San Diego Gymnastics and Parkour - Paige Conroy

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Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Paige Conroy, Co-Owner and CEO of San Diego Gymnastics and Parkour, located in San Diego, CA, USA.

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

With 5 locations across San Diego, San Diego Gymnastics and Parkour provides fun and fitness to kiddos that are walking- 18 years old. Offering classes, camps, events, after-school care, and alternative preschool options, SDG is proud to be a leader in our industry that paves the way for the children, families, and coaches in our communities to learn, grow, and have fun!

Tell us about yourself

I grew up with a passion for working with kids and an advocate for living a long and healthy life. I began working in the fitness industry early in my career, including positions at both 24 Hour Fitness and as an event manager at a local gymnastics facility during my undergraduate work at San Diego State University. After graduating from SDSU in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies and a minor in literacy, I set out with a goal to become a Kindergarten teacher and elementary school principal. I returned to SDSU to earn my California Teaching Credential and Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate. I then faced a career crossroads when I was offered a full-time job as General Manager of a startup gymnastics company. I took THE leap of faith and forged a new dream to develop a career in the gymnastics and education industry. After three years in my first gymnastics role, I was offered a position at San Diego Gymnastics as an Executive Director and immediately went to work focused on curriculum development, marketing, and member growth. From there, I became more and more involved leading me to an appointed CEO and co-owner position at the company.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment is opening a brand new gym in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2021 and, a month later, relocating a current gym to a larger facility while maintaining huge growth overall across the business.

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

Working in the service industry, the people are equally the best and hardest part of owning a business!

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

  1. Take the leap of faith.
  2. Create a team of people that can help make your dreams come to life; it's impossible to do it all on your own!
  3. Lead with empathy and vulnerability, and learn from your past experiences.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.sdgymnastics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegogymnastics/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-conroy-164b55123/

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