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From Games Athlete to Doctor With Julie Foucher

Julie Foucher reflects on her CrossFit Games career, how she trained for the Games while in medical school and why she's passionate about family medicine.
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Rep Week: Goal Reviews

Data shows the best gyms meet with each client and review progress quarterly. The prescriptive model is becoming our actual job. The delivery of nutrition and exercise programs is just how we implement our prescriptions.
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Rep Week: Sales

Your assignment: Practice five sales scenarios five times each. If you're really shy, practice in front of a mirror. Or your dog. Just do it—you must improve your ability to get interested people to sign up.
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Killer Creative: How to Test Photos for Facebook Ads That Convert Like Crazy

Mateo Lopez unveils the secrets behind killer ad creative.
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Ideas, Tactics, Seminars, Mentorship: How to Do EVERYTHING

The new business problem is overwhelm. We fail to take action because we're paralyzed by too many opportunities. Here's how to figure out exactly what to do when—and why.
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Best Lessons of 2019: Never Split the Difference

What can a former FBI hostage negotiator teach a business owner? The answer: a great deal. Chris Cooper explains how the Chris Voss book "Never Split the Difference" helped him handle tough conversations.
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