Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

The 2020 Rogue Invitational was this past weekend and we break it down from a logistics perspective.

Affiliates are in a strange spot, some are staying with the CrossFit brand, others are jumping ship.  We have Caleb Nelson, owner of Purebred Athletics on today's episode along with Ackerman, Fern, and Todd, talking about the idea of deaffiliation and what that truly means to you, your gym, and your brand.

Alyssa Royse was at the center of a lot of controversy with her letter to Greg Glassman and his response.  In today's episode Ackerman  (@thejasonackerman) sits down with Alyssa for a very candid conversation on this topic, as well as rebranding, the state of CrossFit HQ, and how affiliates can be more inclusive. If you haven't already, you can read the emails as well as Alyssa's blog po...

The roles are reversed on today's episode as guest Brady Lynch asks Ackerman how to run a successful box and how to get on the CrossFit seminar staff.

Tough times call for tough conversations.  Fern, Ackerman, and Todd shed a little light on this topic.

Fern and Geoff are back for round two about the tenant/landlord relationship.  In this episode they discuss pretty much anything you would need to think about when signing a lease.  Much of what is discussed is from experience from Fern as an early affiliate owner in addition to some ongoing lessons learned.  Geoff is the founder of the CrossFit Legal Action Group and discusses what...

What makes a movement functional?  In today's episode Todd, Fern, and Ackerman breakdown (or argue) about why certain movements are considered functional and others aren't.

Ackerman, Fern, and Todd struggle to put into words their feelings over the recent events.

Ackerman and Fern are taking this topic on with full force.  We recorded today's episode before the events from Saturday and Sunday, but this is still very relevant.  We invited two black affiliate owners, Cameron Brown owner of CrossFit HCS and Brian Lowe owner of CrossFit Invulnerable, as well as Holly Small a CrossFit L1 Trainer to talk about the state of the country as well as C...

Ackerman, Syn, and Merle have an uncomfortable and real conversation.

Nathan and Fern talk about different ways affiliate owners can use virtual assistants, how to identify important roles in the business and discuss how The Level Method can help affiliate owners and coaches create road maps for their clients as well as provide coaches with tools to systemize and organize scaling in a better more efficient way that helps to continue to progress their clients. ...

Fern and Ackerman breakdown the concept of intensity.

Layli Lederman is a weight cut specialist that has helped hundreds of athletes make weight for competition including current UFC interim champion Justin Gaethje.  In this episode we discuss the differences between weight loss and weight cutting, proper refueling, getting athletes to stick to their diet and much more.  You can find out more about Layli on her social media channels @real_f...

In today's episode we breakdown the use of social media and it's impact on box owners, coaches, and every day people.  Between the three of us we have owned over ten businesses and understand that social media can be a powerful tool but also detrimental to one's overall well-being.

Todd and Fern discuss the nuances of evaluating a good coach and evaluating the member experience.  Every gym touts their "Coaching and Community".  it doesn't mean anything unless we measure and define it.  In this episode they discuss some measurable aspects of "presence and attitude" of the 6 criteria covered in the CFL2 course.  This one is important to thinking about, iden...

Recently Ackerman made the bold statement that if you're not pursuing higher credentials and furthering your education, you shouldn't be allowed to coach.  In this episode, we dive into that and talk about why continuing education is important, how to prepare for your L2 and L3, and other courses we recommend.

Coach Panda is back and as he approaches his 50th birthday and the birth of his third child we dive into what fitness will look like as we come out of this pandemic, ketosis in quarantine, and so much more.

In today's episode we remove any stigmas and explain that anyone can take their CrossFit L1 Seminar.

Ackerman chats with Marc Reklau for a second time.  Jason first heard of Marc through his awesome book, "The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude" and was an instant fan.  They have stayed in touch over the last year and Jason often refers to Marc has someone that gets him excited about life and had a profound impact on his own gratitude practice as well as creating new habits.  You'll...

HAMPLAN Team James Hobart and Austin Malleolo come on to the show and chat with Fern about planning to reopen their gyms.  HAMPLAN has created a 40 page document that will help affiliate owners craft a plan, have contingencies and help them be prepared to adjust as the circumstances change in the coming months.  The big push here is to have multiple plans and to be able and ready to pivo...

Listen up and don't be stupid this weekend.

Melissa Reed is a mom of three, a physical therapist, CrossFit affiliate owner, wife, and part of the CrossFit Seminar Team.  In this episode we talk about her journey onto seminar staff, being a female coach, and finding balance in life.  

Ackerman sits down with Brady Lynch an L1 Trainer at ATG CrossFit and have a fun discussion on what makes a good member, balancing fitness and competition, and continuing education.

Dr. Sean and Fern talk about a bevy of topics in this show, they talk about money, the future of coaching, what coaches can do do provide better value and more.  This one got really good towards the end so we will definitely have him back on and keep this conversation going.

Memorial Day Murph will most likely look a little different this year.  In today's episode Todd, Fern, and Ackerman discuss how to run it during the pandemic.