Jason Khalipa Podcast

Jason sits down with his first boss and one of his most trusted mentors, Joe Gigantino. Joe is absolutely electric and one of the most dynamic, hungry, and motivated people we know. Joe is a fitness entrepreneur in every sense of the word and been in the fitness game for decades. Jason first met Joe when young Jason took his first job working the front desk at a local sports club. Jason credits Jo...

Jason & Dave Newman of RX SmartGear get some time together at the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run. The two longtime friends talk the business of solving issues for athletes in fitness. Founded to solve a personal "issue" with double unders, RX SmartGear is now one of the leading equipment companies in the space. Dave and his team have sold many thousands of ropes and helped athletes accumulate many mi...

Jason & MDV take a deep dive into the top 5 things they believe can help build a better coach. Together, the guys have a ton of experience coaching athletes and coaches alike. They both started out their journey just like everyone else...a newly minted L1 coach ready to change the world one squat at a time. This list takes the most important learnings over the course of their careers and boils it...

Jason & Dave Durante of Power Monkey Fitness sit down for a 20 Minute AMRAP talking everything from training at an Olympic level to the "Monkey Method". Both Jason and Dave share a lot of common characteristics when it comes to laser-focus, achieving greatness on the competition floor, and growing successful business ventures. Dave and his team have grown Power Monkey into an extremely special pro...

Jason & Traci sit down for a 20-minute AMRAP covering everything from the early days of selling equipment pre-CrossFit, the advent of the Assault Bike, and what's coming next for the biz. Along with her partner, Roger, the duo helped build some of the industry's most successful products. They might not always be the most fun to ride or run but you can find Assault Fitness equipment around the worl...

The crew gets together for a 30-minute AMRAP to discuss NCFIT's evolution as a training organization. Back in the day, NCFIT started off by offering just one program, one gym, and a handful of members...fast forward ten years, we've got four programs, multiple locations, and thousands of members around the globe. Why do we do it, and why is it working for NCFIT... ** Don't forget to visit our frie...

Jason pulls up a chair with Patric Yumul, longtime friend and President of the Mina Restaurant Group. Patric is one of the key players in opening up restaurants around the world along with Chef Michael Mina. Starting off as a bus boy, Patric worked for decades to earn his success. If you're a business owner interested in growing without sacrificing quality, you MUST listen to this episode.

Jason & Dr. Dani Urcuyo sit down for a 20 minute AMRAP that dives into functional medicine, the state of the medical industry, and...a frozen pizza start-up. Yep, frozen pizza! Dr. Dani has been around functional fitness for a long time and takes that lens to his current work with SteadyMD, a monthly subscription service that connects primary care docs and patients based on lifestyle factors and p...

Old friends, Jason & CJ, sit down at the Granite Games for a 20 minute AMRAP conversation that covers everything from coaching and competing in the sport of fitness to the beginnings of CrossFit Invictus. CJ is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the sport...you will not want to miss hearing how it all started and what's next for Invictus.

Jason sits down for a 25 minute AMRAP with the CEO & Co-Founder of FloWater, Rich "Raz" Razgaitis. FloWater is a sustainable hydration company that's changing the way the world veiws water while putting an end to single use plastic water bottles. In businesses around the world (including NCFIT) you can find FloWater refill stations...the perfect interseciton of wellness, sustatianability, and tech...

Jason & MDV are back on the mic discussing focusing on what you can control. This episode comes on the heels of some recent uncertainty around the 2019 CrossFit Games Season. The guys dive into the importance of focusing on what you can control and the grave dangers of worrying about things outside of your control. No matter if it's fitness, life, family, money or whatever -- train yourself to hav...

Longtime friends, Jason & Kelly, sit down to talk business, training, family, mobility, and the entire fitness landscape. Dr. Kelly Starrett is one the ultimate resources when it comes to prehab and rehab. He's also the owner of a very successful CrossFit affiliate, San Fransisco CrossFit. Kelly has authored multiple books, trained countless athletes, and been a part of this amazing movement from...

Jason sits down with Matt O'Keefe, founder of Redline Gear and agent representative to some of the fittest men and women on Earth inclduing Mat Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir. In this 20 minute AMRAP, Matt and Jason discuss the business of competitive CrossFit along with the evolution and future of CrossFit athlete contracts. Matt's got a unique prespective on the biz of competitive CrossFit that...

Jason sits down with very good friend, owner of CrossFit Poipu, and founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run – Aaron Hoff. Hoff is a big guy with an even bigger heart. Over the past few years, his and his team have raised close to $1,000,000 for the youth of Kauai. Listen in and get to know a little more about Aaron's mission and the amazing team behind the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run.

Jason and Ashley take to the mic and open up about the early days of NCFIT, competing in the CrossFit Games, and raising a family together. Jason and Ashley have been through a lot together...from opening the 1st gym, welcoming Ava & Kaden into the world, competing in multiple CrossFit Games, dealing with a very serious diagnosis, and to where they are today. For owners, athletes, coaches and thei...

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 b...

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...

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.