IB Solutions
Successfully mapping and
driving you toward your vision
Iron Business Solutions is in the business of “sharpening” Gymnastics businesses. We apply the successful business practices we’ve learned to help
About Iron
Business Solutions
Iron Business Solutions is in the business of “sharpening” Gymnastics businesses. We apply the successful business practices we’ve learned to help you lead in your business. Key insights from decades of Gym experience have revolutionized the way we run our business, and coach our teams, have inspired us to help other gym owners get back time they have lost; find a healthy work – life balance; and reach new economic and competitive heights.
Our Services
Gold Medal
Business Mentorship
Do you feel like you’re alone, and on an Island because gymnastics businesses face unique challenges? Do you need an experienced “sounding board” for new ideas? Would you like to learn new systems for running your business?
We can connect you to Ken Harris or Tom Forster in one on one, private sessions as your personal business mentor!
Gold Medal
Team Coach Mentorship
Are you trying to lead your Women’s team to the “next level”? Do struggle with effective parent policy making? Do you wish you had access to an Olympic coaches arsenal of drills and technique for building your team program?
We can connect you to Mary Lee Tracy or Tom Forster in one
on one, private sessions as your personal Team Coach mentor!
On Site
Consultation
Sometimes, you just feel like you need someone else to come in, lay eyes on your business, and identify areas in which you can move from good, to great. We’d like to be in it with you as your personal mentors. We’ve developed a holistic, 12-month consulting experience “The Custom Solutions Package” that includes an on-site visit. In addition, we’ll run organizational health assessments, coach your key staff leaders, and facilitate monthly consulting calls.
Our Consultants
Our team of expert consultants brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring tailored solutions for each client’s unique needs. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on results, we are dedicated to driving success and delivering exceptional service.
Ken Harris
Founder
Meet our founder. Ken Harris started with a love for the sport of gymnastics. He has owned gymnastics clubs throughout...
Brett Aplin
CFO
Meet the man behind the scenes. Brett Aplin worked in the gymnastics industry for 9 years, serving in nearly every role...
Tom Forster
Employee
Tom Forster was an NCAA All-American gymnast at Penn State University. Shortly after graduation, in 1983, he and ...
Mary Lee Tracy
Employee
Mary Lee Tracy has owned Cincinnati Gymnastics since 1980. She has coached many US National Team members...
Stick the Landing Podcast
We have stories to tell, and solutions to deliver! Listen in as USA Gymnastics business guru Ken Harris, has conversations with some of the most fascinating gymnastics guests! They talk about gymnastics, about business, about having a family. They exchange funny stories, and bring you behind the scenes to some of the biggest events in gymnastics history.
We Buy Gyms!
Have you reached the end of your club ownership journey? Are you unsure where to turn to put your gym up for sale? We buy gyms! And if we don’t buy yours, we can connect you with the people who can get it sold. Click here to fill out our form.
Testimonials
★★★★★
I have owned and directed gymnastics programs since 1983. I have seen good success with my endeavors, but when Ken and Iron Business Solutions came in and evaluated my business, they uncovered areas where I can run my business more efficiently. The information and action plan I received, as well as all of the follow up support, will positively impact my business for years to come. If you’re just starting out, or have been in the gymnastics business for 30 years, I can’t recommend Iron Business Solutions more.
Milan Stanovich
Owner, Sonshine Gymnastics
★★★★★
Ken, and his team, at Iron Business Solutions, have helped change our business systems from good to great. As a result, all of my businesses have had opportunity to expand, and prosper!
Larry Corrigan
Clarksville Elite Gymnastics Center
★★★★★
Iron Business Solutions is an incredible resource to help businesses assess their current state and work on areas of improvement. They meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals. I am particularly grateful for the ways Ken and Brett helped me work through some really tough staffing situations and helped me set up systems for creating a more organized company and managing the growth we have experienced. Their action plan has helped me to be able to be a remote owner, and relocate my family, closer to extended family.
MaryBeth Wang
Owner, Jubilee Gymnastics
★★★★★
Working with Ken and his team has literally changed my life! The changes he helped me to make allowed me to hire an office manager so that I could be at home with our little boy after school and in the evenings. Without his help, I wouldn’t have been able to make that change.
Talya Vexlar – Nesbitt,
Owner, Hampshire Gymnastics School