20 years ago, Troy Dalton started building a business. He started with just a handful of clients and trained them all outdoors. From these humble roots, Groundwork Athletics was born. Today it has three locations. Learn more about how Troy nurtured his team and systemized the business in a way that allowed him to move away from day-to-day operations, knowing his team was empowered to make good decisions. Troy's story is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs looking to build a business that is not only successful, but fits into the kind of life you want to live.
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Some Key Moments:
1:28 Get to know Troy, the owner and founder of Groundwork Athletics, and how he got started
7:30 Groundwork Athletics started out 20 years ago - What was it like then vs what you offer today?
10:56 How GWA got funding to open their location (which they have now been in for 16 years)
16:30 Leaving a full time career to train full time and what helped Troy make that decision
22:52 What was the first step in hiring a team to allow you to work on growing the business?
30:31 How to find the right person for the job and how to lead a team you trust
42:00 How weekly and monthly meetings are structured with Troy's team
45:38 Importance of mindset when faced with challenges
54:45 What does Troy love most about the business he has created?
57:52 Advice for other gym owners