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Chris Cooper
Two-Brain Founder and Gym Owner
If Chris has a superpower, it’s the ability to make mistakes faster than anyone else. Fortunately, none have been fatal, and they can help OTHER gym owners build happier lives.
Danielle Brown
Former Owner, CrossFit 781
Dani truly believes that all boundaries are self-imposed, and that education brings the confidence to believe in oneself.
Jason Williams
Owner, CrossFit Hale & CrossFit Thames
My goal is to help you live a better life by getting you results, helping you learn from my mistakes, and giving you the support you need to follow through on your commitments.
Brian Alexander
Owner, CrossFit Illumine
Having opened many businesses in his lifetime, he has learned a great deal with some failing, one nearly breaking him, and others with the right ideas with the wrong timing. With all of the adversity, he has come out of it smarter and more well rounded.
Anastasia Bennett
Owner, WOF CrossFit
I have made so many mistakes over 4.5 years running an affiliate and still learning. You name it, I have been there… Learn from my mistakes. I must admit I live my perfect day now and I would love to help you to get there as well!
Greg Strauch
Owner, CrossFit Unknown Element
Greg continues to develop his passion for helping others. Being part of the Two-Brain Mentor team, he focuses on helping local and global business owners get to their “perfect day.”
Jeff Burlingame
Owner, Friction CrossFit
You name it, Jeff has been through it. He has taken his business from a near-bankrupt tragedy to an extremely profitable, automated machine. Having now FIRED himself from the business entirely, he is ready to serve others and help them accomplish their perfect day!
Jeff Smith
Owner, Cannon CrossFit
Running a business is not for the faint of heart and something I learned long ago is to always have mentors in anything you do. Look for the people that have done what you are trying to do, ask questions, and seek guidance.
Josh Martin
Owner, CrossFit For Glory
Mentoring is about one thing: believing in others dreams for themselves and helping them create a path towards achieving them. All that other stuff is simply the means to the end – your perfect day.”
Josh Price
Owner, Loco CrossFit
I want to serve, I want to come alongside all of these owners to push them forward in training—in strategy, in tactics, to make them reach places they never knew they could, to teach them to know themselves. When we have accomplished those goals, to teach them to pass on all they have learned to the next group.
Sherman Merricks
Owner, Dynasty CrossFit
Being in the position of having a successful business and having the opportunity to help others reach their goals is a dream come true for me. I want to work with mentees who are driven, focused, and are looking to leave a legacy for generations coming behind them.
Brian Strump
Owner, Live Active Charlotte
To say I was excited when asked to join this incredible team of people would be an understatement. “Help First” was what I was already doing, but never heard the phrase and now the path has come full circle.
Oskar Johed
Owner, CrossFit Medis
Oskar has an uncanny ability to find “the lead domino”, the next action that will make the biggest change. He is eager to help gym owners identify their lead domino on their way to a happier, more prosperous life.
Tammy Friedt
Owner, CrossFit TPA
Being in the fitness industry for over two decades, my desire to help people succeed fills my soul. Opening a gym allowed me to continue to help others. This was an incredible dream of mine ever since I found CrossFit. However I quickly learned, you cannot run a business solely on dreams and prayers, no matter how hard you work.
Jay Rhodes
Owner, Live Active Stoney Creek, Inc., home of CrossFit Outlaw North and Feed Your Lifestyle Nutrition Coaching
Jay has been described as leading by example and setting the bar high his entire life. His areas of specialty include working alongside a spouse, maximizing revenue and profit in a small space, and much more.
Kaleda Connell
Owner, Degree CrossFit Seaforth
Kaleda is the owner of the “Happiest Place in Seaforth.” She loves systems, action, and moving quickly. She’s retired at 29, her business runs itself and she can’t wait to help you do the same. Let’s stop trading dollars for hours and turn you from a business owner to an entrepreneur.
Karl Solberg
Owner, CrossFit Medis
Owning and operating a personal training company, a corporate wellness company and CrossFit Medis has provided plenty of obstacles and beautiful constraints. Every mistake and every victory provides opportunity for growth and improvement. Karl is eager to share whatever he can to help you getting closer to your perfect day.
Jeff Larsh
Owner, Tidal CrossFit
Over the last 8 years, he has opened 4 gyms from the ground up, bought 1 gym and closed another. Whether you are just starting out, looking to scale your current operations or already running multiple locations, Jeff is passionate about helping you set sound business fundamentals built on established principals to make growing your business efficient and fun!
Blake Ruff
Owner, CrossFit Dash
Blake has a passion for developing Leaders and Brands. Owning two CrossFit gyms he has learned how to create leaders to push the gyms forward while he gets to pursue the areas of the business he loves. He will help create life balance and financial freedom for business owners.
Julie Johnston
Owner, Camp Rhino
I want to give hope to all the entrepreneurs out there who love their business, but feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of time, knowledge, and systems that are required to make it successful.
Per Mattsson
Owner, CrossFit Norrtälje, CrossFit 162 West, BoxConnect Fitness, & Physio Center
Per is a super entrepreneur when it comes to coming up with new ideas and projects. Born and raised in Sweden, Per has always been working as a leader of some kind. From being a teacher to being a leadership consultant to being a principal. In 2009 he started his first CrossFit-gym as one of the first in Sweden.
Ashley Andrews
Owner, CrossFit Nika
I want to help you.
Jeff Jucha
Owner,West Little Rock CrossFit & Cabot CrossFit
Laurie Drummond
Owner, Ultra CrossFit
Dan Visentin
Owner, CrossFit 416
Like myself, many clients who join Two-Brain are taking a step outside of their comfort zone to ask for help. They may even be in a desperate position. I understand the passion, commitment, and risk required to start and run a business and I want to empower and guide those who seek mentorship to live their perfect day.