
Battle Of The Affiliate Owners
The battle of the affiliates continues. CrossFit affiliates are under attack from all sides. Some want to get rid of them, some don’t care if they stay or go, but most of us just want to make sure our business is safe and secure. Here’s what you need to know:
1) Why Are You An Affiliate? There are many reasons why you decide to start your own affiliate program.
Maybe it’s because you’re tired of dealing with the competition. Or maybe you’ve been doing it for years and finally feel like you have enough experience to take over one of those big gyms.
Whatever the reason, there’s no doubt that having your own affiliate is going to give you a competitive advantage over other competitors.
2) What Is A CrossFit Gym? A CrossFit gym is a place where people train to improve their health and fitness level.
They’re usually run by a group of people who share common goals such as getting fit, losing weight, increasing strength, etc. These programs are typically designed around specific exercises that can be done together using equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, resistance bands and machines.
3) What Is An Affiliate Owner? An affiliate owner is someone who owns one of these gyms.
The gym may or may not be a big name brand such as Anytime Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness. Most of the time, an affiliate owner is an independent business person with a passion for their job and helping others get in shape.
They provide personal attention to each and every one of their clients which is something that the bigger chains can’t always do.
4) What Is A CrossFit Board Of Directors? A board of directors is the group of people who oversee your business and make important decisions.
For example, the board of directors for a large company like Apple would be made up of people like Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and other executives. They decide things like which direction their company is heading in, modernizing their products, and how to deal with scandals.
The board of directors for a CrossFit gym is similar in that it oversees the business and makes important decisions. It’s usually made up of the owner, some key staff members such as someone who manages the day-to-day operations and coaches, and some people who have a lot of experience with CrossFit and sports in general.

5) What Is A CrossFit Staff Coach? CrossFit staff coaches are just like they sound, they coach CrossFit.
They can range from being head coaches to assistant coaches, but most of the time they have a specialty in a particular sport or type of athlete (power lifters, endurance runners, football players, etc). They typically have many years of experience in their specific field and this is what makes them uniquely qualified to educate others on their sport.
6) What Is A CrossFit Affiliate Owner?
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