Starting Strong: How I Opened My Gym at 24

09/09/2025 43 min
Starting Strong: How I Opened My Gym at 24

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This week, Jaz takes us through her incredible journey of opening Uplift, a small, non-intimidating strength training gym in Wandsworth, at just 24 years old! From early days as a personal trainer to navigating the complex world of business ownership, Jaz shares the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting her own gym. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ก Highlights You Donโ€™t Want to Miss:00:00 ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ Opening My Gym at 24 โ€“ Jazโ€™s Entrepreneurial Journey Begins02:12 ๐Ÿš€ From PT to Gym Owner โ€“ The Leap That Changed Everything03:57 ๐Ÿ  Finding the Right Space โ€“ How I Secured My Gym Location06:19 ๐Ÿ’ผ Business Lessons โ€“ How Owning a Gym Is a Reflection of You08:42 ๐Ÿ“ˆ Overcoming the Fear โ€“ Taking the Financial Plunge into Business Ownership11:29 ๐Ÿ’ก Why Business Coaching Was a Game-Changer for Me13:21 ๐Ÿ’ธ Crunching the Numbers โ€“ The Financial Reality of Running a Gym16:31 ๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insights on Branding โ€“ Creating Uplift's Non-Intimidating Vibe19:40 ๐Ÿ… Opening Day Nerves โ€“ What It Was Like on the First Day of Uplift22:12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ The Power of Personal Connections โ€“ Why Community Is Key to Uplift's Success25:47 ๐Ÿ’ฅ Marketing the Gym โ€“ How I Used Social Media to Grow Uplift29:24 ๐Ÿ”‘ Lessons Learned โ€“ What I Would Do Differently in My Gym Business33:29 ๐Ÿง  The Future of Uplift โ€“ Whatโ€™s Next for My Gym and Business Growth36:24 ๐Ÿšบ The Struggles of Being a Woman in Business โ€“ Overcoming Gender Barriers39:43 ๐Ÿ’ก Top Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs โ€“ Advice for Women Starting Their Own Gym41:46 ๐Ÿ›‘ Hidden Costs of Owning a Gym โ€“ The Unexpected Expenses You Donโ€™t See Coming