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The Gym Competition That Boosts Revenue, Retention and Referrals

Boost your gym's revenue and retention in 2026 with the in-house competition system Chris Cooper has refined over a decade.
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Stop Watching YouTube, Start Running Your Business

Stop consuming clickbait speculation about CrossFit’s sale and start working on what actually matters: gym your business.
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AI Won’t Steal Your Gym Clients in 2026 if You Do This

AI is everywhere, but it can't do everything. Chris Cooper lays out a plan to help you give your members exactly what they want.
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Gym Owners: 10 Reasons for Optimism in 2026

Revenue is up. ARM is climbing. Retention is at an all-time high. Fair winds are blowing if you know how to raise your sails.
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10 Reasons 2026 Will Be Your Best Year as a Gym Owner

Industry data reveals that 2026 could be the best year gym owners have ever seen. Here are 10 reasons to be optimistic for the year ahead.
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Hard Lessons From Nearly 20 Years of CrossFit Gym Ownership

Bill and Staci Russell have made CrossFit Cleveland their sole source of income for nearly 20 years. Find out how!
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