Grit and Determination: How Josh York Built GYMGUYZ from Scratch

In this video, Josh York talks about how he built GYMGUYZ from scratch.
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This video by Josh York, founder of Gym Guys, where he shares his story of how he built a gym in his parent's dining room and eventually turned it into a successful franchise. He talks about the importance of grit and determination in achieving one's goals and how he overcame challenges in his journey to success. He emphasizes the need to believe in oneself and to develop the right systems to scale a business. He also shares the story of how he sold his first franchise and how his story went viral, inspiring others to pursue their dreams. Overall, the video is an inspiring talk for anyone looking to achieve success in their endeavors.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Discussing the topic of grit and determination in building a gym
1:01 - Giving up all clients to take a 9-to-5 job
2:00 - Getting the idea of starting a van-based gym
3:00 - Starting Gym Guys with $15,000
4:00 - Struggling to hire trainers and build out systems
5:00 - Creating a new category with Gym Guys
6:00 - Deciding to franchise the Gym Guys concept
7:00 - Selling the first franchise in Cabo during vacation
8:00 - Emphasizing the importance of grit and determination in success.
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WHO IS JOSH YORK?

Josh York is an American entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ, a fast growing, fitness franchise. GYMGUYZ is #1 in Home Personal Training, providing convenient, customized and creative workouts at a setting that works best for each client. Headquartered in Plainview, New York, GYMGUYZ operates over 250 franchised locations in 30 states and 3 countries. In 2008, York started GYMGUYZ in the dining room of his parent’s home with a laptop, and a vision. The demand for in Home Personal Training was growing, and so was GYMGUYZ. In 2014, York received approval to franchise the GYMGUYZ brand , with the first franchise opening that year in Westchester County, NY and the first international location opened in Canada in 2017. York has said his vision is his guarantee and often can be heard saying “In 15 years we will be the largest fitness brand in the world. The chance of that not happening, you will have a better probability of seeing elephants fly”! York lives on Long Island with his wife Stacy and two young sons and enjoys spending his free time with his family, playing ice hockey or working out. York is the author of the bestselling book, FUEL, WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR, selling 8000 copies in 2 months. York is a true entrepreneur driven by passion, no stranger to risk, and a leader who knows the value of building a strong culture with a commitment to being the best.

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Get Connected With Josh York:

Website : https://joshyorkgg.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/joshyorkgg/

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