The WORST Reason To Open A Gym

This video covers the most common why most people want to open their own gym. In my opinion, it's also the WORST reason to open your own gym. If you are thinking about opening a gym you should watch this video first because it might save you a lot of money, time, and hardship.
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[@dessertstorm7476]

Rich Piana told me to just go out and start a business. Any business it doesn't matter. Just do a business. And he's rich and fucking jacked. So he must be right.

[@MikefromTexas1]

Phlegm Atic You're bein' sarcastic, right?

[@dessertstorm7476]

Rich piana is richer and more jacked than you

[@MikefromTexas1]

Phlegm Atic Yeah, he's also a notorious scammer and a huge(no pun intended) proponent of anabolic steroids.

[@erebus79]

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[@IsmaelDrucker]

5% muscle 95% synthol

[@eloisimonet650]

I want to open my gym because i hate the gym

[@eloisimonet650]

just kidding haha

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[@standardFifa]

Thanks for your tutorials bro im now able to deadlift 6000 pounds

[@tokkule5582]

that all?

[@ramelkins9051]

Tokkule light weights

[@LiftOffLife]

10,000 lbs with 2 vultures sat at each end of the bar. Beat that?

[@RamseyDewey]

I opened my own gym 8 years ago- the first MMA gym in Shanghai, China. Everything you said here is basically the same as my experience... Except I would add- be really cautious about choosing business partners, because that can complicate things even more.

[@lainsoundtrack8309]

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[@leftbutcheeckxd1455]

Elijah Hoban get out

[@hansblitz7770]

Should an alcoholic open a bar?

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Amen

[@bigdeal4147]

even an alcoholic needs drinking buddies

[@hansblitz7770]

I feel like I've been given bad advice.

[@vuthylen5142]

Yes

[@canererbay8842]

Apparently.

[@avocado6623]

I want to open my own gym so I can revoke peoples memberships who don't rerack their weight, and/or do it properly. Is that a good reason?

[@123sergy]

yes

[@josephham2036]

Possibly the best reason. Surprised he doesn’t talk about this.

[@Kapuist1]

Makes sense. Gym owners are business people, not athletes.

[@RaineyPowerTraining]

What most of these people would benefit from is a home gym. Pays for itself and convenient.

[@RaineyPowerTraining]

I pay 80 dollars (YMCA) a month for my gym member ship. For a nice squat rack, plates, and bar it would be around 3,000. Those are going to last for years and years of not abused. So, 3 years of gym membership to pay off equipment. If you are going to open up a gym you are most likely paying a mortgage anyways. Unless you live at home still.

[@krakonoskraken8763]

xNAJAFx no way man...my home gym has everything needed (barbell, dumbbells, pullup bar, dip parallels, rings, squat (and bench :D) rack etc...everything costs like year or two going to normal gym...and it has bunch of benefits (calm, friends,for free, lasts like forever...) + if needed, i should just sell it...home gym is way better and cheaper

[@krakonoskraken8763]

xNAJAFx yeah, i live with parents...of course when someone is paying a rent and stuff, gym membership is better for him...but when you have good place, lets do your own! and i also like that strongman stuff because if you have some tire or log next to your house, you should workout outside and for free

[@thechairman74]

You can shop around and get most of the basics for cheap. What gets expensive are the extras like dumbbells, and a lat pulldown. If you only make do with a barbell, rack, bench, plates and a pull up bar, you can do your entire workout that way. You can find plates for around $1/lb. If you can tolerate the loudness when you drop the bar because of the slack between the sleeve and hole, then you'll be fine.

[@thechairman74]

actually you can go to Walmart.com, and get the cheap Golds Gym plates for well less than $1/lb. For dumbbells, get Olympic dumbbell handles and a bunch of 5's and 10's.

[@auldgitgymsurvivaltechniqu9999]

"find a job you love and never work another day in your life" as an aulder fella whos been through so many skuttery jobs I've lost count let me tell you I'd much rather take the shit that goes with doing a job/business I love than taking the shit that goes with doing a job that's poisoning my soul a little more with every passing day!

[@joshjohnston7388]

Yep. I'm in my 40s. I'm sucking up debt and time to be back in school for an occupational respec. I ran martial arts schools for a while when I was young. Helped a lot of people get fit and confident and mobile. Assisted in the the training of some people who were real fighters. Never made any money. I realized that what *I* wanted was a 9-5 that paid relatively well and that *really meant something to me.* The other 16 hours a day should be mine for training, for my family, and for my life. So I'm going to work in physical therapy. I found working with injured students the most rewarding. Now, I'll be getting people used to their new knees, getting people back to their training, or back to work. That means something.

[@auldgitgymsurvivaltechniqu9999]

Josh Johnston exactly, it doesn't matter how tough it is doing the thing you love if it's the thing you love you enjoy doing it so it isn't tough.....if that makes any sense! 😆

[@kristianolesen6173]

I was always taught not to turn a hobby into a job, you'll only learn to hate your hobby.

[@purakvlog]

does it mean, no matter what sort of job we do, we will eventually hate it?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Excellent video brother...You and i are definitely on the same path...Can't wait until I get out there and we can talk about this in person

[@likahermes51]

man your videos are the best!

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[@nobertstanel9428]

,, Don't ask anyone is it worth it, you should know it in your gut " , that's the wisdom

[@grimjits]

Nobert Stanel l?

[@tonygillahan]

This is so true. I work in the bagged salad industry and I have had multiple opportunities to go higher up in the ranks of management. Easier work, better money, but one big catch, my roster would change. I currently work a 4 day week, four 10+ hour days then 3 days off. Those 3 days off allow me to go hunting and camping, I get to fill my freezers with the ultimate free range protein, my true passion. I also have a passion for weight training, but because I spend my days off work in the bush, I just opt to weight train after work. This gives me the best of both worlds and although I have no passion at all for salad, I appreciate the role I'm in to allow me to pay my way while still being able to consistently hunt and train every single week 👌

[@peterpark3504]

Having my own commercial gym was one of my dreams. So I saved more than 30% of my budget. After I watched this, I thought about it seriously. And I changed my mind. I will have just a home gym for strength traning. Now I understand and know that making cookies for money is not fun as much as I imagined. Thank you for your realistic advices.

[@ÄY5KÄRI]

Peter Park really?

[@peterpark3504]

receo11 In South Korea, most people deposit more than 40% of their salary into their bank accounts. I do it too and usually make a living with the rest budget.

[@ÄY5KÄRI]

I aint talking about saving 40% of your salary or whatever... Im thinking that is this story really true.

[@TheMFingCoo]

AWESOME VIDEO

[@ivandelac764]

Gym owner here, yes he is right. I've bought my gym place and it works fine but honestly nothing can prepare you for the amount of time you won't have for yourself and your loved ones. You will always need to put your gym first. The best thing I do is to get up in the 5 in the morning and do my workout. And after a long day of working with clients I do my run so I can clear the mind and organize myself for the next day. The thing is that I focus mostly on personal training and I have, thankfully I have great people who I train, but you need to be super organized if you want to succeed and have something of your personal life.

[@gavind2174]

Appreciate the honesty a lot. Everyone is out there saying "follow your dreams" and just driving the positivity train home on these things. It's nice to see Alan is altering perspective, reminding us its not always easy, an important note we shouldn't allow to escape our understanding. Loving the content Alan!

[@thohangst]

Mike Rowe vibes.

[@foxhoundarma3]

thats a pretty good rant Alan. I didn't open a gym because i like to lift, i just bought some weights and made a little basement gym in my parents' house so i wouldn't have to pay for a gym membership when i visit. I eventually wanna move back to my home town and open a gym but for different reasons than "i like lifting," and thus i was relieved my reasons weren't mentioned in this lol

[@meNtor890]

What is your reason? My fantasy is that I would find the cheapest locale I can find, make it hardcore and a cool atmosphere and then just hope people show up from rumors and maybe some facebook advertisements :'DD Because honestly all gyms are lame fitness clubs nowadays. It would be fun to show people that gyms are workshops, not playgrounds.

[@christopherdart1909]

j

[@CSPSpy]

like elliott hulse, except not insane

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

I always direct people to Alan for this reason. He gives it to you straight. Whenever newbies ask me for advice on form and such I send them here.

[@emil8260]

Elliot's not insane. I get the joke... but he's not insane.

[@hydrocarbon2195]

Emil i was gonna say that lol, i love Elliott ❤❤❤❤

[@mrwiskerz666]

dude made an ask elliot episode about how to properly take a shit. I unsubscribed 15 seconds into the video and never looked back, little while later I saw a video of him throwing the tantrum of a 5 year old and it reaffirmed my choice to not follow that dudes mental deterioration

[@davidmares1370]

SventheViking elliot is a beast

[@Brickinasock]

Alan, you are the father Gotham needs.

[@MrTomckee]

I have no interest in opening my own business but still feel as though I've learned something from this, thanks man.

[@christinehenson5313]

Where were you three years ago? I had my own gym, and everything you said is true. Always stressing about money, 80 hour weeks, no time to train, hardly saw my kids, members wanting this and that. I was in the Army for 14 years so I can understand your motivation all too well. I sold the gym at a loss because I hated the stress and not having any time for my family. I'm glad I did, but I'm grateful for the lessons I learned. I'm much happier now in my ordinary job, with an ordinary salary, but extraordinary training.

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

It's always so awkward when a large KZbinr is driving through neighborhoods I'm familiar with. It's like seeing real life on TV lol

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Not as awkward when some random viewer thinks he is special because he recognizes a location in a video. Get a grip.

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

***** You're pretty cranky.

[@kainoizking]

+Michael Goodwin settle down princess

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

that was my reaction to Smosh, lol. It's kinda cool how many huge youtubers Sacramento has

[@benmercer2426]

Honestly this inspired me to continue along with my dream

[@mitchell8940]

Rhino's rants without the kooler talk

[@YommiOfficial]

was about to comment the same thing ahahahaah

[@lpfaninfinity]

Lulz

[@dessertstorm7476]

I am unique. A special snowflake.

[@piotrdygas5345]

Phlegm Atic retarded does not mean unique

[@arbiter3297]

As a business owner of many years, this is the absolute and complete truth. I'm in a position where I meet individuals with new business or are considering business startup. Your counsel is truly excellent. Individuals seldom count the cost of running their own business. The rewards can be great but the cost is almost certain. You have many excellent videos but this one ranks up there with the best. Thanks so much for the counsel.

[@wesleyhovis5101]

I've commented this several times man but your content is fucking primo. I appreciate how real this rant is. So many people out there are just delusional and see guys like you with successful channels on KZbin and think it's just a matter of uploading videos. They have no concept of work ethic or what it takes to be successful at anything. Everyone just has these pipe dreams of some fantasy life, job, and income, but have put in no thought on how to get there. Thank you for tactfully and respectfully saving these people from misery!

[@N3RDYLICIOUS]

Stan Efferding mode

[@MUSCLEMANHOOD]

Wisdom dropped here!!! Thrall you are wise beyond your years my friend. Thanks for sharing manhood qualities like perseverance and willingness to fail forward, and commitment... Core masculine values... all of 'em.

[@sickofthis368]

There are some cases where people didn't have to work nearly as hard to get their business up and running. Could have been something they started out of their basement or garage, or whatever. This is some great advice for people looking to start from nothing, like you did, and work their way up. Good shit man.

[@diegocenicerosdominguez7309]

Writing my management project on starting a business and I decided on a similar strength gym like the one you started. I've been absorbing so much knowledge from your older videos, you've given me so much good information on strength training and now business. Will follow your footsteps one day, thank you!

[@EyeAmBatman]

Alan, im so happy you have opened your own gym, you're brand is very strong and ethical, and you've proven your marketability on youtube.. if you do half of the work you do on youtube, you should have a very successful gym within a couple of years!, I understand your disliking of taking orders and been told what to do, and admire your desire to not be that person anymore, best wishes with your gym, things will only get better, wish you every success!

[@DavidLee-kj9gt]

Thanks for this video. Felt like you were speaking to me the whole time. I'm currently in your prior position with a 5 year contract in the military. Excited for this future journey

[@thegrassisbluer09]

your videos on the business side of things are so inspirational. they help me better understand and develop my motivation for my own career and some day when I'm ready to open a restaurant I'll be watching them over and over again for motivation and hope. thank you a million times!

[@furyroad7565]

Thanks for being honest and real. Most fitness/strength related videos now are extremely lame with people bs'ing everything and false enthusiasm.

[@imjustsam1745]

I want to open my own gym because I want as many people as possible to experience the positive impact that lifting has had on me. It empowered every other thing in my life, yet so many people either don't feel like they can go to a lot of gyms or can't stay interested. A new gym and one that isn't a corporate globo would really benefit my community.

[@pburk2200]

Great advice sir. Actually waited 30 years before I opened my gym and it was worth the wait.

[@GeddyRC]

Terrific advice. Especially the part about making your passion your full time job. Take note younger viewers who maybe haven't started college or picked a path yet - making your passion into your career will kill your passion. Even if it doesn't feel like it yet. Find something you don't mind doing and do that thing, to make money, to be able to keep doing your passion for fun.

[@Janny0082]

Very true! I started my own business a few years back and still work PT at a fitness centre. I'm lucky if I can get to workout 3x per week. It's a labor of love tho!

[@TheGreasedCat]

hey Alan. I cannot thank you enough to heartily appreciate another perspective of opening a business. I have noticed that in exchanges with other people, in a flight or fight mindset to make a business happen. The only attraction at the start of a business is those who can assist in making your dream a reality. other than that, these other people have no use for you in a respective sense.

[@HashemSmashem]

Thank you so much Alan for this video. Very insightful and thought-provoking. Huge fan from Saudi Arabia!

[@dahabpowerlifting]

same here, from jeddah checking in :)

[@ALF3RJ4NI]

HashemSmashem fan from Tunisia! Also, greetings my suadia arabian friend!

[@necbranduc]

Alan giving some real talk right here! No bull stuff, no curtains, all truth! I love this about Alan and that's why I started training untamed! Thank you, Alan Thrall!

[@piolovespunk182]

Damn bro, fierce. More stories like this please.

[@kevinbenoit3523]

Alan, I pretty much never post comments but this video is perfect. I started my own business four years ago and spent a lot of time not doing the things that I love. But, it paid off and now I have more time and money. business ownership sucks and is awesome. Great lessons in this video.

[@arobinson111]

Very candid and useful video. Hopefully this helps people contemplate such a big decision. The atmosphere and members of the gym make all the difference. If the owner/coach is stressed or unhappy, the members feed off that. Semper fi

[@kurtwagner2403]

thats the best reason : you dont want that uncertainty - "what would have been when" - for the rest of your life. regret is worse than failure in my oppinion. loved your video, thank you!

[@24821daphneeast]

I own my own business - you are right on the money - 2 years into my adventure, I've had the highest of highs, and lowest of lows- the most difficult yet most rewarding job ever- The struggle is real

[@everburning8127]

It's true, Captain Crunch just opened a gym in my neighborhood and he is never in there. Instead of lifting, he is expanding the business.

[@Twelve20Inc.]

This is so true. Business ownership makes everything in your life take a back seat.

[@TheDankCat127]

Solid advice. Not just for opening a gym, but for any career path.

[@harrisashraff]

some straight to the face life advices...

[@jeremiahmilazzo1446]

in owning a gym makes you a teacher enjoy showing and sharing people what you've experienced and understood, so you branch your own understanding outward

[@timingmile7030]

I watched this video not because I wanted to open a gym but because I literally had nothing better to do. But I found it quiet motivating as well and it really showed that you have to find something you truly love to sacrifice everything for it. Thank you.

[@Gina-bl1mh]

this rant reminds me of an article i read once about asking yourself not what your passion is or what you want, but what youre willing to suffer. Your suffer threshold for any given endeavor is the real determining factor of success. and thats not a value judgment on willpower, its just a question of priority.

[@Milehighshred]

Excellent video and advice! Starting a guitar school was NOT what I expected. Teaching people how to play is nowhere even CLOSE to the same as being able to play my own music. Huge dose of reality in this journey.

[@blueweld75]

Rad dude,dig this dude. I have had a free gym for 2 years. Spent over 10gs in equipment and knowledge. I also do house calls with sleds and trap bars in my van. All free and its about just getting people better. Building the business. Great content dude.

[@ResistanceQuest]

Sobering and real-world life advice. You're one of my favorite youtubers

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Thanks @AlanThrall this video really resonated with me, as I'm one of "those guys" imminently thinking about going for the plunge of opening a gym, more importantly a strongman gym! my problem is the concern of financial security. I want to open the gym for the right reasons, I love helping people train properly and I want to provide a decent fun gym for weight lifting and strongman as there isn't one here, however I already have a successful business and have been lucky to get here. so I'm weighing up the gamble of selling my business to "attempt" creating a successful gym business.

[@chrisparish6493]

Great Video! An other thing people don't think about when they want to open a gym... I had to unclog the toilet twice today... Everything is not all roses, when you own a gym.

[@lucianlucafitness9964]

4:05 I thought you we're going to say "Are you willing to... Train Untamed !!" haha... great video Allan !

[@dccloss]

Love this video! I currently run a business and too many times people asume I just have a 9-5 office job. I have to be at work at 530 am and do not finish till 4pm most days. On lunch I'm usually on calls or setting up interviews. I take calls till 9pm and on several occasions had to get up in the middle of the night to handle issues. I've had to climb under trash compactors and come home with my slacks and polos so sweaty and covered in crud I've just had to toss them. I usually have to be at the gym by 330am to squeeze in a workout. I'd love to branch out and open my own business. I love the freedom I currently have in making decisions and running with it. I just want something of my own that I created. I thought about a gym or something fitness related but you definitely brought up some good points. The gym is my escape I don't want it to become something I hate.

[@emZee1994]

this has confirmed what I have been thinking about doing for a long time. working as a part time personal trainer in a gym I don't own. in my current situation I would have enough money from this type of part time work thanks man

[@nICK7cONVILLE]

So much truth. Showed this to my brother who had this crazy idea, think it really gave him food for thought

[@GlockenspielSAS]

I´m from Slovakia and I always wanted to open a gym, but for a different reason. There´s only ONE strongman gym in Slovakia and the only weightlifting gyms for public are crossfit gyms. I would like to open a gym, where you can smash weights, grunt, lift heavy, do strongman exercises etc. And I would gladly sacrifice my training routine for that. Thank you very much, Alan, for a very thoughtful video! Keep´em coming, man.

[@Ayot793]

Early squadd Edit: You dropped some gems in this video thanks for sharing, I'm not planning on opening a gym but I still learnt quite a lot.

[@garrettgroller1889]

You are a wise man Alan. I have been a business owner for ten years now in a completely different business but I did it for the same reasons as you.

[@Pope2501]

This is the same truth for Taekwondo, keumdo, karate, and judo. Well said, good conversation.

[@nomadicstrength]

This was one of your best vids. The bulking rant as well. Getting down to the truth.

[@Fanisliverpool1892]

I've been following Elliott Hulse for a long time and now and i really admire him , and i just started doing something with my life just now the last 2 months. And randomly i saw one of your videos talking about squats, i thought i'd subscribe to you. Then i watched some other of your videos and when you said you've been watching Elliott Hulse too i'd more than happy to subscribe to you. I've watched some other of your vids too and you have quality and original content. You really are an inspiration to a lot of us who want to get out of our comfort zones but get stuck in the doubt disease. I'll watch your vids everyday from now on. You just been added to the people that inspire me and i admire. I hope that one day i might be able to inspire others to grow strong like you and Elliot. Keep growing stronger brother. Thank you, not only for your videos but for becoming the strongest version of yourself cause you give us hope and "permission" to do the same.

[@walterrojas1075]

man I think I've been following you for over two years, but I don't know anymore... I mean.... you drive a Dodge 🤔😅 Glad to see how much the channel has grown.

[@lucassige8722]

This is an absolutely great vid. Have you ever thought about doing other vids on how to get started or how to go about the process?

[@gatman18]

I definitely agree with the being told what to do, when and where and being judged based on your rank. I served 3.5 years in the Army and yes just like you guys in the Marines, we are micromanaged as well.

[@ironmikesgym1657]

Great video Alan! I love training and love the idea, however what you have stated is totally the case, I love training and not necessarily training others, etc. Keep up the videos. Thanks

[@anitabarry9278]

Very well spoken. I love that you can apply this to all aspects of life, not just opening up a gym. Great video.

[@orlandofehr3135]

Love the raw honesty💪🏼

[@davekooper]

I remember a year or so ago when I got into a training program being asked somewhat the same question by one of the coaches, I said I wanted to get into strongman, powerlifting and eventually open my own gym, he turned to me and asked "Why open a gym? Why not just work for someone else?" And I replied without missing a beat. "I want to help people and I don't think when you work for someone else that you can do that properly, I've seen great trainers working under a barely competent owner and the spark disappears, I want to be the guy who gives that spark and pushes people to be their best, whatever it costs me I wanna make people better, I love helping them and I know I'll never be a world champion but maybe I can help someone else be one some day." I didn't think about this ever before I was asked, I was put on the spot on my first day of training and just answered from the heart.

[@Tree2Tool]

Thanks Allan. You're one of the few who understands opening a business & how to keep it going.

[@stevena8719]

Also man I think you opened the type of gym that's hard to recruit for. There are these stupid things called orange fitness popping up all over Canada but they're PAACKED because they cater to a larger demographic than untamed strength.

[@msms7434]

Great video, for any business idea. Nothing worth doing is ever easy.

[@ravenstylea2]

Dude your vlog intros are enTHRALLing!

[@shamoen]

Emyth is a great book. Definitely a good read. There are many people who enter the entrepreneurial space on the base of the dream and not the practical element. I full agree with your perspective and well put. Self employment is not a vacation. It is a harder hill to climb with tons of risk. However, if success is found through your hardwork, the payout can be better.

[@taylorcarr6437]

Alan in my sacrilegious opinion you are the most genuine fitness youtuber by far! Congratulations, keep it up!!🤘💪

[@dors.sc1]

i dont know if you were told that, but when i was in the army and talked about how much i wanted to get out already people told me "well in civic life youre also going to have a boss" i really resonate with the part where you had to take orders from people you had 0 respect for

[@buckadillafilms]

Alan, thank you for sharing this. I know it's an older video but there's a lot of things that remain true to this day. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@resistance156]

When I was in college and figuring out what I wanted to do, I thought about studying exercise science multiple times, but I always asked myself the question, "Would I want to train other people?" The answer for me was always a resounding "No". It's hard enough to motivate yourself sometimes. I would not have patience for others, that wouldn't want to work hard, etc. I do love lifting and plan to do it as long as possible and this January just purchased equipment to start my home gym (Titan T3 Rack, Ohio Power Bar, bunch of used weights off craigslist, 3 4x6' horse stall mats, olympic dumbbell handles, Rogue utility bench, and bunch of bands). I love it. Super convenient when I pressed for time between work and school. I love the gym I'm a member of too (privately owned), but I can only make there once or twice a week now, so I can still get 3-4 workouts in a week with my garage gym.

[@kshigeeda]

Great video, 3years into opening and running my own gym and completely agree with every point you made here! This video is valuable to any open out there contemplating doing it. I read E-Myth a couple years late but enjoyed the read non to less to understand more how I was feeling and where I was struggling running the gym! Thanks again Alan!

[@jwad1329]

That's good advice. I was thinking of trying to open my own gym. I'm glad I watched your video because it set a lot of things for me to consider first. It's a whole lot more to it then just loving the atmosphere of it. You hit the nail on the head. Stay true

[@aaron69752]

I'm transitioning out now and I gotta say this video hit home with me. Thanks for all the content Alan, you're the man.

[@justinnowocien8584]

You know what they say about a guy with a big truck... ...they have a shitty bench

[@ml7407]

Justin Nowocien

[@esonsei]

Bro I love how you actually head over shoulders when switching lanes

[@jedbarnett7093]

Keen insight from a wise dude. Thanks for posting Alan. You deserve every good thing that comes to you.

[@jgood0013]

Agree 100% on having to show respect to some (not squared away) people in the Marine Corps because of rank/time in service. I had a similar distaste for authority constantly being lorded over me, and hurry up and wait is no fun either. Lol. Semper Fi Brother!

[@jedschuler6994]

Fellow small gym owner... so much truth. Lost all my money, hit a house foreclosure, then the big D. Dealt with defectors, theft, eating Ramen and more. But the whole time I felt like Rocky going through the shit and grinning the whole time because I knew that once I pushed through, once I cracked the code, I would have learned hella leassons and became my own man. Lo and behold here I am. The gym is cracking now, producing champions in martial arts, track and field (high school) and my first pro card bodybuilder (whats up Karen!) and I have the respect of the community, my family, my ex and most importantly, myself. Glad you made it too brother, great video. Lifeforce Fitness LLC in Jefferson WI on FB.

[@Mattax355]

great advice for any potential business owner. If you want to do it even if you fail then consider it seriously.

[@mandy7674]

I love that this is applicable to pretty much everything,great video!

[@abumaawi2266]

yes..that is the reality of a businessman not just passion...

[@jamesparris4767]

Great video you should do more serious talks like this. Also the E-myth was the first audiobook I completed. Great suggestion for anyone who thinks they want to start their own business.

[@hillbillybarbell1536]

good vid. really brought things to light.

[@OPERATOR8696]

Have you read the book "Hero with 1000 faces" or "Iron John"? Sounds like you pull some thoughts from it, but its also inherent in every man. The thought of embarking on a "Journey" is innate in all men throughout time and only some actually choose to accept said "call" to adventure. Alan I can see your personality and know you have great character from the trials you have faced and conquered. Video made me tear up a bit because I feel like I'm at the same place you were when you left the marines. I am leaving my hometown January to start my own "Hero's Journey" and have the same tenacity and fire in my stomach to succeed in what I want to do. I'm glad to see you are successfully doing yours. Love these videos, God bless.