Bio:
Jim Crowell loves doing two things over all else…. Building businesses and mentoring coaches and business owners to enjoy inspiring, fulfilling, and successful careers. He attended Penn State University where he double majored in Finance and Economics. After graduation, Jim moved into the fast paced environment of a commodities trading hedge fund first in Columbus, OH and then in Austin, TX. After five years in the financial arena, Jim couldn’t ignore his heart anymore; he left finance in pursuit of fitness.
For the next four years he founded and successfully scaled multiple fitness facilities in Pittsburgh. He built his reputation around three main principles: hard work, progress, and fulfillment. Those ideas lead him to earn a Business Designation with honors from The Harvard Business School, as well as his MBA through the Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina (UNC) while concurrently working full time.
After his tenure in Pittsburgh, Jim was honored to join OPEX in sunny Scottsdale, AZ. His unique background helps him understand that every coach and business situation is different and needs to be treated with mindful strategy and relentless execution.Websites and Social Media Links:
Website – OPEXfit.com 
Facebook – OPEX FitnessTwitter - @OPEXFitnessInstagram - opexfitnessYouTube – OPEX Fitness
Books mentioned:
Governing Dynamics of CoachingThe Four Agreements
Jim’s Book Recommendations
Principles
SapiensBuilding a Story BrandStorynomics
Resources mentioned:OPEX CCP – Level 1
Podcasts mentioned:
Ray Dalio Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
 
Timeline:
0:00 – 1:58 – Robbie Intro and Jim gives up an update on what’s new
1:59 – 6:08 - Robbie asks Jim what his takeaways were from Ray Dalio’s book “Principles”?6:09 – 12:08 - Robbie asks Jim can a business owner become more objective with their decision making, while still being open to co-workers and clients subjective feedback on certain area’s12:09 – 23:58 - Robbie asks Jim – how does Jim think he can incorporate Ray Dalio’s concept of “radical transparency” within OPEX and within any business model23:59 – 28:56 - Robbie ask Jim about the use of storytelling in business28:57 – 29:56 - Robbie asks Jim what books is he currently reading?29:57 – 30:34 - Robbie wraps up the show