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E42: Josh York: Founder of GYMGUYZ on Building a Global Brand From His Parents’ Dining Room Table
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Every so often business leaders emerge who are unwilling to compromise their values and convictions while refusing to run their company following the traditional status quo. From his parent's dining room to the international brand, GYMGUYZ Founder & CEO Josh York is exactly such a leader. Josh founded GYMGUYZ, an in-home & on-site fitness training provider that spreads 150+ locations across 30 states, and 3 countries. GYMGUYZ is the largest personal training company in the world and got there through pure discipline and an unwillingness to accept defeat.
Josh is a firm believer that sleep is overrated, opting for just 4-5 hours a night. He kicks off his day with a 4:00 am workout, followed by a sauna session and a 31’ cold plunge. In this episode, he shares his inspiring journey and how he refused to let anything stand in the way of his dreams. Josh delves into his business philosophy, emphasizing the importance of hard work and pushing beyond your comfort zone. His competitive spirit, love for life, and undeniable presence have made him a highly sought-after motivational speaker. If you're in need of some inspiration, Josh's story is sure to push your limits to strive for greatness.
Josh is driven by passion, no stranger to risk, and a leader who knows the value of building a strong culture with a commitment to being the best. In this interview, he shares the inspiration behind his entrepreneurial journey while speaking the hard truths that founders and business leaders need to hear. In addition, Josh shares some of the wisdom contained in his best-selling book, Fuel: What It Takes to Survive as an Entrepreneur. As we enter this season of New Year's resolutions and recommitments to our goals, this episode is a great reminder of the steady commitment and daily grind that will always be required to truly succeed in business and leadership.
Topics include:
- Lessons Josh Learned in The First Years of GYMGUYZ
- What Josh Looks for In Leaders and Entrepreneurs
- Channeling Your Trauma To Improve Your Business
- Pushing Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone
- Josh’s Hard Truths About Running a Business
Josh’s Book Recommendation:
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE
Connect with Josh:
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Produced By: Social Chameleon
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