Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey by launching a fitness business, but not sure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Adewale Balogun of Lordson Fitness, from London, UK.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is more to do with fitness, inspiring and supporting the individual to achieve their fitness goals.
Tell us about yourself
I am a self-motivated and determined individual with a pragmatic approach to everyday life. I started my fitness journey about ten years ago. When I took that decision, I never looked back, and I'm very proud to say that I'm one of the top men's physique athletes in the UK. I have competed in both International and national bodybuilding, such as Olympia Amateur, Arnold's Classic. In these competitions, I placed top 6. My motivations come from what I am unable to accomplish, and that is what keeps me grounded.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is looking back at how far I have gone in this business, most notably helping those achieve their fitness goals.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Nothing comes easy, and the most challenging part is starting first and building a solid foundation. Once you begin, the rest becomes easy.
What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My tips would be, Once you start, never look back until you know how far you've come and, most importantly, enjoy the process. Failure is a delay, not defeat, and never be embarrassed from your failure; learn from it, start again and grow from it.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Believe in your abilities and yourself, and No dreams are too big. If something is setting your soul on fire, Dig deep to accomplish it, and it will be yours; it might take time, but it's all about patience, perseverance, self-belief, and working intelligent hard. And all will be worth it.
Where can people find you and your business?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaleLordsonBalogun
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlordson1/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvti_jCW3pcYN71rYm4Bgw
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