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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
Hosted by Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez, Best Hour of Their Day is a podcast dedicated to helping the CrossFit community. We cover all aspects of fitness including coaching, training, competing, starting and growing a business, and everything in between. Regular guests include world-class athletes, some of the best Coaches in the world, fitness entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and more. Follow us on all socials! BestHourofTheirDay.com
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- Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast
781. The Simple Marketing Strategy for Growing Your CrossFit Gym
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 038. What CrossFit Got Right (And What It Missed) | John Welbourn - Power Athlete
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastSharpen Your Coaching Eye: The Power of Set-Up and Finish Positions
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780. How to Create a Coaching Staff That Grows Your CrossFit Box
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK. 037 What It Really Takes to Become a Professional CrossFit Coach | Denise Thomas
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastAre You a Living Demo of the Standard You Set in the Gym? | Katie Hayes
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779. The #1 Growth Strategy for CrossFit Gyms (Hint: It’s Not More Leads)
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 036. The Best CrossFit Coaches You've Never Met | Ryan Wheeler & Tony Oxley
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastHow to Build Community and Connect with Every CrossFit Athlete
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779. The Best Sales Training CrossFit Gym Owners Never Got (Until Now)
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 035. Teaching | Criteria of Effective Coaching | Kristin Bowen
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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastManaging Mixed Skill Levels: How to Keep Every CrossFit Athlete Engaged
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778. The #1 Strategy for Growing Your Gym on Purpose
Want to grow your CrossFit Affiliate? Click here. Most affiliate owners are stuck reacting instead of leading because they’ve never built a real strategy for…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 034. Group Management | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Pete Shaw
Effective group management is key to running a great class. In this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Pete Shaw break down how a…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastHow to Use Progressions to Teach Complex CrossFit Movements
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777. Buying a Gym & Buying a Building in Just 4 years | Eureka CrossFit
In this episode, Brian and Shannon Bage of Eureka CrossFit share how they transformed their Affiliate in just 4 years. In this short time, they have navigated…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 033. Presence & Attitude | The Criteria of Effective Coaching
In Part 3 of this 5-part series on CrossFit’s 6 Criteria of an Effective Coach, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto explore the impact of presence and attitude in…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastThe Layering System: How to Teach Movement Like a Level 4 Coach
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776. A Teacher’s Path to Gym Ownership | CrossFit Charlton
In this episode, Jason and Danielle Leboeuf share their journey of balancing careers in education with the leap into full-time CrossFit gym ownership. They…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 032. Demonstration | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Lindsay Andrew
In Part 2 of this 5-part series on the Criteria of Effective Coaching, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Lindsay Andrew dive into demonstration. They break down…
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775. "I Knew We Were Heading to the Bottom." | CrossFit Donelson
Spencer Smith, Owner of CrossFit Donelson, shares the difficult lessons he learned through failure and the journey to turning his gym around. From near burnout…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 031. Seeing & Correcting | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Brentnie Kincaid
In Part 1 of this 5-Part Series on CrossFit’s 6 Criteria of an Effective Coach, Pat Barber, Todd Occhiuto, and Brentnie Kincaid dive into seeing and…
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774. NASCAR Lessons That Built a Thriving CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Catawba Valley
Ryan Pepe, Owner of CrossFit Catawba Valley, shares how his 20-year career in NASCAR shaped his approach to gym ownership. From high-pressure pit crew…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 030. The Road to CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster | Eric O'Connor
In this episode of Behind The Knowledge, Eric O’Connor shares his journey from CrossFit Games athlete to seasoned mentor, offering insights into what it takes…
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773. Breaking Mental Barriers to Build a Better Affiliate | CrossFit 184
Zev and Erin Green of CrossFit 184 share their journey as CrossFit Affiliate Owners from financial struggles and living in a construction trailer to building a…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 029. Pivoting Passion Into a Coaching Career | Connor McDonald
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Connor McDonald shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to becoming a CrossFit Seminar Staff…
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772. The Setbacks That Shaped a Level 4 Coach | Meghan Russell
Meghan Russell of CrossFit JAX shares her journey to earning a spot on CrossFit Seminar Staff, detailing the challenges, failures, and resilience it took to…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 028 Coaching Everyday Athletes vs. Elite Competitors | Adrian Conway
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Adrian Conway shares his journey from competitive athlete to elite Coach, breaking down the key differences in…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast771. Overcoming Adversity to Building a 170 Member Gym at Age 25 | CrossFit Never Forget
At just 25 years old, Canaan Stanley has built a thriving 170-member CrossFit Affiliate, CrossFit Never Forget, overcoming personal struggles, self-doubt, and…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 027 Growing CrossFit in the Middle East | Simon Jones
Simon Jones, CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and the Middle East Affiliate Rep, shares his journey from discovering CrossFit in 2007 to shaping its growth…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast770. The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback: A Guide for Coaches and Leader | Kristin Bowen
We are bringing back Episode 628 where Fern and Kristen Bowen dive into the art of delivering effective feedback as a CrossFit coach or Affiliate Owner. They…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 026 Turning Sobriety into a Passion for Coaching and Programming | Taylor Self
Taylor Self shares how overcoming addiction ignited his passion for coaching and programming, leading him to createSentinel Training. Through his journey of…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast769. Crush Self-Doubt with The Enlifted Method | Mark England
Discover how the Enlifted Method empowers CrossFit Coaches, Affiliate Owners, and athletes to break through mental barriers and unlock their full potential. In…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 025 Inside The Progrm: Coaching the World’s Fittest Athletes | John Singleton
John Singleton, founder of The Progrm, shares his journey from athlete to elite CrossFit coach, building one of the most respected training systems in the…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast768. Creative Business Strategies for CrossFit Affiliate Owners | Jeremy Thiel
Jeremy Thiel of CrossFit Central Downtown reveals how he’s revolutionized his gym with exciting revenue-generating additions like pickleball courts, coffee…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 024 How to Thrive as a Full-Time CrossFit Coach | Luke Meade
Luke Meade reveals the steps he took to build a successful career as a full-time CrossFit Coach. From overcoming setbacks to coaching at elite gyms like…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 023 How Personal Growth Shapes the Best CrossFit Coaches | Andrew Charlesworth
The best CrossFit coaches aren’t just skilled at movement—they’ve learned from personal struggles that have shaped their empathy and leadership. In this…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast767. The Hard Truth About Setting Standards in Your Gym | CrossFit FLxR
Ren Allen, owner of CrossFit FLxR, discusses her journey from gym member to leader. We explore the challenges she faced in raising coaching standards…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast766. Building Community and Impact With Business Systems | Desert Devil CrossFit
Jeremy and Julie, Owners of Desert Devil CrossFit, share how systemizing processes like onboarding and member touchpoints have transformed their gym. Learn how…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 022 Caring is the First Step to Great Coaching | Pat Oyston
The key to great coaching isn’t perfection—it’s connection. In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, CrossFit coach Pat Oyston reveals how this lesson…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast765. The Delegation Playbook: Unlocking Growth for Your CrossFit Box | CrossFit Coney Island
Elie Zeitlin of CrossFit Coney Island shares how mastering delegation transformed his gym and life. Learn how he empowered his team, optimized operations, and…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 021 Why CrossFit is STILL the Gold Standard for Training | Stephane Rochet
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto sit down with veteran coach Stephane Rochet to discuss his journey from collegiate…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast764. 30 to 130 Members: Simplify, Downsize, and Focus on Experience | CrossFit Virilis
Tanya Sammis, Owner of CrossFit Virilis, transformed her gym from 30 to 130 members by simplifying operations, downsizing her space, and focusing on creating…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 020 The Art of Coaching Weightlifting in CrossFit | Cody Looney
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto sit down with Burgener Strength Coach Cody Looney. Cody shares his journey from coaching…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast763. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Doing the Work and Leading by Example | CrossFit Kaneohe
Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman sit down with Steph Grams from CrossFit Kaneohe to discuss her inspiring journey from gym member to thriving Affiliate…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 019 The Evolution of CrossFit Coaching and Community | Mike Giardina
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, hosts Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto sit down with CrossFit OG and Seminar Staff veteran Mike Giardina. Mike shares his…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast762. Overcoming Obstacles to Build a Better Affiliate and Stronger Community | 3-46 Grit CrossFit
Randy and Chausse Lauer, owners of 3-46 Grit CrossFit, share their journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges. Chausse opens up about surviving…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 018 How to Start a Nutrition Program That Changes Lives | Healthy Steps Nutrition
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Nicole Aucoin shares her journey from dietitian to nutrition coaching expert, revealing how coaches can transform…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast761. How This Garage Gym Grew into a Full-Fledged CrossFit Affiliate | Greater Culture CrossFit
Brad Marshall started his CrossFit gym in a two-car garage and successfully transitioned to taking over an established affiliate. Brad shares the challenges of…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 017 Surviving a Heart Attack: Andy Hendel Proves the Power of CrossFit and Fitness
After suffering a life-threatening heart attack, Andy Hendel’s decades of fitness and commitment to CrossFit played a crucial role in his survival and…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast760. What Gym Owners Should Know Before Buying an Ice Barrel
Thinking about buying an Ice Barrel for your gym? This video breaks down the pros, cons, and business impact of adding cold therapy to your gym's recovery…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 016. Behind the Red Shirt: The Path to CrossFit Seminar Staff | Josh Melendez
This episode of Behind the Knowledge dives into the inspiring journey of Coach Josh Melendez, from his early days as a novice CrossFit coach to earning a Level…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast759. 3 Essential Questions Every Affiliate Must Answer to Succeed
Fern dives into the "3 Essential Questions" every CrossFit Affiliate Owner must answer to build a successful gym. These foundational questions help clarify…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast758. How to Increase Your Gym Membership Rates Without Losing Members
Jason and Fern dive into the topic of gym rate increases, covering why they’re essential for sustainable growth and how to approach them effectively. They…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 015. Why Mental Resilience Is Just as Important as Physical Strength | Bill Anthes
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Bill Anthes, founder of Between the Ears, discusses why mental resilience is just as essential as physical strength…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast757. How CrossFit Coaches Can Get Healthcare Without Traditional Insurance
Discover a new, cost-effective healthcare solution designed specifically for CrossFit coaches and affiliate owners. This program offers affordable coverage…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast756. The Real Impact of a Rate Increase: One Gym Owner’s Honest Story | CrossFit Tullahoma
Julia Brown shares her journey of overcoming the fear of raising membership rates at her CrossFit gym. By facing her budgeting challenges and openly…
Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 014. Integrating Mindset and Physical Health in CrossFit Coaching | Spencer Nix
In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Spencer Nicks shares his unique approach to CrossFit coaching, where physical training meets mental development. By…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast755. Turning Passion to Professionalism: How Clear Policies Transformed Aliso CrossFit
Kelli Wunsch, co-owner of Aliso CrossFit, talks about the challenges and successes of transitioning from member to gym owner. Kelli shares insights on…
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast754. Why Most Partnerships Fail and How to Avoid It | CrossFit Huaka'i
Kapua and Bryson from CrossFit Huaka'i talk about the challenges of running a gym with multiple partners. They share how they successfully went from five…