Podcast appearances and mentions of jason fernandez

Jason Fernandez does a live coaching session with a CrossFit Gym Owner. Watch and learn as he solves the biggest pain point with an affiliate owner in real time. ---

Want to grow your CrossFit Affiliate? Click here.Most affiliate owners are stuck reacting instead of leading because they've never built a real strategy for growth. In this episode, Jason Fernandez breaks down the exact framework you need to grow your gym on purpose—not by accident.

Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman sit down with Steph Grams from CrossFit Kaneohe to discuss her inspiring journey from gym member to thriving Affiliate Owner. Steph opens up about the challenges of buying a failing gym, navigating leadership, and building a close-knit community while staying true to her vision. Don't miss this episode full of valuable lessons on resilience and leadership. --

In this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez talk with Ryan Wheeler, the very first client to enroll in Affiliate University. Ryan shares the incredible success he's seen since joining, from growing his gym membership to managing large classes and launching a successful scholarship program. He also discusses his future plans, including building a custom gym facility. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with PushPress https://www.pushpress.com/ -- 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - The First Affiliate University Client: Ryan Wheeler 1:58 - Ryan's Affiliate Growth and Initial Challenges 4:59 - Importance of Consistency and Showing Up 6:00 - Lessons on Time Management for Gym Owners 10:16 - The Scholarship Program Success Story 15:30 - Community Engagement Outside the Gym 17:20 - Membership Growth and Retention Rates 20:00 - Handling Large Class Sizes and Group Management 22:15 - Improving Systems and Using Data for Daily Operations 24:00 - The Power of Accountability and Delegation 29:00 - Streamlining Processes for Efficiency 33:00 - The Key to Success: Faster Action Steps 34:00 - Ryan's New Building Project: Plans and Goals 41:00 - Attendance Metrics: Tracking Weekly Data 44:00 - Balancing Growth and Maintaining Class Quality 48:00 - Ryan's Vision for the Future of His Affiliate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

In this episode of the Best Hour of Their Day podcast, Jason Fernandez and Mike Giardina discuss how the new CrossFit Medical Society aims to bridge the gap between healthcare and CrossFit Affiliates, making gyms community health hubs. They explore how integrating healthcare professionals, personalized blood panel testing, and health coaches into Affiliates can help tackle chronic disease and improve long-term health outcomes. -- FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools -- Unlock the Power of Your Fitness Business with PushPress https://www.pushpress.com/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Healthcare Fundamentals Course 2:21 - CrossFit in Healthcare 3:06 - Affiliates as Health Homes 4:01 - Physicians on CrossFit5:18 - Building a Health Coach Network 6:32 - Is Cash-Based Healthcare Costly? 9:05 - Costs vs Benefits in Health Programs 10:57 - Problems with Insurance Models 13:05 - Engaging Healthcare Providers 15:02 - CrossFit Medical Society Affiliates 19:06 - Why CrossFit and Healthcare Integration is Slow 22:07 - Interest in CrossFit Health 24:50 - Insurance-Reimbursed CrossFit Programs 27:08 - Challenges of Grant Funding 30:46 - Community and Health Success 35:10 - Muscle Mass and Longevity 42:00 - Reversing Diabetes with Virta Health 50:08 - Value of Regular Blood Panels 53:01 - Future of CrossFit Health in 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

Join our Coach Mentorship Program--The Knowledge Pro. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge In this episode of the "Best Hour of Their Day" podcast, hosts Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman chat with Matt Torres (Brute Strength Training), the coach behind the 1st and 2nd place winners of the 2024 CrossFit Games, James Sprague and Dallin Pepper. Matt shares his journey from gym owner to elite coach, offering insights into programming, athlete development, and the realities of making a living in CrossFit. 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Matt Torres' Early Days 2:25 - Coaching Masters Athletes 3:29 - Beginning in CrossFit Coaching 5:03 - Programming Strategies 7:06 - Misconceptions About Training Volume 12:11 - Pre-Competition Training 15:00 - Financial Realities for CrossFit Athletes 19:04 - Career in Coaching 29:09 - PushPress Ad 31:02 - Learning from Experience 37:57 - Advice for Aspiring Coaches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez discuss how to level up your coaches to become leaders in your community. They cover developing positions, delegating tasks, and leading leaders. Check out this episode to learn how to take a part-time Coach and turn them into a Head Coach or General Manager. 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Developing World-Class Coaches 1:00 Understanding Management in Coaching 2:03 Accountability in Coaching Roles 3:13 Building Systems for Effective Leadership 5:04 Differentiating Roles in the Affiliate 8:56 Preparing to Develop Leaders 11:07 Characteristics of a Leader in Coaching 14:06 Defining Roles and Outcomes 17:21 Improving Group Management Skills 20:41 Creating a GM Role 25:18 Importance of Time Management and Delegation 28:10 Automation, Elimination, and Delegation 32:05 The 50/50 Model Explained 35:22 Building a Strong Coaching Staff --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools How do I find new Coaches? Jason Fernandez & Jason Ackerman explain how to find, hire, and develop new coaches. Tune in to learn how to identify potential coaches from within your gym community and discover effective strategies for hiring and developing new coaches. 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - From Aspiring Trainer to World-Class Coach 1:15 - The Balance Between Coaching and Running an Affiliate 4:19 - Finding Coaches from Within Your Gym 5:14 - The Importance of Asking Members to Coach 6:02 - Qualities to Look for in Potential Coaches 7:00 - The Role of Personality in Coaching 8:03 - Why Coaches Need to Be People-Oriented 10:05 - Interviewing and Selecting the Right Coaches 12:10 - Developing Coaches with the Right Skills 13:00 - Setting Expectations and Outcomes for Coaches 14:09 - Coaching Internship and Onboarding Process 18:09 - Why Personality Matters More Than Technical Skills 20:06 - Monitoring and Evaluating Coaches' Progress 21:13 - Building a Strong Team and Culture in Your Gym 22:20 - Preparing Coaches for Long-Term Success 24:08 - Continuous Development and Support for Coaches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

FREE TOOLS and resources for CrossFit Affiliate Owners and Coaches. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-tools Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, joins Jason Ackerman and Jason Fernandez to discuss key strategies for managing and scaling a CrossFit gym. They highlight the importance of maintaining efficiency, building effective systems, and avoiding common pitfalls like over-titling staff. Check out this episode to gain actionable insights on enhancing your gym's growth while maintaining high-quality service. LEARN MORE ABOUT PUSH PRESS https://www.pushpress.com/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Over-titling Issues 1:28 - Need for Self-Managing Doers 2:35 - Slowing Down with More Staff 3:09 - Virtual Communication Challenges 6:01 - Amazon's Innovation Policy 7:04 - Data-Backed Innovation 8:43 - Value of Rigorous Processes 9:58 - Living Your Values 12:30 - Effective Team Communication 18:12 - Fern at Harvard 23:06 - Open Participation and Retention 28:35 - Balancing Business and Open 34:23 - Dan's Gym Journey 44:03 - Focusing on Essential Tasks #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

AFFILIATE OWNERS! Want to grow your business and develop your team? Learn more about Affiliate University: https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university --- In this podcast, Markus Gerszi and Jason Fernandez dive into the significant turnover in gym ownership over the past three years and provide crucial advice for prospective buyers. If you're considering purchasing a CrossFit gym, tune in to learn the realities of ownership, the importance of understanding the business's health, and how to foster a positive gym culture for lasting success. ----- COACHES! Want to develop your coaching and prep for your next credential? Check out The Knowledge https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge ----- #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business (0:00) Introduction (1:00) Recent Trends in Gym Ownership Turnover (4:01) The Opportunity for New Owners (5:00) Advice for New Gym Owners (6:02) Identifying Cultural and Staff Challenges (9:54) Importance of Understanding Financials Before Buying (16:58) First Steps After Purchasing a Gym (18:01) Establishing Trust and Culture as a New Owner (21:01) Immediate Improvements to Enhance Gym Value (25:01) Long-term Strategies for Gym Success --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

S2 Ep22 - Take me where the Oryx roam Guest: Jason Fernandez - Oryx Kings Sponsor: Turquoise Bloom, 162 Wyatt Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Turquoise Bloom home of the $5 dollar pre-roll! Take a walk through a field of flower at Turquoise Bloom Summary: This episode features a conversation with Jason Fernandez from Oryx Kings, a cannabis producer in New Mexico. The discussion covers Jason's background, the origins of Oryx Kings, their cultivation practices, and the challenges and opportunities in the New Mexico cannabis industry. The episode also touches on the legal landscape surrounding cannabis and gun ownership, as well as the issues faced by the cannabis industry in California and Colorado.

Happy New Year! Join Omar and Zach as they welcome two of their students on this episode: Jason Fernandez '25 and Christian Sanchez '25 as they discuss what they're looking forward to this year and how to have a winning mindset.

Jason Fernandez and Nick True delve into the critical role of budgeting for CrossFit Affiliates. They explore three diverse scenarios: a newer gym in a low-cost area, a mid-level gym, and a struggling gym in a high-cost region. The discussion focuses on practical strategies to enhance revenue, such as adjusting membership rates, and emphasizes the necessity of cutting non-essential expenses. Key topics include the importance of owner compensation and the potential for staff expansion to improve gym operations. This episode offers a lifeline to struggling gyms with an aggressive plan to turn around their finances. This pragmatic approach to gym management is a must-listen for Affiliate Owners seeking to navigate the complexities of financial management in the CrossFit industry. ______ Affiliate University - https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/affiliate-university The Knowledge - https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge ______ #crossfit #fitness #gym #crossfitgames #podcast #coaching #business (00:00) - Intro (01:03) - Diving into Budget Scenarios (02:35) - New Gym Financial Analysis (09:11) - Boosting Membership Rates (13:32) - Cutting Non-Essential Costs (16:14) - Increasing Owner Pay (23:43) - Mid-Level Gym Budgeting (33:16) - Hiring and Expanding Staff (38:45) - High-Cost Area Gym Challenges (52:21) - Aggressive Revenue Improvement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

In what I promise will be the last podcast regarding the CrossFit affiliate license fee increase, I asked two of my colleagues who are extremely close to the issue at hand to come to share their perspectives - Best Hour Of Their Day's Jason Fernandez and Jason Ackerman. But, Ackerman had to try out for the original villain in the new Wild Wild West movie, so he couldn't make it. Thank God Fern can hold a conversation. https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I've been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We'll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I'm just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it's like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you're looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠send us a DM and we'll be in touch with you ASAP. ⁠ —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wtfgymtalk/message

The easiest way to rise to your next level of coaching and business (or anything you do for that matter) is to do a good job. Jason Fernandez is co-owner of The Best Hour of Their Day, he's mentored thousands of CrossFit coaches,  coached thousands of hours of CrossFit classes, and knows exactly what it takes to be a successful CrossFit Affiliate owner.You'll be surprised to hear his story of what called up him to his next level of success as a coach, leader, and father, and how it had nothing to do getting better at what he was doing with the gym.Get more from Fern & Best Hour of Their Day:@coach_jfern@besthouroftheirdayGet more from Enlifted Coaches:The Enlifted Experience - Live In-Person Event in Richmond, VA | Oct 6-8thEnlifted Coaches Certificationhttp://enlifted.me / @enliftedcoachesKimberly: @kimberly.kestingThese words are causing havoc in your coaching practice. They've got you questioning your confidence, talking yourself in circles, unsure of what to do next. It's a big problem with a SIMPLE & EASY fix: Take the 7 day Soft Talk Challenge LIVE Coaching on Tuesday's at 6pm EST on @enliftedcoaches with Mark England, Enlifted Co-Founder and Head Coach. Join us every week to see The Enlifted Method in action and the opportunity to be coached by Mark!

Today, we're thrilled to feature Jason 'Fern' Fernandez, a veteran gym owner, esteemed CrossFit seminar staff member, and co-owner of "Best Hour Of Their Day." Fern brings a fresh approach to gym growth, shifting the traditional focus from lead generation to member retention. He firmly believes that the quickest path to substantial gym growth lies not in acquiring new members, but in prioritizing and retaining those already on your roster. This episode delves into his unique "value first" methodology, which places member satisfaction and loyalty at the heart of a gym's operations. We also explore the reasons behind some gyms' failure to become indispensable in their members' lives. With Fern's expertise, we shed light on these common pitfalls and offer actionable strategies that gym owners can implement to change their members' perception and enhance retention rates. And that's not all. The episode concludes with a simple yet impactful homework assignment designed to challenge your current business strategies and catalyze improvement. Listen through to the end for these transformative insights and actionable takeaways. Don't miss the opportunity to revolutionize your approach to gym ownership! Get in touch with Fern:  https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/contact Instagram: @besthouroftheirday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/besthouroftheirday/ Level Method provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that's fun, engaging, and easy-to-use go to https://levelmethod.com to find out more.

Jason Fernandez is a CrossFit L3 trainer, Seminar Staff FlowMaster and the Co-host of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcasts, which focuses on Affiliate Ownership and Coach Development within the Affiliate Model. Affiliate University is a program designed specifically for CrossFit Affiliate Owners to maximize their businesses for impact. He is a 13+ year affiliate owner of CrossFit Rife in Virginia Beach, VA and the head of curriculum for Affiliate University. In this episode, they talk about "Bring a Friend Week," a strategy Fernandez's gym use to attract new members. They explain how this strategy works and why it's better than a single-day event. Fernandez shares success stories and highlights the benefits of a week-long event, which creates a more engaging experience for potential clients and increases the likelihood of them joining the gym. They also discuss implementing "Bring a Friend Week" three times a year to create a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) among participants. Additionally, Nicole and Jason share strategies for promoting gym memberships, nurturing potential members through personal conversations and SMS messages and creating appealing referral offers. They provide insights on building habits, fostering connections, and using scarcity effectively to help your gym grow. Finally, they emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to gym management, focusing on delivering high-quality classes, programming, coaching, and connections to improve member retention. Tune in to learn the key elements of a successful gym and referral program.   In this episode, you'll learn:   "Bring a Friend Week" strategy: Discusses its effectiveness in generating leads and increasing gym membership through warm referrals. Highlights the benefits of a week-long event over a single day, emphasizing better experience and higher conversion rates. Promoting gym memberships and nurturing potential members: Strategies include a four to six-week timeframe, creating invite cards with schedules, and using personal conversations and SMS messages. Emphasizes building habits, and connections, and creating compelling referral offers. Incentives and psychology of referrals: Discusses incentivizing both referrers and referees to increase conversion rates. Recommends keeping referral offers available year-round to leverage enthusiastic gym ambassadors. Effective use of scarcity in promotions: Mentions using scarcity carefully to avoid turning off potential members. Provides examples of successful referral campaigns and highlights long-term benefits and revenue potential. Holistic approach to gym management: Stresses the importance of high-quality classes, programming, coaching, and connections for member retention. Acknowledges challenges and time investment in implementing additional programs like nutrition coaching. Understanding the affiliate model and challenges faced by gym owners: Highlights the lack of understanding and challenges gym owners face. Emphasizes being present, engaging with members, and addressing various aspects of the business. Building a solid foundation for success: Advocates mastering the core offering before adding more programs/services. Acknowledges the value of nutrition coaching but emphasizes the need for a solid foundation and understanding of interconnecting business elements.   LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/@BestHourofTheirDay Best Hour of Their Day Podcast ▼ ▽ Lock in your spot to attend GAS today: https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/product/2023-hsn-live-workshop/  Looking forward to seeing you! ▼ ▽ Blog: https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/podcast-episode-160-how-to-run-bring-a-friend-week-in-your-crossfit-affiliate/ Join The MentalFit & Mindset Course Waitlist HERE | https://forms.gle/neP52BbgBSWYRRZX9 ▼ ▽ Free Help FREE Training For Gym Owners To Build A Nutrition Coaching Program In A Gym HERE | https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/free-webinar-building-a-nutrition-coaching-program/ ▼ ▽ Connect With Us HSN Mentoring Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/hsn_mentoring/ Healthy Steps Nutrition Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/healthystepsnutrition/ Nicole Aucoin Instagram HERE | https://www.instagram.com/nicole_rd_hsn/ ▼ ▽ Healthy Steps Nutrition & HSN Mentoring We believe something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn't be complicated, which is why we focus on a simple habit-based approach. We know that helping you become the best and healthiest version of yourself isn't just about telling you what to eat or going to the gym a few hours a week. Our holistic coaching program addresses nutrition, mindset, sleep, daily movement, support system and lifestyle paired with our expert coaches for accountability and support. Our mission is to help one million people take control of their health one step at a time. In order to do that, we need gym owners and coaches with their boots on the ground, using the Healthy Steps Nutrition framework to empower their communities to make health a way of life. HSN Mentoring provides a turn-key solution for gym owners to build, launch and grow a professional nutrition coaching program in their gym, including training, business systems, nutrition coach certification, an exclusive app to manage clients, and ongoing mentoring. ▼ ▽ How It Works With Healthy Steps Nutrition Mentoring: Book a FREE discovery call {For Gym Owners Only} HERE | https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/book-a-free-call Complete the training includes online modules, mentoring calls, and 6-weeks of nutrition coaching at HSN HQ Launch your professional nutrition program, help your members see faster results, increase retention and add a revenue stream  

Parties at your CrossFit box can either be lame gatherings that everyone feels obligated to attend or they can be KICK ASS events that all of your members WANT to attend and that will build your community. Here's a few tips on throwing a banger! _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ SPONSORS O2 is an Official Sponsor of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast! Best Hour Affiliate Exclusive Offer: Buy 4 Cases, Get a FREE Mini-Fridge, 4 FREE Cases, and a FREE YETI Water Bottle Visit https://wholesale.drinko2.com/pages/best-hour-offer to learn more! _________ OUR “BEST” FRIENDS DocSpartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off RXSmartGear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off InsideTracker - Use code BESTHOUR20 at checkout for 20% off WheelPay - An official best friend of our podcast LMNT - An official best friend of our podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/besthouroftheirday/support

If we take the models of health and fitness from CrossFit and apply them to the health of your CrossFit Affiliate, you can uncover the deficiencies and form a plan to turn your box into a world-class business! _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ SPONSORS O2 is an Official Sponsor of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast! Best Hour Affiliate Exclusive Offer: Buy 4 Cases, Get a FREE Mini-Fridge, 4 FREE Cases, and a FREE YETI Water Bottle Visit https://wholesale.drinko2.com/pages/best-hour-offer to learn more! _________ OUR “BEST” FRIENDS DocSpartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off RXSmartGear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off InsideTracker - Use code BESTHOUR20 at checkout for 20% off WheelPay - An official best friend of our podcast LMNT - An official best friend of our podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/besthouroftheirday/support

Virtuosity means doing the common, uncommonly well. It means a constant and relentless pursuit of excellence. CrossFit teaches us the models that help us capture virtuosity in our movement, nutrition, and health. But what if we applied those models the business of owning an Affiliate? What if you approached your business the same way you do your training? What if it were easy? _________ SUBSCRIBE to YouTube and never miss a tip, trick, or knowledge bomb! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbue1LPfz1h6pEmBpQkvWxA Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ _________ OUR “BEST” FRIENDS DocSpartan - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 15% off RXSmartGear - Use code BESTHOUR at checkout for 10% off InsideTracker - Use code BESTHOUR20 at checkout for 20% off WheelPay - An official best friend of our podcast LMNT - An official best friend of our podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

In this weeks episode, we sit down with Jason Fernandez “Fern” after Conor and Jason both swim in the Boston Frogman 5K. We talk about fitness being a general capacity that lends itself well to any and all activities, how to measure your fitness, and best practices on being a trainer, gym owner, and even a participant in all things fitness.

Jason Ackerman has been in the CrossFit scene for a long time and currently co-hosts The Best Hour Of Their Day podcast with Jason Fernandez. We frequent each other's shows at least once a year and it was great to catch up with Jason and talk about some of our differences of opinions and common thoughts regarding the microgym industry. @coachjasonackerman @besthouroftheirday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wtfgymtalk/message

Today's episode (134) features Jennifer Stojkovic, Executive Director of sf.citi, the tech trade association of San Francisco. With 1,000+ members and supporting companies, such as Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft, sf.citi engages in policy and projects serving the larger San Francisco community. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the impact COVD-19 has had on San Francisco, particularly how the pandemic has accelerated an exodus to rising Tier 1 cities like Austin. Learn more about sf.citi and Jennifer here: https://sfciti.org Twitter -> https://twitter.com/sfciti LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfciti Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/sf.citi Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/sf.citi RELATED EPISODES: EP. 128: Talking Tech Flight and Austin with Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD. -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode128 EP. 129: Discussing Austin's Tech Community with Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode129 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/binghamgroup LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Twitter -> https://twitter.com/binghamgp Have an episode suggestion, or want to chat with A.J.? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.

Jason Fernandez is a tenured CrossFit affiliate owner and 50% of the Best Hour Of Their Day podcast with Jason Ackerman. I've had the privilege of knowing Fern during his CrossFit Seminar Staff duties when my previous CrossFit affiliate would host certifications and we've continued to stay in contact and chop it up on various fitness industry topics over the years. And this episode is no different. Enjoy. Check out the Best Hour of Their Day podcast here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wtfgymtalk/message

Today's episode (129) features Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital. Continuing a series of conversations the firm is having around the recent and continued media hype of tech flight to Austin (and Miami), Bingham Group CEO A.J. spoke with his friend Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital. Jason is a Miami native who moved and established Austin roots in 2010. He maintains business and personal ties to Miami. The two dig into his impressions on moving to Austin, the tech community here, and also the appeal of his hometown. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Please like, link, comment and subscribe! DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this episode or above should be construed as investment advice. ABOUT GUEST Jason brings 20 years experience in the financial services sector across startup, midsized, and large corporate landscapes. He joins Quake from BASE Equity Partners, where he served as an operations and finance partner. Over the course of his career, including the last decade in Austin, he has been involved with numerous capital raises, investments and acquisitions across industry verticals. He has been an Executive Board member for both Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and College Forward. He has also served as Board President and is currently an Executive Board member for TeXchange. (Link to bio: https://www.quakecapital.com/Team/Jason-Fernandez) CONTACTS: LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-r-fernandez/ ABOUT QUAKE CAPITAL Quake is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator with offices in the U.S. and Europe. Our accelerator programs in Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City recruit teams from all around the world, and our newest facility in Cologne, Germany was formed with leading European partners including Deutsche Telekom and RTL. Quake looks to build startup ecosystems and enhance innovation across multiple industry verticals and geographies. They have a strong affinity for AdTech, AgTech, AR / VR, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cellular Communications (5G), Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, Energy, Esports, Healthtech, Infrastructure, SaaS, Social Media, Logistics, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Marketplaces, MedTech, Robotics, and Transportation. We serve all geographies, but we often seek value in underserved areas. Learn more at -> https://www.quakecapital.com/ Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/quakecap/ Twitter -> @quakecap Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/quakecap/ LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/quake-vc/ RELATED EPISODES Episode 128: Talking Tech Flight and Austin with Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD. -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode128 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/

Today's episode features Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD. With all the recent and continued media hype around tech flight to Austin (and Miami), we wanted to get on the ground perspective from Sand Hill Road. As a bonus, Haomiao grew up in Austin (he and Bingham Group CEO A.J. attended the same high school - Go Jags!). Haomiao also discusses his path into the venture capital world, and thoughts on being a good investor. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Please like, link, comment and subscribe! DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this episode or above should be construed as investment advice. ABOUT GUEST Haomiao joined Kleiner Perkins in 2019 to work on early-stage hardtech investments. He is a passionate reader on history and politics and loves to cook in his spare time, particularly Texas BBQ. Haomiao was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Stanford and received his M.S., Ph.D in Aeronautics & Astronautics. He graduated from Caltech B.S. (with honors) in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. CONTACTS: LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/haomiao-huang-phd-87988222/ Twitter -> @haomiaoh ABOUT KLEINER PERKINS For five decades, Kleiner Perkins has made history by partnering with some of the most ingenious and forward-thinking founders in technology and life sciences. Through twenty venture funds and four growth funds we've invested $10 billion in hundreds of companies including pioneers such as Amazon, Genentech, and Google. Today, Kleiner Perkins continues to help founders and their bold ideas make history investing in companies like Desktop Metal, IronNet, Ring, Spotify, Slack, and UiPath. Website -> https://www.kleinerperkins.com/ Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/kleinerperkinsprofile Twitter -> @kleinerperkins Instagram -> @kleiner_perkins LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/kleinerperkins/ RELATED EPISODE Episode 129: Discussing Austin's Tech Community with Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/bg-podcast-episode-129 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/

In the 234th episode of the Keep Moving Forward Podcast, I interview Former Collegiate Basketball Player, CrossFit Level 3 Certified Trainer & Staff Member, Co-Owner & Head Coach at CrossFit Rife, and Co-Host of the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast, Jason Fernandez. To learn more about Jason, connect with him on Instagram and subscribe to the Best Hour of Their Day wherever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date on all things coming out of The KMF Collective, head on over to http://keepmovingforward.us/ and subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

In this podcast, you hear Jason share stories about his impact in the classroom, the role that music and arts education can have in changing children's lives, how he approaches history education and what inspires him to keep going.

Jason Fernandez is the owner of CrossFit Rife, a senior member of CFHQ seminar staff and the co-host of The Best Hour of Their Day Podcast....he's also a dude a respect tremendously. Mainly, because we don't always agree on every topic, but we are both able to hold our position and respect our counterparts opinion and engage in some seriously valuable conversation. While Jason and myself are fucking tired of talking about COVID, our conversation hangs around the topic and some of the areas that we don't see getting enough discussion from microgym owners as it relates to growing their business during a pandemic. Make sure to check out Jason's podcast and vlog series!

Twitter: @twpwkPatreonThis is a pre-recorded episode from December. As such it is in the old format including both news and a main topic.We talk with Jason Fernandez about his experiences in Venture Capital and the VC industry as a whole. Over the course of his career, including the last decade in Austin, Jason has been involved with numerous capital raises, equity investments and acquisitions across multiple industry verticals. Most recently with Quake Capital, a seed stage venture capital fund and growth accelerator program. Focused on providing world-class coaching, personalized mentorship and access to an extensive network of investors and strategic partners.NewsApple Map's recognized Russian control of CrimeaBird is selling a kid's version of its ubiquitous scootersStartups starting to horde cash?This robot scientist has conducted 100,000 experiments in a yearRecommendationsYoutube TVField Roast Celebration RoastFord v FerrariThe GuildShameless PlugsFor coffee drinkers:Mike's coffee company: Bookcase CoffeeFor equity investors:Jeff's software: FolioFollow UsTwitter: @twpwkiTunesSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsPocket CastsOvercast

Although the artist behind the musical project has been working on the local scene, since 2009, he has had the fortune to grow in music since he was very young and have great influences in different musical styles, working for the music of very personal way last several years, but I think the pinnacle of all this came with the birth of "Archaic Revival" that started as a musical project in 2015 in the visible part or publicly so to speak, but the project had been working since 2014, precisely seeking to unite many elements under the previously explained concept. The project carries two fundamental bases that is my Infinite devotion for the House and the most sacred respect I have for the Techno, with different variables within other styles such as Acid, Dub, Ambient and Experimental music. His music has been supported and played by artists such as: Santiago Salazar [Santuario Podcast #20 and Podcast #27 by Dub lab LA.USA] and Cari Lekebush [Goute Mes Mix #48 by Goute Mes Disques] [Resident Advisor Dj Charts July 2015 top 10] Other outstanding supports by: Echoplex, Amotik, Slam, Luigi Madonna, Jason Fernandez, Klaudia Gawlas, Cristian Varela, and Colombia local support by: Deraout, Julianna, Magdalena, Lunate, Dsum, Kriss Salas, Gotshell, Durcheinander and many more. Has participated in festivals like: Baum Park [Medellín, 2016], Freedom Festival [Medellín, 2017] Presentations in the most important clubs in Medellín: Mansión Club, ARA Maxima (MedellínStyle Club), MUTE, Salón Amador, Calle 9 + 1, Club 1984, Underbridge, Durden, Wave and more. In addition to their participation in other cities of the country like Pereira, Cúcuta, Bucaramanga, Armenia, Valle del Cauca, Pamplona. He has shared the stage with some high-level artists such: Fjaak, Sigha, Zadig, Vril, Peter Van Hoesen, UVB, The Advent, Roberto Capuano, Markantonio, Harvey Mckay and the artists participating in the above mentioned festivals. Available in: sptfy.com/medellinstyle youtube.com/medellinstyle apple.co/2NirUXY soundcloud.com/medellinstyledj/sets/podcast www.mixcloud.com/MedellinStyle/ www.deezer.com/es/show/657932 tun.in/pjCgO medellinstyle.com/category/podcast/

Welcome to the very first episode of Get Animated! Hosts Miranda Shuler and Jason Fernandez talk about their experience as CGT Students, what advice they have for fellow classmates, and their overall thoughts on animation. Music by AShamaluevMusic

Join us today as we speak with Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner at Quake Capital about investing and innovation trends.

Jason gives us his thoughts on how to be a good coach and essential information on how to have a profitable affiliate.

Jason Fernandez of Fernandez Restaurant and Salsa sits down with us to talk about Community, Family, Business and Damn Good Salsa. Jason is a San Angelo Native on his way to TOTAL SALSA DOMINATION. 

In this introductory episode, hosts Jason Ackerman (@thejasonackerman) and Jason Fernandez (@jfern3) dive into the concept of what makes a successful CrossFit affiliate. We have all heard of modal domains as it relates to fitness but what about how it relates to your business? Jason and Fern give a quick breakdown of finances, marketing, and coaching and give insight into what's to come in their all new podcast. Jason Ackerman has owned three affiliates as well as a host of other businesses and has had the largest sale of a CrossFit box in the companies history. Jason Fernandez, a former Navy LT currently owns two CrossFit affiliates as well as a standard gym with his wife Jess. Jason and Fern are also a part of the prestigious CrossFit L1 Seminar Staff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

Lee and Brandon travel to CrossFit Rife and talk to CrossFit Seminar Staffer Jason Fernandez.  Here the three of us talk specifically about coaching. Advice for the L1, L2, publishing content, learning materials, and people to follow.

Dov Kornits catches up with writer/director David Fairhurst to discuss his debut feature Reaching Distance, which is being released in Australia in October/November 2018. Which films changed David's life? You'll have to take a listen kids. Produced by John Noonan. Recorded at Trackdown Studios. Music by Jason Fernandez.

After discussing the Local Local News and Events, Shawn and Roy interviews Jason Fernandez from Local 1899 to talk about the restart of there blast furnaces and what that means for the Local and the Community.  We then interview Steel Worker Staff Rep. Randy Boulton to talk about his 40 years of experience and his son Nate running for Governor.    

Today, we're going back to school...the School of Sex, and you're going to want to be on the Sexy Honor Roll!! No matter how much you know, I promise that there is always something more out there that you don't and it can be soo much fun trying to find it. The more you know, the more you do, the more you excel and the more you enjoy! To help me turn up the heat in our live's without getting burned is her guest, Jason Fernandez, a Professor of Human Sexuality at Lone Star Community College where he covers-and uncovers-the mysteries and details about all the sexy stuff we need to know but nobody taught us! We're talking condoms, clitoral hoods, STI's (who knew gonorrhea could kill??), masturbation and orgasm, just for starters! Learn and laugh with us, and you'll love more longer!

On Episode 225 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we debut a new segment called What I Wish I Had Known (we are still working on the name). On this segment we sit down with some super high level long tenured coaches and get them to share 5 things they wish they had known when they started coaching. On the very episode we are joined by veteran Doc and Jock guest Jason Fernandez. Jason is a member of the elite CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Staff, holds his CFL3 and has owned his own gym CrossFit Rife for 11 years. Basically the dude is a badass coach and has a lot of knowledge to share on this episode. Learn More About Jason Fernandez Here: http://crossfitrife.com/about/meet-the-coaches/ (P.S. the concept for this segment was totally stolen from the Google Partners Podcast)    

On Episode 182 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we catch-up with Jason Fernandez to talk about how to start a successful barbell club in your CrossFit gym. Jason's gym, CrossFit Rife, features one of the America's best Barbell Club which is called the Barbell Syndicate. The club is massively successful and is ran by our friend Phil Sabatini. On this episode Jason shares some tips of how to start and run a successful barbell club. Jason Fernandez is a co-owner and head coach at CrossFit Rife. Prior to founding CrossFit Rife, Coach Jason was a three-sport athlete. Growing up, he played primarily basketball, baseball, and football – also having dabbled in cross country, track & field, and rugby. While studying at the United States Naval Academy, he played Div I basketball and served as the team captain during his senior season. Jason is also a member of the CrossFit HQ Level 1 Training Team.

Squat Therapy is sponsored by REMFIT - check them out REMFIT.com - use ACKERMAN15 to save 15% ----- Fun interview I did with my good buddy Jason Fernandez. Jason owns CrossFit owns CrossFit Rife, coaches on the Level One seminar Staff, and runs the 31 Heroes event. In this interview we discuss the art of coaching nutrition. He has an awesome new show coming out -  Jerk Block Interviews - this is a sneak peak! ----- Host Jason Ackerman, Level 4 CrossFit Coach, memberoftheCrossFit Staff and former box owner discusses all things CrossFit,health, and life. In addition, Jason provides incredible interviews with some of the best CrossFit athletes andpersonalitiesaroundthe world. Every week, Jason interviews individuals that havevastlyimpactedtheir own --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ownyoureating/support