Forum: Technical Support
11-21-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 55,342
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
10-21-2014, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,230
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
10-21-2014, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,440
Re: Need help with zoning
you could go by the "school of fitness" model and charge tuition rather than memberships etc I've seen that done to get around zoning in the past. If it's as simple as paying for a conditional use...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
10-05-2014, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,522
Re: Getting starting
I'm a huge believer in starting off really small and re-investing back into the gym as you grow. I just started my latest affiliate (having moved back across the country) for a little under 10K not...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
08-01-2014, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,681
Re: Box owners, how do you market?
3 things that worked well for me getting the first 20 members (20 is where I find the word of mouth really picks up) at 3 gyms now.
1) wear your swag and talk to at least 10 people every day and...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-16-2014, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,620
Re: Groupon Information
Hi Dianne,
My reasoning is this:
1) In our experience with groupon type deals (and those of my affiliate owner friends I've talked to about it) most (90%+) have very little or no CrossFit...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-14-2014, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,647
Re: Sign in sheets
Thanks for the recommendation Jan!
Mike, feel free to email me adam(at)rhinofit.ca if you want to get setup with RhinoFit =)
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-14-2014, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,620
Re: Groupon Information
Chris makes some really great points. I'm personally not a big fan of daily deal type sites.
there are 2 things to add to Chris' great example though.
1) the potential loss in the example only...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-07-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,649
Re: Awesome location without heating
odds are if you are opening this summer, that you will be outgrowing it by soon into this winter and probably could get by with portable space heaters like are used on construction sites in for the...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-02-2014, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,819
Re: Business books
it's not CrossFit specific but "the E-Myth" by Michael Gerber is a good outline of building a business rather than a job.
And I still like the Dale Carnegie classic "How to win friends and influence...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
05-03-2014, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,008
Re: Equipment List for Garage Gym
Looks good, but I would skip the 70lbs KBs and get more med balls instead, especially 14 and 20 pounders. Maybe another set of Squat stands - they are cheap and give you another mobile space to...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-29-2014, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,673
Re: Out of the Red/Member sign up
Congrats Amira!
I opened my most recent box in 2009, then I opened with 52 members from presales, and added about 12 people a month on average for the first year. Due to the presale of memberships...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-29-2014, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Re: Integrating Oly
I totally agree that capping the classes would be ideal, but if that is not possible what about running set program based on introducing the movements and building strength. Since you said everyone...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-25-2014, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Re: Experience with Website Marketing Firms
Hey Marty
That is brutal to give money to a company and then not get the service you paid for. Sorry to hear that. I'm not sure what you were looking for as far as website and marketing, but I...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
04-25-2014, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,948
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Forum: Community
04-23-2014, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,524
Re: Crossfit in my garage w/friends...problem?
There are a few non-profits like that around - there is a fair amount of work involved in setting up and running one, and since the box still tends to revolve around 1 or 2 coaches there is little...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-22-2014, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,381
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-21-2014, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,520
Re: Wall mounted rigs
I found very little discernible difference with wall mounted rigs at 2x2, 2x3 or 3x3 uprights with standard spans and solid bolting to the floor and wall. Even with a few big dudes - couldn't really...
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Forum: Community
04-19-2014, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,524
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Forum: Community
04-19-2014, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,100
Re: coaching-making a living???
From the numbers I've seen on these boards and from talking to tons of affiliates I would say that coaches, for the most part, are paid per class they teach. Some are on salary, some are paid a...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-16-2014, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,225
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-16-2014, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,225
Re: Building your Affiliates Facebook page?
Awesome post Jesse - I totally agree that the fastest way to get people interested in your social media and website presence is to provide cool content that is useful to them. Also, making stars of...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-16-2014, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,221
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
04-16-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,477
Re: Toronto Affiliate Coaching Opportunity
Have you guys looked at L-1Jobs.com I know they post a lot of CF jobs in the US and Worldwide, and Brian is a stand up guy.
Also, talk to Paul at CF Colosseum - they host certs all the time, I'm...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-16-2014, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,221
Re: Carrying Protein/Supplements
I would only sell what you use for 2 reasons (OK 3):
1) Your clients will buy what you use, and recommend once you build trust with them. But why would they buy something you don't use? and why...
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