Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kanika & Anshul Goel, owners of Gritlabs, located in Burlington, ON, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We are a group fitness studio delivering exciting workouts! Amazing community of people, awesome trainers, throbbing heart music, and kick-ass workouts. We get to know each member walking through our door and connect with everyone on an individual level.

Tell us about yourself

My wife Kanika and I have been in the hospitality business for all our lives - managing and working in hotels. We decided to follow our love for group fitness and open our fitness studio when we moved to Canada in Oct 2019. Our members at Gritlabs - who are our friends and family in Canada now, their support and participation in workouts motivate us on a daily basis.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Being able to open a community-based fitness studio where people with all fitness levels are welcome. More importantly, it's not just a place to work out - it's a place to de-stress, connect, have fun and meet new friends. Having able to accomplish this in a new country in the middle of this pandemic was kind of cool :D

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

You cannot just love the one reason you opened it for - i.e., the concept in this case. You also have to fall in love with planning, payroll, processes, hiring, sales, marketing, and everything else to keep the business thriving.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Do a detailed business plan and speak to similar business owners in the area.
  2. Try it on a smaller scale before with minimal cost, if possible.
  3. Find your why before you get into that - that will have you keep going in tough times.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Gritlabs has been established with principles of "genuine care" & "honesty." We truly care about everyone associated with Gritlabs - team & members. We have always wanted Gritlabs to make fitness exciting & we have done so by delivering a different workout every day with outstanding music streamed from a DJ in New Jersey. We are all about human connection, and our workouts are old school - trainer & a whistle. There are no TV screens or monitors - you connect with your trainer, no technology. We believe we are definitely in the right direction, and a lot can be read through our member's Google reviews.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://gritlabs.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gritlabs.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritlabs.ca/

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