All posts tagged "listen"
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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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To Avoid Burnout, What’s Your Thing?
I think honesty is one of my favorite attributes that seems to exist in most Box owners. At least it does in my conversations with...
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Episode 41: Behind the Cover – CrossFit LA
Have you ever thought owning a gym is hard? If you haven’t you might be delusional, or you’ve just had a lot of luck along...
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Learning about Perspective on Box Talk
When Ryan McFadyen told me he had been ousted out of his space for months, my jaw dropped. I remember meeting the owner of Ohio...
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Episode 31: Mountains and Marketing with CrossFit Coeur d’Alene
Over in Idaho, CrossFit Coeur d’Alene has been around since 2008. Jonathan Burns, a co-owner of the Box, said they are an unusual gym because...
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Episode 30: Financing Must-Knows with Rigquipment Finance
Do you think financing is a dirty word? There’s a lot of bias and preconceptions when you hear the word financing. But what does it...
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Episode 24: How to Grow Additional Revenue Streams
Wondering where to look for additional revenue? Jamie Gallagher, the owner of CrossFit Burke in Fairfax, Virginia, shares how he has built additional revenue streams...
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Why You Need to Grow as a Leader
Interestingly, Val Wright was a source for one of the first stories on Box Pro’s website. Then I chatted with her while researching for The Belltown...
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Episode 22: How to Become a Better Leader
Whether you like it or not, Affiliate, you are a leader. And there is probably room for growth. However, how do you become a better leader?...
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Truly Listening with Don Moss and FemSTRONG
Always trying to keep my eyes and ears open to what’s happening in this industry can be challenging. For starters, I personally don’t own a...
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Three Ways to Make People Like You
Think about the likable people in your life. What do they have in common? Do they smile at you when you walk in the room?...
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PSA to Gym Owners: Check Your Ego at Your Door
We’ve all heard it or proclaimed it to our members at some point: “Leave your ego at the door!” As Coaches, we understand the dangers...
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Episode 16: A Whole Lot of Life and Advice with Andy Petranek
With each passing year, the CrossFit industry gets older – which is typically how that sort of thing goes. But, as the industry ages, there...
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Why You Should Listen to Your Members
Have you ever wished your members would just tell you what they want? Or, maybe they do and you wish you didn’t have so many...
