Barbell Business - Podcast for gym owners by Barbell Shrugged

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 gyms in the world.

In this episode, Andy discusses:

  • the story behind how he created one of the first CrossFit gyms in the world
  • what he believes to be the best training model for the modern CrossFit box
  • how contracted members and coaches will change the way you do business
  • how he overcame the challenges that come with innovating a game that wasn't working anymore

Enjoy the show!

Direct download: Andy_Petranek_Mixdown_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:48am PDT

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:

  • How to have heart for more than just your members' fitness goals but for their success in life
  • The single most important action that someone needs to take in order to improve the culture at your gym
  • What a great culture does for your business and overall state of happiness in everyday life

Bottom line, whether you like it or not, your gym is going to have a culture. Why not make it one you really freakin' love?

Enjoy the show!

Direct download: Angelo_Sisco_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:46am PDT

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 tricks to training yourself to also celebrate what you’ve accomplished in the past

Enjoy the show!

Direct download: reverse_gap_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

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
  • Game-changing opportunities ALL gyms should put into place to 10x their efficiency

Remember, if it's not a hell yea, it's a hell no. 

Enjoy the show!

 

 

Direct download: Biggest_opportunity_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:15am PDT

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 delivering a value added service
  • how to build a thriving box in a consolidating market

Enjoy the show!

Direct download: Consolidated_market_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am PDT

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