In this episode of The Lion’s Pit Podcast, Nick Gomez sits down with longtime mentor, coach, and former Onnit Fitness Director John Wolf for a powerful conversation about legacy, identity, leadership, and what happens when the brand you helped build no longer exists.From the early days of unconventional training and kettlebell flows…to leading Onnit’s fitness education for nearly a decade…to watching the brand evolve after acquisition…John shares the inside perspective of what it’s like to build something meaningful — and then let it go.This episode covers:The rise of Onnit Gym and its unconventional roots- Building a 1,000+ member community from scratch- The reality of corporate acquisition and brand evolution- Losing identity after a decade in one place- Imposter syndrome at every stage of success- Why community matters more than logos- Mentorship, growth, and stepping into leadership- Reinventing yourself after an “end of an era”- How relationships outlast brandsNick also shares his own story of moving to Texas during COVID, nearly taking another job, teaching 20 classes in one week, and realizing he was exactly where he was meant to be.
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