Danny Sawaya - The Epic Journey To Open A 12,000 Square Foot Strength Gym

Published: Oct. 6, 2018, 4:17 p.m.

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(#260) Danny Sawaya joins the show this week.

Danny is\\xa0the Founder and owner of Tucson Strength and Tucson Barbell Club in Tucson, Arizona.

He is a Strong First Team Leader, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and FMS level 2 certified specialist. His athletic background spans from being a competitive powerlifter to competing in marathons and even an Ironman event.

Danny\\u2019s insane story of quitting his job to start to gym - with a family, no money, and no clients.\\xa0Now Danny is getting ready to open up a 12,500 square foot training facility.

Danny shares his epic journey from quitting his trainer job to where he is today in a fantastic interview session where he holds nothing back.

Here\'s what you\'ll hear about this week:

  • Danny shares a little about his background and how he got his start
  • Why he decided to open a gym and what he wanted to do different
  • The best advice he tells gym owners when getting started
  • What he says he would have done differently
  • How he went from a 1,000 sq. ft. facility to over 12,000
  • How he differentiates from Big Box Gyms and CrossFit
  • Danny\\u2019s keys to successful gym ownership
  • He shares the specifics of what he does different from others
  • Do people buy into the concept of strength?
  • The biggest mistake gym owners make
  • Why Danny says his program is not for everyone
  • What he says is the most important part of his gym experience
  • What\\u2019s in his \\u201ccode of conduct\\u201d
  • The \\u201cdark side\\u201d of gym ownership
  • How he handles the \\u201cstressors\\u201d of being a gym owner
  • Who he looks to for learning and mentorship
  • The one thing he says that makes him successful
  • How he gets better and becomes his best self
  • How the tools of Life Coaching helped him overcome challenges
  • Would Danny recommend opening a gym?
  • What has to happen before answering that question
  • Current trends with local gyms
  • What are the KEY steps to open a gym (step-by-step)
  • Advice grow and scale your business (as a gym owner)
  • Books he recommends
  • Great closing advice for every listener

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