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Sincerely, Your Small Business
You’ve always wanted to get to know your favorite local business owners. But with everyone’s busy schedules, it can be hard to actually sit down and chat with each other and learn about the dreams, setbacks, successes, failures, and everything in between! All of which help shape us into the humans we are today.The Sincerely, Your Small Business podcast is your window into the lives and identities of small business owners that you support year-round. What inspires them, what makes them tick, and what has helped them grow as business owners, parents, community members, and friends.It’s a way to get to know them, so that when you DO run into one another at the grocery store, park, or place of business, you’ll know that at the end of the day, we can all build relationships and connect with one another through shared experiences.
Sincerely, Your Small Business
Caroline Addington of Blue Ridge Barbell
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Caroline Addington is the founder of Blue Ridge Barbell, a community-driven gym in Charlottesville, Virginia. After years as a personal trainer, she opened the gym local lifters had been asking for: one full of focused training, genuine community, and good vibes.
Caroline's work sits at the intersection of strength training, business, and community building. She's passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating environments that help people become more capable, resilient versions of themselves. She openly shares the realities of building a brick-and-mortar business—from raising capital and navigating setbacks to developing culture and leading a team with intention.
Her mission is simple: build stronger people, stronger communities, and spaces where people can do meaningful work together.
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Learn more here: Blue Ridge Barbell Website and Instagram
Membership info:
24/7/365 Access for members
Day Passes are $15 and Monthly Memberships are $85
Blue Ridge Barbell has lots of strength training classes available, including several that are super beginner friendly!
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