Business of Fitness with Jason Khalipa

Jason & MDV are back together to bring you their top-5 biggest mistakes the guys see over and over. If you're running a gym or thinking about opening a gym, you won't want to make any of the mistakes on this list!

In this 10 Minute AMRAP, Jason dives into the power of positive self-talk and the idea of being your own best coach. No matter if it's fitness, business or life you have the opportunity to talk yourself down or up. Which will you choose when it comes down to it?

Are you making the most of each day, each hour, each minute? When you'r tackling an AMRAP style workout you make every minute count...but what about your life goals? Are you really working like there's a clock against you? In this episode, Jason & MDV break down the AMRAP Mentality, a tool that Jason uses to maximize results in all areas of life -- fitness, business, family, and competition. The bottom line...when it's time to do work you better be ready to go hard.

Jason sits down with long-time friend, gym owner, Seminar Staff member and Games competitor, Zach Forrest. Zach owns Max Effort one of the biggest gyms in Vegas...now with three locations. One of the most unique aspects of Zach's business is his drop-ins, people from all over the world coming to Vegas and hitting Max Effort for a workout. Tune in for this 20 minute AMRAP and listen to how Zach and his team handle Vegas.

Jason & MDV are back on the mic and answering the question that so many people have asked themselves..."Should I quit my job and open a gym?" Over the course of the 20 minute AMRAP conversation, the guys dive into all the things you need to think about when you find yourself at your bosses door ready to quit your job, put on your best coaching outfit, and open the doors of your brand new gym.

Jason & Ryan Fischer owner and founder of CrossFit Chalk and mastermind behind the 50-Swing Kettlebell Challenge sit down and talk shop. Ryan's got a very unique story and the former competitors on the field of fitness dive into it. Jason & Ryan get after a 25 minute AMRAP getting into what makes CrossFit Chalk so special and what makes Ryan tick.

Jason & MDV sit down to tackle some of the age-old questions when it comes to coaching...how many classes can a coach handle, what's it like to bring the heat, when to hire coaches, should you pay coaches, and more. This one is PACKED with the good stuff. If you're an owner, coach, member, or somewhere in between...this one is bound to provide a few "light bulb" moments for you. Enjoy!

Jason sits down with special guests Miranda & Julian Alcaraz to talk about what's got so many people clearing out their garages and getting after it with Street Parking. You may have seen or heard about Street Parking but over the next 25 minutes you'll get the inside scoop from the founders themselves. Enjoy this AMRAP25 Podcast as these old friends and teammates break it down.

So you think you're a badass coach but you consistently go over your time or end class early...hmmm. Jason & MDV dive into what it means to respect the timeline and how even a "few minutes" can show a lack of respect and a lack of care. You may think it's nothing but the guys think otherwise.

Jason sits down with Marcus Filly to discuss life, business, and the epic pump that Marcus is producing with his business, Functional Bodybuilding (FBB). The two former competitors squared off many times at both the Regionals and Games and now both are doing big things outside of the competitive arena. Listen in and learn more about what makes Jason and Marcus tick and get the inside scoop on FBB.

Jason & MDV break down some of the cardinal rules of coaching. Starting with rule number one...don't be a d*ck! Not only are these great "rules" for coaches but these are great rules for life. Tune in and find out what makes the best coaches the best and what dooms others for failure.

Jason & Brett breakdown some of NCFIT's sales and marketing practices when opening and growing a gym. Over the course of 10 years, NCFIT has opened its fair share of gyms. In that time, we've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't. Over the course of 24 minutes, Jason & Brett make sense of marketing for gym owners.

Jason & MDV dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of competitors in the gym. When it's good it can be so good but when it's bad, well...buckle up. The duo also breaks down some of the magic behind NCFIT's programming and NC Compete. Whether you're an owner, coach, competitor, or a member you'll definitely want to hear the guys' opinions.

In our second edition, Jason is joined by his longtime friend and fellow business owner Jarett Perelmutter (JP) from Brick Fitness. The two run very successful gym businesses but with different models. The industry experience and uncommon success of their gyms provides a unique perspective on what works and what doesn't. The guys are also known to have a few laughs! Enjoy the show!

In this first podcast Jason and MDV, breakdown the top three things that immediately come to mind when they think of gyms that are doing it right. This episode will give you tips, tools, and tricks to really bring your gym to life. This one is only 20 minutes but it packs a big punch! Listen and enjoy.