All posts tagged "business"
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Why Not Opening a Second Location was the Best Decision
In the fall of 2014, our Affiliate, CrossFit Stamford had been in operation for about eight years, and business was booming. I don’t know if...
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Business Health Check Up
Pay attention to these not-so-common numbers: What’s your retention? Churn rate? Client acquisition cost? Profit margin? I have no formal business training whatsoever. No MBA....
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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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Confessions in Selling a CrossFit Gym
Back in 2014, I wrote and article entitled Confessions of a CrossFit Gym Owner. In May 2019, I sold my gym. What happened? Why did it...
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A CrossFit Dad
Dads have a special place in the lives of their children, and vice versa. Scott Richardson is no exception. He’s been a member at CrossFit...
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Episode 58: How Elevate Found Incredible Growth
A year can make a big difference, as it has for Elevate. The gym located in St. Petersburg, Florida, graced the cover of Box Pro...
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Get Outside of the Box and Collaborate
Running a gym is a lot of work, and we often spend a lot of time looking through blinders as we grind away at our...
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Greg Glassman on CrossFit’s New Direction
Reactions to the new CrossFit.com website were mixed when the world woke up to it on January 1, 2019. But, what’s crystal clear is the...
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Episode 54: The Key to Multiple Locations with CrossFit Outbreak
Five and counting. That’s how many locations CrossFit Outbreak in New York has. Co-owner Adam Sturm, however, is very open that it hasn’t been sunshine...
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3 Tips for Paying Staff
Why is offering clear and competitive opportunities for your staff a benefit to your business? Jeff Crawford, the owner of Maverick CrossFit in West Melbourne, Florida,...
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Episode 53: How to Crush the Open with Diablo CrossFit
At Diablo CrossFit, there is a heritage of sport. Owner Craig Howard has been around for over 10 years, and his is an OG in...
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When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner
The best foundations are built on trust. This includes business partnerships with your spouse. Jenna Tieman, the co-owner of Hoosier Athletic Club in Bloomington, Indiana, said...
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Top Three Fitness Trends for 2019
How can you use the fitness trends of 2019 to your advantage in your business this year? Chris Marhefka shares below. 1. Technology and Wearables...
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3 Additional Programs for Your Gym
When athletes join Badger CrossFit, they are assessed in five different categories of fitness. Tyler Sullivan, the owner of the Box in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, said...
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Client Testimonials Give a Fresh Perspective
Everyone loves a good compliment. Hearing them about your business can be even better. And while at first it may feel like you are bragging,...
