Welcome to The Samir Kapoor Show where I join entrepreneurs from around the world to unpack how they built up their success stories and share their insights with all of you.

Episode 04 features none other than the incredible James Lavelle himself, a towering presence in the entrepreneurial community.

James Lavelle shares his journey from a tough childhood to army life and discovering entrepreneurship. He discusses mindset, belief systems, and how he achieved 7-figure success from 3-figure investments, now mentoring others to achieve similar growth.

Samir Kapoor is joined by Kyle Harris, Founder of RYDE Studios: The #1 boutique cycling studio outside London. Kyle shares his journey from U.K. army soldier to fitness entrepreneur, offering frameworks like the 3 Pillar Model and candid insights into the challenges of building a successful business.

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Welcome to The Samir Kapoor Show where I talk to successful business owners of training-oriented gyms to explore their journeys and the advice they have for future entrepreneurs! Episode 02 features two of Wales’ most uniquely innovative entrepreneurs who are transforming fitness culture as we know it. I sat down with Chris Ware and Jason Hole, the incredible minds behind Ware-House Gym and its inimitable success as a “Big Box, but still Boutique” gym. We dove into how Chris and Jason have managed to add the essence of Ibizan party vibes into a southern Welsh town’s fitness culture, build a massive supportive community that feels a sense of ownership towards their gym, and how passion lies at the heart of everything they do. A huge shoutout to the Ware-House team for joining me, this was an extremely eye-opening and hilarious episode. If you liked exploring their journey with me, be sure to subscribe and follow my socials for regular updates! (00:00 - 00:53) - Introduction (0:55 - 1:37) - Small Talk (1:40 - 7:06) - How was Ware-House born? (7:07 - 8:02) - Business Isn’t Over-Complicated (8:11 - 9:50) - Running A Gym In Your 20s (9:51 - 10:35) - Chris’ White Lie and Escape Nightclub (10:40 - 13:18) - Why did people join Chris’ classes? (13:27 - 15:21) - How Did Chris Maintain Members Despite Boxing’s Intimidating Nature? (15:23 - 16:00) The Gamechanger for Funky Pump (16:01 - 16:30) - Gyms Function Differently Now Than In the 2000s (16:31 - 19:16) - Jason’s Reaction to Chris’ Work (19:19 - 20:45) - How did Funky Pump Attract Diverse Audiences? (20:46 - 22:21) - Chris Discovered Facebook (22:22 - 23:15) - Funky Pump’s First Few Members (23:16 - 24:30) - How Did Funky Pump Become A Gym? (24:31 - 25:22) - Why Didn’t Transient Nightclub Culture Impact Funky Pump? (25:23 - 25:40) - Chris’ Reaction When Escape Nightclub Closed Down (25:42 - 26:32) - The Nicest Thing Anyone’s Done for Chris (26:33 - 28:33) - How Chris and Jason Bought The First Gym Space At A Discount (28:33 - 29:34) - Third-and-Fourth-Hand Equipment (29:35 - 31:42) - Why Did Chris Feel Inspired By Ibiza? (31:43 - 33:08) - What Differentiates Ware-House? (33:10 - 35:43) - Why Do Members Love Ware-House? (35:45 - 37:31) - How Did Chris And Jason Foster A Sense Of Ownership In Their Team? (37:32 - 41:16) - The Inspiration For Ware-House’s Events (41:17 - 43:52) - White Collar Boxing Shows Acted As Financial Support (43:53 - 44:18) - Reinforcing A Sense of Community (44:19 - 46:17) - How Chris And Jason Work Together (46:18 - 47:59) - Chris and Jason’s Biggest Argument (48:00 - 49:09) - Money Was Never A Priority (49:10 - 50:15) - Ware-House’s Competition In Swansea (50:17 - 52:23) - When Commercial Giants Enter Local Markets (52:24 - 54:25) - Commercial Gyms Devalue Exercise (54:26 - 55:39) - Why Giant Businesses Fizzle But Small Independents Won’t (55:40 - 57:50) - The Best Worst Time For Ware-House (57:51 - 58:39) - Competition Supports Innovation (58:40 - 1:03:37) - How Ware-House Finds Top Trainers (1:03:37 - 1:05:18) - Automating Your Product (1:05:20 - 1:09:24) - How Will Ware-House Recreate Their Formula For Success? (1:09:25 - 1:11:20) - Chris and Jason’s Dynamic 1:11:22 - 1:13:55 - How Does Ware-House Scout Talent? (1:13:56 - 1:16:21) - Should You Work For Exposure? (1:16:23 - 1:17:20) - What’s Next For Ware-House? (1:17:21 - 1:21:38) - Advice For Entrepreneurs In The Making (1:21:40 - 1:21:56) - Outro --------------------------------------------------- Follow me on LinkedIn for more business insights and leadership secrets: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirkapoor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samir.kapoor/ A Workout That Will Work Out: https://bit.ly/AWorkoutThatWillWorkout A Workout that Will Work Out is what you need to achieve the stronger, fitter and more agile body you've always wanted, but never really knew how to get!

Join Samir Kapoor and Ollie Marchon – global fitness sensation and beloved founder of the MARCHON brand – explore the history of MARCHON from its humble beginnings to where it is now and dive into tried and tested advice that would enhance any entrepreneur’s journey.

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Explore the entrepreneurial journey of BOX12 with our insightful podcast episode featuring Jon Eade, Co-Founder at BOX12.

From Hair Salon Lessons to Fitness Brand Innovations with Box 12.

Join us as we explore the pivotal role of people in shaping the fitness realm, offering valuable insights for aspiring fitness professionals and industry enthusiasts alike.

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Explore the future of fitness recruitment with our insightful podcast episode featuring Abhi Lakhania, Co-Founder of Love Recruitment.

Abhishek Lakhina shares a compelling narrative surrounding the evolution of fitness recruitment, from navigating digital transformations to understanding the indispensable value of talent in the industry.

Join us as we explore the pivotal role of people in shaping the fitness realm, offering valuable insights for aspiring fitness professionals and industry enthusiasts alike.

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Insightful interview about leadership, entrepreneurship and more, with Jamie Cartwright, Co-Founder of BOX12.

Jamie Cartwright reveals his inspirational and raw story of building BOX12. How can non-boxer ended up building a boxing workout brand and how he and his business survived the pandemic.

It’s a valuable story for anyone who is passionate about starting a fitness brand.

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