Three Business Models That Will Work in a CrossFit Affiliate

Open a gym. Be a phenomenal coach. Make lots of money.

If only it were that simple.

You do need to be an excellent coach and provide excellent service, but that isn't enough to run a successful gym business—and we've got the data to prove it.

We've also got the data that shows what DOES work.

Here's Chris Cooper on the three business models of the most successful CrossFit gyms, the pros and cons of each, and what kind of gym owner they work best for.

Links:

How to Make $150,000 Per Year With 150 Clients
Gym Owners United
Greg Glassman on Two-Brain Radio

Timeline:

1:52 – The method is not the model.

7:20 – Model No. 1: Owner-operator. 

9:56 – Model No. 2: How many gym owners shift from barely breaking even to $100k per year.

13:31 – Model No. 3: Building diverse revenue streams and moving out of the business.

17:48 – Mix and match if you want—but don’t start from a blank slate.