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Barbell Business - Podcast for gym owners by Barbell Shrugged

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Barbell Business - Podcast for gym owners by Barbell Shrugged
Founder of Brute Strength - Michael Cazayoux - 176 from 2017-09-06T12:41:51

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Cultivating Fearlessness with Peter Scott - 175 from 2017-08-30T05:00

Some fear is great because it keeps us alive. Are you afraid of making a left turn out into traffic when there’s not an opening? Good. Don’t die. Other fears, whi...

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Staying on Top of Fitness Marketing with Jeff Sherman - 174 from 2017-08-22T05:00

How do you make your gym stand out when every other gym in town offers the same services and specials? I mean, we Listen

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Shutting It Down with Conner Moore - 173 from 2017-08-15T04:00

This week, we met up with our friend Conner Moore at a box in Mission Viejo, California. To be clear, we said “a box,” not “his box.” That’s because...

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Who You Are and What You Want with AJ Roberts - 172 from 2017-08-08T04:00

This week, we took a trip to fabulous Las Vegas to meet up with old-school Barbell Business podcast host and two-time world-record-setting powerlifter Listen

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The Legend of Mike Dolce with Mike Dolce from 2017-08-01T05:00

We haven’t been able to independently verify it, but we think MMA trainer and entrepreneur Mike Dolce, of Dolce Fitness and Listen

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Mutually Beneficial Marketing with Josh Carter from 2017-07-25T05:00

You may have heard the expression, “C students make the best teachers.” They remember the struggle of not getting it. They tend to give students the kind of suppo...

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Three-Tiered Accountability with Markus Gerszi from 2017-07-18T05:00

We have a super-exciting guest this week. A big “get,” if you will. We’ve been wanting to feature him on the podcast for years, because we’re his biggest fans. That’s right, kids! This week we g...

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How the Best Get Better -- with Bedros Keuilian from 2017-07-11T05:00

Who do you learn from when you’re already at the top of your field? How do you get the motivation to grow when you’re already, frankly, pretty awesome? Maybe ther...

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Extending The Client Lifecycle -- With Casey Jenks from 2017-06-27T09:00

What would it take to get Casey Jenks functional fitness sainthood status? Is that a thing? If we just put his face on a medal and wear it around our gym, will that do the trick?

Casey’s ...

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The Last Gym They’ll Ever Join -- With Alwyn Cosgrove from 2017-06-20T09:00

Because gym owners almost always love coaching, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to do all the hands-on stuff yourself. You love your work, so why would...

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Getting Your Systems In Place -- With Danny Putnam from 2017-06-13T09:00

It’s a tale as old as time: A Major League Baseball right-fielder starts selling deer-antler supplements to teammates during pitching changes. Word spreads until ...

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How To Find Your Strengths As A Leader -- With Taylor Drescher from 2017-06-06T09:00

As a Marine Corps lieutenant, and usually as the only woman in the room, Taylor Drescher anticipated the challenges she might face as a leader. In her case, she w...

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What Is Corporate Intelligence? -- W/ Garry Lineham from 2017-05-30T09:00

Just because you’ve eaten in a restaurant doesn’t mean you know how to run a restaurant. Most people will agree with that in general, but it’s harder to see the t...

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How To Scale Up - Or Sit Tight - W/ Mike Melby from 2017-05-23T01:16:58

How do you know when your business is big enough? When can you stop raising capital? Can you get out of your building’s terrible lease terms?


Mike Melby is a venture capitalist who...

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Ron Wilson - How To Find Your Focus Zone W/ Hylete CEO from 2017-05-16T09:00

If you want to learn how to juggle, you don’t start with five balls. You become proficient with two and add from there. 
 
The same is true for gym owners.  We often see ...

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How To Work Well With Business Partners w/ Athletics United from 2017-05-09T09:00

Entrepreneurship is inherently lonely. Not to mention, it can be stressful. Being the only one in charge means you hold all the responsibility, which is why...

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How To Charge Clients For The True Value Of Your Service from 2017-05-02T09:00

We say it all the time- it is important to communicate to your clients that they are paying for coaching and not just a gym membership.

On that note, it is important...

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How To Set Up Systems In Your Business from 2017-04-25T09:00

There is a big difference between working IN your business vs ON your business. No matter what industry you are in, there is a milestone that every entrepr...

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The Value Of Investing In Yourself from 2017-04-11T09:00

As gym owners, we are in the business of showing people the value of coaching and investing in their health. As entrepreneurs, it only makes sense that investing in ourselves is equally as valua...

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How To Make The Best First Impression from 2017-04-04T09:00

If you have been watching our show, you have heard us say it many times- We are in a relationship business. With the amount of gyms in the market, that is more more true than ever before. If you...

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The Value Of Mentorship from 2017-03-28T09:00

Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a process in life that could help you rapidly advance your progress?

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How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Full Time Business from 2017-03-21T09:00

If you are like most gym owners, you started a box because you are passionate about fitness. You wanted to turn your passion into a career, and you started a gym on the side in conjunction wit...

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The DIY Guide To Making Videos For Your Gym W/ Monkey Reel Media from 2017-03-14T09:00

We are excited to share a special kind of show with you this week. We had Justin Ross of Monkey Reel Media come visit us to teach you about marketing with video. Justin creates high quality vi...

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How To Step Into Your Roll As A Leader W/ AJ Richards from 2017-03-07T14:59:56

Hey Business Tribe, 

We are coming at you this week from Mesa, Arizona. Our journey takes us through the desert to catch up ...

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How To Step Into Your Role As A Leader W/ AJ Richards - 150 from 2017-03-07T10:00

Hey Business Tribe, 

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Live Q&A: We Answer Your Business Questions from 2017-02-28T10:00

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How To Accelerate Your Success By Hacking Your Language from 2017-02-21T10:00

This week on Barbell Business, we interview Mark England of Procabulary. In this episode, we dive into how our language effects our success...

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Are You Having Fun Running Your Business? from 2017-02-14T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we are bringing Guy Ferdman back on the show.

In this week's show we discuss:

  • How to treat your business as a game
  • How to tap into cons...

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What Is The Barbell Mastermind? from 2017-02-07T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we talk about the Barbell Mastermind. We discuss:

  • The difference between a mastermind, a workshop, and a conference
  • The value of being a contr...

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Marketing, Sales, and Personal Development from 2017-01-31T11:52:58

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Guy Ferdman. Guy is one of the co founders of a Satori Prime, a company focused on empowering entrepreneurs. Guy runs his own podcast called the Perfor...

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Box Owner Episode: Drew Girton of CrossFit Pendulum from 2017-01-24T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Drew Girton of CrossFit Pendulum. We discuss

  • How to understand what type of entrepreneur you are
  • When to learn more and when to ...

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Fitness Entrepreneur Episode: David Newman of RX SmartGear from 2017-01-17T12:07:58

 

This Week On BARBELL BUSINESS we interview David Newman of RX SmartGear. We discuss:

  • How David built his business on the simple idea of wanting to make a better jumprope Listen
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How To Use Copywriting To Connect W/ Your Best Clients from 2017-01-10T11:51:49

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Makena Sage from Online Marketing With Heart. We discuss: 

 

  • How to shift your ...

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The Entrepreneurial Journey from 2017-01-03T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview the founder of PowerDot, Eric Glader and discuss the entrepreneurial journey. We dive into topics such as:

  • How to strategically think abou...

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Understanding Facebook Advertising from 2016-12-27T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Bren Davis and dive into Facebook advertising. We discuss:

  • How to understand the Facebook Advertising Process
  • How to target your...

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How To Build A Kickass Referral Program from 2016-12-20T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we dive into the art of the referral. We discuss:

  • Why referrals are an important element to a service business
  • How to target and motivate your...

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How To Build Community Back Into Your Box from 2016-12-13T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Ryan Bucciantini of KDA CrossFit. We discuss:

  • How to build community into your box, and enhance the member experience
  • Why you nee...

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What Is Barbell Logic? from 2016-12-06T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, the crew talks about Barbell Logic and how the service could help your business thrive. We discuss:

  • What is included in the Barbell Logic software Listen
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How To Get Ready To Crush It In 2017 from 2016-11-29T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we discuss:

  • How to strategically tap into your community to grow your membership
  • How to set up your onboarding process to optimize the convers...

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How To Develop The Mindset That Will Unlock Your True Potential from 2016-11-22T15:54:48

 This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview discuss:

  • Why your mindset is the foundation for your success
  • How to find clarity and unlimited motivation around your vision Listen
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How to Ethically&Effectively Sell Supplements In Your Gym from 2016-11-15T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Jason Rule from Driven Nutrition. We discuss:

  • Why providing supplements is an important added value for your clients
  • How to sell ...

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The Ultimate Website Episode from 2016-11-08T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we discuss:

  • Why your website is the most important point of contact in your digital marketing plan
  • How to optimize your website to convert onl...

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How To Grow In A Competitive Market With Aliso CrossFit from 2016-11-01T09:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Rick DiCarlo at Aliso CrossFit. We Discuss:

  • How to be the best with what you have and scale intelligently
  • How to diversify and op...

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How To Hack Your Productivity And Workflow With Fitness Entrepreneur: Max Shank from 2016-10-25T09:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Max Shank. We discuss:

  • How to make the right decision every time with a cost/benefit analysis
  • How to outsource and automate parts...

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How To Use Social Media To Grow your Business During Your Slow Season from 2016-10-17T21:28:54

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss: 

  • How you can utilize social media to get clients in the door during your slow season
  • How to create a strategic social media plan ...

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How Your Sales Process Sets The Bar For Your Retention Rate from 2016-10-11T13:59:39

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we discuss:

  • How your retention rate is effected by the first interaction you have with your clients
  • How you can manage the expectations of you...

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How Barbells For Boobs Rapidly Built An Impactful Brand from 2016-10-04T09:00

This Week On BARBELL BUSINESS we interview the founder of Barbells For Boobs, Zionna Hanson. In this episode we discuss:

  • How to tap into a community and create social change.
  • <...

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How I Took My Fitness Business Online from 2016-09-27T13:18:28

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Ben Greenfield and discuss:

  • His business model which allowed him to charge the premium for a high end personal training concierge club Listen
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOX STAND OUT IN A FLOODED MARKET from 2016-09-20T15:56:58

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we interview Eric Amzalag at CrossFit Encino and talk about how you can differentiate your gym from "just another CrossFit box" in a flooded fitness market. We disc...

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How To Onboard New Gym Members The Right Way from 2016-09-14T13:08:35

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we discuss what the proper onboarding process looks like including:

  • The different ways to structure your onramp 
  • How to choose the best coach ...

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Continuing Education for your Coaches and Staff from 2016-09-06T19:02:43

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • How you can culture a culture of consistent learning in your gym
  • How continuing education can impact your retention rates for bot...

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Re-imagining Your Box's Sales Process and Culture Cure from 2016-08-30T14:12:15

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Lachy Rowston and Raph Freedman from The Mind Muscle Project and discuss:

  • How to sell 100% of your gym memberships on the phone without e...

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Our Formula for Ultimate Personal Happiness from 2016-08-22T18:27:30

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we're trying something new. We're sending you episode 100 from the #1 health and fitness podcast in Australia The Mind Muscle Project. In this show, we're the gues...

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How the People in Your Life Affect Your Success from 2016-08-17T00:35:18

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The types of people who affect your outcome
  • The categories of your life that are influenced by the company you keep
  • The ...

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Our "Thank You" to the Box Owner from 2016-08-09T12:26:24

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The box owner as the backbone of the CrossFit industry
  • The increase of quality fitness entrepreneurs over the years
  • The ...

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Reaching the Turning Point from 2016-08-03T01:40:11

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • How to eliminate the mystery of running a business
  • The new sustainable CrossFit business model
  • How to finally take contr...

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How to Heal Leaky Funnel Syndrome from 2016-07-26T22:35:40

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • What a marketing/sales funnel is and why it’s important to understand the phases
  • The symptoms of leaky funnel syndrome
  • H...

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How to Create Awesome Videos to Grow Your Health&Fitness Business from 2016-07-19T14:48:37

This week, we chat marketing video expert Justin Ross. His specialty is in creating videos for health and fitness brands and helping you to get more clients in the door and retaining those you a...

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The Quintessential Gym Owner’s Journey from 2016-07-12T13:23:31

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Mycal Anders of CrossFit PHX, a former Marine turned CrossFit box owner. We talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he has become the successfu...

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Why the Value You Produce Doesn’t Match the Money You Make from 2016-07-05T14:14:48

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jesse Elder, a spectacular business coach who came from the martial arts world and where he ra...

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How to Increase Your Gym's Perceived Value from 2016-06-28T15:56:51

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The difference between selling memberships and selling solutions
  • The benefits of a premium pricing strategy
  • How emotiona...

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The Evolution of Working Against Gravity from 2016-06-21T15:13:41

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Adee Zukier, the owner and founder of Working Against Gravity. She discusses:

  • The evolution of their online nutrition program and busines...

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Understand the 5 Pillars of Success for Business and Life from 2016-06-14T15:05:35

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Craig Ballantyne, author of Early to Rise, creator of the Perfect Day Formula, a Strength & Conditioning coach, author of T...

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Interview w/ Onnit's Total Human Optimization Specialists from 2016-06-08T13:47:27

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Onnit Academy's Chief Fitness Operator John Wolf and Chief Fitness Enforcer Juan Leija on:

  • The Onnit Culture, Vision, and Mentality
  • ...

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Interview w/ Andy Petranek, Innovator&Pioneer in the Functional Fitness Community from 2016-05-31T14:48:44

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Andy Petranek, founder of the Whole Life Challenge and CrossFit LA, one of the first original 10 CrossFit gyms and one of the most respected CrossFit ...

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How to Create a Gym that People LOVE from 2016-05-27T09:46:29

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Angelo Sisco owner of the hugely successful O'Hare CrossFit and one of the members of the Barbell Mastermind. He discusses:

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Our Favorite Trick to Deal w/ the Entrepreneurial Emotional Rollercoaster from 2016-05-17T09:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The entrepreneurial emotional rollercoaster
  • How to remind yourself you don't suck with the reverse gap
  • Our favorite tric...

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How to Identify Your Gym's Next Big Opportunity to Improve from 2016-05-10T13:15:32

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • Commonly distracting operations tasks that waste time and energy
  • The high-level tasks a gym owner should not lose touch with
  • ...

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How to Build a Thriving Box in a Consolidating Market from 2016-05-03T10:30

On this episode of BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • our predictions for the future of the box business
  • how to tap into change and differentiators
  • how to crush at deliveri...

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How to Make Your Gym's Core Values Mean Something from 2016-04-27T06:14:10

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The importance of defining your gym's core values and how they can benefit almost ever aspect of your growth
  • Pitfalls that come w...

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When to Add Texting to Your Gym's Communication Strategy from 2016-04-23T22:36:53

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Jace Treat, communications expert at ZipWhip and discuss:

  • Why gyms need a multi-channel communication str...

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What Everyone Needs to Know About Social Entrepreneurship from 2016-04-12T16:15:51

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Blayne Smith of Team RWB and discuss:

  • The impact of social entrepreneurship and non-profits...

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Is Your Gym Business Built to Survive or Thrive from 2016-04-05T14:58:01

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The differences between gyms which are built to survive and businesses that are planned to thrive
  • The consequences that come with...

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How to Upsell Your Members the Non-salesy Way from 2016-03-22T09:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • The challenges that come with having a 200+ member gym
  • Getting more revenue with fewer members
  • How to increase your life...

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Formal Education vs DIY Learning from 2016-03-15T09:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we give our thoughts on

  • Why so many successful people were bad students (including us)
  • When we finally fell in love with learning Listen
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State of the Industry from 2016-03-08T12:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss the state of the gym industry in 2016:

  • Why the future is bright for the small box industry
  • The evolution of box & business partner...

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The Complexities of Young Entrepreneurship from 2016-02-23T11:30

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview our friend Austin Felton. He's on his 3rd successful business venture at 22-years-old so say he's learned a lot in the last several years is a massive...

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Developing a Rockstar Coaching Team from 2016-02-16T12:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Pat Barber, a CrossFit Games Athlete (since 2008), Co-owner of Warmup & Workout, and Head of Coaches Development at NorCal...

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How to Buy a Gym from 2016-02-09T20:15:23

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Charles Boyett, a recent graduate of the Barbell Business Workshop, Barbell Logic client, Barbell Masterminder, the new owner of Training Grounds Fitn...

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How to Spend Now to Increase Your True Wealth Forever from 2016-02-02T17:38:17

In this week's episode of BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Bryan Franklin. Bryan is Mike's business coach, a co-author of "The Last Safe Investment," and a top Silicon Valley coach for first-time ...

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Why Great Entrepreneurs Are Also Great Lovers from 2016-01-26T11:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, Mike, Ashley Bledsoe, Doug and AJ discuss some of their biggest relationship pitfalls, several of their favorite resources, lessons learned, and why love is really...

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Growing to 1000+ Gym Members from 2016-01-19T12:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Matt Reynolds of Reynolds Strong. In this show, Matt discusses:

  • How he built one of the largest strength gyms in the US 
  • How he ...

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Going Pro: Are You a True Entrepreneur or an Athlete Who Owns a Gym? from 2016-01-12T12:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • Are you an amateur business owner? Or are you operating as a true entrepreneur?
  • Incognito haters, false security, and other thing...

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Step Up Your Client Experience Strategy from 2016-01-05T13:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS we discuss:

  • The difference between a hobby business and a real business
  • Why the way we've run our gym in the past will not work today
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How to Deal with Your Biggest Frustrations from 2015-12-15T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS,  we’re talking about how to deal with frustrating relationships with people you work with, your partner, and mostly yourself. In this episode, we'...

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Our New Favorite Book on Leadership: Extreme Ownership from 2015-12-08T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss our new favorite book on leadership, Extreme Ownership, written...

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How to Escape the Grind and Grow For Your Community from 2015-12-01T11:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • When you know it's time to step away from your business to work on yourself
  • The ROI of attending live events
  • The differe...

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How to Get More Referred Members for Your Gym from 2015-11-17T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • Why referred members are the most valuable members
  • Why you cannot rely solely on "word of mouth" marketing
  • How to set up...

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How to Protect Yourself From Yourself (aka The Legal Episode) from 2015-11-10T11:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview the woman who is constantly protecting us from ourselves, our lawyer Melissa Jaffe. In this episode we discuss:

  • How to find a lawyer that...

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How to Rethink Your Business to Deliver Meaningful Impact from 2015-11-03T10:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Yanik Silver and discuss:

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How to Master the Art of Leadership from 2015-10-27T14:17:28

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • They journey from follower to leader
  • Qualities of a leader
  • Old school vs today's leadership roles
  • How to develo...

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Defining Your Customer Experience Strategy from 2015-10-20T11:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • How you can determine your next customer experience project with the Kano model
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Pursue Your Passion w/ Lewis Howes from 2015-10-13T11:00

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Lewis Howes, former pro football player turned speaker, author and lifestyle entrepreneur. Listen to this podcast to learn:

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The Advanced SOPs Episode from 2015-10-06T05:00

This week on Barbell Business, we talk with Jonathan Bienz who explains how he uses his extensive Sigma Six training to identify inefficiencies in gyms and other businesses. If you're lacking pr...

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Promote Your Gym and Raise Money for Charity at the Same Time from 2015-09-29T05:00

You're about to hear what we like to call an "encore broadcast" so you may have actually heard this episode before. If you have, you should listen to it again because it's awesome. If this is ne...

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How to Craft Your Own Career in the Fitness Industry from 2015-09-22T05:00

THIS WEEK ON BARBELL BUSINESS, we interview Dr. Theresa Larson, founder of Movement Rx. She has an absoutely inspiring backstory and some great tips for those of you who woul...

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Burning Man for Business from 2015-09-15T05:00

THIS WEEK ON BARBELL BUSINESS, WE DISCUSS:

  • What Burning Man (really) is
  • Why every entrepreneur and aspiring business owner should go
  • How true creative expression c...

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Building a Brand with Authenticity from 2015-09-10T00:29:22

This week on Barbell Business, we interview co-founder of As Rx, our friend Marcus Dedina. He discusses how he and his team found success in the CrossFit industry by building a brand that focuse...

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Marketing to Millennials from 2015-09-01T18:53:18

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How to Effectively Communicate With Your Team from 2015-08-18T21:43:54

THIS WEEK ON BARBELL BUSINESS, we discuss:

  • Why communication is the key to successful relationships
  • How different personality types can complement each other in business Listen
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How to Automate Your Gym from 2015-08-04T23:47:44

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS:

  • The difference between systems and automation
  • Why you need both
  • How to start creating systems at your gym
  • 3 automated sal...

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Getting Started Online from 2015-05-26T16:40:25

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How To Eliminate Distractions from 2015-05-06T06:09:54

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63- Our Biggest Business Lessons from 2015-04-30T14:03:26

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61- If We Could Do It All Over Again from 2015-04-10T17:35:16

If we could start our gym businesses over again knowing what we know today.

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58- Leveraging The CrossFit Open from 2015-03-15T17:41:17

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57- The Power of Masterminds from 2015-02-27T21:24:59

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54- The Power of Video Marketing from 2015-01-31T01:28:30

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52- Your Questions Answered Part 1 from 2015-01-16T17:35:07

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51- What Should Be on Your Website from 2015-01-09T15:04:36

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49- Built To Sell from 2014-08-08T06:00

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46- How To Gain Your Freedom from 2014-07-04T15:13:41

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39- Technology in Your Business from 2014-05-02T18:08:59

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35- Commision for your Team from 2014-03-28T21:17:58

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The SOPs Episode! from 2014-03-14T14:23:37

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31- The Work/Life Balance. from 2014-02-28T17:38:43

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29- Niching Down Your Target Market from 2014-02-16T00:33:12

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Should You Run a Competition at Your Box? from 2014-01-24T08:00

The Pros/Cons of running your own competition.

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25- Our Biggest Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them from 2014-01-10T09:30

The #1 kind of Marketing to avoid!

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24- The 1 Must Have Smart Phone App from 2014-01-03T15:45:30

You're stupid not to use it.

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How to Hire the Best Coaches from 2013-12-27T16:34:30

This week on BARBELL BUSINESS:

  • How to avoid mis-hires
  • How to pack your team with A-players
  • How hiring right actually saves you money
  • How a team of A-pla...

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22 - The Secret of Email Marketing from 2013-12-21T21:19

How to better use email so you can save time and get more members.

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21- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Reviewed from 2013-12-13T08:30

We review S. Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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19- Business Books You Should Be Reading Part 1 from 2013-11-29T08:00

Read these business books!

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18- Why Distractions are Costing You Serious Money from 2013-11-22T08:00

How to crush work.

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17- What Amount of Fitness and Business Experience Should You Have Before Opening Up A Gym? from 2013-11-14T13:30

Should you focus more on business or fitness before opening your gym?

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16- What Every Gym Owner Should Know About Insurance from 2013-11-08T06:00

Avoid trouble and money down the road by getting your insurance right the first time!

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15- Which billing system to use to make your life easier from 2013-11-01T12:00

Don't be the bill collector at your gym!

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14- How to deal with members who are&#%!@? and complain too much from 2013-10-25T12:00

How to handle complaints

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13- How To Improve Member Retention from 2013-10-18T11:49:30

Keeping members is cheaper than getting new ones!

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12- Contracts and How Much To Charge For Memberships from 2013-10-11T19:24:50

We answer your questions about contracts and how much to charge for memberships!

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9- How To Structure Your Intro Course To Sign Up More Members! from 2013-09-18T23:32:09

The fundamentals course we used to increase membership!

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8- Little Known Ways to Pay Less In Taxes from 2013-09-13T16:22:16

How to know what is a business expense and not pay too much in taxes!

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Which Equipment To Buy First When Starting Your CrossFit Gym from 2013-09-06T11:00

What to buy, and when to buy it.

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How to Not Work "16 Hours" a Day All By Yourself by Hiring a Team from 2013-08-30T15:59:13

Why Hiring a Team will sky rocket your success in your gym business.

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Exactly What We Did To See Steady Regular Income and Not Go Out of Business from 2013-08-23T12:00

Should you be using contracts in your box?  Why we make a strong case for "yes."

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Selling More Than JUST Memberships To Help Grow Your CrossFit Business from 2013-08-16T13:00

How having multiple streams of income can help you make more money and grow your CrossFit business.

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Leasing Your First Facility from 2013-08-09T22:27:20

How To Avoid 1,000 Headaches and Thousands of Dollars!

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Partnering with the Right People from 2013-07-18T19:19:31

How not to go out of business in your first year by knowing what kind of business person you are and partnering with the right people.

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