Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Louie, owner of Cal Harbor CrossFit, reveals how he achieved 7x revenue growth by focusing on coach development and team building. He shares actionable strategies that CrossFit affiliate owners and coaches can use to elevate their staff and drive business success. Tune in for insights on how to create a thriving career for both you and your coaches. -- Elevate Your Coaching With The Knowledge Pro: ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge ⁠-- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools⁠ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - The Power of Minimalism in Presentations 2:09 - Lessons from Seminar Staff and Effective Storytelling 3:05 - Effective Presentation Techniques and Feedback 5:34 - The Importance of Consistency and Support Systems in Affiliate Success 7:10 - Mastermind Groups and Community Building 9:22 - The Value of Continuous Professional Growth 12:02 - How Consistency and Commitment Drive Affiliate Success 14:17 - Growing the Cal Harbor Community 20:04 - Developing a Strong Coaching Team 24:02 - From Part-Time Coach to Head Coach 29:06 - Leadership and Creating Opportunities for Coaches 35:02 - How Coach Development and Mentorship Lead to Affiliate Growth 45:11 - Integrating Nutrition Programs with Healthy Steps Nutrition

In this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, hosts Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman chat with Matt Torres (Brute Strength Training), the coach behind the 1st and 2nd place winners of the 2024 CrossFit Games, James Sprague and Dallin Pepper. Matt shares his journey from gym owner to elite coach, offering insights into programming, athlete development, and the realities of making a living in CrossFit. -- Join our Coach Mentorship Program--The Knowledge Pro. ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with PushPress https://www.pushpress.com/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Matt Torres' Early Days 2:25 - Coaching Masters Athletes 3:29 - Beginning in CrossFit Coaching 5:03 - Programming Strategies 7:06 - Misconceptions About Training Volume 12:11 - Pre-Competition Training 15:00 - Financial Realities for CrossFit Athletes 19:04 - Career in Coaching 29:09 - PushPress Ad 31:02 - Learning from Experience 37:57 - Advice for Aspiring Coaches

On this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Anna Wish shares her journey from a dissatisfying corporate job to pursuing her passion as a fitness coach specializing in gymnastics and CrossFit. She highlights the challenges and personal growth she experienced while shifting to a more fulfilling career in the fitness industry. Anna also shares her philosophy on adapting fitness routines to meet individual needs. -- 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 -- 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:06 Coaching Journey: From Mobility Training to CrossFit 09:10 Coaching Beginner/Intermediate CrossFitters 14:31 Training in a CrossFit-Esque Way 24:28 Rethinking the Narrative in CrossFit Programming 35:34 Effective Coaching in the Digital Space 45:15 The Importance of Exploring Different Training Modalities 47:23 Enhancing Athletic Development through Microdosing in Warm-ups

Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez discuss how to level up your coaches to become leaders in your community. They cover developing positions, delegating tasks, and leading leaders. Check out this episode to learn how to take a part-time Coach and turn them into a Head Coach or General Manager. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Developing World-Class Coaches 1:00 Understanding Management in Coaching 2:03 Accountability in Coaching Roles 3:13 Building Systems for Effective Leadership 5:04 Differentiating Roles in the Affiliate 8:56 Preparing to Develop Leaders 11:07 Characteristics of a Leader in Coaching 14:06 Defining Roles and Outcomes 17:21 Improving Group Management Skills 20:41 Creating a GM Role 25:18 Importance of Time Management and Delegation 28:10 Automation, Elimination, and Delegation 32:05 The 50/50 Model Explained 35:22 Building a Strong Coaching Staff

Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman guide you on how to develop a consistent and successful coaching team. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting clear expectations, and regularly evaluating your coaches to ensure growth and improvement. By creating effective systems and fostering a supportive environment, you can transform your aspiring coaches into world-class leaders who enhance the gym experience and drive member success. --- Get the World-Class Coach EVALUATION plus more FREE TOOLS here. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Importance of Team Development 2:15 - Effective Communication Within the Team 3:52 - Consistency in Developing Your Coaching Team 5:30 - Establishing What Good Coaching Looks Like 6:36 - Using Evaluations to Drive Development 8:11 - Why Regular Feedback is Crucial 9:00 - Overcoming the Fear of Evaluations 10:10 - Encouraging a Culture of Feedback and Improvement 11:12 - Everyone Should Get Evaluations 12:28 - Starting the Process of Regular Evaluations 14:00 - Linking Evaluations to Client Success 16:08 - Improving Client Experience Through Better Coaching 18:04 - Developing Coaches Beyond Evaluations 21:00 - Building a Stronger Coaching Team Through Communication 22:01 - Facilitating Team Development Over Time

How do you find new Coaches? Jason Fernandez & Jason Ackerman explain how to find, hire, and develop new coaches. Tune in to learn how to identify potential coaches from within your gym community and discover effective strategies for hiring and developing new coaches. --- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools --- 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - From Aspiring Trainer to World-Class Coach 1:15 - The Balance Between Coaching and Running an Affiliate 4:19 - Finding Coaches from Within Your Gym 5:14 - The Importance of Asking Members to Coach 6:02 - Qualities to Look for in Potential Coaches 7:00 - The Role of Personality in Coaching 8:03 - Why Coaches Need to Be People-Oriented 10:05 - Interviewing and Selecting the Right Coaches 12:10 - Developing Coaches with the Right Skills 13:00 - Setting Expectations and Outcomes for Coaches 14:09 - Coaching Internship and Onboarding Process 18:09 - Why Personality Matters More Than Technical Skills 20:06 - Monitoring and Evaluating Coaches' Progress 21:13 - Building a Strong Team and Culture in Your Gym 22:20 - Preparing Coaches for Long-Term Success 24:08 - Continuous Development and Support for Coaches

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