Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jamal Knowles, CEO of SELF TRAINING, located in Southaven, MS, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My fitness brand is Self Training, and we have our gym located in the state of Mississippi. We offer fitness training to the general public, athletes, and children.
Tell us about yourself
Fitness has always been a passion of mine since I was a little kid playing sports! I really got into fitness training in 2015 but actually started my business in 2017! God showed me my purpose in 2015 to start helping people reach the fitness goals they served, and I haven’t looked back since! My main motivation is to IMPACT as many lives as possible, whether it is my clients, people who follow me and social media, and much more! Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams and shoot for the stars!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I would say my biggest accomplishment thus far is getting my first Gym location in 2021/2022!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The full-time GRIND and pressure to continue to offer a service that works for people! Also, being able to continuously grow and scale the business to where it reaches new levels! It’s tough, but we are on our way to stability!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Just start! You are not going to have it all together at once. Heck, I sure didn’t! I just bet on myself and allowed God to order my steps through and through.
- Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back from your vision! There will be a lot of doubt from people around you, but you have to block it and just prove yourself RIGHT!
- Be CONSISTENT! In every aspect of your business, do not stop! It’s okay to take a break from time to time but do not QUIT! Remember, Rome wasn’t built in one day, and things take time to build. Network and do the necessary things to grow!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.selftrainingfitness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfTraining7/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self__training/
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