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in prime areas around your building, including entrances, exits, gates, garages, in your landscaping, and near ground-level windows. A sudden burst of light can scare off would-be intruders and potentially alert anyone nearby of trouble. INVEST IN PARKING SECURITY. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 11% of property crimes and more than 7% of violent attacks occur in parking facilities. If your building has a parking facility, make sure this area has ample security. DETERMINE WHO’S IN CHARGE. When reviewing building security, it’s important to determine who is responsible for keeping security up to date. Should the building owner or property manager maintain security, or does it fall to the tenants? Answer this question and make sure the person responsible is following all agreed-upon security protocols. There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for security. Depending on the nature of a business or building, you will have specific security needs. You should periodically assess potential risks, make sure your building’s needs are met, and make repairs as needed.
BOX OWNER SPOTLIGHT HOW MATT BIOLSI BUILDS COMMUNITY IN A CHURNING MILITARY TOWN Getting to know box owners around the country has given our team insight into what makes a successful gym. Every community and location is different, with their own strengths and challenges. The affiliate owners who adapt to the unique demands of their environment and find novel solutions for their members are often the most successful. Matt Biolsi and CrossFit Dunbar Cave Lab (DCL) embody this mentality. Located just outside of Fort Campbell, this northern Tennessee box can’t rely on lifetime memberships. “We have a lot of members from the 101st Airborne,” Matt explains. “I love them like family, but people move on. That’s life in a military town.” To understand how CrossFit DCL embraces the challenges of fluctuating membership, you need to know a bit about the founder himself. Matt is an old-school CrossFitter, discovering the program while he was on deployment in the Army. “One guy just pulled up the workouts on his laptop,” he remembers with a laugh. Returning stateside, Matt would stick with CrossFit, coaching people in gyms and even in his own garage. “I began coaching because I needed folks to work out with,” he reflects. “I fell in love with it.” By the time Matt left the Army in 2014, he knew he’d found his calling, and CrossFit DCL was born. With his military background, Matt understands isolation and the difficulty of being shifted from base to base. That’s why his box goes out of its way to provide members with an experience that is, well, outside the box. “Our greatest strength is our ability to get together outside of the gym,” Matt says, explaining the many weekly activities members do together, like Tuesday trivia nights and live music Fridays. “Not only does it make us stand out,” he says, “but it also helps people make new friends and get to know the area. That makes things easier on them.” Matt certainly is receptive to the needs of his community, but his words of advice to box owners goes a step further: “Make time for your family and yourself,” Matt advises. “There’s a temptation to put all your time and effort into your members, but they won’t be there forever.” In Matt’s eyes, the key to success is making time for all the important people in your life, not just those tied to your business.
VEGAN GREEN SMOOTHIE
This delicious smoothie is packed with nutrients and flavor. It’s an easy, tasty way to get a dose of healthy fruits and vegetables in your diet.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup coconut water • 1/2 cup mango juice • 2 large Granny Smith
• 1/3 cup fresh
cilantro, packed • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks • 1/4 cup avocado • 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
apples, cored and chopped
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, packed • 2/3 cup parsley leaves, packed
• 1 tbsp turmeric • 5 large ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, beginning with coconut water and mango juice. 2. Blend on high until smooth. 3. Pour into glass and serve. Any leftovers will keep for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Yield: 2 Servings | Serving Size: 20 oz | 220 calories/Serving Total Fat 4.5 g | Carbs 47 g | Sugar 31 g | Fiber 9 g | Protein 3 g
Thanks for the wise words, Matt!
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