The Soap Box with Austin Malleolo

How NOT Lose Veteran Members

In this episode, we talk about an epidemic that is creeping up in many gyms, losing 5+ year members from your gym. Why is this happening, who's fault is it? And most importantly of all, HOW do YOU stop it from happening? We talk about why this is happening and how to fix it - and the answer of course, start and finishes with YOU!

You are not working out hard enough...

This is episode we have Jason Ackerman on, who I started with a LONG time ago coaching at Albany CrossFit. He does a bunch of Podcasts and is a fellow seminar staff member. He and I chat about why it is important for those that coach and have a good deal of experience to hold themselves to a higher standard and to STOP taking the easy way out on their lifestyles - since you are the example for so many, you need to actually set it! Let me know how you like the new format!

There are Two Types of Coaches, Which One Are You?

In this episode, I dive into one of my biggest pet peeves, the coaches who thinks they are better than education, feedback and humility. There there are two types of coaches; the ones who are hungry, humble and willing to do what it takes to grow, be better and nothing is below them. The other is simply an A**Hole. Take a listen and let me know what you think and let me know what you want to hear next!

The Reading List

In this episode, we dive into my reading list that I have accumulated over the last 5 years or so! I give some brief thoughts, reviews and recommendations on each book. I also talk about my "reading rules" and how I try to challenge myself with the books that I am reading! Reading list below! -- [x]Value by McKinsey & Company Inc., Tim Koller, Richard Dobbs & Bill Huyett [x]Do the Work (Unabridged) by Steven Pressfield [x]The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (Unabridged) by Michael...

PED's, Coffee and Members who "Cheat"

In this episode we talk about a few user related topics that were requested! We dive into PED's and how they fit into the sport, why they got into CrossFit and some thoughts on them. We do a quick dive into Coffee, why I love it and some health topics surrounding it and why I did not drink it for 5 straight years. Then we finish with the question I get, "how do I deal with the members that cheat" and we talk how to deal with that issues and then preview the next Soap Box topic on "how do I deal ...

The Question? What is the most important "attribute" for a "new" coach?

I get this type of question a TON... "What is the most important attribute a CrossFit Coach can have?" "What is the one piece of advice you have for a new CrossFit Coach?" In Summary "What is the ONE thing to tell me that will help me the most in my coaching journey" I dive into my answer and how it has changed over the years and why it has changed. I love how much people care about their craft so they want to get better, I hope this Soap Box helps a little!

Let's Settle The Debate on Strength & Metcon...

I have received the question for years, about programming strength and metcon at affiliates. I have changed my answer over the years but my general tone has always been the same, WHY? What are your goals, what is your purpose and why are you doing what you are doing. I break down where and how I think this trend started and my thoughts on why it is misguided. Let me know your thoughts!

Paul Tremblay talks Business advice and How to start someone into CrossFit

In the 3rd Episode of the Soap Box Paul Tremblay join the SB and we talk his history, how he got started in CrossFit, Business advice pet peeves as well as what is the best way to get someone off the streets and into your CrossFit gym is the best option an On Ramp, 1:1 or the Deep end method? We dive into all the mistakes we have made and what our learnings have led us to!

How much Money does it take to start a CrossFit gym?

In this episode we talk about how much money it takes to start a CrossFit gym, we discuss business planning, profit and loss statements and understanding your goals versus realities to manage your expectations.

The Pilot Episode!

I talk inspirations of the podcast, what to expect, topics I will cover and what I do. I also talk about my first year EVER not at the CrossFit Games.

The Soap Box with Austin Malleolo (Trailer)