In this episode of the Supplier Voice podcast, Paul Duerden, the CEO of Fusion, discusses how campus rec professionals are being pushed to do more with less amid budget constraints, staff churn and operational strain, and why better systems matter.
He explains how Fusion — built specifically for campus rec — centralizes tools, streamlines workflows and provides self-service educational content. Duerden also shares how Fusion is investing in data and storytelling tools to help rec leaders prove their impact and make smarter decisions.
This conversation also explores:
- Fusion’s role in centralizing tools and automating routine work, aiming to be an all-in-one platform for campus rec teams.
- The importance of building resilient systems rather than depending on one expert, mitigating “brain drain,” and ensuring continuity throughout the team.
- How Fusion is designed to be mobile-first and frictionless to remove any barriers that are reducing participation or burdening staff.
- A look into how Fusion plans to continue helping campus rec professionals through upcoming features like online staff scheduling and equipment reservations.
Listen to the episode now to learn how Fusion is committed to making campus rec jobs easier by discovering practical ways to reduce operational headaches and to walk away with fresh ideas to take back to your rec center today.
To learn more, visit https://www.fusionfamily.com/.
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