tempytemptemp
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Hey guys! A couple years ago I decided to apply my background in investment banking to my hobby for fun. My goal was to add value to the industry and sport I love if I could. If you own a CrossFit box or other type of gym (powerlifting, weightlifting, bodybuilding club, etc.), my hope is that these resources could help you.
My background is as an investment banker primarily focused on consumer products and retail. I spend my days identifying businesses that would be attractive as investments. Obviously, investments must make money, so I am good at understanding what drives a business to do that. My partners for this project were Geoff Eliasson (former Junior National Champ weightlifter) and Travis Mash, owner of the well-known Mash Elite Performance.
We've sold quite a few copies of this book, but we've come to the realization that it would be better to give it away. We want to see strength sports succeed, be accessible to everyone, and maybe even sponsor amateur athletes for training at high levels.
Anyway, I'm not trying to sell you anything. Hopefully you find some of these resources interesting. Here they are:
My background is as an investment banker primarily focused on consumer products and retail. I spend my days identifying businesses that would be attractive as investments. Obviously, investments must make money, so I am good at understanding what drives a business to do that. My partners for this project were Geoff Eliasson (former Junior National Champ weightlifter) and Travis Mash, owner of the well-known Mash Elite Performance.
We've sold quite a few copies of this book, but we've come to the realization that it would be better to give it away. We want to see strength sports succeed, be accessible to everyone, and maybe even sponsor amateur athletes for training at high levels.
Anyway, I'm not trying to sell you anything. Hopefully you find some of these resources interesting. Here they are:
- Free One Page Business Plan for Gym Owners
- Free eBook: Muscle Up Startup by Ben Rudman & Geoff Eliasson, Including Case Study Interviews w/Travis Mash (Mash Elite Performance), David Osorio (CrossFit South Brooklyn), Paul Fleschler and Shane Hamman
- Free Excel Based Cash Flow Model for Gyms
- YouTube Video Explaining Cash Flow Model:
- YouTube Video Explaining what we originally set out to be and one page business plan:
- Interview w/ Dustin & Kaylee Suitors of CrossFit Solus
- Interview w/ Juliet Starret of SF CrossFit
- Interview w/ Justin Marcis of Windy City Strength & Conditioning
- Interview w/ Theo Tsekouras of CrossFit H Town