Fuel Your Drive by Josh York

Fuel Your Drive by Josh York


What It Took To Build A Global Franchise With Josh York

July 08, 2022

In this episode, Founder and Franchisor Josh York recounts a thorough journey of his Franchise GYMGUYZ. He started his company on his parents' dining room table and turned it into a global powerhouse. His narrative will drive you to work hard and achieve your own entrepreneurial goals. It's a remarkable narrative of hard work, devotion, and a strong sense of belief that has made Josh one of the fitness industry's most respected entrepreneurs.


In this episode we also discussed:


  • The importance of having an interesting vision and staying consistent.
  • The success and the detractors. If you want to be successful, you should expect criticism from those who think you should fail.
  • What it means to keep going when things get tough; You can make it. If you don't quit, then success is a definite possibility.
  • Reasons for avoiding pessimism.
  • How and what you feed your mind is crucial.
  • How the best reward is the journey.
  • How to always build on the momentum.
  • and much more!



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WHO IS JOSH YORK?

Josh York is an American entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ, a fast growing, fitness franchise. GYMGUYZ is #1 in Home Personal Training, providing convenient, customized and creative workouts at a setting that works best for each client. Headquartered in Plainview, New York, GYMGUYZ operates over 250 franchised locations in 30 states and 3 countries. In 2008, York started GYMGUYZ in the dining room of his parent’s home with a laptop, and a vision. The demand for in Home Personal Training was growing, and so was GYMGUYZ. In 2014, York received approval to franchise the GYMGUYZ brand , with the first franchise opening that year in Westchester County, NY and the first international location opened in Canada in 2017. York has said his vision is his guarantee and often can be heard saying “In 15 years we will be the largest fitness brand in the world. The chance of that not happening, you will have a better probability of seeing elephants fly”! York lives on Long Island with his wife Stacy and two young sons and enjoys spending his free time with his family, playing ice hockey or working out. York is the author of the bestselling book, FUEL, WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR, selling 8000 copies in 2 months. York is a true entrepreneur driven by passion, no stranger to risk, and a leader who knows the value of building a strong culture with a commitment to being the best.



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Connect with Josh York:

Website : https://joshyorkgg.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/joshyorkgg/