Gyms Near Me Podcast
Welcome to the Gyms Near Me Podcast, sponsored by GORX Fitness, where we go all in on inspiring stories of home gym owners turned home gym-prenuers.
Each week you’ll hear incredible stories of people who have built their businesses and brands out of the comfort of their home gym and share how you can do it too.
Episodes
23 episodes
#23 - Golden Era of Home Gyms with Golden Larch Designs
In this episode, Trevor and Andrew from GORX Fitness chat with Brayden Jessen from Golden Larch Designs out of Calgary, Alberta. Brayden shares his journey from working construction and roofing to designing and building custom home gyms.&...
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#22 - Just Get a Grip Already with Andrew Wilkinson of Monkee Grips
In this episode, Trevor Hall interviews Andrew Wilkinson, the owner of Monkey Grip Fitness. They discuss their experience at Home Gym Con, the growth of the fitness industry, and the inspiration behind Monkee Grips. Andrew shares his journey fr...
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#21 - From Tennis Player to Gym Equipment Innovator: The Scoop on UClips with Eliott Ekindi
In this episode of the Gyms Near Me Podcast, Trevor is joined by Eliott Ekindi, the founder of UClips. The idea was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic when Eliott needed a way to optimize his limited equipment.Eliott and Trevor dis...
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#20 - Where There's a Will, There's a Way: The Heart of Backyard Shreds
In this episode, Andrew chats with Cody Lutz, founder of Backyard Shreds. Cody shares the heart behind his mission and the importance of incorporating fitness into the fullness of life, business, and family. He encourages people to ...
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#19 - What's the Big Idea? How Micro Plates Built Big Dreams with MicroGainz
In this episode of the Gyms Near Me podcast, Mike from MicroGainz shares the history of the company, and how he got involved in the fitness equipment industry. From humble beginni...
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#18 - Will You Do the FKN Work? w/ Andrew Schubert "The Dude That Lifts"
Dude That Lifts (@dudethatlifts) flags and apparel are found in countless gyms across the country! In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Schubert, the man behind the brand. We discuss the importance of establishing community, th...
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#17 - Decades of Fitness Evolution: Scott McDonald's Time-Tested Insights
In this episode, Trevor and Andrew sit down with Scott McDonald, CEO of @Body Solid, to discuss his journey leading the iconic home gym equipment brand for over 20 years. Scott share...
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#16 - From Military to Microgym: Ashley the Amazing's Success in Business and Bodybuilding
In this inspiring episode, hosts Andrew Towers and Geoff Murphy dive into the remarkable journey of Ashley Hromyak, an IFBB pro athlete and seasoned personal trainer. Ashley shares her transition from being an Army Airborne veteran to establish...
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#15 - The Grind and the Gains: Turning Passion into Products with Sierra Whiskey Fitness
In this episode, Sierra Rathbun of Sierra Whiskey Fitness shares her story of starting her microgym business and finding her niche working with women. From her early days as an Air Force veteran learning functional fitness to developing her bra...
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#14 - The Gympreneur Rollercoaster: The Ups and Downs of Becoming a Home Gym CEO with Jay Benoit of Exponent Edge
Join Trevor as he sits down with Exponent Edge founder Jay Benoit to discuss his journey from home gym hobbyist to entrepreneur. Hear how Jay's passion for fitness and desire to maximize his small training space led him to invent custom home gy...
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#13 - Waivers & WODs: Protecting Your Microgym Business
In this episode, Trevor and Andrew sit down with industry titan and insurance expert Vaughn Vernon to discuss the ins and outs of insuring micro gyms and home-based fitness businesses. Vaughn shares his wealth of experience from years in the in...
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#12 - Micro Gym Mastery: Luis Patino's Big Box Gym Exit into Micro Gym Success
Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Luis Patino, a visionary and the dynamic force behind Build Body Fitness and the Garage Gym Coach. Luis takes us on a deep dive into the heart of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing...
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#11 - The Tiniest Gym In Germany: A Microgym Against The Odds
In our 11th episode, we're thrilled to bring you an inspirational story straight from Mannheim, Germany. Join us as we sit down with Simon, the dynamic force behind Blackbox Microgym, the first European GORX Fitness Affiliate.Discover ho...
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#10 - Weight It Out with Brian Fleck: The Evolution of a Home Gym Entrepreneur
In this episode, Andrew Towers sits down with Brian Fleck, the innovative mind behind Weight It Out ( @weight_itout) and future GORX Fitness affiliate microgym Fleck's Gym. Dive deep into Bri...
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#09 - Behind the Bench: Jake's Journey in the Home Gym Movement
Join the Gyms Near Me podcast hosts Trevor Hall and Andrew Towers as they sit down with Jake from the Garage Gym Experiment. Dive into the world of home gyms, the inception and growth of the Home Gym Con, and the entrepreneurial journey that le...
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#08 - Launching Your Microgym: The Essential Q&A
In this episode, Trevor Hall and Andrew Towers answer some of the most common questions from aspiring micro gym owners. They discuss the certification requirements for personal training, minimum space and equipment needs, insurance policies, an...
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#07 - Making Microgym Magic with GORX Affiliate and Teammate: Steven Blood
In this episode, Andrew Towers sits down with Steven Blood to discuss his journey from personal trainer to microgym owner and app developer. Steven shares his background in fitness and what led him to start his home gym and affiliate with GORX ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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#06 - Building a Business Around Your Passion: Nate Woods of Executive Fit
In this episode, Andrew Towers and Nate Woods, founder of Executive Fit, discuss how he turned his passion for custom gym lifting platforms into a thriving business. Nate shares the humble beginnings of building his first platform ...
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#05 - The Home Gym Experts: Insider Advice From The Pros At Lonestar Gym Builders
In this episode, GORX Fitness Founder Andrew Towers sits down with Preston Wilson, owner of Lonestar Gym Builders, to discuss Preston's journey from home gym enthusiast to successful business owner. Listeners will learn how Preston got ...
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#04 - Joel Ramirez's Journey to Opening R.A.M. Strength Micro Gym
Join Geoff Murphy as he sits down with Joel Ramirez, owner of RAM Strength Micro Gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Joel shares his journey from being a scrawny middle schooler looking to fit in and discovering his passion for weightlifting and...
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39:10
#03 - The Joe Gray Story: How One Man Built a Global Powerlifting Community
This episode takes a deep dive into the story of Joe Gray and how he built a global powerlifting community known as the Garage Gym Competition. Listeners will hear Joe discuss his early days of lifting in commercial gyms and deciding to set up ...
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Episode 3
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#02 - Starting A Microgym With Garage Gym Geoff
In this episode, Andrew Towers and Geoff Murphy dive into starting a microgym. Geoff discusses his journey in launching Eastside Iron and the challenges he overcame along the way - like getting permits, managing risk, marketing and onboarding c...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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#01 - From Home Gym to Media Empire: John Greaves' Story of Building Garage Gym Life Media
In this episode, we dive into how John Greaves built Garage Gym Life Media from his home gym into a media empire with 20k+ YouTube subscribers and a thriving online community. John shares his journey, lessons learned, and advice for other home ...
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Episode 1
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