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Over the years CBJ has interviewed dozens of climbing gym founders, managers, routesetters, and other professionals of indoor climbing. We are fortunate to have great writers help with these: the majority of the interviews below were conducted by John Burgman<\/a>, and several were also contributed by Jackie Hueftle<\/a>.<\/p>\n Over the years CBJ has interviewed dozens of climbing gym founders, managers, routesetters, and other professionals of indoor climbing. We are fortunate to have great writers help with these: the majority of the interviews below were conducted by John Burgman, and several were also contributed by Jackie Hueftle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":30948,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-pages\/page-home.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30946","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n \n
\n \n\n ARTICLE TITLE<\/th> NAME(S)<\/th> BUSINESS<\/th> TITLE<\/th> TOPIC<\/th> URL<\/th> INTERVIEWER<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Don\u2019t Give Up on \u201cMom-and-Pop\u201d Gyms (podcast)<\/td> Jackson Scott<\/td> AL - Crux Climbing<\/td> Co-Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/dont-give-up-on-mom-and-pop-gyms-cbj-podcast-with-jackson-scott\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n You Can Strip My Boulder (podcast)<\/td> Blake Green<\/td> AL - High Point<\/td> Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/you-can-strip-my-boulder-cbj-podcast-with-blake-green\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Gyms in South America Are Adapting Too<\/td> Fernando Cicconi<\/td> Argentina - Realization Escalada<\/td> Chief Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/gyms-in-south-america-are-adapting-too-behind-the-desk-with-fernando-cicconi\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Learning, Adapting, Growing in Australia<\/td> Jack Masel<\/td> Australia - 9 Dewgrees Waterloo<\/td> Manager & Head Routesetter<\/td> management, routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-jack-masel-learning-adapting-growing-in-australia\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Family - and Climbing Family - Come First<\/td> Jesse Waldorf<\/td> BC - Strait Up<\/td> Co-Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-closures-with-strait-up-climbing-family-comes-first\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Problem Solving Together<\/td> Lauren Watson<\/td> BC - Ground Up<\/td> Director & Co-Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-lauren-watson-problem-solving-together\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Pride, Relief, Exhaustion<\/td> Simon Parton<\/td> BC - Project Climbing<\/td> National Competition Chief Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/pride-relief-exhaustion-behind-the-wrench-with-simon-parton\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Making Life Better<\/td> Andrew Coffey<\/td> BC - The Hive<\/td> Owner & King Worker Bee<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/making-life-better-behind-the-desk-with-andrew-coffey\/<\/td> Joe Robinson<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Breaking Boundaries<\/td> Camielle Weetly<\/td> CA - Cliffs of Id<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-wrench-with-camielle-weetly\/<\/td> Jackie Hueftle<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Letting the Routesetting Gods Take Over<\/td> Claire Miller<\/td> CA - Grotto Climbing<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/letting-the-routesetting-gods-take-over-behind-the-wrench-with-claire-miller\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Distance Learning Meets Climbing: Sender One's COOL Camp<\/td> Crystal Tan<\/td> CA - Sender One<\/td> Brand Marketing Manager<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/distance-learning-meets-climbing-sender-ones-cool-camp\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Keep Them Sketched Out (podcast)<\/td> Claire Kawainui Miller<\/td> CA - Touchstone<\/td> Crew Leader<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/keep-them-sketched-out-cbj-podcast-with-claire-kawainui-miller\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Keeping Things Community-Centric<\/td> Mailee Hung<\/td> CA - Touchstone<\/td> Director of Communications and Community Engagement<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/keeping-things-community-centric-behind-the-desk-with-mailee-hung\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n U.S. Comp Climbing's Top Journalist<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> CBJ, Climbing Magazine<\/td> Journalist<\/td> community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/meet-john-burgman-us-comp-climbings-top-journalist\/<\/td> Joe Robinson<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Gym Social Media Is More About \u201cOne-to-One\u201d Than \u201cOne-to-Many\u201d (podcast)<\/td> Sam Van Boxtel<\/td> Climbers Crag<\/td> Founder<\/td> marketing<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/gym-social-media-is-more-about-one-to-one-than-one-to-many-cbj-podcast-with-sam-van-boxtel\/<\/td> Scott Rennak<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Preserving Our Climbing Gym Culture (podcast)<\/td> Garnet Moore<\/td> Climbing Wall Association<\/td> Executive Director<\/td> industry, community<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/preserving-our-climbing-gym-culture-cbj-podcast-with-garnet-moore\/<\/td> Scott Rennak<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Finding Time To Volunteer<\/td> Emily Moore<\/td> Climbing Wall Association<\/td> Events Manager<\/td> events<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/finding-time-to-volunteer-behind-the-desk-with-emily-moore\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Coaching and Routesetting for Future Olympians (podcast)<\/td> Garrett Gregor<\/td> CO<\/td> Routesetter & Coach<\/td> routesetting, coaching<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/garrett-gregor-coaching-and-routesetting-for-future-olympians-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting on Common and Uncommon Ground (podcast)<\/td> Sierra McMurry<\/td> CO<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/sierra-mcmurry-routesetting-on-common-and-uncommon-ground-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Where Computers and Climbing Meet<\/td> Jon Lachelt<\/td> CO - Ascent Studio<\/td> Owner<\/td> management, data<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/where-computers-and-climbing-meet-behind-the-desk-with-jon-lachelt\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The \u201cIndiana Jones of Climbing\u201d (podcast)<\/td> John McGowan<\/td> CO - Boulder<\/td> Founder<\/td> management, industry<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-indiana-jones-of-climbing-cbj-podcast-with-john-mcgowan\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Helping People Do What They Were Born to Do<\/td> Lara Grosjean & Heather Robinson<\/td> CO - CityROCK<\/td> Majority Owner & General Manager<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/helping-people-do-what-they-were-born-to-do-behind-the-desk-at-cityrock-colorado-springs\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n An Episode of Affirmations: Battling Imposter Syndrome (podcast)<\/td> Ethan Paris<\/td> CO - Climbing Collective<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/an-episode-of-affirmations-battling-imposter-syndrome-cbj-podcast-with-ethan-paris\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Private Coaching is Getting More Popular<\/td> Emmett Cookson<\/td> CO - Denver<\/td> Paraclimbing National Team Coach and Personal Trainer<\/td> coaching<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-paraclimbing-national-team-coach-emmett-cookson\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n On Eye-Pro, Ugly Boulders, and Influencers (podcast)<\/td> Kegan Minock<\/td> CO - Gripstone<\/td> Head Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/on-eye-pro-ugly-boulders-and-influencers-cbj-podcast-with-kegan-minock\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Growing Membership Through Programming (podcast)<\/td> Evan Pearce<\/td> CO - Movement Gyms<\/td> Senior Director<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/growing-membership-through-programming-cbj-podcast-with-evan-pearce\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting Through Pregnancy<\/td> Carolina Fullerton<\/td> CO - Movement Boulder<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/routesetting-through-pregnancy-behind-the-wrench-with-carolina-fullerton\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Macaroni & Cheese to Steak Dinner<\/td> Kegan Minock<\/td> CO - Rock'n & Jam'n<\/td> Head Setter<\/td> routesetting, shaping<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/macaroni-cheese-to-steak-dinner-behind-the-wrench-with-kegan-minock\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Understanding Constants Over Time (podcast)<\/td> Claire Gordon<\/td> CO - The Campus<\/td> Founder<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/understanding-constants-over-time-cbj-podcast-with-claire-gordon\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Bless Its Brushless Heart (podcast)<\/td> Buck Yedor<\/td> CO - The Spot<\/td> Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/bless-its-brushless-heart-cbj-podcast-with-buck-yedor\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Storytelling Through Movement<\/td> Holly Chen<\/td> CO - Ubergrippen & BRC<\/td> Routesetter, Writer<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/storytelling-through-movement-behind-the-wrench-with-holly-chen\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n \"Climb Rocking\"<\/td> Heel Hook Harry<\/td> CO - Wooden Mountain<\/td> Mascot<\/td> marketing, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/climb-rocking-with-heel-hook-harry\/<\/td> Naomi Stevens<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The Value of Routesetting Mentorship<\/td> Matt Ratajczak<\/td> DC - BKB Eckington<\/td> Route Setting Manager<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-value-of-routesetting-mentorship-behind-the-wrench-with-bkbs-matt-ratajczak\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n A Climbing Wall Artist<\/td> Phil Lewis<\/td> Eldorado Climbing<\/td> Artist<\/td> artwork<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-phil-lewis-a-climbing-wall-artist\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Old Ropes, New Art<\/td> Elliot Lacroix<\/td> End of the Line Design<\/td> Artist<\/td> artwork<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/old-ropes-new-art-behind-the-desk-with-elliot-lacroix\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Community as a Long-Term Investment<\/td> Britton Frankel<\/td> FL - DynoClimb<\/td> Co-Owner<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/community-as-a-long-term-investment-behind-the-desk-with-britton-frankel\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Old-School Foundation, New-School Shapes (podcast)<\/td> Mathieu Ackermann<\/td> Flathold<\/td> Co-Owner<\/td> routesetting, shaping<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/old-school-foundation-new-school-shapes-cbj-podcast-with-mathieu-ackermann\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n More Keys to Route Setting<\/td> Jacky Godoffe<\/td> France<\/td> Freelance Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/more-keys-to-route-setting-a-behind-the-scenes-interview-with-jacky-godoffe\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Chalk Business is Changing Too<\/td> Kevin Brown<\/td> Friction Labs<\/td> Co-Founder & CEO<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/chalk-business-is-changing-too-behind-the-closures-with-kevin-brown\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Every Town Can Hold a Climbing Gym<\/td> Adrian Prelipceanu<\/td> GA - Active Climbing<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/every-town-can-hold-a-climbing-gym-behind-the-desk-with-adrian-prelipceanu\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Eating Disorders, RED-S, and a Look Behind the Resignations (podcast)<\/td> Dr. Volker Scho\u0308ffl<\/td> Germany<\/td> Doctor<\/td> coaching<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/eating-disorders-red-s-and-a-look-behind-the-resignations-cbj-podcast-with-dr-volker-schoffl\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Optimism Solves Problems<\/td> Don Campbell<\/td> ID - Gemstone<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-closures-with-don-campbell-optimism-solves-problems\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The Future of Climbing Competitions in a COVID-19 World<\/td> Clint Colwell & Gary Mattos<\/td> ID - The Commons<\/td> Co-Owner & Head Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-future-of-climbing-competitions-in-a-covid-19-world\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Making the Most of a Climbing Gym Retail Space (podcast)<\/td> Brad Werntz<\/td> IL - Boulders<\/td> President<\/td> retailing<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/making-the-most-of-a-climbing-gym-retail-space-cbj-podcast-with-brad-werntz\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Coaching Youth Through the Ages (podcast)<\/td> Dave Hudson<\/td> IL - FA Climbing<\/td> Co-Founder & Coach<\/td> coaching<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/dave-hudson-coaching-youth-through-the-ages-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Bringing a Dream to Life in Israel<\/td> Yuval Hamburg<\/td> Israel - Performance Rock<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-yuval-hamburg-in-israel\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Growth Spurs Innovation<\/td> John Oungst<\/td> KAYA<\/td> Customer Success Manager<\/td> community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/growth-spurs-innovation-behind-the-desk-with-john-oungst\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Days of the \u201cBig Boss Brain\u201d (podcast)<\/td> Kasia Pietras<\/td> Kilter<\/td> Routesetter & Instructor<\/td> routesetting, industry<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/days-of-the-big-boss-brain-cbj-podcast-with-kasia-pietras\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n We All Have a Story<\/td> Lynnette Miller<\/td> KY - Rock Gem & Vision Holds<\/td> Owner<\/td> routesetting, coaching, shaping<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/we-all-have-a-story-behind-the-desk-with-lynnette-miller\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Value Propositions and Pricing Sweet Spots<\/td> Lee Guilbeau & Robb Antrobus<\/td> LA - UpTown<\/td> Co-Founders<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/value-propositions-and-pricing-sweet-spots-behind-the-desk-with-uptown\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Standing Out In a City of Many Gyms<\/td> Michael Paukner<\/td> MA - Rock Spot<\/td> Manager<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/standing-out-in-a-city-of-many-gyms-behind-the-desk-with-michael-paukner\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting Should Be Fun - It's Not Brain Surgery<\/td> Alison Krayer<\/td> MD - Earth Treks Hampden<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/routesetting-should-be-fun-its-not-brain-surgery-behind-the-wrench-with-alison-krayer\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Necessity Breeds Invention (podcast)<\/td> Andy Nelson<\/td> Method Grips<\/td> President<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/necessity-breeds-invention-cbj-podcast-with-andy-nelson\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Now Is the Time to Come Together<\/td> Andy Nelson<\/td> Method Grips<\/td> President<\/td> shaping<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-closures-with-andy-nelson\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Mexico\u2019s Gym Industry Is Booming (podcast)<\/td> Javier D\u00edaz<\/td> Mexico - Sierra Elevation<\/td> Co-Founder<\/td> industry, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/mexicos-gym-industry-is-booming-cbj-podcast-with-javier-diaz\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The Midwest Psych Is High<\/td> Christopher Deal<\/td> MN - Nature of the North<\/td> Director of Climbing<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-midwest-psych-is-high-behind-the-wrench-with-christopher-deal\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n How To Be an Entrepreneur (podcast)<\/td> Andrew Potter<\/td> MO - RoKC<\/td> Founder<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/how-to-be-an-entrepreneur-cbj-podcast-with-andrew-potter\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Living the Brand: Q&A With Movement\u2019s New CEO<\/td> Anne-Worley Moelter<\/td> Movement Gyms<\/td> CEO & Founder<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/living-the-brand-qa-with-anne-worley-moelter-movements-new-ceo\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Put a Drop in the Bucket When You Can (podcast)<\/td> Taylor Fragomeni<\/td> MT - Spire<\/td> Head Routesetter & Head Coach<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/put-a-drop-in-the-bucket-when-you-can-cbj-podcast-with-taylor-fragomeni\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Meet the Main Wall Builder Behind Mexico\u2019s Booming Gym Industry<\/td> Diego \u00c1lvarez-Tostado<\/td> Muta Climbing<\/td> Founder<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/meet-the-main-wall-builder-behind-mexicos-booming-gym-industry\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Supporting the New Climber\u2019s Journey (podcast)<\/td> Megan Cheek<\/td> NC - Inner Peaks<\/td> Digital Marketing Manager<\/td> marketing<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/supporting-the-new-climbers-journey-cbj-podcast-with-megan-cheek\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Climbers and Riders Both Show Up<\/td> Elizabeth Jackson<\/td> NC - Riveter<\/td> General Manager & Founder<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/climbers-and-riders-both-show-up-behind-the-desk-with-riveter-founder-elizabeth-jackson\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Hold the Doors Open<\/td> Sydney McNair<\/td> NH - NH Climbing & Fitness<\/td> Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/hold-the-doors-open-behind-the-wrench-with-sydney-mcnair\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n What Is a \u201cChaos Bomb\u201d? (podcast)<\/td> Annabelle Spingler<\/td> NJ - The Gravity Vault<\/td> L3 Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/what-is-a-chaos-bomb-cbj-podcast-with-annabelle-spingler\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Thinking Outside Yourself<\/td> Kevin McLean<\/td> NJ - The Gravity Vault<\/td> Head Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/thinking-outside-yourself-behind-the-wrench-with-kevin-mclean\/<\/td> Amalia Wompa<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Are Markets Approaching Saturation?<\/td> Lucas Kovalcik<\/td> NJ - The Gravity Vault<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/are-markets-approaching-saturation-behind-the-desk-with-lucas-kovalcik-at-the-gravity-vault\/<\/td> <\/td> <\/tr>\n \n What Makes a Good Gym Video?<\/td> Jeremiah Curtis, Aaron Stromberg & Ben Lane<\/td> NM - Stone Age<\/td> Filmmakers<\/td> marketing<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/what-makes-a-good-gym-video\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Mentoring Coaches, Developing Strong Youth Programs<\/td> Jackie Pettitt<\/td> NV - Mesa Rim<\/td> Head Coach<\/td> coaching<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/jackie-pettitt-mentor-to-head-coaches-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> Zoe Leibovitch<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Inclusion Takes Intention<\/td> Gabby Zonneveld<\/td> NY - MetroRock<\/td> Manager<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/inclusion-takes-intention-behind-the-desk-with-gabby-zonneveld-at-metrorock\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Behind the Desk with Kristina Ericson<\/td> Kristina Ericson<\/td> NY - The Cliffs<\/td> Events Coordinator<\/td> events<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-kristina-ericson\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Providing Climbing for Everybody<\/td> Emily Buckley & Lulu Rodriguez<\/td> NY - The Cliffs Harlem<\/td> Director of Operations & General Manager<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-emily-buckley-and-lulu-rodriguez\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Taking 24-Hour Access Coast to Coast<\/td> David Sacher<\/td> NY - VITAL Brooklyn<\/td> Co-Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/taking-24-hour-gym-access-coast-to-coast-behind-the-desk-with-david-sacher\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Simpler Ideas Win the Day<\/td> Trevor Galvin<\/td> OK - Blocworks<\/td> Operations Supervisor<\/td> programming, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/simpler-ideas-win-the-day-behind-the-desk-with-trevor-galvin-at-blocworks\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Gearing Up for Survival Mode<\/td> Hannah Mosier<\/td> OK - Climb Tulsa<\/td> Assistant Manager<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-closures-with-hannah-mosier-gearing-up-for-survival-mode\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The Setter in the Flatlands (podcast)<\/td> Armen Avanessian<\/td> OK - Threshold<\/td> Head Routesetter & Operations Manager<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-setter-in-the-flatlands-cbj-podcast-with-armen-avanessian\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Setting Your Own Way<\/td> Tony Agnelli<\/td> ON - Of Rock and Chalk<\/td> Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-wrench-with-tony-agnelli-setting-your-own-way\/<\/td> Jackie Hueftle<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Making the Great Leap in Business (podcast)<\/td> Francis Larose<\/td> OnSite<\/td> Founder<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/making-the-great-leap-in-business-cbj-podcast-with-francis-larose\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n You\u2019re Stronger if You\u2019re Honest<\/td> Abby Wilson<\/td> OR - Rock Haven<\/td> Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/youre-stronger-if-youre-honest-behind-the-wrench-with-abby-wilson\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Our Gym Is Still Standing<\/td> Matt Lambert<\/td> OR - Rogue Rock Gym<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/our-gym-is-still-standing-behind-the-desk-with-matt-lambert\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Anti-Tall Setter\u2019s Club (members: short setters only) (podcast)<\/td> Abby Tran<\/td> OR - The Circuit<\/td> Assistant Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/anti-tall-setters-club-members-short-setters-only-cbj-podcast-with-abby-tran\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Behind the Desk with Danny Burkhead<\/td> Danny Burkhead<\/td> OR - The Circuit<\/td> General Manager<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-danny-burkhead\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n From Doctor to Director of Climbing<\/td> Wade Desai<\/td> PA - ASCEND<\/td> Director of Climbing<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/from-doctor-to-director-of-climbing-behind-the-desk-with-wade-desai-at-ascend\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Getting Slacklining Going at Your Gym (podcast)<\/td> Wade Desai<\/td> PA - ASCEND<\/td> Director of Climbing<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/wade-desai-getting-slacklining-going-at-your-gym-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n What American gyms can learn from Europe\u2019s gym industry (podcast)<\/td> Dean Privett<\/td> PA - Iron City Boulders<\/td> Gym Manager & Head Routesetter<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/what-american-gyms-can-learn-from-europes-gym-industry-cbj-podcast-with-dean-privett\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Always Be Open to New Ideas<\/td> Charlie Schreiber<\/td> PA - Reach Climbing<\/td> Director of Programming<\/td> coaching, management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/always-be-open-to-new-ideas-behind-the-desk-with-charlie-schreiber\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n It's a New World<\/td> Michael Feinberg<\/td> PA - Reach Climbing<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/its-a-new-world-behind-the-desk-with-michael-feinberg\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Legal Challenges Come With Growth (podcast)<\/td> Jason Pill<\/td> Phelps Dunbar<\/td> Attorney<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/jason-pill-legal-challenges-come-with-growth-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Gym Development in Canada and \u201cMaking Friends Through Climbing\u201d (podcast)<\/td> Jean-Marc de la Plante<\/td> QC - Uplify<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/gym-development-in-canada-and-making-friends-through-climbing-cbj-podcast-with-jean-marc-de-la-plante\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Stay True to Your Core<\/td> Pete Sancianco<\/td> RI - Rock Spot<\/td> Director of Marketing<\/td> marketing<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/stay-true-to-your-core-behind-the-desk-with-pete-sancianco-at-rock-spot\/<\/td> Naomi Stevens<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Competition Keeps Us Honest (podcast)<\/td> Gavin Heverly<\/td> Rise Above Consulting<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/competition-keeps-us-honest-cbj-podcast-with-gavin-heverly\/<\/td> Scott Rennak<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Letting Go of an Idea<\/td> Aaron Davis<\/td> SC - BlocHaven<\/td> Head Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/letting-go-of-an-idea-behind-the-wrench-with-aaron-davis\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n What It's Like to Open a New Gym During a Pandemic<\/td> Travis Klinghagen<\/td> SD - Climberz<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/what-its-like-to-open-a-new-gym-during-a-pandemic\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Adding What Should Always Have Been There (podcast)<\/td> Hannah Barker, Jiarra Chiang, Hayley Moran<\/td> Siege Climbing<\/td> Founders<\/td> routesetting, events<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/siege-climbing-adding-what-should-always-have-been-there-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n A Custodian of the Community<\/td> Jordan Mackay<\/td> SK - Regina Climbing Centre<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/a-custodian-of-the-community-behind-the-closures-with-jordan-mackay\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n All About the Indoor Climbing Expo (podcast)<\/td> Travis Williams<\/td> TN - Chattanooga<\/td> Founder<\/td> news<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/all-about-the-indoor-climbing-expo-cbj-podcast-with-travis-williams\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Let\u2019s Talk About 24-Hour Access (podcast)<\/td> Lindsay Runne<\/td> TN - Climb Roots<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/select-lets-talk-about-24-hour-access-cbj-podcast-with-lindsay-runne-lets-talk-about-24-hour-access-cbj-podcast-with-lindsay-runne\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Comp Combines Spicy Chicken with Epic Sends<\/td> Jonathan Brandt<\/td> TN - Climb Nashville<\/td> Routesetting Director<\/td> events, routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/comp-combines-spicy-chicken-with-epic-sends\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Making Route Design a Team Effort<\/td> Cody Grodzki<\/td> TN - High Point Chattanooga<\/td> Director of Routesetting<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-wrench-with-cody-grodzki\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Getting a Gym Ready for National Team Trials During a Pandemic<\/td> John Wiygul<\/td> TN - High Point Memphis<\/td> President<\/td> events<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/getting-a-gym-ready-for-national-team-trials-during-a-pandemic\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n The Meaning of Community<\/td> Jon Hawk & Daniel Arnold<\/td> TN - Memphis Rox<\/td> Director of Operations & Training \/ Volunteer Coordinator<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/the-meaning-of-community-behind-the-desk-with-memphis-rox\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n 101 Climbing Games and Activities (podcast)<\/td> Hailey Caissie<\/td> TN - The Crag<\/td> Programs Manager<\/td> programming<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/101-climbing-games-and-activities-cbj-podcast-with-hailey-caissie\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Addressing the Entire Climbing Cycle (podcast)<\/td> Chris Klinke<\/td> Trango<\/td> President<\/td> retailing<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/addressing-the-entire-climbing-cycle-cbj-podcast-with-chris-klinke\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n A Setter\u2019s Perspective on Sustainable Holds (podcast)<\/td> Roy Quanstrom<\/td> Trango<\/td> Facility Sales Coordinator<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/a-setters-perspective-on-sustainable-holds-cbj-podcast-with-roy-quanstrom\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Community Happens Fast<\/td> Andrew Andress<\/td> TX - Armadillo Boulders<\/td> Operations Manager<\/td> management, community<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/community-happens-fast-behind-the-desk-with-andrew-andress\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Work Hard and Enjoy the Process<\/td> Ben Waggoner<\/td> TX - Cave Climbing<\/td> Owner<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-ben-waggoner\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Gym Events that Benefit the Community<\/td> Lydia Huelskamp<\/td> TX - Crux Climbing Center<\/td> Marketing & Events Manager<\/td> events<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-desk-with-lydia-huelskamp-events-that-benefit-the-community\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Utah Competition Seeks Climbers Over 50 Years Old; Q&A with Gym Owner<\/td> Jeff Compas<\/td> UT - Contact Climbing<\/td> Co-Founder<\/td> events<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/utah-competition-seeks-climbers-over-50-years-old-qa-with-gym-owner-jeff-compas\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Our Staff Matter Most<\/td> Jacquelyn Horton<\/td> UT - Contact Climbing<\/td> Gym Manager & Co-Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/our-staff-matter-most-behind-the-desk-with-jacquelyn-horton\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Fine-Tuning Gym Programming<\/td> Justin Wyse<\/td> UT - The Front<\/td> Program Director<\/td> programming, management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/fine-tuning-gym-programming-behind-the-desk-with-justin-wyse-at-the-front\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting in a New Era<\/td> Eddie Morillas<\/td> UT - The Front<\/td> Director of Routesetting<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/routesetting-in-a-new-era-behind-the-wrench-with-eddie-morillas\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting Consultations, Education Bottlenecks, and Data (podcast)<\/td> Foxman McCarthy-James & Justin Wright<\/td> Vortex Routesetting<\/td> Head Routesetters<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/routesetting-consultations-education-bottlenecks-and-data-cbj-podcast-with-foxman-mccarthy-james-and-justin-wright\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n From Volunteer Routesetter To Gym Manager<\/td> Matthew Butler-Bugher<\/td> VT - MetroRock Essex<\/td> General Manager<\/td> management, routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/from-volunteer-routesetter-to-gym-manager\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Community Will Help Sustain Us<\/td> Andrea Charest<\/td> VT - Petra Cliffs<\/td> Owner & Guide<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/behind-the-closures-with-andrea-charest\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n All Ships Will Rise<\/td> Nathan Hadley<\/td> WA - Bouldering Project<\/td> Setting Manager<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/all-ships-will-rise-behind-the-wrench-with-nathan-hadley\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Vans on the Wall (podcast)<\/td> Ally Cruz<\/td> WA - Bouldering Project<\/td> Assistant Head Setter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/vans-on-the-wall-cbj-podcast-with-ally-cruz\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Routesetting in the Age of Social Media (podcast)<\/td> Stefanie Myr<\/td> WA - Climb Tacoma<\/td> GM, Head Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/routesetting-in-the-age-of-social-media-cbj-podcast-with-stefanie-myr\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Proving Try-Hard Gyms Work<\/td> Andrew Hou<\/td> WA - Uplift<\/td> Founder<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/proving-try-hard-gyms-work-behind-the-desk-with-uplifts-andrew-hou\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Trends, Mentorship, Communication, and Gym Management (podcast)<\/td> Josh Haynes<\/td> WA - Uplift<\/td> Manager<\/td> management<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/trends-mentorship-communication-and-gym-management-cbj-podcast-with-josh-haynes\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Why the Midwest Is a Great Place for a Climbing Gym (podcast)<\/td> Jonathan Landis<\/td> WI - Greater Heights<\/td> CEO<\/td> industry<\/td> https:\/\/climbingbusinessjournal.com\/why-the-midwest-is-a-great-place-for-a-climbing-gym-cbj-podcast-with-jonathan-landis\/<\/td> John Burgman<\/td> <\/tr>\n \n Revitalizing Routesetting for the Next Generation (podcast)<\/td> Louie Anderson<\/td> WY - Ten Sleep<\/td> Freelance Routesetter<\/td> routesetting<\/td> https:\/\/www.climbingbusinessjournal.com\/louie-anderson-revitalizing-routesetting-for-the-next-generation-cbj-podcast\/<\/td> Holly Yu Tung Chen<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"