Katie and Jordan get lessons in just about everything from the legend Chriss Smith from <a href='https://tridentathleticsva.com/'>Trident Athletics</a> and <a href='https://www.tridentmindset.com/'>Trident Mindset</a>. It takes a special person to build a 600+ member gym and then decide to scale back just to create more opportunities to foster connection. SHOW NOTES<a href='https://www.crossfit.com/'>CrossFit</a> | <a href='https://games.crossfit.com/?_ga=2.264605069.320627412.1675796590-2135402157.1670865134'>CrossFit Games</a> | <a href='https://www.crossfit.com/your-affiliation-journey/'>Become a CrossFit Affiliate</a> | <a href='https://insider.fitt.co/'>Fitt Insider</a> | <a href='https://www.clubindustry.com/'>Club Industry</a> | <a href='https://athletechnews.com/'>Athletech News</a> | <a href='https://apnews.com/'>Associated Press</a> | <a href='https://www.crossfit.com/pro-coach'>Professional Coach Newsletter</a> | <a href='https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history'>History</a> | <a href='https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-17'>Brittanica</a> | <a href='https://www.onthisday.com/'>Onthisday</a> | <a href='http://forbes.com/health/body/is-crossfit-right-for-you/'>Forbes</a>IG:   @katiehogan777   @blacknesssmonsterEmail:  <a href='mailto:katie.hogan@crossfit.com'>katie.hogan@crossfit.com</a><a href='mailto:Jordan.holland@crossfit.com'>Jordan.holland@crossfit.com</a>

April 27, CrossFit layoffs and Jordan is a casualty, new business vs retention, and semifinals throwdowns.

CrossFit Games legend and seminar staff flowmaster Katie Hogan, and multi-location affiliate owner, and CrossFit Games participation award winner Jordan Holland discuss everything at the intersection of fitness and business with an admitted CrossFit bias. If you love snatches, and sarcasm you found your people.