In this episode, John Devin Bates, a talented Jazz artist joins me on my podcast. We talk about why I gave Drake's new album a 7 out of 10, the music production of the album, song writing, and the different ways to look at music from a musical ear or casual listener. Check out my new series on YouTube; "My Journey To Opening My Gym" https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

Since the pandemic started in March 2020, about 9,000 gyms have shutdown for good due to tough restrictions set in place that completely cut memberships and revenue away for gym owners. At that very moment, the fitness industry went from mostly being a physical in-person kind of business to virtual and video type of business. Today, high tech companies like Peleton, Mirror, and Fight Camp have been great examples of what high tech/low months subscription based workouts can look like. Boutique gyms and studios can do it in a similar way by bringing content and videos that customers can enjoy as well. In today's world and moving forward, it's a good idea for gyms to have a hybrid model of online and in person memberships. Those two worlds are now integrated and neither are going away. Personal training can still be the same, but I also think mobile trainers will become more of a business with trainers bringing the equipment via a commercial van and/or arriving at home gyms to offer services. I talk about these topics more in depth in this episode! Enjoy! Subscribe to my YouTube https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

In this episode, I talk about a list of leg exercises that are super helpful if you work a desk job to keep your hips and spine aligned after sitting all day, I talk about how I love Doja Cat's music and think she's underrated, and I also chat about how to use Twitter to jump into thousands of conversations around topics that are important to you. Follow my new series on YouTube "MY JOURNEY TO OPENING MY GYM" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ3MODS3tfU1yq397dmgCAjCk_3BUuC_

In this episode, I go through a list of things that ultimately are the building blocks and frame work to starting up a gym. Licensing comes down to music and permits. Financing is how to get money for the overhead and rent. The space is about where and how big or small of a building I want to start in. That's a tie into demographics. Staff is the vision of the team. Who will do what, systems, and careers. The marketing is the strategy around branding and making sales. Good episode here. Thanks for following the journey!

In this episode I talked about the kneeling weighted windmill exercise to increase shoulder health and mobility. I also talk about why making content has nothing to do with likes and why we shouldn't pay attention to those numbers. You wouldn't believe how many people delete a post because it didn't get enough likes. Content goes beyond likes. It's about value and creating awareness around the things you're passionate about. Check out my new series on YouTube. "My Journey To Opening My Gym" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ3MODS3tfU1yq397dmgCAjCk_3BUuC_

In this episode, I talk about how it would've been historic and educational for companies and entrepreneurs we admire today to have documented the very beginning of their idea. It would've been inspiring to see how the world didn't catch on yet and how vulnerable they made themselves before everything came to light. With this series, I'm incredibly vulnerable and know I'm putting myself out in the public eye to be both booed and cheered which is fine with me. I need both anyway to layer my strengths and understand deeper parts of my confidence and vision. I also talk about how I already feel successful because I'm the pursuit of trying to build and open a gym. The gym is not what will define my success. The practice and creating process of it is what I believe to be the success; the going for it. Thank you for being a part of this journey and going step by step with me as I work my way through the different routes, hard work, and learning to hopefully get to day 1 of the doors opening! I really appreciate your support ❤️ Find me on YouTube https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

In this episode, I talk about the dumbbell pullover and how it's a great upperbody workout do in a bridge style position. I have my women clients do it. On that note, it's important for women to not neglect upperbody strength. I also talk about why I'm pumped about the Eternals movie as free seeing the final trailer, and I also share a heavy bag drill that is simple and focuses on 3 combos. Also, please check out my new series here on my podcast and YouTube called "My Journey To Opening My Gym" I'm very excited about how that series will build and document my steps to opening Roundhouse Like You Mean It LLC.

In this episode I talk about how I recently secured social media usernames and websites for my gym, I also talk about a gym startup checklist I read about that covers everything from financing, staffing, marketing, leasing, and equipment, and I discuss how I'm still working and training and searching for part time work all the while. Thank you for being a part of this journey and going step by step with me as I work my way through the different routes, hard work, and learning to hopefully get to day 1 of the doors opening! I really appreciate your support ❤️ Find me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

I'm excited to launch this first episode of this brand new series I'm doing to document the process of me opening my first gym. In this episode I cover how I got my Roundhouse Like You Mean It LLC to officially own a company and start my gym process, how I came up with that name, and why I want to start my own gym around group kickboxing and fitness. Thank you for being a part of this journey and going step by step with me as I work my way through the different routes, hard work, and learning to hopefully get to day 1 of the doors opening! I really appreciate your support ❤️ Find me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

In this episode, I put together a mashup of me talking about the importance of working on our mindset like we would do with our pushups, does college still have the same kind of leverage it had in 1985, why you should take 10-15 minutes to work on your mobility during your workouts, and how to keep a simple outlook on your fitness journey. Join my text community 510-288-2750