In this episode of the Climbing Gym Growth Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Cheers and Brad Mathisen from Appalachian Bouldering Center in Bristol, TN.We talk about how they went from just 30 local climbers in their community to building a climbing gym with over 300 members in just 2 years. From overcoming construction hurdles to building a welcoming culture, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning how climbing gyms grow and succeed._Show Notes:00:00 – ABC’s origin story04:20 – Why bouldering + connecting to outdoor climbing07:30 – Build-out challenges & contractor lessons15:00 – Opening day: 200+ visitors & early growth23:20 – Community, culture & no gatekeeping31:20 – Key advice for new gym owners_Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3IZPwBFV6-8Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climbinggymgrowthOr check us out at: https://climbinggymgrowth.com/

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