Pricing your Programs

As business mentors, we are frequently asked about the prices that we charge in our gyms. How much is your On Ramp? How much do you charge for CrossFit Kids, women’s only, etc. We get it; you’re trying to determine a good rate for your own programs or hoping to follow...

What are you learning about your business?

It doesn’t take a genius to know that opening your own business involves risk. As box owners, we understand the reality that most small businesses do not survive their first year, but we’re still willing to make the jump. Maybe it’s our competitive nature, or the...

Going Digital With Your Waivers

As a box owner you know that protecting your business is a top priority. One of the best ways to protect your business and mitigate risk is to have each and every client sign a release of liability waiver before they use your facility. It’s a no brainer, and up until...

Be Your Own Best Customer

Your big dream is becoming a reality. You have a space, affiliation rights, a few interested people, and some equipment. You begin classes with low numbers. The occasional, curious person stops by wondering what all the hype is. She’s heard the bare minimum about it...

The “Dangers” of Box Programs

Lately it’s difficult to go a week without hearing about the dangers of working out at a box. “My friend tore her rotator cuff.” “My cousin did his ACL.” “I threw out my back.” My insurance company even offers a separate rhabdo waiver. Ugh. I do my best to keep out of...

3 Tips for starting an OCR Program

Tough Mudder®, Spartan®, Dirty Dash® Different names with the same objective: challenging yourself in an obstacle course race. Obstacle Course Races (OCRs) and box programs have a great history, ranging from Coach Glassman’s original goal “to build a program that...