Interview with Don Faul, CrossFit CEO

[@MatthewSouza]

“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” -Henry Ford Don, please protect the brand and create media at scale around the L1, the methodology and the stories happening in the Affiliates. Don’t fall into the slippery slope of listening to the “people”.

[@SteveCesare]

And make an appearance on The Sevan Podcast 🤷🏻? I'd watch it

[@manuelgilioli]

You are the people what you wrote is contradictory, inconsistent

[@MatthewSouza]

@@manuelgilioli “People” is in quotations for a reason. Although, without true understanding of what I wrote. One would definitely think exactly what you wrote. So I don’t disagree with your statement only encourage you to keep thinking about mine.

[@hillerfit]

Amen

[@manuelgilioli]

@@MatthewSouza so let’s hope he is going to listen to the right “People”, got it!

[@jerseyjustin26]

I’m confused, I didn’t see Sevan anywhere in this video?

[@lloydwilliams2371]

Is he doesn't see this I'm gonna be maaaad

[@meduala]

@@lloydwilliams2371 he won't challenge this one

[@AmrElAmrawy]

I love this interview. I went on LinkedIn to see his profile. Having graduated from Computer and Systems Engineering, to getting his MBA and working with Google, Pinterest and Facebook, and someone who is loyal to CrossFit and the sport, I see him as an inspiration and I'm so excited for him to lead the company and the sport to unfold new opportunities and nurture and develop CrossFit.

[@dudleywalden5493]

Hope you’ll do the Sevan podcast within 60 days!

[@kairandbellinger1973]

Thank you so much! Wow! He understands the world needs CrossFit now, knows the impact of Covid, the global wellness issues, the important community/team element of Crossfit, and that CrosaFit is the greatest sport that everyone can practice and be part of across the globe. As a fan for years, I am so excited for the future of the sport under his leadership.

[@Adrian-pd9xd]

One of his younger brothers was a mentor of mine while at Purdue. When you a have a Faul leading you, you get someone that is genuine, humble, intelligent, quick to listen/slow to speak, and compassionate. I'm a nobody, but I'm going to venture a guess and say CrossFit is in great hands. Can't wait to see what happens at CrossFit with Don at the helm! Oh, and thanks for looking out for me, Ryan!

[@mattmorrison6621]

When will you be on the Sevan Podcast??

[@crossfit_carpenter]

Sevan should be the interviewer

[@simongrabowski]

Would also like to see a long form interview with Don and Seven

[@CFJONROJAS]

I like this guy a lot. Excited for CF

[@nealrutgerskid]

Sounds very familiar.

[@guzvier]

I want to work for this CEO❤

[@hectorrodriguez7376]

Seems down to earth and with his background has a backbone to fight for the brand.

[@nickalex47]

Either offer Dave Castro a proper job return - or pay him the recognition that is due to him, but never given when he was so abruptly removed.

[@craighoward_diablo]

Good interview Stephane.

[@jipi7]

Wellcome Don Faul. We expect you to do great things in this sport of ours.

[@GilligansDen2]

Can't please everyone, and his message has me concerned where it will end.

[@robgronkowski947]

why?

[@liverunboundless3345]

I love the CrossFit community!

[@nealrutgerskid]

Any reason why the other guy was replaced? Eric Rosa? Did he screw up.. I missed it.

[@shannons1886]

Yes Sir! Let’s go!!!

[@tonydecuba]

He knows the Concept of “Delegate” so 🔥😎

[@cvz48527]

Seems he is a good guy but I think a CEO must know what to do, not try to be a crowdpleaser. The methodology is already created and implemented by Greg Glassman, so what's the big deal, the fees? Also too much use of trendy fancy words like "ecosystem"

[@cfcoachkev]

If it's all not just lip service I feel like we're in for a good ride :D

[@casualplayah]

Crossfit new Crossfit CEO. Crossfit. - there fixed your Crossfit thumbnail.

[@bs431980]

Don’t be censoring like google!!

[@justrione]

Semper Fi

[@bbbt8090]

So this dude is the fall guy....

[@admiral_v]

Yes !!!

[@andrecupas9341]

Hello Don, When you come to Miami, Please stop by our facility Caution CrossFit in Miami Lakes!! 14000sqft of pure fitness!

[@afglealphphotographer1385]

I wish you the best 👏👏

[@jrparker4804]

So, I’m lost, what happened to Eric? Hoping Don will eliminate handstand everything because handstand events have NOTHING to do with fitness. CrossFit cannot be mainstream until the weirdo events are eliminated. I love CrossFit, but the Games choose to showcase stuff not happening at regular boxes. And then of course everyone laughs when you say you do CrossFit. Priority #1 should be to remove the barriers preventing CrossFit from being a mainstream sport. For example, handstand walking and bouncing your head on the ground for handstand push-ups.

[@connorsmith7666]

If I want to invent an event I’ll let you know.

[@Rob_Southards]

Come up to Alaska!

[@yesicamonge4475]

Too noisy, I couldn't hear the interview.

[@paulomorbioarmwrestling986]

Armwrestling showwww Brasil 🇧🇷

[@jakovpro1]

crossfit changes ceo more often than i change my tshirt

[@jakovpro1]

btw where can i apply for this role? i am atleast 20% more qualified and better for this job!

[@mariannes2185]

You clearly need to change your shirt more often (In 22 years they have had 3 CEOs)

[@jakovpro1]

@@mariannes2185 they actually have 3 CEOs in 2 years 😂, but still good point

[@markpalacios6137]

Y’all needa grow up, a former service member such as Don alone doesn’t need to speak or need the approval of Sevan. We saw previously how a former service member(Dave Castro) left his impact and without a doubt this position of CEO and CrossFit as a whole is in good hands. #semperfi #respect

[@josefrodrigez5936]

bring Dave back..

[@soldjer21]

Bring back Castro !

[@ryant1506]

Sevan!!!!!! Ugh....all og crossfit axed

[@Netanya-q4b]

Oh, I thought crossfit was a workout style, didn't even know it was a company. Who needs a gym when you have *gestures at the world* all this?

[@y7a7s7hua]

Oh so your against Cross fit. Step up to the plate and backup your big mouth and compete!

[@thereal415er]

Cool, when's Castro coming back you traitors.

[@nothingtoseehere1097]

What happened to the alcoholic hobo that used to be in charge?

[@lapellcorey]

😆

[@MatthewSouza]

You mean genius who transformed an industry. He’s counting his money.

[@jeff_howard_afk]

Take a note from your name, and get out of here bro.

[@dunkmeister]

@@MatthewSouza thoughts on this interview?

[@nickbuildsthings]

@@MatthewSouza, savage. Counting his money 😂

[@wpsblake]

Bummer...a Staford graduate: guessing he's a democrat...or should I say socialist or communist these days, as they've become.

[@katefoster9743]

Seriously - couldn’t get any more negative than this comment 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@robertkraychik1884]

i detected his ideological flaws, as well. still wishing the best for him.

[@BCa-wk7gu]

The fact that he was high up at Google and Facebook does not give me a warm and fuzzy. Is he going to sell out like Eric Rosa and Berkshire?

[@patrickhayes606]

I find it hilarious when Americans call Democrats communist when in reality they are a centrist party

[@FuriousGeorge_13]

@@robertkraychik1884 how? Was this detector developed by the same company that patented “gaydar”?

[@jlynnyay]

Meh 🫤 6 minutes in and I can’t listen any longer.

[@ArjunaAntaramian]

I did 3…

[@vanillaghetto]

@@ArjunaAntaramian Lost me at the "accidentally" rolled up left bicep.