Derek Durkin started with eight clients in the basement of a gym—and now runs Train Full Send, a high-impact group fitness business with two thriving locations. In this episode, he shares how he went from structural engineer to Barry’s trainer, to launching his own virtual platform during COVID, and eventually building out his dream space in Needham Heights! We talk about what it takes to scale a second location, the systems he swears by, and how to lead a team in a seasonal town like Mashpee. Derek gets honest about what worked, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d done differently. If you’re a coach or trainer dreaming of starting your own thing, this one’s packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons.You can follow us on Instagram @businessmusclepodcast, @elisecaira and @dr.ariel.dpt. Get your FREE Business Starter Checklist: <a href="https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist</a>FIXXED:<a href="https://www.fixxedstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.fixxedstudios.com/</a>Sweat Fixx:<a href="https://www.sweatfixx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.sweatfixx.com/</a>

Derek Durkin started with eight clients in the basement of a gym—and now runs Train Full Send, a high-impact group fitness business with two thriving locations. In this episode, he shares how he went from structural engineer to Barry’s trainer, to launching his own virtual platform during COVID, and eventually building out his dream space in Needham Heights! We talk about what it takes to scale a second location, the systems he swears by, and how to lead a team in a seasonal town like Mashpee. Derek gets honest about what worked, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d done differently. If you’re a coach or trainer dreaming of starting your own thing, this one’s packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons. You can follow us on Instagram @businessmusclepodcast, @elisecaira and @dr.ariel.dpt. Get your FREE Business Starter Checklist: https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist FIXXED: https://www.fixxedstudios.com/ Sweat Fixx: https://www.sweatfixx.com/

Derek Durkin started with eight clients in the basement of a gym—and now runs Train Full Send, a high-impact group fitness business with two thriving locations. In this episode, he shares how he went from structural engineer to Barry’s trainer, to launching his own virtual platform during COVID, and eventually building out his dream space in Needham Heights!&nbsp;We talk about what it takes to scale a second location, the systems he swears by, and how to lead a team in a seasonal town like Mashpee. Derek gets honest about what worked, what didn’t, and what he wishes he’d done differently. If you’re a coach or trainer dreaming of starting your own thing, this one’s packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons.You can follow us on Instagram @businessmusclepodcast, @elisecaira and @dr.ariel.dpt.&nbsp;Get your FREE Business Starter Checklist: <a href="https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist</a>FIXXED:<a href="https://www.fixxedstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.fixxedstudios.com/</a>Sweat Fixx:<a href="https://www.sweatfixx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.sweatfixx.com/</a>

110. Derek Durkin- Train Full Send

How do I turn my side hustle into a full time job? What strategies should I implement in my business now to gain financial freedom? How do I launch a business with no outside investors? How do I grow my business to six figures in less than 6 months? How do I market my business to get a return on my investment as quickly as possible?

And the MOST important question, how do I quit my day job and build the business of my dreams?

Whether you have a business idea and you’re not sure how to make it come to life, you want to turn your side hustle into your full time gig, or you own a small business and want to turn it into an empire - you’ve come to the right place. And we can’t help ourselves, as a physical therapist and a fitness instructor, we’re going to throw fitness and wellness tips your way, too. 

The Business Muscle podcast is a female run business podcast loaded with tips and takeaways to make you the strongest business owner you can be. Expect episodes on anything from how to be profitable in the first month to the way we grew five locations in less than three years, to ways to bulletproof your back. 

Your co-hosts Elise and Ariel have the experience to put the muscle behind your business, together scaling to 7 different business locations in less than 7 years, each of them profitable in the very first month.

Our co-hosts and guests are the experts who will help you turn your passion into a profitable business in less time than you’d think. Get ready to flex your business muscle!

Business

Entrepreneurship

Health & Fitness

How do I turn my side hustle into a full time job? What strategies should I implement in my business now to gain financial freedom? How do I launch a business with no outside investors? How do I grow my business to six figures in less than 6 months? How do I market my business to get a return on my investment as quickly as possible? And the MOST important question, how do I quit my day job and build the business of my dreams? Whether you have a business idea and you’re not sure how to make it come to life, you want to turn your side hustle into your full time gig, or you own a small business and want to turn it into an empire - you’ve come to the right place. And we can’t help ourselves, as a physical therapist and a fitness instructor, we’re going to throw fitness and wellness tips your way, too. The Business Muscle podcast is a female run business podcast loaded with tips and takeaways to make you the strongest business owner you can be. Expect episodes on anything from how to be profitable in the first month to the way we grew five locations in less than three years, to ways to bulletproof your back. Your co-hosts Elise and Ariel have the experience to put the muscle behind your business, together scaling to 7 different business locations in less than 7 years, each of them profitable in the very first month. Our co-hosts and guests are the experts who will help you turn your passion into a profitable business in less time than you’d think. Get ready to flex your business muscle!

Share 110. Derek Durkin- Train Full Send

Sign up to save your podcasts

110. Derek Durkin- Train Full Send

110. Derek Durkin- Train Full Send

More shows like Business Muscle

The Bossticks

Call Her Daddy

Giggly Squad

The Mel Robbins Podcast

Khloé in Wonder Land