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Open Gym

Open Gym amplifies the voices, experiences, & insights of some of the brightest minds in the gym business. New conversations every Tuesday morning.

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What's it mean to curate a professional culture?

What's it mean to curate a professional culture?

David Osorio is the owner of the wildly popular CrossFit South Brooklyn in New York City. From the early days, David kne... Read more

17 Dec 2019

30mins

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Is nutrition embedded in your gym's culture?

Is nutrition embedded in your gym's culture?

EC Synkowski is a CrossFit Level 4 Trainer & creator of the 800g Challenge. Years of experience have led her to the ... Read more

7 Jan 2020

26mins

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Are you designing to optimize for consistency?

Are you designing to optimize for consistency?

Jon Gilson is an entrepreneur & CrossFit L4 trainer. He said something to me recently that felt true & worth exp... Read more

31 Dec 2019

31mins

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Why is embracing diversity good for business?

Why is embracing diversity good for business?

Alyssa Royse has long been a voice for greater diversity within the CrossFit community. In this conversation, she tells ... Read more

10 Dec 2019

28mins

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Have you set the right rules to avoid burnout?

Have you set the right rules to avoid burnout?

Jason Ackerman has started & sold three affiliates. His new book, "Best Hour of Their Day," chronicles the ups &... Read more

14 Jan 2020

30mins

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Should more gyms cater exclusively to women?

Should more gyms cater exclusively to women?

Nerida Bint is the owner of Lissome, a multi-site gym in Australia open only to women. Despite the narrow market, busine... Read more

24 Dec 2019

27mins

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How can you turn a crisis into an opportunity?

How can you turn a crisis into an opportunity?

Chris Cooper is the founder of Two Brain Business. In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Two Brain is working with g... Read more

17 Mar 2020

27mins

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Is a group fitness model a flawed delivery system?

Is a group fitness model a flawed delivery system?

Marcus Filly once drank the CrossFit kool-aid, co-owning a gym & competing at the Games. Then he began questioning w... Read more

18 Feb 2020

32mins

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What kind of expertise is your gym offering?

What kind of expertise is your gym offering?

Spencer Nix opened CrossFit Dallas Central over a decade ago. In 2018, he asked himself a simple question: "Are we reall... Read more

11 Feb 2020

31mins

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How does coaching change when class is via video?

How does coaching change when class is via video?

James Hobart is a co-owner of the One Nation gyms near Boston. In the wake of going dark during the virus response, they... Read more

31 Mar 2020

25mins

Ranked #11

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Is your ego blinding you to better opportunities?

Is your ego blinding you to better opportunities?

Max Isaak co-founded the CrossFit TILT franchise alongside Ben Bergeron & LJ DiCarlo. They're about to open their fi... Read more

21 Jan 2020

23mins

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What's your plan for pregnant & postpartum members?

What's your plan for pregnant & postpartum members?

Brianna Battles teaches coaches who want information & context to become more valuable to their pregnant & postp... Read more

25 Feb 2020

27mins

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Have you diversified your services by going online?

Have you diversified your services by going online?

Zach Even-Esh operates two Underground Strength Gyms in New Jersey & has been building a brand online since 2002. Wh... Read more

24 Mar 2020

32mins

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Are you actively building your support network?

Are you actively building your support network?

Charlie Lima opened College Station CrossFit in 2008. At the same time, he became more intentional about creating a supp... Read more

4 Feb 2020

25mins

Ranked #15

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What does it mean to have professional coaches?

What does it mean to have professional coaches?

Nicole Christensen started CrossFit Roots in 2008. These days, Roots boasts a 10,000-foot facility & seven CF Level ... Read more

10 Mar 2020

27mins

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Are you aiming for growth, scale, or impact?

Are you aiming for growth, scale, or impact?

Jeremy Thiel co-founded CrossFit Central in 2005. Through the boom years of affiliate growth, Central stretched to 5 loc... Read more

3 Mar 2020

26mins

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Rest Day: James Hobart, Episode 18

Rest Day: James Hobart, Episode 18

Patrick gives his top three takeaways from this week's interview with CrossFit One Nation's co-owner James Hobart. Let u... Read more

3 Apr 2020

8mins

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Are you having the hard conversations about money?

Are you having the hard conversations about money?

Dan Goodman is the co-owner of Varsity House Gym in New York. When the virus hit, 20 members abruptly canceled their mem... Read more

5 May 2020

26mins

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Have you identified your perceived value builders?

Have you identified your perceived value builders?

Jason Leydon is the owner of CrossFit Milford, which has been in operation for 12 years. With the gym temporarily closed... Read more

21 Apr 2020

30mins

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Rest Day: Dan Uyemura, Episode 20

Rest Day: Dan Uyemura, Episode 20

Patrick offers his three big takeaways from this week's episode with PushPress CEO Dan Uyemura.Find the show on IG.Find ... Read more

17 Apr 2020

8mins

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