724. Buying & Fixing A Failing CrossFit Gym | CrossFit Lake Wylie

In this podcast episode, Alie Kimbrell shares her inspiring journey from being a member to owning and turning around a struggling CrossFit gym. She talks about the challenges she faced, from taking over a failing business to implementing new membership structures and establishing core values. ----- AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university --- COACHES! Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential? Check out The Knowledge https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge --- (0:00) Introduction (2:15) First Impressions of Alie and Her Journey (4:45) CrossFit Lake Wylie: Alie's Initial Experience (7:30) Challenges in the Previous Gym (10:00) Decision to Switch Gyms (12:20) Becoming a Coach (15:10) Quitting Her Job for Nutrition Coaching (18:00) Taking Over CrossFit Lake Wylie (21:05) Implementing Changes and Facing Challenges (24:30) Raising Membership Rates and New Billing (27:15) Handling Member Feedback and Responses (30:00) Establishing Core Values (33:00) Personnel Changes and Maintaining Standards (35:40) Expanding the Nutrition Program (38:10) Final Thoughts and Advice for Affiliate Owners