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State of the Fitness Industry: New Tools

Online spin classes, Zwift, remote trainers, bootcamps and Orangetheory—they aren't your competition. They're a breeding ground for your next clients. Here's how to position your microgym for success in 2020.
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Two-Brain Radio: Tanya Wagner—Athlete, Analyst, Affiliate Owner

Tanya Wagner shares what it was like to be an early CrossFit Games champion, a CrossFit Games analyst, a CrossFit affiliate owner and a mother of two.
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State of the Fitness Industry: Your Brand

Your brand is the way your service meets the world. In this article, Chris Cooper shares his top branding lessons from 2019. He also offers advice if you're considering affiliating with CrossFit, deaffiliating or starting a franchise gym.
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State of the Fitness Industry: 2019

Change is happening faster than ever before in the fitness industry. In this series, Chris Cooper shares his insights into the industry data that matters to you. He'll tell you what we know, what others know, and how it all affects your business.
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Two-Brain Radio: The Power of Digital Marketing and the "Magic Matrix"

Mike Warkentin of Two-Brain Media grills marketing mentor Mateo Lopez on the ins and outs of digital marketing.
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What's More Important Than Culture?

Without a cause, your culture doesn't produce anything. You just sit there holding hands, uninspired. Eventually, people will leave a great culture in pursuit of noble purpose. But if you have a noble purpose or just cause, people will follow you.
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