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Perform Market Research Like This to Have a Successful CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Marketing & Lead Gen

Perform Market Research Like This to Have a Successful CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Market research is critical in any business, but especially in the fitness industry. Incorrect market research can be the difference between major success or epic failure.

August 30, 2022
7
 min
What Your Daily Travel Path Should Be as a CrossFit Affiliate
Gym Operations & Leadership

What Your Daily Travel Path Should Be as a CrossFit Affiliate

You have to travel your gym every single day - what does that look like from a management perspective? This is everything you need to know about travel paths.

August 28, 2022
6
 min
Building a CrossFit Affiliate Brand You Can Be Proud Of
Starting & Growing a Gym

Building a CrossFit Affiliate Brand You Can Be Proud Of

Without CrossFit in the name, what would your brand be? How can you make your gym unique and appealing to as many people as possible? Let’s find out.

August 27, 2022
7
 min
Building a Community in Your CrossFit Affiliate the Right Way
Member Experience & Retention

Building a Community in Your CrossFit Affiliate the Right Way

Your CrossFit community is important and deserves your time and dedication - this is how you build a community around your efforts the right way.

August 26, 2022
6
 min
Ultimate Guide to Understanding Loans and Applications for Your CrossFit Affiliate Business
Starting & Growing a Gym

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Loans and Applications for Your CrossFit Affiliate Business

Funding your business with a loan is scary, but we’re going to help you navigate it and get rid of all that fear - find out what you need to know before you approach a business loan for your CrossFit affiliate gym.

August 25, 2022
8
 min
Guide to Buying Used Equipment for Your CrossFit Gym
Gym Operations & Leadership

Guide to Buying Used Equipment for Your CrossFit Gym

Gym equipment is one of the more costly expenses you’ll run into with your gym, so can you really save more money with used equipment? We think so.

August 24, 2022
7
 min
9 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Gym Operations & Leadership

9 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Financial planning is no joke, which is why having a step-by-step plan like this is a complete game-changer - find out what you need to launch your financial planning successfully.

August 21, 2022
7
 min
Your Guide to Pricing Structures for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Gym Operations & Leadership

Your Guide to Pricing Structures for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Pricing is actually one of the most dreaded tasks by CrossFit affiliate owners - find simple systems that work and make the process frictionless.

August 20, 2022
8
 min
PushPress secures $11 million in Series A funding led by Altos Ventures
PushPress News & Product

PushPress secures $11 million in Series A funding led by Altos Ventures

PushPress secures $11 million in Series A funding led by Altos Ventures and Mucker Capital

August 18, 2022
3
 min
Get Ready, PushPress Clients: $11 Million Series A Fundraise Means Bigger, Better, Faster
PushPress News & Product

Get Ready, PushPress Clients: $11 Million Series A Fundraise Means Bigger, Better, Faster

PushPress is excited to announce an $11 million Series A fundraise. This huge milestone increases our ability to help fitness business owners worldwide.

August 18, 2022
2
 min
6 Traits of a Highly Successful CrossFit Affiliate
Starting & Growing a Gym

6 Traits of a Highly Successful CrossFit Affiliate

There are many markers for success and it’s impossible to focus on all of them at the same time, so we whittled it down to the top 6 traits of highly successful CrossFit affiliates.

August 16, 2022
7
 min
How to Build a Better Business Plan as a CrossFit Affiliate
Starting & Growing a Gym

How to Build a Better Business Plan as a CrossFit Affiliate

Your business plan is your lifeline that guides the money side of your CrossFit affiliate gym, and it deserves your attention.

August 15, 2022
6
 min
The Key to the Perfect Gym Culture for Your CrossFit Affiliate
Member Experience & Retention

The Key to the Perfect Gym Culture for Your CrossFit Affiliate

You want to be an amazing CrossFit affiliate, and gym culture is how you get there; these are the keys to being an amazing affiliate and building a community.

August 12, 2022
8
 min
Wordle & WOD? Why Mental Workouts Are Just As Important
Gym Operations & Leadership

Wordle & WOD? Why Mental Workouts Are Just As Important

Our brains, like our bodies, can fall into the category of “move it or lose it." The more we keep the brain moving? The sharper it will be!

August 5, 2022
5
 min
Optimize Your Gym Space for a Better Client Experience
Member Experience & Retention

Optimize Your Gym Space for a Better Client Experience

Nobody knows your members like you do. When you devote time to observing their behaviors, you can optimize your gym space and improve the member experience.

August 1, 2022
 min
MMA School and Fitness Gym: Can You Run Both at the Same Time?
Coaching & Programming

MMA School and Fitness Gym: Can You Run Both at the Same Time?

MMA is a dedicated sport, so can it truly share the same space as a fitness gym, or even benefit from it? Let’s find out together.

July 31, 2022
7 min
 min
How to Start an MMA Gym
Member Experience & Retention

How to Start an MMA Gym

MMA has diehard fans and very particular athletes, so how can you make an MMA gym that appeals to them? We’ll explain it right here.

July 29, 2022
12 min
 min
Is ClassPass Good or Bad for the Fitness Industry?
Marketing & Lead Gen

Is ClassPass Good or Bad for the Fitness Industry?

ClassPass is great for people wanting to try a variety of workouts before committing. But is it right for your fitness business? Keep reading to learn more.

July 26, 2022
7
 min
How to Sell Gym Memberships and Gift Cards for Maximum Profit
Gym Operations & Leadership

How to Sell Gym Memberships and Gift Cards for Maximum Profit

How do you create an irresistible offer to join your gym? Learn creative ways to sell gym memberships and gift cards and maximize your profits.

July 25, 2022
7 min
 min
Opening a CrossFit Gym: Cost Breakdown
Coaching & Programming

Opening a CrossFit Gym: Cost Breakdown

CrossFit is a brand, not just an exercise style, and the costs are completely different from what you think - this is what you need to know.

July 23, 2022
12 min
 min
How to Define Your Mission Statement for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Coaching & Programming

How to Define Your Mission Statement for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Your mission statement is your compass, and defines you as a CrossFit gym owner - this is what you need to know about it, and how you can turn this into your business model.

July 22, 2022
9 min
 min
Mission Statement vs. Vision Statement: The Differences and Why They Matter for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Gym Operations & Leadership

Mission Statement vs. Vision Statement: The Differences and Why They Matter for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Mission statements help you sell your goals, while vision statements carve a path for the future - do you need both to be a CrossFit affiliate?

July 19, 2022
 min
Train by PushPress Launches Integration with NCFIT Collective
PushPress News & Product

Train by PushPress Launches Integration with NCFIT Collective

Train by PushPress launches integration with NCFIT Collective to pair world-class workout programming and session plans with an unbeatable member experience.

July 18, 2022
2
 min
Which Legal Entity Should You Have for Your CrossFit Gym?
Starting & Growing a Gym

Which Legal Entity Should You Have for Your CrossFit Gym?

Your entity represents your business in taxes and legal filings, which is why you should know exactly which entity to make your gym under.

July 17, 2022
7 min
 min

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