#059: Running Your Gym Like a Private School

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#059: Running Your Gym Like a Private School

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Feb 11, 2019

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We're talking about how CrossFit New England on-boards new members, the three things we believe can guarantee our members' success, & why gyms should be paying attention to their churn rate.

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Feb 11, 2019

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