WTF Gym Talk

Craig is my kinda guy. Loud. Honest. And actually knows his shit when it comes to the fitness industry. As someone who started exploring the business model of CrossFit back in 2005, it's really awesome to talk shop with a guy I looked up to since his infamous CrossFit Journal video dropped back in the day where he started explaining the business side of this microgym explosion. So sit your ass down and take notes. This one is solid.

Are you coach/instructor at someone's gym and you're looking to jump ship and start your own gym? I've got you covered.

A question I get too often...unfortunately... "How do I handle those clients that are just a pain-in-the-ass?"

How many gym/studio owners feel like they should be getting more referrals? Most. Probably you included. Here's the crux of the issue that I think you're overlooking.

Detour Athletics and Frazier Fitness LLC dropped a few questions, so I figured I'd make time during lunch to answer them. "Do you outsource your marketing for Urban MVMNT?" "Should I puruse a garage gym or go straight for brick + mortar?" Thanks for the questions fellas.

Had a few gym owners send in some questions that I address here. Thank you guys for the questions regarding professionalizing staff and creating full time positions for staff.

I used to think that vacations were for 9-5ers and people who hated their work. I used to think that taking a vacation was a sign of weakness as a business owner. But that perspective has changed. And my hope for you is that you get your business to a place where vacations become testaments to the awesome job you've done building an actual business.

Mike is the author of some of my favorite biz books: Profit First Pumpkin Plan Surge The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur His newest book, Clockwork, dropped on Aug 21st and he was gracious enough to come on the podcast and discuss how to remove yourself from the DOING of the business and get into the mode of DESIGNING.

I believe in a few core tenants when it comes to handling cancellations, the policies surrounding them and what to do with that incoming data. Enjoy.

My guess? You may not. It may actually own you.