Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

On this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto each share their journey on CrossFit Seminar Staff, highlighting the mentors and feedback that shaped their careers. They emphasize the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and the impact of diverse coaching styles on their personal and professional growth. -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation⁠ -- 0:00 Introduction 2:02 Todd's Early Coaching Journey 4:06 Overlapping Lessons from Coaching and Owning a Gym 6:14 The Importance of Feedback in Coaching 11:04 Pat's Mentorship and Development in Coaching 17:19 Pat's Experience with Australian Seminar Staff 21:27 Importance of Personal Connections in Coaching Teams 25:06 Developing Coaches and Expanding Gyms 32:05 Level Two Coaching and Personal Growth 40:37 Founding Warm Up and Workout and New Ventures

Jason Fernandez and Marcus Gerszi expose common mistakes and challenges for veteran Affiliate Owners. Tune in as they discuss how to avoid complacency, the importance of team culture, and the need to continuously redefine success. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Types of Gym Owners 2:06 - Risks of Complacency 4:00 - Importance of Team and Culture 6:01 - Creating a Strong Team Culture 8:01 - Redefining Success Over Time 10:00 - Outside Perspective on Business 11:01 - Lessons from Multiple Affiliates 12:30 - Focusing on the Main Gym 14:00 - Realizing Business Potential 15:30 - Enhancing Operational Efficiency 18:00 - Impact of Small Changes 19:00 - Scaling Relationships in Gyms 21:00 - Continuously Improving Systems 23:00 - Building a Sellable Business 26:01 - Taking Ownership and Setting Examples

In the inaugural episode of "Behind the Knowledge," Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto share their personal journeys through CrossFit. They talk about becoming Coaches, building Affiliates, working on CrossFit's Seminar Staff, and now developing Coaches across the world. They discuss their early experiences, challenges, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Get ready to learn more from Pat and Todd! -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation⁠ -- 0:00 - Introduction 0:54 - Telling Coaches' Stories 1:31 - Pat Barber's Coaching Journey 2:50 - Todd Occhiuto's Coaching Start 7:00 - Todd's First CrossFit Experience 10:04 - Turning Point and Commitment to CrossFit 12:31 - Early Challenges in Coaching CrossFit 18:38 - Impact of Seminar Staff on Coaching Skills 25:07 - Transition to Seminar Staff and Key Insights 29:39 - Building NorCal CrossFit from the Ground Up 34:45 - Coaching Growth at NorCal CrossFit 40:04 - Balancing Fun and Movement Standards 44:10 - Combining Movement Standards with Fun

Jason Ackerman and Athena Perez (Scaled Nation) discuss the unique challenges and experiences of larger-bodied athletes in the CrossFit community. They explore past misunderstandings, the importance of empathy, and strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment in CrossFit boxes. Athena shares her personal journey and offers insights on how coaches can better support athletes at every stage of their fitness journey. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches.https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- Learn More About Scaled Nation: https://scalednation.com/ --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:47 - Addressing Past Misunderstandings in CrossFit 2:22 - The Controversial Statement on Larger Bodies 5:01 - Why Larger Athletes Volunteer at CrossFit Games 9:21 - Understanding the Journey of Larger Bodies in CrossFit 13:03 - Consistency Challenges for Larger Athletes 17:19 - Different Struggles Athletes Face 25:51 - Charitable Assumptions about Larger Athletes 32:03 - Practicing Empathy in CrossFit Coaching 36:11 - Creating a Welcoming Gym Environment 47:18 - Consistency Struggles for Larger CrossFit Athletes 54:52 - Balancing Authenticity and Compassion in CrossFit 1:00:03 - Supporting Larger Athletes on Social Media 1:08:56 - The Power of Small Wins 1:18:55 - Reflecting on Growth as a CrossFit Coach

Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to explore Greg Glassman's definition of fitness and the foundational models of CrossFit. They discuss practical insights into balancing physical skills, differentiating practice from training, and using fitness as a hedge against sickness. Check out this episode to better understand "What is Fitness?" and how to apply these concepts to improve overall health and fitness. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools⁠ --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Defining fitness and introducing the episode. 1:31 - Brentie Nicaid defines fitness. 2:10 - The 10 general physical skills. 4:51 - Practice vs. training and threshold training. 10:15 - Practical applications in everyday life. 18:15 - The hopper model in testing fitness. 22:50 - Training across different metabolic pathways. 35:16 - The sickness-wellness-fitness continuum. 40:47 - Fitness as a hedge against sickness. 49:57 - Relating the models to fitness and health. 56:35 - Maintaining fitness through life’s challenges. 1:02:24 - Helping others understand the benefits of fitness. 1:05:31 - Closing remarks on CrossFit’s evolution and adaptation.

Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman are joined by Brentie Kincaid, owner of CrossFit Mafia and Seminar Staff trainer, to discuss various aspects of CrossFit. They delve into the definition, methodology, and practical applications of CrossFit, highlighting the importance of functional movements, intensity, and constantly varied workouts. Check out this episode to better understand CrossFit and the effect it has on training and life. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Defining CrossFit and Explaining It to Newcomers 2:03 - Functional Movements in Everyday Life 5:04 - Essential Nature of Functional Movements for Quality of Life 8:59 - Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns 13:43 - Safety, Scaling, and Ensuring Accessibility 20:03 - Intensity and Its Impact on Fitness Results 30:38 - Importance of Variation and Preparing for Real-Life Challenges 41:29 - Scientific Principles and Methodology Supporting CrossFit 53:08 - Balancing Generalism and Specialization in Fitness 1:03:27 - Practical Tips, Benefits, and Community Aspect of CrossFit

Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, joins Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez to discuss key strategies for managing and scaling a CrossFit gym. They highlight the importance of maintaining efficiency, building effective systems, and avoiding common pitfalls like over-titling staff. Check out this episode to gain actionable insights on enhancing your gym's growth while maintaining high-quality service. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- LEARN MORE ABOUT PUSH PRESS https://www.pushpress.com/ --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Over-titling Issues 1:28 - Need for Self-Managing Doers 2:35 - Slowing Down with More Staff 3:09 - Virtual Communication Challenges 6:01 - Amazon’s Innovation Policy 7:04 - Data-Backed Innovation 8:43 - Value of Rigorous Processes 9:58 - Living Your Values 12:30 - Effective Team Communication 18:12 - Fern at Harvard 23:06 - Open Participation and Retention 28:35 - Balancing Business and Open 34:23 - Dan’s Gym Journey 44:03 - Focusing on Essential Tasks

How do you help your members forge mental fitness inside the gym? Dr. Christina L. Migliara is a mental health professional, owner of CrossFit Tailwinds, and founder of MentalFit. She is on a mission to educate Coaches and Affiliate Owners on how to help use the gym to make physical and psychological gains for your members. --- AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university ----- COACHES! Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential? Check out The Knowledge: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge

In this podcast episode, Alie Kimbrell shares her inspiring journey from being a member to owning and turning around a struggling CrossFit gym. She talks about the challenges she faced, from taking over a failing business to implementing new membership structures and establishing core values. ----- AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university --- COACHES! Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential? Check out The Knowledge https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge --- (0:00) Introduction (2:15) First Impressions of Alie and Her Journey (4:45) CrossFit Lake Wylie: Alie's Initial Experience (7:30) Challenges in the Previous Gym (10:00) Decision to Switch Gyms (12:20) Becoming a Coach (15:10) Quitting Her Job for Nutrition Coaching (18:00) Taking Over CrossFit Lake Wylie (21:05) Implementing Changes and Facing Challenges (24:30) Raising Membership Rates and New Billing (27:15) Handling Member Feedback and Responses (30:00) Establishing Core Values (33:00) Personnel Changes and Maintaining Standards (35:40) Expanding the Nutrition Program (38:10) Final Thoughts and Advice for Affiliate Owners

AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university --- In this podcast, Markus Gerszi and Jason Fernandez dive into the significant turnover in gym ownership over the past three years and provide crucial advice for prospective buyers. If you're considering purchasing a CrossFit gym, tune in to learn the realities of ownership, the importance of understanding the business's health, and how to foster a positive gym culture for lasting success. ----- COACHES! Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential? Check out The Knowledge https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge ----- #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business (0:00) Introduction (1:00) Recent Trends in Gym Ownership Turnover (4:01) The Opportunity for New Owners (5:00) Advice for New Gym Owners (6:02) Identifying Cultural and Staff Challenges (9:54) Importance of Understanding Financials Before Buying (16:58) First Steps After Purchasing a Gym (18:01) Establishing Trust and Culture as a New Owner (21:01) Immediate Improvements to Enhance Gym Value (25:01) Long-term Strategies for Gym Success