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694. Money Talk | Decrease Costs and Increase Revenue With Just A Budget from 2023-12-13T14:00

Jason Fernandez and Nick True delve into the critical role of budgeting for CrossFit Affiliates. They explore three diverse scenarios: a newer gym in a low-cost area, a mid-level gym, and a stru...

693. The Danger In Believing Your Own Bulls**t | Brian Chontosh from 2023-12-11T14:00

Quick takeaways from this re-release: Fern, Ackerman, and Tosh dive deep into what it takes to be a great CrossFit coach and Affiliate Owner. They highlight the need for self-reflection, honest ...

692. Creating A Roadmap To Business Success For CrossFit Affiliate Owners from 2023-12-07T15:59:38

In this episode of "Best Hour of Their Day," we discuss the importance of identifying weaknesses and continually reassessing business strategies for CrossFit affiliates. They emphasize...

691. A Firefighter Saving Lives Through Fitness | CrossFit Heath from 2023-12-04T14:15:23

Best Hour of Their Day takes you inside CrossFit Heath, where former firefighter and now Affiliate Owner Brandon Watson shares his journey in the fitness industry. Discover how he transformed hi...

690. Break Out Of The Busy Trap In Affiliate Ownership from 2023-11-29T19:31

Struggling with time management as a CrossFit Affiliate Owner? This episode dives into practical solutions for gym owners overwhelmed by endless tasks. Learn how to transition from being constan...

690. Creating A Roadmap To Business Success For Gym Owners from 2023-11-29T19:31

Jay and Fern provide essential insights for gym owners on managing time and increasing productivity. Key topics include effective time management, transitioning from being busy to being producti...

689. Coaching The Ideal CrossFit Class EVERY Class from 2023-11-27T15:42:02

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688. Why You Should Level Up Your Coaching Staff from 2023-11-22T14:00

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687. Building An Offensive Retention Strategy | South Central CrossFit Affiliate Summit from 2023-11-20T15:17:26

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686. The Key To Getting People To Change Their Habits | Jen Broxterman from 2023-11-15T14:00

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685. How To Find & Hire The RIGHT Coaches For Your CrossFit Gym from 2023-11-13T18:16:31

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684. Money Talk | Taxes & Wealth Generation For Gym Owners from 2023-11-08T14:00

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683. Operating Your Gym Should Be Fun & Easier | Business Systems from 2023-11-08T01:54

Fern and Ackerman lay out how CrossFit Affiliate Owners can stop spinning their wheels and start being productive so you can go back to HAVING FUN RUNNING YOUR AFFILIATE!

Make...

682. Planning 2024 | Marking Your CrossFit Gym's Calendar For Growth from 2023-11-01T23:29:42

Strategic planning is vital for gym and small business owners. It begins with a 90-day plan and gym events should be strategically scheduled to counter potential performance lulls, improving ret...

681. Teaching Kids Fitness By Having Fun | CrossFit Kids | Nick Pappas from 2023-10-30T20:14:21

Effectively teaching kids and adults in CrossFit means prioritizing fun and engagement while achieving intensity and results. The goal is to balance fun and intensity to create a rewarding fitne...

680. Making Memes and Changing Lives | Make Wods Great Again | John Wooley from 2023-10-27T13:00

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679. No-Cost Strategies That Generate More Leads and Sales For CrossFit Affiliates from 2023-10-25T13:00

Ever wondered why some CrossFit gyms struggle to attract new members despite doing everything 'right'? Dive deep into the challenges of gym marketing and discover the three common pitfal...

678. The Key To Building Strength With CrossFit | Rob Kearney from 2023-10-23T14:21:58

Dive into the world of strongman competitions and CrossFit. Explore the unique strength programs crafted by the HWPO Team, and the intricate balance of nutrition needed for peak performance in h...

677. I Sold My CrossFit Affiliate and Chased The Meme Dream | Rodrick Lopez | Meme For Time from 2023-10-20T19:26:06

This episode sheds light on the lucrative potential of unconventional career paths in the fitness industry and the power of consistency in content creation. Rodrick's story is a testament to...

676. Developing Coaches : Turning Part-Timers Into Pros from 2023-10-18T13:00

Dive into the art of team-building, starting with identifying and overcoming common challenges. Learn the nuances of:

1. Achieving Coach Buy-In: Understand the importance of l...

675. The Power Of Your Words: Manifesting Your Goals In 2024 | Mark England from 2023-10-16T14:34:16

Mark emphasizes the profound impact of language on our beliefs and actions, particularly the act of verbalizing ambitious goals. The potency of written language and its role in crystallizing goa...

674. Money Talk | The Pit CrossFit Affiliate Owners Are Falling In from 2023-10-16T03:32:23

We're discussing the impact of inflation on everyday Americans and the importance of reallocating time for personal growth.

Adapting to changing circumstances and working...

673. Making CrossFit Affiliate Ownership Fun & Easy | CrossFit FFC from 2023-10-13T13:00

Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Marlow Hicks, the influential owner behind CrossFit FFC's diverse and vibrant community. Marlow's journey is one of passion, gro...

672. The 2 Reasons Why CrossFit Affiliate Owners Get Stuck | Markus Gerszi from 2023-10-11T13:48:57

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671. Here's What CrossFit Affiliates Are Doing Wrong | Andrew Charlesworth from 2023-10-09T13:05:26

Being an effective CrossFit Affiliate Owner involves more than just coaching skills. It's about forming meaningful relationships, balancing passion and business acumen, and constantly seekin...

670. 5 Years In Business and Still Improving | CrossFit Jack Pine from 2023-10-06T13:00

Running a successful CrossFit Affiliate requires dedication, a methodical approach to coaching, and a strong sense of community. Buddy's insights after 5 years in business provide valuable l...

669. 3 Strategies To Increase Revenue Without Needing More Leads from 2023-10-04T13:00

Many CrossFit Affiliate Owners struggle with charging enough money, maximizing revenue, and taking home a decent paycheck. This issue often stems from a lack of financial awareness and a failure...

668. The Innovator Behind RX Smart Gear | David Newman from 2023-10-02T13:00

David Newman's journey as a CrossFit enthusiast and inventor is a testament to human determination and innovation. His commitment to improving jump rope training methods and designing specia...

667. Buying and Selling The CrossFit Affiliate | Gym Lawyers from 2023-09-29T13:00

With Gym Lawyers, we explore the ins and outs of buying or selling a gym business with a focus on avoiding legal complications. Learn about asset purchases, LLC setup, negotiations, and crucial ...

666. Winners Win | Creating World-Class Coaches | Jason Ackerman from 2023-09-27T13:00

Successful Affiliate Owners understand that coaching is the heart of their business. It's not just about systems and operations; it's about optimizing coaching to enhance the members'...

665. The Power Of CrossFit In Healthcare | CrossFit Health from 2023-09-25T13:00

CrossFit is on the cusp of a healthcare revolution. By dispelling myths, educating healthcare professionals, and engaging with the community, CrossFit has the potential to transform patient care...

664. Small Town Strong | Fighting An Opioid Epidemic With CrossFit | Dale King from 2023-09-23T20:07:28

Dale King is leading the initiative, Small Town Strong, that leverages CrossFit to aid those battling substance abuse disorders.

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663. Doing Things The Right Way From The Very Start | CrossFit Mojo from 2023-09-23T19:58:58

With 115 members in just six months, CrossFit Mojo attributes its growth to referral marketing, cash incentives, and a paid-in-full membership model. They prioritize the customer experience, emp...

662. Build What Is Best For The Affiliate Owner | PushPress from 2023-09-18T14:00

PushPress is not just a gym management platform; it's a partner in the success of Affiliate Owners. Their commitment to extending functionality, solving real-world problems, and empowering t...

661. The Knowledge | The First Ever On-Demand Coaching Development Tool from 2023-09-15T15:46:13

'The Knowledge' is a revolutionary platform displaying excellence in CrossFit coaching. Discover practical, accessible content, a commitment to quality, and unwavering dedication to coac...

660. Excellence: Define Where You Want To Be, Figure Out The Steps, And Execute | Ben Bergeron from 2023-09-15T15:43:16

The journeys of Ben Bergeron, CrossFit New England, CompTrain, and the CrossFit coach all underscore the importance of community, adaptability, and leadership. CrossFit's evolution is a test...

659. Keep It Simple : The Lesson A 15 Year Old Taught Me | Coach Mike Burgener from 2023-09-11T13:00

Coach Mike Burgener's insights into Olympic weightlifting fundamentals are a treasure trove of knowledge for Coaches and athletes. By prioritizing the basics, understanding the purpose of dr...

658. The Anatomy of a Successful CrossFit Affiliate from 2023-09-08T13:00

We emphasize identifying strengths and weaknesses in the key areas of service, retention, money management, team, facility, sales, marketing, vision, strategy, and operations. By creating clear ...

657. Nicole Aucoin & Dr. Christina Migliara | Nutrition, Mental Health, and Growing Your Affiliate from 2023-09-04T13:00

In this episode, we dive into the wisdom shared by Nicole Aucoin, the visionary founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, and Dr. Christina Migliara. Together, they unravel the vital role that mindset...

656. Wodify | How Taking Feedback Seriously Can Make You Successful from 2023-09-01T13:00

Wodify's evolution from their early reactive support to now proactive engagement sets them apart in the business landscape. Their customer-centric approach relies on gathering and utilizing ...

655. Daniel Chaffey | The Secrets Behind Scaling CrossFit Affiliates For Success from 2023-08-28T13:00

Gone are the days when success was confined to small-scale Affiliate operations. Daniel Chaffey, International Director of CrossFit, dismantles the myth that high member counts are unsustainable...

654. Nicole Carroll | Nurturing CrossFit's Legacy and Shaping Its Future from 2023-08-25T13:00

Nicole Carroll's unwavering dedication to CrossFit's ethos has not only endured but has thrived amid challenges and changes. Her role as Chief Brand Officer, The Baroness of Brand, under...

653. Nick True | Money Talk | The Importance of Budgeting For CrossFit Affiliates from 2023-08-23T13:00

Hey there, CrossFit Affiliate Owners! Let's break down this important idea of budgeting into simple terms. Creating a clear vision for both yourself and your business is super important. It&...

652. Don Faul | CEO of CrossFit | The Better Business You Run, The More Impact You Can Have from 2023-08-21T14:41

We catch back up with Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit after 1 year in the captain's chair to talk about what's been happening behind the scenes at HQ, what's in store for the EDU departmen...

651. Head To Head For 10min With Jocko from 2023-08-18T14:00

Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL, joins us to chat about his journey from the military to opening a CrossFit Affiliate and training Jiu Jitsu. He emphasizes the benefits of consistency and comp...

650. Tefy Escudero | Treat Your CrossFit Passion As A Profession from 2023-08-16T15:47:55

In this episode we delve into important aspects of the CrossFit community in Latin America with Tefy Escudero, CrossFit Rep for Latin America. We explores the challenges of transitioning from at...

649. Chris Hinshaw and Caroline Lambray | Just Before Adler Wins The CrossFit Games from 2023-08-15T00:48:39

In this episode, Hinshaw and Lambray delve into their extensive experience coaching elite CrossFit athlete and 2023 CrossFit Games Champion, Jeff Adler, shedding light on their meticulous progra...

648. Jeff Adler and Caroline Lambray | The Standouts Who Went All The Way from 2023-08-09T13:00

In this re-release episode from 2022, CrossFit athlete and now Fittest on Earth, Jeff Adler, along with his Coach and fiance, Caroline Lambray, share insights from their recent victory at the 20...

647. Big Fish Foundation | 30 Hour Challenge to Prevent Veterans Suicide from 2023-08-08T16:06:55

The Big Fish Foundation's 30-hour event brought together veterans and athletes for a grueling challenge. With various physical and mental tasks, Fern & other participants endured non-sto...

646. The Rising Tide | Affiliate University Mastermind Recap from 2023-07-28T04:18:22

The recent Best Hour of Their Day | Affiliate University Mastermind event brought together Affiliate Owners, inspiring them to prioritize, improve, and expand their ideas. The focus was on creat...

645. Chuck Carswell | Tips for Coach Development and Community Impact from 2023-07-19T13:00

EPISODE 369 RE-RELEASE
Chuck Carswell's podcast appearance offers a comprehensive exploration of coaching methodologies, future prospects in the sport, tips for the Level 3 certification...

644. Austin Malleolo | Focusing on the Affiliates from 2023-07-13T20:06:38

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643. Chris McDonald | The Conjugate Method from 2023-07-03T18:11:42

We're talking with Chris McDonald about getting strong and how The Conjugate Method can fit inside of the CrossFit Affiliate. So if you fancy yourself a barbell and like lifting heavy a** w...

642. Wodify | Founder & CEO Ameet Shah from 2023-06-19T17:17

Wodify was created as a way for CrossFit Affiliates to track their members' attendance, schedule and display workouts, and with all the innovation happening they are focusing on providing to...

641. Do This If You Want To Lift Big | East Coast Gold Weightlifting from 2023-06-12T16:00:11

If you want to lift big weight and keep doing it for years, what we talk about in this episode matters.

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640. Dan Hollingsworth | CrossFit, Carnivore, and Choices from 2023-06-08T16:08:19

We have on veteran Seminar Staff, Dan Hollingsworth (@djhollingsworth), to talk about endurance training, the carnivore lifestyle, being a physical therapist and Affiliate Owner, and HEALTH (not...

639. Money Talk - Get Your Financial House In Order from 2023-06-05T20:37:29

As an Affiliate Owner, it's important to take control of your finances and understand the job of every dollar that comes into your business.

That's what we're talk...

638. All Things CrossFit Jeopardy! from 2023-06-05T04:25

We've chosen the captains... They have assembled their teams... And now we fight for the Coach's Glory!

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637. Ask Us Anything | Breaking Down the L2 Manual from 2023-05-24T22:44:14

If it's about coaching and CrossFit, we want to talk about it. Bring your questions for this hour of AMA!

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636. Lesson Planning | Breaking Down the L2 Manual | Jenn Hunter Marshall from 2023-05-18T16:05:29

Being a CrossFit trainer is not about showing up, quickly writing a last-minute workout at the whiteboard, and turning on the music. Real training is about improving each client’s fitness (and b...

635. Take Action | DC CrossFit Affiliate Summit from 2023-05-15T15:00:15

Staying still is not an option. You have to take action if you want your CrossFit Affiliate to be the world-class business of your dreams that has massive impact on your community.

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634. Program Design and Scaling | Breaking Down the L2 Manual | Lisa Ray from 2023-05-15T04:30:23

Lisa Ray joins us to discuss analyzing the effectiveness of the programming inside of a CrossFit Affiliate, how to optimize that programming with variance and measure results, and how to properl...

633. Get Back To The Roots | Lisa Ray | CrossFit Seminar Staff from 2023-05-08T18:08:38

CrossFit has had so much growth since it's creation.

And along the way, some things have shifted, off-shoots were born, ideas evolved.

But we have to ge...

632. Nutrition | Breaking Down the L2 Manual with EC Synkowski from 2023-05-05T22:55:35

EC basically wrote the manual on Nutrition and we're talking about how you can implement nutrition inside of the CrossFit Affiliate and the emotional journey a person takes when deciding to ...

631. Day Drinking with O2 Hydration from 2023-05-02T16:36:30

Dave Colina chats with us about what O2 has been up to recently, new products, and their ongoing relationship with CrossFit, Affiliate Owners, and Coaches.

O2 is an Official S...

630. How To Effectively Evaluate Your Staff | Breaking Down the L2 Manual with Tefy Escudero from 2023-04-27T23:13:05

Giving your coaches feedback is important in their growth and development as a professional. It also shows that you care about them and are willing to invest your time and energy into making the...

629. Affiliate Money Secrets | You Need A Budget | Nick True | Mapped Out Money from 2023-04-25T00:22:28

Cash is the lifeblood of any business, and it’s important that you as the Affiliate Owner have a pulse on what the cash in your accounts need to be doing right now. However, traditional accounti...

628. How To Give Feedback | Kristin Bowen from 2023-04-22T13:00:06

Looking to up your CrossFit coaching game?

In this episode, we'll explore effective techniques for giving and receiving feedback as a CrossFit coach. Learn how to create ...

627. Heavy Days | Breaking Down the L2 Manual with Pat Barber from 2023-04-21T16:58:32

We're talking about LIFTING HEAVY! Pat Barber joins us to discuss what a real heavy day is, how to execute them effectively, and some of the nuances of moving weight, getting strong, a bein...

626. Common Themes For Functional Movements | Breaking Down the L2 Manual | Joe DeGain from 2023-04-13T04:02:36

Joe DeGain joins us as we discuss the essential movement themes that are common in all foundational movements. These themes broadly categorize similar positions and movement patterns, whether th...

625. Euro Trip with an OG | Karl Steadman from 2023-04-12T19:20:29

Here's a little about our guest: Karl Steadman Certified CrossFit® Coach (CF-L4) CrossFit® Seminar Staff 2009 - present CrossFit® UK & Eire Country Manager 2021 - present Karl has be...

624. Foundations of Effective Training | Breaking Down the L2 Manual with Steve Haydock from 2023-04-07T03:37:14

Steve Haydock joins us as we explore the differences between the Level 1 and Level 2 CrossFit courses and how the latter focuses on improving a trainer's coaching abilities.

623. Changing Behaviors Part 2 | Jen Broxterman from 2023-04-01T14:00:02

Continuing our show from part 1 of the story. You can watch that here - https://youtu.be/8l1F0ZkUebg

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622. Wrapping Up The CrossFit L1 Manual | Ask Us Anything from 2023-03-31T15:55:44

For the past few months, we've been going through the CrossFit L1 Manual, giving out thoughts and comments on the subjects covered. If you haven't caught the shows, go back through and w...

621. Changing Behaviors Part 1 | Jen Broxterman from 2023-03-27T15:01:01

Nutrition is tricky. It's personal. It's emotional. And in order to make changes, it's important to look at how you can change behaviors.

How to Reach Jen Broxterm...

620. Fundamentals, Virtuosity, Mastery | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual from 2023-03-23T18:11:07

So you've read the L1 Manual, you've been to the seminar, and you have your CF-L1. Now what?

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619. The GHD | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual from 2023-03-16T18:45:01

The GHD, love it or hate it?  

We're talking about the different ways you can use the GHD machine, how to coach it properly, and how to implement it into your classes effectively. Listen

618. So That's It, We're Partners | Operating Agreements | Gym lawyers from 2023-03-14T03:44:42

Do you have a business partner with your CrossFit Affiliate? More and more often, the topic of operating agreements is popping up so we're bringing Matthew Becker of Gym Lawyers onto the show to...

617. Deadlift, SDHP, and Med-Ball Clean | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual from 2023-03-10T02:58:22

Why are people afraid of the deadlift? How does the sumo deadlift high pull transfer to life? Why is the med ball clean under utilized?

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616. Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good | FBB with Marcus Filly from 2023-03-07T17:48:14

Marcus Filly from Functional Bodybuilding (FBB) tells us how to avoid fitness burnout, how to introduce variety into your nutrition, and his take on the best way to learn new skills.

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615. It's Time To Put Your Big Girl Pants On | Nicole Christensen from 2023-02-27T06:05:59

We come to you from CrossFit Roots in Colorado to showcase one of the most impressive women in CrossFit -  the Managing Editor for the Professional Coach, L4 Coach, and Owner of CrossFit Ro...

614. Squats | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual | Whiteboard Daily from 2023-02-23T04:27:05

We're talking about everything squats, from faults and common cues to help Coaches to all the obscure things like pistols, zercher squats, and sitting on a cactus.

The WBD Boo...

613. Why Are My Knees Popping? | The Resilient Athlete | Nicole Torres from 2023-02-20T23:40:25

Nicole Torres say you likely have more injuries in your gym than you think, BUT some are not your fault. Plus, she give us the details on having a connection with a professional who understands ...

612. Shoulder Press, Push Press, Push Jerk : Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual from 2023-02-16T18:37:24

L1 Journal Pages

p118 - p122 (chapter)

p180 - p193 (movement guide)

**Topics to Discuss**

- What is the power zone?

- Why is the front rack of a st...

611. What Did My Coach Just Say? | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : A&P For Jocks from 2023-02-11T16:48:11

"Effective coaching requires efficient communication. This communication is greatly aided when a Coach and Athlete share a terminology for both human movement and body parts."

610. Essential Front End Offer Tips and Tricks from 2023-02-06T22:02:06

We're talking about the business of running a successful CrossFit Affiliate. Get the Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices of building your Affiliate’s front end offer, from how you intake new athlet...

609. Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : Lesson Plans | Denise Thomas from 2023-02-02T02:02:42

Running an effective class means showing up with a thoughtful plan for each piece of the hour, from minute 0 to minute 60. There's lots of pieces that go into that, and we're going to break thos...

608. Jason Khalipa | Re-Affiliating with CrossFit & The Business of Fitness from 2023-01-30T21:48:19

Jason Khalipa has done it all; from globo gym sales to CrossFit Games Champion to highly successful box owner.  

We're talking about why he's re-affiliating with CrossFit, being a pr...

607. Feedback Only Matters...If You Do Something With It from 2023-01-27T18:06:13

Ever wonder what it's like to pursue getting on the CrossFit Seminar Staff? 

Tough. That's what it's like. 

And you can't be soft. In order to sta...

606. Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : Scaling / "The Girls" For Grandmas from 2023-01-26T19:21:36

We continue Breaking Down the CrossFit L1 Manual this week with "The Girls" for Grandmas!

Understanding the core of CrossFit programming is one thing, but learning how it can ...

605. Young Katy Climbs To The Top Of Mt. CF-L3 from 2023-01-23T21:25:04

This is a story of inspiration, dreams, and ambitions

...a story of struggle and perseverance

...a story of hard work, diligence, and determination

...and a story of success...

604. Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : Programming and Scaling | EC Synkowski from 2023-01-20T15:00:19

Continuing our conversation from part one, we're talking about programming for CrossFit, how to do it effectively, and what it means to modify or scale that programming when the time is right to...

603. Creating An Epic Intramural CrossFit Open | Mike LeJeune from 2023-01-19T05:17

The annual CrossFit Open by itself is already fun and a great way to get your whole community involved in the sport side of CrossFit.

And if you really want to take it to the ...

602. Garage Gyms Can Change Lives | CrossFit ELM from 2023-01-15T15:00:55

CrossFit ELM started as a gym inside the garage of their home. Lives were changed, relationships created, and now they are a flourishing Affiliate.

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601. Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : Programming | Denise Thomas from 2023-01-13T15:00:09

What is the purpose of this show? 

- Understanding the core concepts of CF programming

What is the most pertinent information we want you to take away about this t...

600. Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : Nutrition | Katie Hayes from 2023-01-06T15:00:07

What you put in your mouth matters...

In this episode, we're talking about:

The Zone Diet, Why did people lose their minds with "NO SUGAR", Counting Macros, and Supplem...

599. Going ALL IN on the Affiliate | Steel Monkey CrossFit from 2022-12-31T03:18:50

It's scary to leave a comfortable, full-time job for the unknown territory of Affiliate Ownership, but sometimes that's what is necessary in order for your business to grow into the vision you h...

598. Uniting a Scattered Community | CrossFit Raw and Retro from 2022-12-24T03:17:36

They knew they wanted to be Affiliate Owners, but there were a few directions they could go. All they knew is that they didn't want to leave the community they had come to know and love.

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597. The First Annual "The Besties" Awards | Best Hour of Their Day Team from 2022-12-16T15:00:55

Our first annual The Besties awards!

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596. How To Plan Your CrossFit Affiliate's Next 12 Months from 2022-12-11T15:00:05

Here's how you create a lesson plan for the events that are going to happen inside of your CrossFit Affiliate, from organization to promotion to execution and all the things that happen in betwe...

595. Breaking Down The L1 Manual with Denise Thomas | Technique from 2022-12-09T15:00:44

Is Technique CrossFit's biggest criticism?

How do you prioritize technique while still training at your threshold?

There are lots of ways to get from point A to point B, but techni...

594. Taking A Box From Good To Great | Smokey Hollow CrossFit | Affiliate University from 2022-12-04T15:00:47

This week we're hearing from one of our own inside of Affiliate University on how he and his wife took over the box they were training at and, with the help of the coaching, guidance, and tools ...

593. Special Guest : Pat Barber | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual | What is Fitness - Part 2 from 2022-12-02T15:00:53

Breaking Down the L1 Manual is a series where we will go through the training guide, chapter by chapter, and give our thoughts and remarks along the way.

We do this LIVE every...

592. Throwing a Kick Ass Holiday Party | Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez from 2022-11-28T15:00:01

Parties at your CrossFit box can either be lame gatherings that everyone feels obligated to attend or they can be KICK ASS events that all of your members WANT to attend and that will build your...

591. Special Guest : Pat Barber | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual | What is Fitness - Part 1 from 2022-11-26T21:04

Want to be a better Coach?

Planning to sit for your L3.....maybe even your L4?

Well, we're taking it back to the basics!

Breaking Down th...

590. Jason Ackerman and Markus Gerszi | Affiliate University | Here's How To Fix Your Fourth Quarter from 2022-11-21T15:00:11

Quarter 4, slow time of the year, whatever you want to call it...there's undoubtedly a time during the year when many Affiliate Owners see progress flatline and maybe even members leaving the gy...

589. Breaking Down The L1 Manual | Foundations from 2022-11-18T15:00:53

Want to be a better Coach?

Planning to sit for your L3.....maybe even your L4?

Well, we're taking it back to the basics!

Breaking Down the L1 Manual is a series where ...

588. Breaking Down The L1 Manual | Understanding CrossFit from 2022-11-14T14:13:51

Want to be a better Coach?

Planning to sit for your L3.....maybe even your L4?

Well, we're taking it back to the basics!

Breaking Down the L1 Manual is a series where ...

587. Scott Strode | The Phoenix | Fighting Addiction with Fitness from 2022-11-09T15:00:18

The community created inside of a CrossFit Affiliate is special.

It's embracing and inclusive. 

And to those that are fighting addiction and in recovery, it may be life-saving...

586. Gary Gaines and Austin Malleolo | The Future of Being a CrossFit Affiliate from 2022-11-06T15:00:01

There's never been a better time to be a CrossFit Affiliate than now.

With new leadership in place, we're talking with Gary and Austin about what the focus is for Affiliates a...

585. Jason Ackerman and Markus Gerszi | Affiliate University | Why You Are Stuck In Your Affiliate from 2022-11-04T16:13:40

We're discussing the uncomfortable truth that the single most important differentiator between box owners who win and those who fail, is that those who make the time to work on their business co...

584. Jason Fernandez | World-Class Affiliate Health from 2022-10-28T14:00:55

If we take the models of health and fitness from CrossFit and apply them to the health of your CrossFit Affiliate, you can uncover the deficiencies and form a plan to turn your box into a world-...

583. Ashleigh VanHouten | Muscle Maven | All Things Nuts and Guts from 2022-10-26T14:00:24

We're talking all things nuts and guts and breaking down the stigmas behind building muscle as a female and eating what Ashleigh VanHouten calls "nose to tail"!

Check out her ...

582. How To CRUSH It With Multiple CrossFit Affiliates | Max Isaak | CrossFit Tilt from 2022-10-24T02:07:21

Almost every Affiliate Owner who tries to open multiple locations FAILS.  

But Max Isaak of CrossFit Tilt is crushing it, and we're here to chat about his success thus far and any ti...

581. Jason Ackerman | More Money With Just One Move from 2022-10-19T14:00:24

By doing just this one thing, you can bring more money into your Affiliate and afford to upgrade equipment or even hire another Coach.

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580. Steph "The Hammer " Roach | Driven from 2022-10-16T14:00:45

Adversity in our lives can often lead us to growth, new opportunities, and maybe even our greatest potential.

We're chatting with Steph "The Hammer" Roach about how she put he...

579. Melody Feldman | CrossFit MPH | Charge What You're Worth from 2022-10-14T14:00:56

If you aren't charging a bare minimum of $150 per month for memberships at your Affiliate, you are either too scared or you just don't know what you don't know.

Melody Feldman...

578. Lisa Ray | CrossFit Seminar Staff | Get Back To The Roots from 2022-10-12T14:00:13

CrossFit has had so much growth since it's creation.

And along the way, some things have shifted, off-shoots were born, ideas evolved.

But we have to get ba...

577. Mark England | Enlifted | How To Separate From The Victim Mentality from 2022-10-07T14:00:56

We're talking about the Stories we tell ourselves, the sneaky, confidence-sucking power of Soft Talk, and how to differentiate victims from The Victim Mentality and get our language working FOR ...

576. Brandon Powell | Wim Hof Method | Enlifted | The Power In Your Breath from 2022-10-05T14:00:20

Control your breath, control your life.

There's so much power in a single breath.

Whether creating space to have a deeper thought or deescalating a stress response or making your m...

575. Jason Fernandez | Creating A World-Class Affiliate from 2022-09-30T14:00:48

Virtuosity means doing the common, uncommonly well.

It means a constant and relentless pursuit of excellence.

CrossFit teaches us the models that help us capture virtuosity in our ...

574. Ben Smith | CrossFit Krypton | Keeping It Old School from 2022-09-28T14:00

Ben Smith learned of CrossFit from his dad, consumed every Greg Glassman publication and video he could as a young man, and rose in the sport to become one of the Fittest on Earth.

He mig...

573. Karianne and Bill Anthes | Between The Ears from 2022-09-23T14:00:01

For many, hitting the gym day is a way to relieve the stresses of the day.

But are we actually paying attention to and working on why those stresses are there in the first place, or are w...

572. Ryan Fischer | CHALK Performance Training | Being Bad Ass At Your One Thing from 2022-09-21T14:00:05

The life of a competitor is not always glamorous.

Ryan Fischer was broke, sleeping on strangers’ couches, and training hours and hours e...

571. Dr. Nathan Jenkins | RP Strength | Getting Your Nutrition Dialed In from 2022-09-16T14:00:22

Should everyone be eating testicles?

How about the intra-workout shake to send your fitness skyrocketing to the moon mid-AMRAP?

Nutrition is so contentious and coaching your member...

570. Should You Buy An Affiliate? from 2022-09-14T14:00:33

There's never been a better time to be an Affiliate Owner.  

But is buying an existing one the way to go?  

You need to know what questions to ask, what things lie in wai...

569. Nick Mathew | 2022 CrossFit Games Rookie of the Year from 2022-09-09T14:00:08

He's a CF-L1 Coach at CrossFit Minnetonka.

He prefers all of his shirts half-sized.

And he lit the building up when he r...

568. Lindsay London | CrossFit Hampton Roads | Making The Affiliate Your Own from 2022-09-07T14:00:55

You love CrossFit, you love coaching, and the opportunity presents itself for you to become the Owner of an existing Affiliate...AWESOME!  

But what are some of the things you should...

567. Hewitt Tomlin | TeamBuildr from 2022-09-02T14:00:24

Whether you are programming workouts from scratch, taking your program paperless, collecting better data or providing higher-quality programming, TeamBuildr was built to fit any level Coach in a...

566. Denise Thomas | CrossFit Seminar Staff | Being a Better Coach and Leader from 2022-08-31T14:00:23

Clarity is kindness.  

Whether it's bringing a new person into your community, taking charge and leading your class, or helping to develop your Coaches and team...being clear will se...

565. Adrian Bozman | Testing the Fittest on Earth from 2022-08-24T14:00:13

In a global sport like CrossFit, paring down the participant pool of hundreds of thousands of people to a single male and female winner at the CrossFit Games is a monumental task.

Combine...

564. Trish Evangelista | Babylon CrossFit | The Seasons of Affiliate Ownership from 2022-08-17T14:00:43

You love CrossFit and helping people.  

You want to work for yourself.  

You decide to open your own Affiliate.  

But what are some of the things you may enco...

563. CEO of CrossFit | Don Faul from 2022-08-12T14:00:56

CrossFit has a new leader at the helm.  

As the CrossFit Games were wrapping up for the weekend, we had the opportunity to talk with the new CEO of CrossFit, Don Faul.  

...

562. CHRIS HINSHAW | CrossFit Mayhem | Building A Powerful Aerobic Engine (Part 2) from 2022-08-08T14:00:01

We get the tips and tricks from Chris Hinshaw himself on how to train hard, recover fast, and keep performing at the highest level throughout an entire workout!

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561. CHRIS HINSHAW | CrossFit Mayhem | Building A Powerful Aerobic Engine (Part 1) from 2022-08-01T14:00:20

Just lace up your shoes, go for a run, and breathe hard....that's how you get a better engine, right?

Wrong. 

There's much more that goes into crafting...

560. The Hot Ones Challenge from 2022-07-31T21:28:53

We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you some SPICY entertainment!

Who's going to bow out first?!

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559. The Standard Is The Standard from 2022-07-25T14:00

In coaching, it means everybody squats to depth, everybody locks it out at the top, everybody plays by the same rules.  

In business, it means the quality of your product is never sa...

558. American Weightlifting from 2022-07-20T22:00:57

When you think about CrossFit, it's hard to not see a visual of an athlete performing a snatch or a clean and jerk in your head.  

Greg Glassman knew the benefit those movements brou...

557. Forging Elite Retention from 2022-07-18T14:00:21

What’s the difference between an expense and an investment?

Both cost you something, right?

Maybe it’s time, maybe it’s money, but it’s definitely something.

The difference ...

556. From Power Snatches to Power Bombs from 2022-07-15T22:11:04

Three words.

CrossFit. Wrestling. Entertainment.

Josh Gallegos knows a thing or two about all of them.

He's the MC of the CrossFit Games for 10 years running, Co-Owner of De...

555. The Mayhem Superhero from 2022-07-11T14:00

As far as CrossFit Affiliates go, it's hard to do much more than what is happening at CrossFit Mayhem.

But how do you keep all of those gears in line, oiled, and churning away?

For...

554. Brick by Brick, Play by Play from 2022-07-04T14:00:57

CrossFit still works.  

Group classes aren't dead.  

Group classes aren't dead...again, for the people in the back.  

And there are bullies everywhere, waitin...

553. Is the BBQ really that good? Yes. Yes, it is. from 2022-06-27T14:00:12

Do you want the recipe?

Hours and hours and hours of slow-cooking...

Repeatedly basting it with the secret sauce...

Occasionally taking a look at it to admire your hard work...

552. A Master of the Dry-Erase Marker from 2022-06-20T14:00:57

Push the Earth Away, Meet the Bar, Squeeze the Oranges…

What do these all have in common?

They are cues that have been sketched by Karl Eagleman, Founder of @whiteboard_daily.

551. Unlock Everything About YOU | Jimmy Hensel - Mayhem Mindset from 2022-06-13T14:00:09

Who you BE?

That's the question Jimmy Hensel is out to help you answer.

If a person or team or Affiliate can clearly define themselves and know who they are, it's much easier to al...

550: From Modeling to Mountain Biking to Mayhem Nation from 2022-06-06T14:06:33

This week we talk to the sexiest man in all of CrossFit, and this guy has done it all – from modeling for Abercrombie to old-school Seminar staff and CrossFit media to mountain biking 100 miles ...

549: Even After 10 Years, You Can Still Grow Your Affiliate. from 2022-05-30T14:00:04

Just because you’ve been around the block a time or two doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out.

There is always room for improvement.

There are always b...

548. How to Accidentally Become a Thriving Business from 2022-05-23T14:00:35

From powerlifting to mortgages and motorcycle gangs to one of THE MOST prominent apparel brands in the CrossFit community, we chat it up with Roy Mangrum from Barbell Voodoo.

...

547. Adrian "Boz" Bozman from 2022-05-16T14:00:59

We made some calls, pulled some strings, and secured the details.

Tune in to get a SNEAK PEEK at the first workout for the 2022 Nobull CrossFit Games!

W...

546. The Big Announcement from 2022-05-09T14:00:31

This is it...the big announcement is finally here!

Listen in to learn all about what Ackerman, Fern, and the Best Hour team have been working hard towards.

Spoiler alert...it has t...

545. Preparation is the name of the game | Gym Lawyers from 2022-05-06T12:00:03

From waivers and contract renewals, to 30-day notices, to the difference between W-2 and 1099, Fern and Matt Becker of Gym Lawyers discuss all things legal with respect to your CrossFit box.

544. You don't know what you don't know | Max Isaak, CrossFit Tilt from 2022-05-04T12:00:38

Two OG Jewish CrossFitters, talking OG Jewish CrossFit stuff.

Tune in today as Ackerman speaks with Founder and Owner of CrossFit Tilt, Max Isaak.

What is y...

543. Debunking the myths of CrossFit from 2022-05-02T12:53:34

Matt Clum, CrossFit affiliate member, helps us debunk 4 common myths of CrossFit.

Taking us through his personal weight loss and fitness journey, Matt outlines his experiences...

542. Talk less, move more from 2022-04-27T12:00:15

Be more intentional with your lesson planning. 

Talk less, get your athletes moving more.

At a bare minimum, have a drop dead start time and start the ...

541. The sport of fitness is not CrossFit from 2022-04-22T12:00:03

The sport of fitness is not CrossFit.

Your job as a coach and affiliate owner is to educate your athletes on what that means...which is that CrossFit is something everyone can...

540. Fluffy__Duck from 2022-04-20T12:00

Tune in today to hear Ackerman and Josh Pirtle, AKA Fluffy Duck, talk all things CrossFit, social media, and of course, some other random stuff along the way.

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So you nev...

539. The value is not in the lesson plan, it is in the lesson planning from 2022-04-18T12:27:05

Novice and experienced coaches differ by degree, not kind.

Whether you are L1 and been a coach for two weeks, or L3 and been a coach for years, do you show up to every single ...

538. Shoot your shot from 2022-04-15T12:00

In case you wanted to learn a little bit more about Best Hour's first employee, Katy, tune in to today's episode.

Ackerman and Fern ask Katy some questions, and Ackerman might...

537. Unleash your Inner Grit from 2022-04-13T12:00

Learn how to unleash your inner grit by tuning in to Ackerman's interview with the founder of Pure Grit Fitness, Cassandra.

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536. Show up on time. End on time. Make it fun. from 2022-04-11T12:00

Do the small things really well.

That is how you ensure a great class experience.

Tune in today to hear our discussion on the topic.

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535. From PT to Group Classes from 2022-04-08T12:00

Connection is connection. It can either be deep and meaningful, or it can be shallow. 

Whether you focus on PT or group classes...just ask people questions about themselv...

534. What is your why? from 2022-04-06T12:00

Know your values, know your why.

The stronger you are attached to your why, the easier life becomes, because it can guide you through your decision making.

...

533. The Secret to running a great CrossFit Box from 2022-04-04T12:58:10

Continually push your own margins to become great at what you do.

Uphold the standard, because the standard is the standard.

Care, care, care, care.

...

532. You do not need to see the end state from 2022-04-01T12:24:32

You are standing at the edge of a forest and you can't see to the other end of the it.

But you can see one step in front of you.

So just take a step.

531. "The beauty of CrossFit." | Meagan Bakhtiari, The Phoenix from 2022-03-30T12:34:55

A lot has changed since episode 103 of the Best Hour Podcast, which just so happens to be the last time Meagan Burns (now Bakhtiari) was on the show.

With a new last name and ...

530. CrossFit Always Works | James Hobart from 2022-03-23T12:00

It never not works.

Even when it's done poorly...it still works.

In out last Colorado interview in this series, Ackerman and Fern talk all things CrossFit a...

529. The business of choking people out | Amal Easton, Easton Training Center from 2022-03-21T13:07:41

"A belt only covers an inch of your a*s, you have to cover the rest."

On one of our last stops in Colorado, we had the chance to sit down with Ackerman's BJJ instructor, Amal ...

528. "Try to tell me I can't." | Kevin Ogar, CrossFit WatchTower from 2022-03-16T14:07:03

The episode you've all been waiting for has arrived: where Fern and Ackerman do smelling salts live on camera with Kevin Ogar.

Talking all things Adaptive CrossFit and the fut...

527. "One of the most dangerous things you can do is believe your own bulls*it." | Brian Chontosh, Crooked Butterfly Ranch from 2022-03-14T14:09:53

CrossFit is not only in the business of developing exceptional coaches, it is in the business of developing exceptional human beings.

In this exclusive interview, Fern and Ack...

526. "If you want something, you have to make it happen." | Giancarlo Graziani, CrossFit Sanitas from 2022-03-09T15:30:46

If you want something, you have to make it happen.

That is the common theme weaved throughout Giancarlo Graziani, Head Coach at CrossFit Sanitas, story.

Fro...

525. "Everything works, but everything doesn't work for you." | Danny Lehr, Caffeine & Kilos from 2022-03-08T13:00

From a passion for fitness and coffee, Danny Lehr created Caffeine and Kilos.

Danny's drive to equip individuals with the tools to find mental and physical success at any poin...

524. "Honesty, humility, and hustle." | Dave Colina, 02 from 2022-03-07T14:00

"Honesty, humility, and hustle."

Our Colorado media blitz continues featuring an interview with Dave Colina, Founder of 02 Recovery, at the WodPrep Headquarters.

Listen

523. Coach the movements you are bad at from 2022-03-02T13:00

Treat your coach development like The Hopper Model.

You know as an athlete there are movements you do not like to see programmed because you are not good at them.

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522. "It's time to put your big girl pants on." | Nicole Christensen, CrossFit Roots from 2022-02-28T13:00

"The standard is the standard"..."You are not special"..."It is time to put your big girl pants on."

In episode 522 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we come to you from ...

521. "It's not going to change overnight" | Josh Francisco, River City Fitness Center from 2022-02-25T13:19:01

Try your best and get a coach.

The recipe for success.

Tune in to episode 521 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast to hear Josh Francisco's, Owner of River...

520. The CrossFit Open: It's Time to Celebrate Awesome People Doing Awesome Things from 2022-02-23T14:03:34

How do you run The Open effectively at your box this year?

Tune in to episode 520 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast as we unpack some ideas to run a fun Open.

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519. "It's not a career, it's a lifestyle." | Talking CrossFit with Gary Gaines + Austin Malleolo of CrossFit Home Office from 2022-02-21T23:00

The success of CrossFit stems from the affiliates.

Affiliate success stems from the professionalization of the CrossFit trainer.

The professionalization of ...

518. CrossFit is not broken. It's just not. from 2022-02-18T13:00

CrossFit works. Period.

Listen in to episode 518 to hear how we know it does.

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517. You get what you emphasize from 2022-02-16T13:00

Another Q+A coming your way with some great questions you guys wrote in. Please keep them coming! DM us on our Instagram for a chance to have us answer your question "live" on the show.

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516. The origin story of CrossFit starts in the affiliate. | Justin Bergh, CrossFit GM of Sport from 2022-02-14T13:00

Today we kick off our Colorado in person podcast series with an interview featuring none other than Justin Bergh, CrossFit's new GM of Sport.

In this episode, Ackerman, Fern, ...

515. The "magic pill" is hard work | Trish Evangelista, Babylon CrossFit from 2022-02-11T14:29:21

Success does not simply fall in your lap.

To be successful, you have to put in a lot of hard work.

Trish Evangelista (Pickford) is a box owner in Long Islan...

514. Be nice. from 2022-02-09T13:00

It is that simple, but we know it is not always that easy to implement.

While we touch on a number of things in today's episode from Fern's recent seminar experience with "the...

513. You are not reacting to the problem...you are reacting to the pain caused by the problem from 2022-02-07T13:00

We have been guilty of every struggle we talk about with regards to affiliate ownership, 10x over.⁠

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Which is why we so passionately speak on box ownership and why we want to help...

512. "You are what you eat and can absorb." | Thorne from 2022-02-04T13:52:33

Do you know what is really in the supplements you put in your body?

Thorne can help.

Today Ackerman sits down with the VP of Business Development Athletics ...

511. If you do not know the points of performance, you are a circus clown from 2022-02-02T13:00

At the very least, it is difficult to consider yourself a coach without knowing the points of performance.

There are not that many anyway..so just know them.

510. You need intensity to get where you want to go from 2022-01-24T13:53:13

Intensity, when combined with variance, will naturally modulate. However we should still intentionally turn the knob of intensity.

And intensity is different for everybody. Listen

509. It is better to know what you will NOT tolerate than what you will from 2022-01-19T13:54:02

If you would pay money to actually get rid of a member that you do not like...why are you letting them stay?⁠

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That bad apple is not just bothering you. Your members are also both...

508. Movement is movement, absent of face or name from 2022-01-17T13:00

Faults are black and white. Are their elbows in the right place - yes or no?

There is no "kind of" or "sort of". It is a yes or no question.

Whether you've ...

507. Small changes, when done consistently over time, yield massive results. from 2022-01-14T13:00

Box Owners seem to want to try and do everything at once, and that will not produce what you hope and might even be detrimental to the long term results you desire.

Start smal...

506. As a box owner, you are a leader in your community. Act like it. from 2022-01-12T13:11:39

If you have a gut reaction to something, do not immediately put your thoughts out there for the world to see. Take a minute and actually think about what you are doing.

Why ar...

505. You better settle in for the long haul | Cassidy Ballensky, GM at CrossFit Rife from 2022-01-10T14:30:17

Hard work always pays off. It may not get you to where you thought you would end up, but it will get you where you are meant to go.

Cassidy Ballensky, GM at CrossFit Rife and ...

504. You can't "skip go" | Kevin Houston from 2022-01-07T14:54:52

As a box owner, there are some things you just have to experience. You do not get to "skip go".

Listen in today as we discuss this exact topic and wrap up our Austin interview...

503. Keep it simple, stupid | WodPrep from 2022-01-03T13:00

We've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: you need a progression for everything.

If you don't believe us, and even if you do, listen to Ben Dziwulski, Founder of Wod...

502. We've only just begun | check out InsideTracker pt. 2 from 2021-12-31T13:00

InsideTracker is not just for individuals.

It works at the affiliate level, too.

Tune in to today's episode to hear how box owners Ryan Wheeler of Classifie...

501. Did you develop as a coach in 2021? from 2021-12-29T13:42:22

Did you truly take steps towards advancing yourself as a coach in 2021?

We don't mean just in the form of pursuing certificates and courses. We mean in seeking feedback from c...

500. "You have to go through the process." | John Wolf, Onnit from 2021-12-27T14:19:10

You have to experience the process and then apply those experiences in order to actually move forward.

In today's special 500th episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, ...

499. Full time coaching opportunity | Yuba City, CA from 2021-12-24T14:45:47

Full time CrossFit coaching position in Yuba City, CA.

Who is in?

Ryan Wheeler, Owner of Classified Fitness, is one of our most successful box owners to com...

498. The future is now, so you might as well get to it from 2021-12-22T14:17:34

The launch of Affiliate University 2.0 is upon us, and whether you are an affiliate owner or not, this episode is for you.

Stop waiting. The time is now.

We...

497. "I believe in movement every single day": James FitzGerald | OPEX from 2021-12-20T13:00

In today's episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, we have the unique opportunity to sit down with the first ever Fittest Man on Earth, James FitzGerald, to discuss the evolution of the l...

496. If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything from 2021-12-17T13:00

If you are a coach or affiliate owner, you are an advocate for CrossFit.

So, it's time to actually start advocating for CrossFit.

Here is our ask today: we ...

495. You need to get kids programs going at your box: Jeff and Mikki Martin | BrandX Method from 2021-12-15T13:00

Jeff and Mikki Martin, Founders of the BrandX Method and OG's in the CrossFit space, were integral in the establishment of youth fitness programs.⁠ 

Noting the importance...

494. Welcome to Austin | The horizon is bright: CrossFit Jaakarhu on Reaffiliation from 2021-12-13T13:00

About a year ago, a number of CrossFit box owners decided to de-affiliate. While in Austin a few weeks ago, we got to sit down with one of those box owners.

Michael Winchester...

493. One year can change the trajectory of your business and your life from 2021-12-10T13:00

Why wait until January 1 to set your 2022 goals?

In one year, you can change the trajectory of your business and your life.

And that year start right now. Listen

492. Coaching is connecting with your athletes from 2021-12-08T13:20:30

There is a fine line between relentlessness and making sure your members are having a good time in class.

It all boils down to: how are you delivering your message AND how is ...

491. Welcome to Austin | From food stamps to motorcycles continued: Chatting with Bombshell CrossFit from 2021-12-06T14:30:36

"From food stamps to motorcycles."

A few months ago, we sat down with Jenn and Amanda of Bombshell CrossFit to learn about their story, and how Jenn turning Bombshell around c...

490. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and get off your a*s from 2021-12-03T13:19:16

Stagnant is a bad place to be.

Accountability helps with stagnation.

Find yourself a partner, a coach, a mentor. Someone to lean on and hold you accountable...

489. Squat Therapy works from 2021-12-01T13:52:17

Squat therapy, when used correctly, works.

Period.

Tune in to hear our informative (if we do say so ourselves) discussion on the matter.

...

488. Welcome to Austin | Chatting with Jeremy Thiel at CrossFit Central from 2021-11-29T13:00

OG's talking about OG stuff.

That's what it's all about.

In this very special episode of our Austin series, we sit down with Jeremy Thiel, Owner of CrossFit...

487. It is OK to not be OK...and you are probably not OK from 2021-11-26T13:00

Just because things are not falling apart, does not mean things are good.

Have you convinced yourself of that?

Moreover, do you not know what you don't know...

486. You did not get into this business to surround yourself with people you do not like | Lauren and David Plumey, Shoreline CrossFit from 2021-11-24T14:32:57

Lauren and David Plumey, Owners of Shoreline CrossFit, are OG's in the space, and we had the chance to sit down with them for today's episode.

They give us insight into how th...

485. Welcome to Austin: Precap of the Rogue Invitational from 2021-11-22T13:00

The footage from our trip to Austin is in and we can't wait to show you. In this very special episode of the podcast, we give you a pre-cap of what's coming in the next few weeks.

Listen ...

484. Do it before it needs to be done from 2021-11-19T13:00

Build now for when the time comes.

If you wait for January to get ready for the new year, you're too late.

Preparation begins now.

What a...

483. Leaders do the right thing, even if it sucks from 2021-11-17T13:00

Wanted to say it again in case your forgot...what happens in your affiliate you either create or tolerate.

When your complaint is that "my members do not listen", have you pul...

482. Stop majoring in the minors | Coaches Development Q+A with EC Synkowski, OptimizeMe Nutrition from 2021-11-15T13:00

EC Synkowski, Founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, was recently named one of the most influential women in the CrossFit space, and we could not agree more.

In honor of that, tune ...

481. Operational capacity is a thing, but it is not the only thing from 2021-11-12T13:00

When you say you are at capacity, are you capped by space, equipment, or coaches ability?

If it is by space, there is still almost no scenario where you should open a second location.

480. Time caps are emergency procedure. Not standard operating procedure. from 2021-11-10T13:47:05

A time cap is a useful tool only in the event things have gone wrong through the course of your class. 

Between the Whiteboard Brief and "3..2...1...GO," there are numerous opportuni...

479. You need to be able to sell AND you need a good coaching staff from 2021-11-08T13:00

It is not one or the other.

You need both.

You need to actively be selling and actively be developing/seeking the top tier coaching staff you desire.

478. People don't change? Challenge accepted. | Devan Futten, CrossFit CTRL from 2021-11-05T14:01

Driven by the mantra "you are not allowed to have excuses", Devan Futten overcame adversity in his life and successfully switched careers from Engineer to top tier CrossFit Affiliate Owner.

477. Who is "everybody"? from 2021-11-03T13:39:05

When you say "everybody" wants to see something changed, is it really  "everybody" or is it 1 or 2 members?

Everybody rarely means "everybody." 

Set your standards. Have ...

476. Precision Nutrition | Jason Crowe, VP Partnerships & Business Development from 2021-11-01T12:00

In this episode of the Best Hour podcast, Ackerman sits down with VP of Partnerships and Business Development at Precision Nutrition, Jason Crowe.

They talk about everything from nutritio...

475. RRFF | Helping offenders in their walk down the Redemption Road from 2021-10-29T12:00

"Helping offenders in their walk down the redemption road."

In episode 475 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Ackerman talks about his experience at a recent L1 Seminar which took pla...

474. IWCABTMD throughout the life of your business from 2021-10-27T12:00

If your box is profitable but  you are unhappy, that is not sustainable.

Money does not yield long term joy.

If you are happy but your box is not profitable, that is not susta...

473. One & Done | WOD & Done from 2021-10-25T12:48:11

When we encounter issues or inefficiencies with the way things work, we often find ourselves in one of two categories: 

1. We are the person who complains about the thing that is wro...

472. "You get what you give, so go and give well." from 2021-10-22T12:00

In today's episode, we dive into why referral programs are important.

Bottom line: relinquish your scarcity mindset and lean in.

Also, we find some striking similarities between po...

471. Do you want to get more fit or do you just want to work out more? They are not the same thing. from 2021-10-20T12:46:13

High intensity is often misunderstood and is oversimplified in the definition of CrossFit. Intensity is not just how hard you go in workouts, it is the frequency with which you workout.

I...

470. "Adapting is not scaling." | Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, Fit to Function from 2021-10-18T12:00

Adapting a workout is not the same thing as scaling a workout.

In this episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Ackerman sits down with Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Brain​...

469. What is CrossFit Precision Care? | Dr. Julie Foucher from 2021-10-15T12:00

One of the biggest frustrations from the patient side in our traditional healthcare system is that there seems to be a misunderstanding about what we do in CrossFit.

One of the biggest fr...

468. What are the most difficult movements to coach? from 2021-10-13T12:00

We think high skill gymnastics are up there, because oftentimes you have to come up with your own teaching progressions for them. 

What are your thoughts? 

Listen in toda...

467. "You can't be "fit" unless you are healthy first." | Royi Metser, InsideTracker from 2021-10-11T12:00

There is a reason nutrition is at the bottom of the pyramid for the theoretical hierarchy of an athlete - the only way to build a house with a strong foundation is from the ground up. 

466. It is OK to Charge for Drop-Ins from 2021-10-08T12:12:21

We read an email today that sparked a conversation around  whether or not box owners should charge for drop-ins.

If it sounds ridiculous, that's because it is a little ridiculous. Listen

465. No one gets out of bed in the morning hoping to be mediocre from 2021-10-06T12:00

Affiliate Owners: your coaches want feedback.

 Coaches: If you are not receiving feedback, ask for it.

If nothing changes and you become unhappy with your situation, then chan...

464. "CrossFit can change the course of healthcare." | Robb Wolf, Paleolithic Nutrition Expert from 2021-10-04T12:00

"Fitness is a rounding error in the ledger of medicine, and CrossFit can change the course of healthcare." 

In today's episode of the Best Hour Podcast, Ackerman sits down with a Cro...

463. Coaches doing that, but better from 2021-10-01T12:00

What if the people you spend the most time with in your day are CrossFit trainers and coaches who want nothing more than to get better while progressing the sport forward? 

You would...

462. Discipline = Freedom from 2021-09-29T12:00

Stand firm in the rules you set in place for your affiliate.

If the price is the price...then it is the price.

Be impeccable with your word. Set the line in the sand. Hold firm on ...

461. "Set performance goals and never stop learning." | Brent Fikowski, "The Professor" from 2021-09-27T12:00

How you do one thing is how you do anything.  Brent Fikowski, Games athlete and entrepreneur, knows a little something about goal setting. 

And we bet you did not know how much ...

460. Programming is programming. Execution is what matters. from 2021-09-24T12:00

Programming is important only to the extent that you execute it properly. 

Tune in as we chat about CAP, CompTrain, variance, and intensity. 

Additionally, Ackerman share...

459. "Dumb people give good things a bad reputation." | David Weck, WeckMethod from 2021-09-22T12:00

An inventor and entrepreneur that few in CrossFit know about, but all should. 

Tune in to hear Ackerman's discussion with creator of the Bosu Ball and Founder of WeckMethod, David We...

458. You get Better at Coaching by Studying the Movements from 2021-09-20T12:00

Which movements, you ask?

Why not begin with CrossFit's 9 foundational movements.

To become a better coach, you have to get better at seeing and correcting. That way, no matter wha...

457. Regret is the worst thing ever from 2021-09-17T12:00

"I can't do it right now but I will in a few months."

Well, what is the plan for those few months? What will change in those few months?

Say the quiet things out loud.

Stop ...

456. Drinking O2, Retention and Doing the Right Thing | Dave Colina, Founder of O2 from 2021-09-15T12:00

Today's episode features a chat with Dave Colina, Founder and CEO of O2 - a company doing things right.

Email gyms@drinko2.com to enroll today.

So you never miss an episode, subscr...

455. The Right Time to Start was Yesterday from 2021-09-13T12:00

You can't win by sitting on the sidelines.

What is it going to take to get you in the game? 

If you say you want to be a better athlete, coach, box owner...the best time to ac...

454. "Don't let someone else define who you are." | Catching up with Jacob Heppner from 2021-09-10T12:30:40

"It is about how you define yourself and how you decide what is next."

Your sport does not define you.

You get to choose your identity and who you are based upon the decisions you ...

453. "I care a lot about what a few people think." | Dr. Sean Pastuch, Active Life from 2021-09-08T12:00

Contrary to what social media sometimes says, Dr. Sean Pastuch and Ackerman actually like each other and are in agreement on a lot of things.

Tune in to hear their discussion around what ...

452. Pay your Coaches: Full Time vs. Part Time Employees from 2021-09-06T12:00

In case you were wondering, it does not matter if they are full time or part time. 

Pay. Your. Coaches.

Your goal should be to build a strong enough team to the point that the...

451. "Do not let yourself be trapped by the things you can't control.": MDV | Entrepreneur from 2021-09-03T12:00

Take control of your life and your decisions.

You can change the course of your life with those decisions you make every single day.

Tune in to episode 451 to hear Ackerman and ret...

450. Take Extreme Ownership: How to Prepare for Your L3 from 2021-09-01T12:00

Take extreme ownership, stick to the CrossFit methodology, and immerse yourself in coaching. 

Put in the work, and you can pass your L3.

So you never miss an episode, subscrib...

449. "Stay in your lane": Brian Gryn | Coach, Podcaster, and Author from 2021-08-30T12:00

In the 449th episode of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Ackerman sits down with Coach, Host of the "Get lean, eat clean" podcast, and Author, Brian Gryn.

So you never miss an episode,...

448. "To do well, you have to be driven and you have to want to do it." | Emily Rolfe, Games Athlete and Radiologist from 2021-08-27T12:00

"To do well, you have to be driven and you have to want to do it."

In this special episode of the podcast, Ackerman sits down with Radiologist and Games Athlete, Emily Rolfe.

They ...

447. You suck at sales from 2021-08-25T12:00

Great advice, hurts your feelings every time.

Really though. CrossFitters turn into coaches who turn into box owners who suck at sales, and that is why we want to have a conversation abou...

446. Do not take anything for granted | Interview with Jeff Adler & Caroline Lambray from 2021-08-23T13:00

From learning how to coach and be coached by your significant other, to their experience at the Games, to what is on the horizon for them, you do no not want to miss episode 446 of the Best Hour...

445. You don't have to put down somebody else's thing to be good at your thing from 2021-08-20T12:00

We've said it before, we'll say it again, and then we will say it a million more times: we love CrossFit.

We hope that is obvious by the fact that, at its core, we started a podcast about...

444. Austin Malleolo on "CAP" from 2021-08-18T12:00

"Inspiration leads to action. Action leads to change."

In today's special episode of the podcast, Austin Malleolo stops by our Coaches Development group for a Q+A on CrossFit Affiliate Pr...

443. Is CAP the right direction? from 2021-08-16T12:00

Continuing with our  most recent trend a of having special guests on the podcast, today is no exception. We bring on Cassidy Ballensky, Seminar Staff Member, Level 3 Certified Coach (not qu...

442. In case we face another lockdown from 2021-08-13T12:00

We hope this episode does not become relevant, but we wanted to provide you with some information in case. Tune in to hear Fern's discussion with Real Estate Lawyer, Geoff Westmoreland, and Owne...

441. The day you sell your gym should NOT be the best day of your life from 2021-08-11T12:00

If you are a gym owner, the best day of your life should not be when you sell your box. It can be a great day. But not, in any way, shape, or form, the best day.

The thing you built shoul...

440. "It is easy to be 100% selfish. It takes work to break that." | An interview with Patrick Vellner from 2021-08-09T12:00

Just two new dads talking about their babies and CrossFit.⁠ In this special episode of the Best Hour podcast, Ackmerman sits down with silver medalist at the 2021 CrossFit Games, Patrick Vellner...

439. There is no amount of money that is worth you working with a s*itty client. from 2021-08-06T12:00

Today, we tell you the truth about personal training and its place in a CrossFit Affiliate.

FYI: it get's a little rant-y. Just the way (we think) you guys like it.

So you never mi...

438. If you are a good judge, nobody knows you are there | 2021 CrossFit Games Recap from 2021-08-04T12:03:56

Our job is not to "no rep" people, it is to uphold the standard and allow the athletes to do their thing so they can do as little thinking as possible. Bottom line: if you are a good judge, nobo...

437. "What happens in your box you either create or tolerate." from 2021-07-28T13:00

Today we continue culture week with a discussion around how box owners can transfer the culture they desire to create for their box down to their coaching staff. Fern walks us through his intern...

436. The Culture of CrossFit from 2021-07-26T12:00

How do you create a culture that that is passed down from you, to your coaching staff, to your athletes?

We've dubbed this week culture week, and with CrossFit Rife as our backdrop, we ar...

435. The perception of hard work is a drug, and people love taking that drug from 2021-07-21T12:16:43

The perception of hard work is real. Social media perpetuates it. Your perception of other boxes can perpetuate it. Your perception of other coaches can perpetuate it. The fact of the matter is,...

434. "You don't 'catch' the bar, you 'receive' it." | Coach B from 2021-07-19T12:00

Do you "catch" or do you "receive" the bar?

How do you pronounce "Oly" lifting?

Why should your grandma be snatching?

In this special episode of the Best Hour of Their Day P...

433. You Suck at Retail from 2021-07-16T12:06:16

It isn't your fault, it is just one of those things that affiliate owners oftentimes get wrong.

Tune in to today's episode to hear our suggested best practices for doing retail right in y...

432. Don't eat like an a**hole from 2021-07-14T12:00

The most important thing to come out of today's episode: is Cap'n Crunch actually the best cereal ever? We talk about this a lot, so we wanted to dive into exactly what "don't eat like an a**hol...

431. It is OK not to be OK from 2021-07-12T12:00

You have to be willing to admit that you are not OK.⁠ Say the quiet things out loud. The things that make you feel unworthy, less than, valueless, unqualified. Admit them to yourself and to thos...

430. "I listened to a podcast, and then I bought a gym." - Nick Spagnol | CrossFit Pine Creek from 2021-07-09T12:00

For the record, we do not advise this tactic...but sometimes it works.

Tune in to episode 430 of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast to hear the full Nick Spagnol story and his journey to ...

429: How are you doing, what can I help you with? from 2021-07-07T12:00

Templates versus principles. What is the difference? Templates can be limiting. Principles allow you endless leeway in all directions.

Tune in to find out our take on the difference betwe...

428: “Rx Smart Gear started as a passion project to fix my own s*it.” - David Newman | Rx Smart Gear from 2021-07-05T12:00

David Newman sucked at double unders, so he started a company to fix his own athletic shortcomings. As he dove into the business, he learned that a number of people liked learning about efficien...

427. From Food Stamps to Motorcycles from 2021-07-02T12:00

Quite literally, Jen Foret was on food stamps and about to close the doors of her box...but that is nowhere near where her story is today.

Tune in to Jen's story, from food stamps to moto...

426. You are probably doing retention wrong from 2021-06-30T12:00

Retention starts at the first point of contact. So many box owners get retention wrong because they think retention is just one thing, when in fact, it is a collection of things.

Tune in ...

425. 1% Progress Every Single Day from 2021-06-28T12:00

1. Be impeccable with your word.⁠

2. Don't take it personally.⁠

3. Don't make assumptions.⁠

4. Always do your best.⁠

Tune in to hear us discuss the importance of each...

424. You Are What You Repeatedly Do from 2021-06-25T12:00

You are what you repeatedly do.

What steps do you take every day to move yourself forward in pursuit of your goals?

Tune in to today's episode to hear Sam Bradford, Owner of CrossF...

423. How to Convert Leads from 2021-06-23T12:20:35

There is a time and a place to automate, but do not automate the first line of contact. You can't say community is your biggest selling point when you automate your initial replies.⁠

List...

422. The Curse of the Novice Coach from 2021-06-21T12:00

“The novice’s curse is manifested as excessive adornment, silly, creative, weak fundamentals, and ultimately, a marked lack of virtuosity and delayed mastery.” - Greg Glassman

In other wo...

421. "I had no idea what owning a gym meant." from 2021-06-18T12:00

What does it mean to be a box owner?

How long have you been in the business yourself and are still figuring out what affiliate ownership is or means to you?

That is where John Welz...

420. Invest in Yourself from 2021-06-16T12:14:32

"A lobster, when left high and dry among the rock, does not have the sense enough to work his way back to the sea, but waits for the sea to come to him. If it does not come, he remains where...