Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kyle McSherry, Founder and Head Coach of CrossFit Currahee, located in Toccoa, GA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are CrossFit Currahee. We work with anyone looking to improve their health and wellness, as well as athletes looking to increase their performance.
Tell us about yourself
I was a high school/college athlete. After a few years of inactivity, my son being born reignited my desire to improve my health, so I could be a good role model for him. While improving my own health, I discovered my passion for helping others do the same. Seeing people being more capable and doing whatever it is that they love brings me joy!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to be a full-time fitness professional is my biggest professional accomplishment. There are lots who train people as a side business. Being able to do it as my only job has been a blessing. It wouldn't be possible if I wasn't able to help others accomplish their goals the way that I have over the past few years.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Growing the business. It's easy to start and maintain a small operation, but the goal now is to enable the business to hire more coaches so I can help others achieve the same goal of being a full-time coach. That means I have to give up some of my class time, which is hard because I really enjoy the community and interacting with everyone.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be a mission-forward company; the money will come when your consumers recognize the quality you're presenting.
- Make partnerships within your field. There are enough customers to go around, and no one can provide everything to everyone, so work with others to help everyone get what they need.
- There will be lots of hard times, but if you can show some grit, you'll make it through all of them.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.crossfityona.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfcurrahee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossfit.currahee/
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