Starting Strong: How I Opened My Gym at 24

🎙️ 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. 💪

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

00:00 🏋️‍♀️ Opening My Gym at 24 – Jaz’s Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

02:12 🚀 From PT to Gym Owner – The Leap That Changed Everything

03:57 🏠 Finding the Right Space – How I Secured My Gym Location

06:19 💼 Business Lessons – How Owning a Gym Is a Reflection of You

08:42 📈 Overcoming the Fear – Taking the Financial Plunge into Business Ownership

11:29 💡 Why Business Coaching Was a Game-Changer for Me

13:21 💸 Crunching the Numbers – The Financial Reality of Running a Gym

16:31 🔑 Key Insights on Branding – Creating Uplift's Non-Intimidating Vibe

19:40 🏅 Opening Day Nerves – What It Was Like on the First Day of Uplift

22:12 💬 The Power of Personal Connections – Why Community Is Key to Uplift's Success

25:47 💥 Marketing the Gym – How I Used Social Media to Grow Uplift

29:24 🔑 Lessons Learned – What I Would Do Differently in My Gym Business

33:29 🧠 The Future of Uplift – What’s Next for My Gym and Business Growth

36:24 🚺 The Struggles of Being a Woman in Business – Overcoming Gender Barriers

39:43 💡 Top Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Advice for Women Starting Their Own Gym

41:46 🛑 Hidden Costs of Owning a Gym – The Unexpected Expenses You Don’t See Coming