Your Mind Your Business

From the Marines to Essex Boot Camp: Glynn Roberts on Bringing Military Mindset to the Fitness World

Carina McLeod Season 1 Episode 11

In this raw and honest episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod sits down with Glynn Roberts, co-founder of Essex Boot Camp (EBC), former Royal Marine Commando, father of four, and advocate for mental health.

Glynn shares the real story behind Essex Boot Camp—one of the UK’s original outdoor training brands—and how a military mindset became the foundation for building a fitness business that’s helped thousands shift their mental and physical health.

We dive deep into:
✅ The mindset-first approach that defines EBC
✅ How mental health and physical training are deeply connected
✅ The challenges of scaling a people-driven business
✅ Navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19 as a small business
✅ Staying authentic amid social media noise and fitness trends
✅ The emotional and mental weight of leadership

Whether you're building a business, growing a fitness brand, or just figuring it out as you go, this episode gets real about the mindset, values, and grit it takes to keep moving forward—especially when things get tough.

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