From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 1

From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | Part 1 MITM EP31 Pt 1 of 2DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a successful business?In Part 1 of this Entrepreneurship Edition of Meade in the Middle, Michael Meade sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, fitness leader, and business builder Gerry Washack. From a difficult childhood and early internet ventures to building multiple fitness brands across the Coachella Valley. Gerry shares the lessons, failures, risks, and mindset that helped shape his entrepreneurial journey.Gerry opens up about losing his mother, growing up in a challenging household, becoming a young entrepreneur before the internet boom, leaving college, moving to California, building gyms, surviving business failures, and creating the Fit in 42 program that transformed both lives and businesses.This episode is packed with real-world lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, accountability, business growth, and betting on yourself.If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.https://strongrepublicpersonaltraining.com/https://fitin42.com/Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, culture, and life.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Jerry01:23 Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Personal Growth02:11 Growing Up & Family Challenges04:49 Becoming a Father06:14 Writing Children's Books08:22 Sports, Competition & Early Discipline10:46 First Business Ventures12:17 Making Money Online as a Teen14:14 Leaving College & Moving to California16:41 Becoming a Personal Trainer18:39 Why He Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur19:41 Opening the First Gym20:21 The 20,000 Square Foot Mistake22:22 Creating Fit in 4224:58 Scaling the Business26:39 Expanding into New Markets28:14 Building Strong Republic30:12 Creating a Brand for a Different Audience32:47 End of Part 1f this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade\_in\_the\_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle