Monthly Archives: October 2009

Just saw Dave Ramsey Live!

I’m at the Portland airport heading home after attending Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership 1 Day seminar! What a great, focused day on leadership and essential principles of running a successful small business. It’s always inspiring to listen to a great speaker, … Continue reading

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The power of networking

I’ve said it here before…I firmly believe that you’ve got to do some sort of active, consistent networking! I’ve mentioned networking and my involvement in our local Le Tip chapter in earlier blog posts. Regardless of whether you join a … Continue reading

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The NorCal Model: Finding, Developing and Paying Trainers Part 2

So you’ve made the decision to bring on a trainer or two. However, you’re a bit nervous. You want to bring on folks that will strengthen your existing team (you solo/or you plus partner(s)). You want them to understand the … Continue reading

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The NorCal Model: Finding, Developing and Paying Trainers Part 1

Finding, developing and paying trainers is a hot topic among CF affiliate owners and one of the most frequent questions I get via email. There are multiple ways that different affiliates structure their businesses and pay their trainers. I make … Continue reading

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Max Effort Black Box Seminar

If you haven’t yet heard about Michael Rutherford’s Intelligent Exercise Design and the Max Effort Black Box seminar here’s the sccop: Location: Catalyst Athletics Sunnyvale, CA Date: October 24, 2009 Coach Rut aka “Rutman” and originator of the Max Effort … Continue reading

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Review of 37 signals: BACKPACK

I’d like to update you all on my “Keeping Everyone in the Loop” post. While the weekly email was effective for updating our team for key events there were definitely some limitations…namely it was a one way street of the … Continue reading

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