Episode 33: Desmond Scott: The Accidental Entrepreneur

30/01/2019 37 min

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  Hello, everyone. Today I had the absolute pleasure of meeting gym owner and change agent Desmond Scott of Prime Institute of Durham, North Carolina. This accidental entrepreneur creates a gym environment that centers around the people who built it- his clients. He asserts quality customer service as the timbre of his success. But this is the show all about this money- what does Durham’s fitness guru say about finding motivation and fitness?   Key Tips and Takeaways: The foundations of a good business are as follows: Customer service, amenities, and services offered Good customer service allows your business to grow and sustain Stop Creating Too Big Fitness Goals! It can be difficult to achieve without having a proper team to assist you You’re not the only one who walks into a gym feeling confused and feel like everyone is judging you Everyone feels that way and it’s all in your head! A good gym should provide you with a service. If they don’t respond in a way that makes you feel confident then you have to take your money elsewhere Going to the gym should focus on how you feel. Do you feel good? That’s your motivator Fall in love with the method, not the mission   Ways to Save Money on Fitness Utilize YouTube and Instagram for fitness inspiration and workout ideas. They’re free- and fabulous. Hire a meal prep service. You’ll find that hiring a personal chef to create healthy meals will be cheaper in the long run than paying for meals daily. Need proof? Keep all receipts! You’ll be surprised at how much money you spend on going out to eat in a month. You’ll find that hiring people to help you eat clean could come out cheaper! Start with walking. Get into a habit of purposeful walking every day. That creates commitment- an essential component to working out.   Stay Connected With Me: Instagram & Twitter: @stacksnthecity Music: www.bensound.com