Tribe Method: A Podcast For Gym Owners

Get a first look at 3 gyms who have reopened and what they have seen so far. Join us for an insightful roundtable-style discussion on immediate learnings, member reactions, and what the future could look like for your business.

Guest Host: Mandi Ellis who runs Account Management at Triib and keeps the customers smiling :)

Join industry leaders, Jason Khalipa from NCFIT and Stu Brauer from Urban MVMNT, as we look at our 3-phased approach to reopening your gym.
We're focused on the methodology of what decisions you should be focused on now to ensure a smooth and safe return to full capacity.
Learn what to know and how to be prepared for what you don't know.

Jason Khalipa, owner of NCFIT, and Stuart Brauer, Owner of Urban MVMNT & WTF Gym Talk, join Triib to talk about the state of the boutique fitness world.

You'll learn what you can do today to protect your business while gaining clarity on 'what's next' with insights into cost-cutting, content, and community.

Brick Fitness has grown up to 9 locations under the guidance of CEO & Founder Jarrett "JP" Perelmutter. He joins us in this super insightful look into key metrics he listens to and the trials and tribulations of scaling beyond a single location gym.

This was recorded in the fall of 2019.

Founder of HAMPlan workout programming, 8x CrossFit Games competitor, GM of Reebok HQ Fitness and official 'Flowmaster', Austin Malleolo is here in the studio! He joins us to talk about his approach to coaching and how great coaches can define great businesses.

Previously recorded in fall 2019.

Jason Ackerman is the founder of the sports nutrition company, Own Your Eating. He joins us to talk about his best experience owning three CrossFit gyms, some of his biggest mistakes that he'd caution others never to make and how nutrition can be a pillar for healthy communities (and your bottom line).

This was recorded in the fall of 2019.

Mandi Ellis is the co-owner of Shockoe Bottom Performance in Virginia. She successfully navigated buying and taking over an underperforming business, turning it into a profit-driving fitness community. She has deep experience into the tactical day to day operations of running a fitness business and jams with us on how she leveraged transparency and structure to increase prices without losing significant members.

This episode was originally recorded in Fall 2019.

Mooch has led classes and instruction at Barry's Bootcamp and other Boston fitness studios for several years. Recently, she's seen incredible growth and adoption of a health & wellness coaching business she co-founded with a friend, MOVE. In this episode, we dive into her experiences that led her to this point, the business as it is today, along with their foundational approach to teaching healthy lifestyles.

Dave May, Founder of University Place CrossFit in University Place, Washington, full-time law enforcement officer, and an active member and instructor for Washington State’s Tactical Officer Association SWAT Team, and his wife, Pauline May, Director of Motivation at UPC share their story--Pauline was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013 and has refused to allow her diagnosis to control her life. It is Pauline's example of strength in the face of adversity that led the founding team at their gym to set the dream that is UPCF into motion, inspiring their community and inspiring others to live as though each day is a gift.

Elite athletes Brooke Wells, five-time CrossFit Games athlete, and Pat Velner, three-time CrossFit Games athlete, discuss the progression of recreational athletes to competitive athletes as well as goals for the average gym member today.

Chyna Cho, Owner of Good For You CrossFit in Newark, California and four-time CrossFit Games veteran, and Josh Gallegos, Co-Owner of Dead Boys Fitness remote programming, discuss setting standards in gym culture and handling all of the various personalities that come with the fitness community.

Margaux Alvarez, Owner of The Vineyard CrossFit, The G.O.A.T. Wine and six-time CrossFit Games Athlete, and Ron Ortiz, seven-time CrossFit Games Athlete and firefighter discuss the aspects of fitness and business in their lives including their careers as professional athletes as well as their other jobs,  the practice of being present, the importance of relationships, and other lessons learned over their careers.

Becca Voigt - CrossFit OG, eleven-time CrossFit Games Athlete and Owner and Head Coach of CrossFit Training Yard discusses building her confidence as an athlete and a person and using her experiences to build her fitness business and grow her community. If you are considering opening a gym or already own one tune in for actionable steps from Becca on how to build your fitness business.

Josh Bridges, former U.S. Navy SEAL and six-time CrossFit Games Athlete, & Dan Bailey, five-time CrossFit Games Athlete, discuss their training principles, experiences with injury and recovery as well as the inflection point in determining if you want to pursue a career in fitness as a competitive athlete. Plus, some fun stuff! (hint: Google autocomplete)

Chris Hinshaw, world-renowned endurance coach, & Paul Tremblay, co-owner of CrossFit NCR, discuss their fitness business models, successes and growth strategies.