Monday Jan 06, 2025
How I Bought My First Gym: Josh Sheppard’s Entrepreneurial Journey | Mental EP 15
In this motivating episode of Mental, host Corey Schonhorst welcomes Josh Sheppard, a health and fitness coach, to discuss his transformative journey from teaching to becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Josh recounts his early career as an elementary and high school teacher, his passion for health and fitness, and how his own personal transformation inspired him to coach others.
Josh shares how he transitioned from being "stocky" and carrying a lean physique to discovering a sustainable lifestyle that helped him live leaner and healthier. This personal transformation fueled his desire to help others, leading him to start a side hustle in online fitness coaching. Despite initial struggles and doubts, Josh committed fully to his business, taking a leap of faith and eventually leaving teaching to pursue his passion full-time.
Josh also reflects on the unexpected opportunity to purchase a local gym, which became a valuable addition to his growing fitness business. Throughout the conversation, he and Corey explore themes of perseverance, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of fully committing to one’s goals. They highlight the mindset shifts and determination required to push through challenges and achieve success in entrepreneurship.
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