Varied Not Random #28 - Should gym owners rent, buy or build their own space?

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Published at : October 22, 2021

EPISODE NOTES:
- Adrian & Pat talk with Chris Spealler, the owner of Park City Fit.
- Park City Fit is located in Park City, Utah, which is a very expensive location to pay rent or attempt to buy a building.
- Chris walks down the path which led him to purchase raw land and build a brand new 10,000 square foot facility for his business.
- He faced many obstacles, delays and frustrations during this long process.
- Chris candidly shares the pros and cons of this experience as a way to help educate other gym owners who may be considering whether to keep paying rent to someone else or try to become their own landlord.

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ABOUT PAT:
Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.

ABOUT BOZ:
Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:
- San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
- CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
- Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021
He's also worked for CrossFit from 2007-present in various roles on the Seminar team, Education department and the CrossFit Games. "I love this stuff!"

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