On this episode of Conversation Mill, I welcome two friends of mine, Jordan Wong and Josh Wilson.
Jordan, a personal trainer, and professional powerlifter, took the leap to open his own gym when the facility he was working at shut it doors in the post-pandemic gym landscape. During the Covid lockdowns, Jordan opened his garage to friends and training clients as a temporary gym. From this one action, he created a culture that those of us who took advantage of his garage wanted to return to post-lockdowns. Resulting in Jordan opening Showcase Strength & Fitness, in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Josh, a personal trainer and powerlifter, followed not too far behind Jordan, opening his own private training studio, The Vault Strength & Fitness, in Sarasota, Florida. Bringing in other coaches looking for an elevated fitness environment to train their clients.
Before becoming friends Jordan, Josh and I worked at the same 6-gym chain in Southwest Florida; until they were sold and I moved on. We experienced changes in leadership (including my promotion and departure), booms in membership and droughts, the sale of the gyms, and ultimately Jordan and Josh experienced their locations closing.
They took those experiences, their extensive knowledge of personal fitness, their skills, and their determination to work independently to create successful training facilities. Join us as we find out what their driving force is, and what makes their locations different than the big box gym down the street.