Listen "Starting Strong: How I Opened My Gym at 24"
Episode Synopsis
๐๏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. ๐ช๐ก Highlights You Donโt Want to Miss:00:00 ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Opening My Gym at 24 โ Jazโs Entrepreneurial Journey Begins02:12 ๐ From PT to Gym Owner โ The Leap That Changed Everything03:57 ๐ Finding the Right Space โ How I Secured My Gym Location06:19 ๐ผ Business Lessons โ How Owning a Gym Is a Reflection of You08:42 ๐ Overcoming the Fear โ Taking the Financial Plunge into Business Ownership11:29 ๐ก Why Business Coaching Was a Game-Changer for Me13:21 ๐ธ Crunching the Numbers โ The Financial Reality of Running a Gym16:31 ๐ Key Insights on Branding โ Creating Uplift's Non-Intimidating Vibe19:40 ๐
Opening Day Nerves โ What It Was Like on the First Day of Uplift22:12 ๐ฌ The Power of Personal Connections โ Why Community Is Key to Uplift's Success25:47 ๐ฅ Marketing the Gym โ How I Used Social Media to Grow Uplift29:24 ๐ Lessons Learned โ What I Would Do Differently in My Gym Business33:29 ๐ง The Future of Uplift โ Whatโs Next for My Gym and Business Growth36:24 ๐บ The Struggles of Being a Woman in Business โ Overcoming Gender Barriers39:43 ๐ก Top Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs โ Advice for Women Starting Their Own Gym41:46 ๐ Hidden Costs of Owning a Gym โ The Unexpected Expenses You Donโt See Coming
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