Podcasts about redline gear

On Episode 80 I sit down with Matt O'Keefe. Matt is a former insurance salesman who found CrossFit and started Redline Gear. Matt went on to become the agent for some of the fittest people on Earth including Mat Fraser, Tia-Clair Toomey, and Katrin Davidsdottir. Matt is also the President of Loud and Live Sports. On this episode of the Podcast, we talk about what he learned growing up in the family business, getting into CrossFit and how that led to starting Redline Gear, how the role of the agent has changed over the years in CrossFit, his decision to merge with Loud and Live Sports, where he thinks the sport will be in ten years and much MUCH more! I truly hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Matt O'Keefe is President of Loud & Live Sports. He owns Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival, West Coast CrossFit Classic, Mayan CrossFit Classic, Madrid CrossFit Championship, and now officially..... ..... The Granite Games!!! Matt also represents Mat Fraser, Patrick Vellner, Brent Fikowski, Cole Sager, Dan Bailey, Alec Smith, Katrin Davidsdottir, Tia Clare Toomey, Annie Thorisdottir, Brooke Wells, Laura Horvath, Jess Griffith. He got his start  in CrossFit space with RedLine Gear. Here's what's next: Enter for your chance to win a performance optimization stack from Nova Thr3e Labs here: http://bit.ly/conquernovagiveaway If you're enjoying the show, leave us a rating and written review for extra entries to win! Join our free online training community: www.facebook.com/groups/conquertrainingcommunity/ Get 2-weeks of free online programming for serious athletes: www.conquerathlete.com/programs Become a Conquer Athlete: www.conquerathlete.com 

Matt O'Keefe is the President of Loud & Live Sports, an agent for Crossfit athletes, and the founder of Redline Gear.

Elite influencer and sports marketing guru, Matt O’Keefe, joins The Brute Strength Podcast for the second time after his original debut on episode 47. This week he’s going to dive deeper into his growing apparel line, Redline Gear, and share inside stories about what it’s like managing top-tier athletes such as CrossFit champ Mat Fraser. He’s also got some great tips for those looking to make a career out of training and competing.   Topics:   02:50 - Redline Gear and Mat Fraser 11:55 - Loud & Live Sports 22:00 - New structure of CrossFit 32:10 - Making a career out of training and competing 38:00 - Tips for managing athletes   Links:   mokeefe@loudlive.com Instagram Loud and Live Sports Brute Top 5   Reviews:   If you love this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.  

On this weeks episode of the Team Soul Podcast, were joined by Mr. Matt O'keefe. Matt is the creator of Redline Gear, a fitness clothing, and accessory company.  Most recently he was named President of Loud and Live sports, the entity who acquired the Wodapalooza Fitness Festival. However, its through his work with some of the most notable names in CrossFit that the legend of O'keefe has grown. Starting out by sponsoring Mat Fraser with Redline and developing that connection, he has now come to represent and work with 20+ of the top names in CrossFit most notably Katrin Davidsdottir, Annie Thorisdottir, Sarah Sigmundsdottir, Patrick Velner, Brent Fikowski, and Brooke wells being a few. We talk about how he got started in CrossFit, why he started Redline Gear, how he met Mat Fraser, His new role with WZA, the future of the sport, and more. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! Before we get to the show, here are a few reminders: Our competitive CrossFit program, team soul training is heading in to phase 4 of the training year. This is the perfect time to join if you’re planning on competing at Wodapalooza! Join today to get access to our daily competitor's programming and be added to a private facebook group with the rest of our team. Use code soul for 50% off your first month. For more info or to get signed up, you can check out our website at teamsoultraining.com or send us an email at info@teamsoultraining.com   Team Soul barbell has a new weightlifting and powerlifting phase that just started earlier this week. Join team soul barbell online for only $15/month. You can also Use code Soul for 50% off your first month! You can find out more about our programs and what we're up to at www.teamsoultraining.com and on social media by following us on IG @teamsoul @crossfitsoul   Lastly, we ask that if you enjoy the show and you haven’t done so yet, hit the subscribe button and consider giving us a 5-star rating on iTunes as well as share it with your friends.     Enjoy the show!         Want to have us answer your question on the show? its easy! Send us an email with your question(s) to info@teamsoultraining.com or DM them to us on Instagram @teamsoul. we’ll be sure to give you a shout out and hopefully get you the info you’re looking for.

Jason sits down with Matt O'Keefe, founder of Redline Gear and agent representative to some of the fittest men and women on Earth inclduing Mat Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir. In this 20 minute AMRAP, Matt and Jason discuss the business of competitive CrossFit along with the evolution and future of CrossFit athlete contracts. Matt's got a unique prespective on the biz of competitive CrossFit that you won't want to miss.

Matt O’Keefe (@okeefmr), the owner of RedLine Gear is on the show. Matt has been an up-and-coming name in the CrossFit community doing a lot of work behind the scenes managing athletes and allowing them to do what they do best; win. Before it all started, Matt was going through the motions as an Insurance salesman. Everything changed when he finally decided to start TEAM Group, a full service athlete management firm that now represents 14 athletes, including Mat Fraser and Brooke Ence. This episode is about taking risks, following your dreams, and loving what you do. Let Matt’s story motivate you to overcome your fears and pursue your passion. Links: TEAM Group RedLine Gear Topics of discussion: [2:05] Introduction – How Matt became an agent [4:40] RedLine Gear & Mat Fraser [6:38] The birth of TEAM Group [8:05] Managing athletes [17:50] Philosophy, Managing Competitions & Business, Challenges [25:27] Loving what you do [42:25] The “Fuck it” moment – starting RedLine   If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes BrUTE higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength    

Matt O'Keefe is the founder of Redline Gear.  Like everyone else he was working his normal job when he decided he wanted to do more, do something bigger.  Within two years he turned Redline Gear into one of the most recognizable apparel line in the CrossFit world, left his job, and also started an athlete management company.  He represents some of the best CrossFit athletes out there included Matt Fraser. In this hour long interview we cover so much and Matt really opens up about what it takes to run a successful company, the goals of his brand, and where he sees the sport of CrossFit going. ----- Host Jason Ackerman, Level 4 CrossFit Coach, member of the CrossFit 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 and personalities around the world. Every week, Jason interviews individuals that have vastly impacted their own or others hea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ownyoureating/support