Anything But Typical

Kim & Erika came together to take over Crossfit Huntersville from different backgrounds. But they shared a vision of creating a community to people to become healthier versions of themselves. They shared the vision of positively impacting their communities. They shared the vision of building a holistic health and fitness experience.

Despite neither owning a business prior, Kim and Erika doubled revenue in the first 3 months of buying the gym. They attribute much of their early success to their social media efforts. Instead of highlighting themselves, @CrossfitHuntersville Instagram profile is all about highlighting their members and community. In addition, they have raised thousands of dollars where 100% of what they raised went to local nonprofits. This mix of rapid growth, supporting the local community, and creating an environment for their members to flourish is certainly Anything But Typical. 

Check them out on Instagram at @CrossfitHuntersville and on their Web site.

When Jimmy Molina came to the United States for college from Colombia, he was only able to work on campus since he was an international student. Jimmy takes us through his journey of having to get different internships and multiple Master's degrees simply to stay in the United States while trying to get residency. 

Jimmy grew up in Colombia without disposable income. There were many days when he had to choose how to spend the money his mother gave him. Does he eat dinner or does he take the public transportation home? So when he faced hurdles in the United States, Jimmy was prepared for the hard work and hustle it would take to succeed.

From childhood to homesick college student-athlete, to owner of a real estate investment company and the restaurant The Local Room. Jimmy talks about the lessons he's learned, how he prioritizes what is most important to him, and how he has been able to navigate all of the hoops he has had to jump through.

Check out Jimmy of Twitter @JDMolina398, The Local Room @LocalRoomLocust on Instagram, and Jimmy on LinkedIn.

Dianna Bock and Destiny Wellenreiter met competing for the same coaching job. But they came together on a chance run-in at Trader Joe's. Each had a vision to offer an experience in the fitness world that didn't currently exist. Together, they have manifested that vision into Hustle House Fitness.

Learn in this episode of how they differentiated themselves in a crowded industry. How they navigated the COVID shutdown- which happened to come about shortly after they opened their doors. How they have focused on building a brand bigger than the facility itself.

Check out Hustle House Fitness and connect with Destiny on LinkedIn.

Can you imagine a typical restauranteur stating, “We’re in the people business. 95% = people. 5% = food & booze.”

“From a young age, I’ve always embraced a punch in the face.” That sounds like a true New Yorker whose dad was a New York City Fire Department firefighter.

Too many people walk into a room wondering, “How can I sell you?” When he’s not out fishing or on one of his wild adventures, Todd Buelow walks into a room wondering, “How can I help you?”

Connect with Todd on LinkedIn and check out Dualboot Partners.

Gloria Nelund retired as the highest female executive at Deutsche Bank at the age of 42. She wanted her life to have meaning. What followed was what Gloria calls her "2 year wilderness journey." She discovered that she was designed to accomplish. Yet, she wanted her accomplishing to lead to change. What ensued was Gloria's way of using capitalism to solve social problems.

Gloria shares how she went from a teaching degree to navigating the financial corporate world. We discuss ESG investing. We go into B Corporations. We discuss how vital business culture is when a company is aligned with a cause at its core. We prove wrong the either/or mentality of business vs impact.

Be sure to check out TriLinc Global and connect with Gloria on LinkedIn. 

Adam Boatsman left a Big 4 accounting firm to start a CPA firm. That startup has grown into BGW CPA, where Boatsman is the Managing Partner. In this episode, we go in to how BGW has thrived by focusing on a niche of business owners and creating a unique experience tailored for that niche. Adam shares how he, as well as the company, differentiate themselves and stand out.

We also dive into growth strategies in order to maintain quality while pursuing a bigger vision. Be sure to check out BGW CPA on their site to see all of the unique things they're doing. And connect with Adam on LinkedIn.

Want a peak into a a young company experiencing explosive growth? Want to know how creating a unique offering can solve a problem and make you stand out? Then this episode is for you.

What Managing Partner Aaron Bock is doing at Opkalla is exciting, industry shaping, and worth learning about. Aaron takes us inside the company and gives us the transparent view.

Check out Opkalla and connect with Aaron on LinkedIn.

Dana Jacoby filled this entire episode with insights and tactics. You want to know things that are considered while selling or merging a company? Dana is here for you. Want to know how to prioritize what's most important to you while making change and impact? Once again Dana is here.

From studying political science to selling a healthcare company, mentoring entrepreneurs to being a keynote speaker, we go through Dana's stories and lessons in depth. Be sure to connect with Dana on LinkedIn and follow along her incredible journey!