing plan)
• Operator-focused insight across commercial, ops, or coaching as needed
Strategic Support
£600/month (3-month minimum)
Ideal for:
Growing walls or multi-site operators wanting proactive, strategic guidance.
A hands-on support package with deeper insight, faster response, and more value.
• Monthly 60-minute strategy call
• WhatsApp/direct messaging support
• Document & deck reviews (up to 3/month)
• Support across commercial planning, ops strategy, and coaching development
• Quarterly KPI/data review with recommendations
Strategic Partnership
£1,200/month (3-month minimum)
Ideal for:
Larger facilities or groups ready to level up performance, structure, and strategy.
High-touch, embedded consultancy - like having a part-time strategist on call.
• Monthly strategy calls (90 mins each)
• Priority access and faster response across all channels
• Unlimited document support
• Bespoke dashboards or templates for internal use
• Staff mentoring and leadership support
• Leading and executing on commercial planning, ops strategy, and coaching development
• Biannual on-site visit (travel costs separate)
Project services
Business Performance Review
From £1,500 for one-off assessment per site.
Ideal for
Gyms/Centres seeking to course-correct, stabilise finances, or unlock latent value.
A full review of your gym’s performance, with insight across:
• Commercial / Revenue Strategies
• Operational Efficiency
• Coaching Program Delivery
• Financial Levers
• Health & Safety Management
• Strategic Growth Planning
• EDI Development
• Safeguarding policies + proc.
Includes:
Tailored recommendations report and a follow-up strategy session to guide next steps.
Systems
& Structure
Projects
From £1,200/project
Ideal for:
Operators scaling up or introducing new service lines with clarity and control and those looking for support to design or overhaul systems that underpin growth.
Common projects:
• Team structure and job role development
• Inductions, SOPs, and internal communications
• Coaching or NICAS program integration
• Community partnership or outreach frameworks
• Marketing, Financial advise, HR fractional services
Supported by ClimbHQ
New Facility Launch or Expansion Support
Bespoke pricing on request
Ideal for:
Startups, new sites from existing operators, or those preparing to scale.
Support can include:
• Business model and pricing strategy
• Programming and customer journey design
• Staffing structures and recruitment advice
• NICAS and coaching integration
• Space and usage planning for commercial viability
• Facility design consultation
• Market and Competitor analysis
• Location viability screening and advice
• Operational and mobilisation execution