Episode 300: CrossFit OG Jason Ackerman on Coaching, Mentorship & Building a Legacy
Oct 8, 2024 ·
1h 25m 30s
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In this milestone 300th episode of Airey Bros Radio, we are joined by none other than CrossFit OG, Jason Ackerman. With over 25 years in health and fitness, Jason has...
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In this milestone 300th episode of Airey Bros Radio, we are joined by none other than CrossFit OG, Jason Ackerman. With over 25 years in health and fitness, Jason has owned four CrossFit affiliates, co-founded the 'Best Hour of Their Day' podcast, and mentored countless coaches and athletes. From humble beginnings in Brazilian jiu-jitsu to becoming a CrossFit Level 4 trainer and seminar staff member, Jason shares his journey, insights on entrepreneurship, and how he's built lasting success in the fitness world. Whether you're an aspiring coach, athlete, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories.Tune in as Jason dives into CrossFit, coaching development, strength training for wrestlers, flexible eating, and even the emotional challenges of being a father. It's a raw, powerful conversation you don't want to miss!
🔑 Key Topics:
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🔑 Key Topics:
- Building successful CrossFit affiliates
- Transitioning from athlete to coach
- CrossFit for wrestlers and sports specificity
- Flexible eating vs. clean eating for performance
- Lessons learned from years of coaching and business
- The mindset of champions: Why "winners win"
- Navigating parenthood while maintaining a fitness career
- 0:00 Intro and Jason's CrossFit journey
- 5:45 CrossFit Level 1 story and the importance of mentorship
- 12:20 Building strength for athletes and using CrossFit for wrestling
- 22:30 Flexible eating and its impact on performance
- 31:45 Coaching philosophies: Making members ambassadors
- 41:30 Navigating parenthood while coaching and running a business
- 49:00 How to build and sell a successful CrossFit affiliate
- 1:02:00 The mindset of "winners win" and applying it to life and business
- 1:18:30 Final thoughts and looking ahead to Episode 300
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