All posts by Heather Hartmann
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4 Tips for Party Planning
There’s a chill in the air, meaning the holiday season is upon us. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash, a Thanksgiving dinner or a Christmas...
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Big Hairy Audacious Goal
Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Sounds a little scary, doesn’t it? In “Built to Last” by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras, the Big Hairy Audacious Goal...
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Episode 46: Personal Training and More at CrossFit El Cid
Did you know on average a full-time personal trainer can make about $45,500 a year? ACPE reported this stat in a blog, and it makes...
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3 Winter Apparel Design Ideas
Winter is coming, which means it’s time for another apparel order. You got your tanks in for the summer and your Box was rockin’ them...
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The Two Things Needed for a Core Ideology
Did you know speaking out loud makes something more real? Or at least, that’s what the authors of “Built to Last” shared. In the book,...
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Moving Spaces with Trident CrossFit
Moving can be stressful. But moving a business? Well, that’s another beast entirely. Trident CrossFit in Alexandria, Virginia, boasted 11,500 square feet in the space where...
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Change for the Better
I love hearing how people found CrossFit. Honestly, it’s how I start nearly every interview for a story or a podcast. I just like to...
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Rhino CrossFit is Part of the Power Systems Family
You won’t find many people who say they love exercise equipment, but Julie Johnston is one of them. As the owner and founder of Camp...
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Layout of CrossFit Central
Layout of your space can be overwhelming. Whether it’s because you’re moving into a new building, or that you’re just bored of the current layout,...
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Focusing on Beating Your Own Business
“Good enough” is a dangerous place to be. For weeks, my company spent time reading “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. Now, we’ve picked up...
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How to Become a Great Business
“Focus on the journey.” How many times have you and I heard that? The journey is the part that matters the most. However, despite hearing...
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Episode 45: Behind the Cover – Max Effort CrossFit
Do you ever wonder how the OG’s of CrossFit got to where they are today? Zach Forrest, the owner of Max Effort Fitness in Las...
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It’s Time to Make a Stop-Doing List
We’ve all heard of to-do lists. What about stop-doing lists? For weeks now, I’ve been blogging about the book “Good to Great.” Last week I...
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Living Big at Windy City
Owning a CrossFit gym is hard enough. But have you ever tried owning one from 1,000 miles away? Currently, Justin Marcis is accomplishing this feat...
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Shirts, Shoes and Software Required
Remember the days when management software was a suggestion? Now, it’s an absolute requirement. “Without a business management system in place, you are more likely...
