It’s Never too Late
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away” Pablo Picasso I really love this quote; hopefully it makes you feel something. I cannot begin to explain how fortunate...
View ArticleChange the Scenery to get Creative
July will mark my 7th year of being an entrepreneur in the fitness industry. I must say it has been one incredible journey. During my early years as a coach, I spent much of my time being a technician...
View ArticleIf You Can’t Add don’t Subtract
There comes a point in time that we all need help with something. Even the most prideful person cannot succeed without assistance from someone. There truly is nothing wrong with asking for assistance;...
View ArticleIdentifying and accepting your talents so you can use them to serve the World
As of late, I have spent some time asking people a question that is difficult to answer; however, we need to spend more time thinking about it. “What are you best at?” We only have one life to...
View ArticleWhat I Look for When Hiring New Coach or Staff Member
Adding another coach or employee can be a very exciting experience for a small business owner, but it can also be a disaster. I have made many great decisions and some minor mistakes in the hiring...
View ArticleHaving a Hard Time Relating to Others? Read This –
Establishing trust and building relationships is necessary to succeed in today’s business world. Whether you are in B2B or B2C, without trust or solid relationships you are about as good as done for....
View ArticleToo Busy or Don’t have time to get Workout? Watch this –
Thank you for watching. Your attention means a lot to me. Please do not hesitate to leave any comments or feedback here or on the following – http://www.oharecrossfit.com Email –...
View ArticleCulture Begins With Your Employees
As one’s business grows, the next step to scaling is to hire more employees to meet demand. This time period may be one of the most exciting yet stressful times for any entrepreneur. With growth comes...
View ArticleThe One Thing Every Entrepreneur Needs
I truly am in love with the sport of business and being and entrepreneur; it is a game that I find incredibly fascinating. I spend a fair amount of time talking with other business owners to learn...
View ArticleWalking a Mile in Their Shoes
This year, I have been fortunate enough to have been able to help some other affiliate owners. It is something I take great pride in because I hope to add value to our community while helping others...
View ArticleStop Selling So Hard
I had a conversation last week with a fellow box owner about creating content for his social media accounts. We discussed what his mission was, what type of mediums he has used in the past to create...
View ArticleDon’t be afraid to make mistakes
It is often that I see many business “gurus” and advisors showing their methods and giving advice online, at events, or in books. Although that information is very valuable, you rarely see all the work...
View ArticleYou Must Let Go of the Past to Evolve in the Future
Our past experiences make up a large portion of the fabric of our existence, but those times must be thoughtful instances that remind us of who we are now. For many years, I had extremely low self...
View ArticleDiscomfort
Growth begins at a point of discomfort or stress. Just the right amount of pain and consistent exposure to discomfort and (bam!) results happen. This philosophy applies to strength & conditioning...
View ArticleIt’s a Choice
Owning a gym is an interesting because it benefits me in so many ways beyond the monetary. To coach and to teach is to observe human behavior and their reaction to instruction, attitude, tone, and...
View ArticleThe lifeblood of your business
As I continue to work with other box owners, one the main topics that we discuss is sales. For some reason sales and marketing are considered a taboo topic. The misconception that some owners have is...
View ArticleThe Mental State of Success
I often become completely obsessed with what is next, what I can do to be better, or what I need to become. I feel that I am not alone in this mindset and pursuit of progress whether it be fitness,...
View ArticleBigger isn’t always Better
The CrossFit affiliate landscape has evolved greatly during the last five years. As the sport, once considered a fad, reaches it tenth year, many owners find the need to grow to be relative to the...
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