#071: The Theoretical Development of a Business

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#071: The Theoretical Development of a Business

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May 6, 2019

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We’re walking through the framework I’ve developed for building CrossFit New England, which has five areas of focus: Culture, Product, Marketing, Management, and Systems.

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May 6, 2019

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#014: Simplifying Nutrition: We're talking about why I prefer to keep my nutritional advice simple, the value of getting blood work done, & why both quality & quantity matters. by Chasing Excellence
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#020: 2017 CrossFit Games Debrief: We're talking about Madison, the programming, & the lessons we learned during the 2017 season by Chasing Excellence
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#040: Effective Parenting Tactics: I'm covering some of the most impactful parenting tips I've learned, including praising effort instead of talent, not keeping any junk food in the house, and why we don't let our kids quit. Show Notes: 01:33 - All Pro Dad article: https://www.allprodad.co by Chasing Excellence
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#034: Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions: I'm answering some of the most common nutrition questions we get at the gym, from which supplements I recommend to intermittent fasting, from hydration to how much red meat is too much. Show Notes: 00:00:50 - Watch all the CFNE Way Episodes here: https:// by Chasing Excellence
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#019: Katrin Davidsdottir: In this episode: Talking with Katrin Davidsdottir about moving to the U.S. to train, surrounding yourself with the right people, & putting in 100% effort. by Chasing Excellence
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