All posts by Heather Hartmann
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Episode 68: Passing on the Torch at CrossFit Stamford
Andy Parker recently sold his gym. But he hasn’t left the industry. In fact, in this episode of Box Talk, he shares what he learned...
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10 Lessons from a 10-Year Affiliate
Ten years. That is a long time to be in business. The Small Business Association states 66% of new businesses fail within the first 10 years,...
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Four Areas to Keep Clean in Your Gym
Member safety and health is more than just determining what weight they are going to use in a WOD. It comes down to the cleanliness...
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Episode 67: How to Piss Excellence with CrossFit Pushin Weight
When Tyler Cox founded the gym, he had no idea where he’d be in 2019 – with two new business partners. Ashley Jenkins and Kara...
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The Mayhem Adaptive Program
Michael Mills met a young 13-year-old in early 2019 who was recently paralyzed. That meeting would give birth to the Mayhem Adaptive Program. He reached...
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How to Purchase the Right Climbing Ropes
Climbing ropes can benefit your athletes in a lot of ways. From gymnastic strength to conditioning, there are some definite pros. But, that means another...
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CrossFit Goose Creek
CrossFit Goose Creek is located in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded in January 2019 after they started offering free classes in late 2018. Business Breakdown:...
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Episode 66: Teaching Teen Girls at CrossFit Florian
Tia Sapienza coached high school softball and got complaints from her athletes that tryouts were too hard. It was then she knew something needed to...
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How to Fill Your Box with Ninja Classes
David Funk is the certified obstacle specialist at Camp Rhino is Las Vegas, Nevada. He answered Box Pro’s questions on having ninja class offerings in...
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Cost-Effective Bathroom Renovations at CrossFit LoLo
Undergoing bathroom renovations, CrossFit LoLo located in Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, will have a very distinct “hipster spa” feel after all is said and...
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Episode 65: Gearing Up for Business at CrossFit Hydrogen
Sean Hollick started his gym in his living room, but soon realized he was ready for more. The last time he sat down with Box...
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How to Address the Mindset of CrossFit
“A CrossFit Affiliate Coach has the responsibility of helping athletes set and achieve their goals,” wrote Greg Amundson in a 2010 CrossFit Journal article. The...
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A Madison Affiliate on the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games
The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games are a week away. Barrett Danz from CrossFit Big Dane in Madison, Wisconsin, shares what he’s looking forward to as...
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Episode 64: Building Community through Athlete Engagement
A sign of a healthy Box is great athlete engagement. Keeping members engaged is what builds community in your business. But how do you build...
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Drafting a Career Map in Five Steps
According to PayScale, the average salary of a CrossFit Coach is $38,000. The average hourly rate is $18. It’s no secret the industry of fitness,...
