Best Jason Ackerman Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Ackerman 30:51

16d ago30:51

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Fresh Direct is an online grocer that disrupted the traditional food supply chain by sourcing food where it’s produced and delivering it to consumers without going through additional retailers. Fresh Direct launched in 2002 from its headquarters in a former paper plant in Long Island City, Queens. Jason speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launc…

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How to Train Your Coaching Eye to See More Faults 1:02:38

22h ago1:02:38

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches---- Learn more about PushPress Gym Software ⁠⁠https://www.pushpress.com/⁠⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The …

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Ayah Bdeir 19:00

1d ago19:00

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littleBits is a hardware company that aims to put the power of electronics in everyone’s hands. The company sells electronic modules that snap together with magnets, making them accessible to both adults and children. Ayah earned a degree in computer engineering from the American University in Beirut, Lebanon and has a Masters from the MIT Media La…

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782. How to Start A Masters Program at Your CrossFit Gym 1:00:44

3d ago1:00:44

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches---- Learn more about PushPress Gym Software https://www.pushpress.com/ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠…

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781. The Simple Marketing Strategy for Growing Your CrossFit Gym 57:20

4d ago57:20

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affiliate University FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches---- Learn more about PushPress Gym Software ⁠https://www.pushpress.com/⁠ ---- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowl…

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BTK 038. What CrossFit Got Right (And What It Missed) | John Welbourn - Power Athlete 1:38:23

5d ago1:38:23

1:38:23

📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches --- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coachin…

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Sharpen Your Coaching Eye: The Power of Set-Up and Finish Positions 1:01:18

6d ago1:01:18

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches --- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VI…

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Uri Levine 29:49

9d ago29:49

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Waze is a crowd sourced traffic navigation app. Drivers share real-time traffic and road information to help other users on the same route. Uri founded Waze in Israel in 2007 and the company was sold to Google in 2013 for $1.1 Billion. Uri is also the founder of FeeX, which also uses crowd sourced information— this time to uncover hidden fees in pe…

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780. How to Create a Coaching Staff That Grows Your CrossFit Box 1:24:16

11d ago1:24:16

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches --- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS…

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BTK. 037 What It Really Takes to Become a Professional CrossFit Coach | Denise Thomas 1:25:11

13d ago1:25:11

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Le…

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Are You a Living Demo of the Standard You Set in the Gym? | Katie Hayes 58:24

16d ago58:24

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Le…

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Episode 37 - CrossFit Games Champion Ron Mathews 1:01:40

18d ago1:01:40

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In Episode 37 Dave sits down with Masters CrossFit Games Champion Ron Mathews. Five-time CrossFit Games masters athlete Ron Mathews didn’t start CrossFit until he was 41 years old. Since then, the former collegiate football player has risen to the top of the field in his division, finishing in the top 11 in the Masters Men 40-44 Division from 2013-…

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779. The #1 Growth Strategy for CrossFit Gyms (Hint: It’s Not More Leads) 53:10

18d ago53:10

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠Join The Knowledge⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Learn …

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BTK 036. The Best CrossFit Coaches You've Never Met | Ryan Wheeler & Tony Oxley 29:18

20d ago29:18

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠Join The Knowledge⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Learn …

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How to Build Community and Connect with Every CrossFit Athlete 1:02:31

23d ago1:02:31

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? ⁠⁠Try Affilaite Univesity FREE⁠⁠ - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠Join The Knowledge⁠⁠ - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Le…

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John Zimmer 30:22

23d ago30:22

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Lyft is a transportation network company with a peer-to-peer mobile app that enables passengers to request rides with their smartphones. Prior to starting Lyft, John co-founded Zimride in 2007, a carpooling ride-share company available predominantly in college communities. Zimride was sold to Enterprise Rent-A-Car in 2013. Lyft is available across …

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779. The Best Sales Training CrossFit Gym Owners Never Got (Until Now) 1:09:01

25d ago1:09:01

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📈 Want to GROW YOUR GYM WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR PASSION? Try Affilaite Univesity FREE - Built exclusively for CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Grow your gym - Increase revenue - Develop world-class coaches----🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? Join The Knowledge - LEVEL UP your skills, knowledge, and credential - Access 500+ coaching VIDEOS - Learn from…

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Essie Weingarten 30:14

30d ago30:14

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Essie started her eponymous brand in 1981 with $10,000 after working in the hosiery business. When Essie launched, there were very few companies making nail polish, and nail salons were rare. Essie nail polish is now available in roughly 25,000 salons in more than 100 countries. The company was bought by L’Oreal in 2010. Essie speaks with Jessica H…

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Managing Mixed Skill Levels: How to Keep Every CrossFit Athlete Engaged 1:05:43

30d ago1:05:43

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Ready to grow your gym and develop your staff? Start Affiliate University now for FREE TRIAL. Click here. -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 👋 NEW HERE? HERE'S WHAT WE DO. 👇👇 We help CrossFit Coaches and Affiliate Owners make a bigger impact by focusing on what matters most: CrossFit group classes. 👉 FOR AFF…

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778. The #1 Strategy for Growing Your Gym on Purpose 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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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 growth. In this episode, Jason Fernandez breaks down the exact framework you need to grow your gym on purpose—not by accident.

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BTK 034. Group Management | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Pete Shaw 49:02

1M ago49:02

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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 solid plan keeps Coaches on track while optimizing teaching, seeing, and correcting. From class flow to transitions and athlete engagement, Part 4 of this 5-Part Series delivers actionable st…

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Tristan Walker 30:55

1M ago30:55

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Walker & Company makes beauty and health products for people of color. Prior, Tristan was the first African American entrepreneur in residence at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is also the founder of Code2040, a program that connects Black and Latino coders with Silicon Valley startups for summer internships. Tristan speaks with J…

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How to Use Progressions to Teach Complex CrossFit Movements 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

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Join Todd and Kristin every Thursday at 9AM EST for LIVE Coach Development on Youtube & Facebook! -- AffiliateCon - ⁠Join the Waitlist HERE⁠ -- ⁠Register for the Affiliate Tour coming to a city near you!⁠ -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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777. Buying a Gym & Buying a Building in Just 4 years | Eureka CrossFit 45:17

1M ago45:17

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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 rate increases, restructured their operations, and made decisions that ultimately positioned them to purchase their own building. Tune in to hear their journey of growth, leadership, and what…

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252 The Artist vs The Entrepreneur (feat. Ron Baker) 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Episode 252 FACULTY: Ron Baker CLASS: #TheGuide Scotty’s back in the Office with our Principal, Ron Baker, and he has a copy of "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin. In this book report, they cover a wide range of topics, including creativity in art and accounting, the quest for efficiency, the role of humor in art, and the importance o…

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Episode 36 - Glenn Wilkinson 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Dave sits down with the epic Irishman Glenn Wilkinson. Glenn is a 54 year old ex-professional soccer player, natural bodybuilder, and all around badass. Enjoy this conversation between two amazing Thundrbros.

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BTK 033. Presence & Attitude | The Criteria of Effective Coaching 25:00

1M ago25:00

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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 coaching. They discuss how different coaching styles can be effective as long as athletes feel seen and supported. Through personal insights and practical advice, they provide Coaches with the t…

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Luis von Ahn 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Luis is an inventor and computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon. He is one of the creators of CAPTCHA, a system that allows websites to determine whether you’re a human or a computer. CAPTCHAs are wavy, distorted words that people need to type out when they’re submitting a form to a website. Luis’ company ReCAPTCHA proved users were humans wh…

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The Layering System: How to Teach Movement Like a Level 4 Coach 1:05:07

1M ago1:05:07

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Join Todd and Kristin every Thursday at 9AM EST for LIVE Coach Development on Youtube & Facebook! -- AffiliateCon - Join the Waitlist HERE -- Register for the Affiliate Tour coming to a city near you! -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🏋️Want to LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 🧠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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776. A Teacher’s Path to Gym Ownership | CrossFit Charlton 35:11

2M ago35:11

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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 discuss the challenges of leaving behind stability, the rewards of showing their kids the value of hard work and risk-taking, and the impact of building a strong, supportive community at CrossFi…

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251 Making Moments that Move the Needle on Purpose (feat. Paul Dunn) 54:23

2M ago54:23

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Episode 251 FACULTY: Paul Dunn CLASS: #TheGuide Join Scott as he sits down with Paul Dunn, an author and a veteran in the accounting profession with over 30 years of experience. From the eye of a cyclone in Brisbane, Paul shares profound insights on finding purpose and creating a lasting impact. They delve into the importance of driving businesses …

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BTK 032. Demonstration | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Lindsay Andrew 25:49

2M ago25:49

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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 why moving well matters, how to refine your own movement, and why setting the right example in and out of the gym is so important. -- 📈Want to GROW YOUR CROSSFIT AFFILIATE?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here…

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Robert Stephens 31:24

2M ago31:24

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Robert Stephens started making computer tech-support house calls on his dirt bike while he was a college student at the University of Minnesota in 1994. He’d arrive to a customer’s house on time, take off his shoes, wear a clean uniform, and fix the problem. His cheeky “law enforcement” marketing theme caught people’s attention, and the company gre…

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775. "I Knew We Were Heading to the Bottom." | CrossFit Donelson 35:11

2M ago35:11

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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 and financial struggles to finding the right mentorship and rebuilding with purpose, Spencer shares the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and actionable steps that helped him create a t…

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250 Escape From No Man's Land (feat. Ryan Bakke, CPA) 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Episode 250 FACULTY: Ryan Bakke, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode, Ryan Bakke, CPA discusses his incredible journey of building a $3 million accounting firm by the age of 26. Ryan shares insights on the importance of a good hook in marketing, strategies for running a successful firm, and leveraging social proof through platforms like Facebo…

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BTK 031. Seeing & Correcting | The Criteria of Effective Coaching | Brentnie Kincaid 46:04

2M ago46:04

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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 correcting, one of the most crucial skills for any Coach. They break down how to develop your eye for movement, when to make corrections, and how to prioritize verbal, visual, and tactile cues to make …

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Martine Rothblatt 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Martine is a pioneer in the satellite industry, launching companies including Geostar, PanAmSat, and Sirius Satellite Radio. She also founded United Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiopulmonary disorders. In 2013, she became the highest paid female CEO in America. Martine is a helicopter pilot and a parent of four children. She…

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774. NASCAR Lessons That Built a Thriving CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Catawba Valley 36:34

2M ago36:34

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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 operations to implementing systems that drive efficiency and growth, Ryan discusses key lessons that helped him transform his Affiliate. He also opens up about raising rates in a small town, improvin…

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249 Throw Your Phone in the Ocean and Follow the Money (feat. Shane Mason, CPA/CFP) 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Episode 249 FACULTY: Shane Mason, CPA/CFP CLASS: #Shoperations Join us in this Shoperations episode as we learn from Shane Mason of Brooklyn FI and his venture into software. Shane shares insights into the company's growth, handling rapid expansion, and the importance of predicting the future over dwelling on the past. Discover how Brooklyn FI is n…

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BTK 030. The Road to CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster | Eric O'Connor 57:32

2M ago57:32

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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 to become a World-Class Coach. He discusses the importance of mastering the fundamentals, learning from setbacks, and staying true to CrossFit’s methodology to create a lasting impact. Throug…

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Andrew Rosen 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Andrew launched Theory, a contemporary clothing company, in 1997 with co-founder Eli Tahari. Theory used the stretchy fabric lycra to create a more modern, slender look initially for young professional women. Theory was sold in 2003 to the Japanese company Fast Retailing and IPO’ed in 2005. In addition to his role at Theory, Andrew has been an advi…

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