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The Speal Deal: 40 Minutes With a Fitness Legend

Chris Spealler speaks with Sean Woodland about competing in the very first CrossFit Games, what it was like to be the perpetual underdog and how he made the transition from training for competition to training for life.
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Changing Behavior: The Elephant and the Rider

No goal is motivation enough to pull a client past every temptation, every late-night craving, every moment of weakness. But a coach can help clients work to make positive changes that will stick for the rest of their lives.
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How to Change Your Clients' Lives

When you want to keep clients in your gym for a decade or more, your focus moves from “funnels” and “sales scripts” to behavior modification. In this series, Chris Cooper tells you what we know about human behavior—and changing it.
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Simple Sales Tips: How to Sell This Pen to Anyone

Mateo Lopez walks through an effective sales pitch step by step.
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How Much Suffering Is Enough?

The price of caring, professional mentorship is $5,000. What’s that over a lifetime of special moments with your family? Chris Cooper missed a lot of those moments because he didn't ask for help soon enough. Don't make that mistake!
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How to Be Happy: The Just Cause Effect

When we hear from burned-out gym owners or see their rants about clients who "just don't get it" on Facebook, we know they've lost their sense of cause. Here's how to refocus on your mission and fire yourself up for 2020.
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