The Mind of a CEO

From bouncing at nightclubs to building one of Canada’s most iconic fitness facilities

andreas Season 1 Episode 5

From bouncing at nightclubs to building one of Canada’s most iconic fitness facilities — Michael “Mike” shares the raw, unfiltered story of how he turned adversity into ambition.



In this episode of The Mind of a CEO, we sit down with the founder of The Realm Fitness in Calgary, Alberta — now one of the biggest and boldest gyms in Canada. Mike opens up about:

How he went from construction jobs to multi-million dollar business owner

The early hustle: bouncing at clubs, struggling in school, and staying hungry

What it took to launch a world-class fitness brand from the ground up

His philosophy on leadership, branding, and creating a culture people fight to be part of

Lessons for anyone trying to build a business from nothing



Whether you’re a fitness entrepreneur, business owner, or just someone chasing more — Mike’s story will remind you what’s possible when grit meets vision.

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