Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast

Chase Ingraham joins Todd and Kristin on Coach Development Live to break down what the CrossFit Open can mean inside an affiliate and why it still matters for coaches and members. They’ll share practical ways to run the Open well and use friendly competition to build excitement, confidence, and community in a positive way.-- Check out Get With the Programming https://www.youtube.com/@getwiththeprogramming -- Check out "Sport of Fitness" Podcast on the CrossFit Games YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CrossFitGamesTV -- Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE 👇 www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Subscribe to The Knowledge YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd

Sometimes the best business advice is simply knowing exactly what to avoid at all costs. Ackerman and Fern lay out the ultimate blueprint for running a terrible CrossFit box, admitting that they are personally guilty of committing almost every disaster on the list. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

David Osorio has been running CrossFit South Brooklyn for 18 years, growing it into an 800+ member powerhouse without ads, funnels, or high-pressure sales. In this episode, he and Jason Ackerman break down the systems, culture, programming, and leadership decisions that built one of the most iconic affiliates in the world. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

Dave Durante joins Todd Occhiuto and Kristin Bowen to break down how coaches can teach and safely spot gymnastics movements for athletes of all levels inside a CrossFit class. Learn how to keep every athlete progressing with clear progressions, smart spotting, and simple cues that elevate your coaching. -- Learn more about Power Monkey https://www.powermonkeyfitness.com/ https://www.powermonkeycamp.com/ -- Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE 👇 www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Subscribe to The Knowledge YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd

Taylor Self and Jason Ackerman go head-to-head on the issues every CrossFit coach and affiliate owner wrestles with overtraining, identity, and the culture you allow inside your gym. This conversation digs into the hard truths behind why coaches burn out, why athletes chase volume, and what it really takes to build a healthy, professional CrossFit community. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

Taylor Self joins Todd and Kristin to unpack what “virtuosity in programming” really means and how to apply it in daily training. They explore how great coaches make the hard, unglamorous work engaging and help athletes stay motivated through the stuff they need but don’t always love to do -- Learn more about Sentinel Training here: https://www.trainsentinel.com/ -- Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE 👇 www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Subscribe to The Knowledge YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd

Filmed live at AffiliateCon, Eric Hinman shares how he built a lifestyle brand that attracts opportunities without chasing them. Learn how gym owners and coaches can use authenticity, consistency, and daily habits to turn their life into their most powerful marketing tool. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/ -- Subscribe to Best Hour of Their Day https://www.youtube.com/@BestHourOfTheirDay Subscribe to Eric Himan's Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ehinman

Most CrossFit coaches overthink nutrition. EC Synkowski is breaking down how to simplify nutrition coaching inside your affiliate so members actually understand it, apply it, and see real results. -- Learn more from EC and OptimizeMe Nutrition https://optimizemenutrition.com --Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE 👇 www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Subscribe to The Knowledge YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd

When your best coach leaves to open their own gym, it can feel like betrayal, but it might actually be a sign you’re doing something right. In this episode, Ackerman , Chad, and Karen unpack the hard truths, lessons, and opportunities behind one of the toughest parts of affiliate ownership. --- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact?Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

Ready to sell your CrossFit gym? In this episode, Ackerman, Fern and PushPress CEO Dan Uyemura break down how to value your affiliate, prepare for the sale, and avoid leaving money on the table when it’s time to exit. --- Watch "How to Buy A CrossFit Gym" https://youtu.be/nrWn0OiYtgw -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact?Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast---FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

We’re teaming up with Mayhem to take affiliate and coach development to the next level. In this live conversation, Austin Malleolo joins us to talk about why this partnership matters, what it means for the CrossFit community, and what’s happening at CrossFit Mayhem this December that every affiliate owner and coach needs to know about. -- Join the waitlist for AffiliateCon 2026 https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon -- Develop your coaching in The Knowledge https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. https://www.pushpress.com/

Thinking about buying a CrossFit gym? 💡 In this episode, Fern and PushPress CEO Dan Uyemura reveal the hard truths, hidden costs, and smart strategies every buyer needs to know before signing the deal. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: PUSH PRESS Streamline, and grow your fitness business with AI-powered software built by gym owners, for gym owners. 👉https://www.pushpress.com/

Jess was the first person Jason Ackerman ever mentored in business, and her leap of faith turned a 700-square-foot “house studio” into six thriving hot yoga locations. In this episode, they revisit the advice, mindset shifts, and wild moments that shaped both of their entrepreneurial journeys. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

CrossFit Flowmasters Denise Thomas and Lisa Ray break down the three non-negotiables every new coach needs to develop. If you’re coaching on vibes and hoping it lands, this episode shows you what to master first. -- Join us at AffiliateCon Oct 24-26 in Dallas, TX ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE 👇 www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge -- Subscribe to The Knowledge YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd

Jason reconnects with his very first CrossFit client, Donna, who started training with him before Albany CrossFit even opened. Now at 83, she’s still working out, traveling the world, and proving what longevity in fitness really looks like. -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

Pamela Gagnon is a former Division I gymnast, multi-time Regionals and Masters competitor, and co-creator of Performance Plus Programming, where she specializes in gymnastics progressions for CrossFit athletes. In this episode, we’re digging into how coaches can better teach and program gymnastics movements in group CrossFit classes—from strict strength foundations to cueing, scaling, and progressions for everyday athletes. -- Join us at AffiliateCon Oct 24-26 in Dallas, TX ⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon⁠⁠⁠ --Learn more from Pamela https://www.instagram.com/pamelagnon/ https://performanceplusprogramming.com/ --Subscribe to The Knowledge YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theknowledgebhotd -- Develop Your Coaching with The Knowledge: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

Saša Mirković shares how real leadership is built through trust, delegation, and resilience under pressure—not authority or force. This episode explores why people choose to follow some leaders instinctively while resisting others, and what it takes to earn genuine buy-in. -- Join us at AffiliateCon Oct 24-26 in Dallas, TX ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon⁠ -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast⁠ --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment⁠ --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

Dr. Kelly Starrett joins us to explore why CrossFit continues to endure, the role of great coaching, and what makes a gym truly matter to its community. From member experience to long-term sustainability, this conversation looks at the deeper side of running an Affiliate. -- Join us at AffiliateCon Oct 24-26 in Dallas, TX https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon -- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment: 👉https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

Learn how to apply practical leadership skills that will help you grow as a coach and make a bigger impact on your athletes. In this episode, Nathan Bird, CEO of The Gymnastics Course and founder of Bird Box Coaching, shares tools to develop your coaching presence and lead with confidence. --- Join us at AffiliateCon: ⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliatecon⁠ --- Learn more about Bird Box and The Gymnastics Course https://birdboxcoaching.com/ http://thegymnasticscourse.education/ --- Ready to your develop your coaching, advance your career, and level up your credential? 👇JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE ⁠www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠ --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://repfitness.com/pages/rep-best-hour-of-their-day

Jason Ackerman and James McDermott revisit Albany CrossFit, Jason’s original affiliate, to unpack how a simple internship became a 14-year coaching career. They share what keeps great coaches engaged long-term, how a gym can evolve from chaos to community, and the lessons every affiliate owner can apply to retain staff, strengthen culture, and build something that lasts. --- Ready to grow your box, increase profit, and make an impact? Apply for Affiliate University 👉⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university-podcast⁠ --- FREE 3-minute Affiliate Assessment:👉⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-blueprint-assessment⁠ --- FROM OUR SPONSOR: REP FITNESS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get EXCLUSIVE Discounts on Equipment from REP Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠