Business of Fitness with Jason Khalipa

Ben and Blair have been in the competitive CrossFit space for more than a decade. Having watched the sport evolve, Ben and Blair have not only become successful affiliate owners of multiple locations, but are also about to launch the largest competition in Northern California since regionals. Discussing the current state and future of CrossFit, trials and tribulations of being a gym owner, and what it takes to host such an event, this episode is a must listen for gym owners and competitors alike. https://www.thenorcalclassic.com/

Sitting down with Traci and Paul from Assault Fitness, we dive into the masterminds behind the quad dominating, heart rate spiking, aerobic monsters that are the Assault Bike, Assault Bike Elite, and Assault Runner. With unparalelled customer service, Traci and Paul share tips and tricks for doubling the life of your Assault Fitness equipment. Furthermore, we dive into their business model, and examine the question of when the time is right to diversify. From a grassroots effort, to household name, and CrossFit Games go-to piece of equipment, Assault Fitness is here to stay!

Owner of Cat and Cloud, Jared Truby, sits down on the Business of Fitness podcast to drop some absolute knowledge bombs. Truby has been in the coffee industry for well over a decade, and knows what it means to be more than just 'another coffee shop.' With a mission to "leave people better that he found them," Jared and the rest of the Cat and Cloud team deliver more than just incredible espresso. We chat culture, team development, business strategy, and ethos on today's episode. So, grab your favorite cup of joe and give this one a listen!

What does it really mean to OWN a gym? In today's episode of Business of Fitness, Jason sits down with Joe G to discuss the pros and cons of leasing commercial gym spaces versus buying, and the nuances of leases. Learning from past business ventures, Joe puts the often intangible and confusing real estate lingo into concise, digestible knowledge bombs that any gym owner can benefit from!

With more than a decade of Corporate Wellness knowledge between the two, Jason and MDV drop absolute knowledge bombs in regards to launching, maintaining, and crushing Corporate Wellness Programs. In today's episode, the guys discuss what it takes to harvest a meaningful and genuine relationship with both members and business prospects, what numbers are most important to track, especially when walking into a business negotiation, and the biggest differences between running Corporate and Commercial gym locations.

Jason sits down with Connor Young, CEO and founder of Ample foods. They discuss startup life, prior CrossFit career, solving a friend's problem, and crowdfunding in the current market. Go to www.amplemeal.com and use the code "ncfit" for 15% discount.

Will and Jason discuss how WHOOP was started, why it was started, and the key lessons along the way. For anyone interested in starting a business, specifically one that requires outside funding, this is a must listen. WHOOP is offering a special discount for our members of $30 off when you join at WHOOP.com

Jason sits down with QALO owner, Ted Baker, to discuss the ins and outs of QALO (Quality Athletic Love and Outdoors). Together the two discuss the mission and culture of the company, and what it takes to "make marriage cool again." Grounded in family, function, fitness, and adventure, Baker explains how the company finds themselves situated amongst the entire family unit, and how the company has grown far passed their original hero product, the QALO ring, to appeal to all fitness enthusiasts an adventure-seekers alike.

Jason & MDV talk about some best practices, new habits and techniques to elevate your game, your gym, and your coaches to get ahead in 2019.

Jason sits down with Carl Paoli and talks about how he took his gymnastics background and built a business. They talked about how the industry has changed and how he has stayed relevant. Finally they discuss how he had to overcome a failed partnership and start over again. Please also note that the NCFIT Collective now provides session plans and programming on our custom app for as low as $99 a month. For a free trial please email collective@nc.fit

Jason sits down with Juliet Starrett of San Francisco CrossFit. Juliet is an attorney and entrepreneur. In addition to being the co-founder and CEO of San Francisco Crossfit, she and her husband Kelly founded MobilityWOD.com. Before turning her attention to MobilityWOD and San Francisco CrossFit full-time, Juliet had a successful career as an attorney, practicing complex commercial litigation. Listen in to hear how Juliet and Kelly got SFCF up and running, and how they continue standout with split model between group classes, personal training, and physical therapy.

Jason & MDV dig into the mailbag and tackle some of our listeners questions about running a successful fitness business. They boys get into topics like building strong community, developing great leaders, guaranteeing leases, being accountable, and much more. All of these questions come from business owners and coaches just like you. The odds are that if they are wondering it...you might be too! Tune in and hear what's on our listeners' minds. ** Don't forget to visit our friends at wodify.com/fit to get 20% off your first year with Wodify.

Jason joins Rob & Veronica Walber on their home turf in a recent visit to New York City. Rob & Veronica are the owners of CrossFit Flushing, a very successful affiliate in Flushing, Queens and a member of the NCFIT Collective. The couple has been married for 5 years and owned the gym together for the same amount of time! With nearly 350 members...they are doing something very special in Queens. Listen as the duo describes their jounrey, joining the NCFIT Collective, and what's next for CrossFit Flushing!

Jason sits down with Justin LoFranco, founder of Morning Chalk Up. Morning Chalk Up started in 2016 as a grassroots newsletter covering all things CrossFit. Fast forward a few years Justin and his team are delivering these Monday thru Friday newsletters to more than 55,000 subscribers. With a mission to educate, inform, and inspire, Morning Chalk Up has grown steadily every year. Tune in and hear how Justin and his team have made this passion project into a leading resource in the CrossFit community.

Brandon Delgado is the owner of Custom Made CrossFit, an affiliate in Paradise, CA. Unfortunately, Paradise was one of the towns most directly impacted by the Camp Fire in Butte County. In this episode, Brandon describes what he witnessed as the town of Paradise burned within a matter of hours due to the fast moving fire. The Camp Fire is already the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. At the time of this episode, the fire was only 50-60% contained. Listen in and hear how you can help support the community of Custom Made CrossFit. https://www.gofundme.com/custom-made-crossfitcamp-fire