A couple of dudes being dudes who USED to be pieces of shit (slick back hair and all); Alex tells his story from drug addict broke boy to successful father, husband and business man. He is the Owner of Ghost Gym Miami.   00:00 Introduction and Background 04:14 From Poverty to Hustling 11:18 Growing Up in Coconut Grove 18:46 Transition to Fitness Industry 29:17 Working at Soul and Meeting Stefi and Hayden 39:21 Transition to Hybrid Performance Method 45:30 Taking on Leadership Roles 46:24 Creating Opportunities: Running Competitions 50:09 Building a Merchandise Business 54:01 Taking the Leap: Going Solo 56:21 Learning from Financial Mistakes 57:10 Finding Stability and Success 59:35 Balancing Living Lavishly and Financial Responsibility 01:00:02 Planning for the Future 01:02:21 Venturing into Equipment Manufacturing 01:04:13 Starting Ghost Apparel 01:08:36 Buying a Commercial Property 01:12:56 Dealing with Mortgage Payment Increases 01:19:36 The Importance of Real Estate Investments 01:25:19 The Value of Family and Future Planning 01:32:04 Cruise Control and Future Plans 01:33:02 Opening a Second Location 01:34:23 Advice for Entrepreneurs 01:35:45 Building a Sustainable Business 01:36:42 Long-Term Success and Legacy 01:37:39 Not Depending on External Factors