What does it take to turn a passion for fitness into a thriving business? In this episode of Hustle Northwest, we sit down with Ryan, the owner of Valley Strength and Fitness in Happy Valley, Oregon. Ryan shares his journey from a teenager obsessed with weightlifting to opening his own personal training gym in 2019.

We dive into:

💪 How he fell in love with bodybuilding and self-taught his way into the industry.

🏋️‍♂️ The grind of working at corporate gyms to save up for his own space.

😷 The unexpected challenges of running a gym during COVID-19—and how he kept the doors open.

📋 His philosophy on training, including the importance of proper form, tracking progress, and starting slow.

🥩 Why he recommends a high-protein, nutrient-dense diet for his clients.

Ryan keeps it real about the struggles, the wins, and what it actually takes to build a personal training business from the ground up. Whether you’re into fitness, entrepreneurship, or just love hearing inspiring stories, this one’s for you.

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Check out Valley Strength and fitness website!

⁠⁠https://www.earnthosecarbs.com/home/⁠⁠