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- Why You’re Not There Yet – Nik Solomos Tells It Straight
Guest: Nik Solomos – Founder of Derrimut 24:7 Gyms
Summary: Nik Solomos built Australia’s largest gym empire, but before the success came homelessness, trauma, rejection, and a relentless drive to change his life. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Nik sits down on Tabooze to share the raw truth of what it really takes to build something out of nothing.
We talk about mindset, co-parenting, showing up for your kids, and why most people never reach their goals. No sugar-coating. No fluff. Just real talk.
What We Cover:
- Nik’s journey from being homeless at 19 to building 26 gyms
- Why most people never take the first step
- The power of belief and relentless action
- Fatherhood, co-parenting, and showing up through hardship
- Mindset over motivation: the truth behind the grind
- Building legacy with purpose
Quote from Nik: "The hardest belt to earn is the white belt—because it means you started. Most people never do."
Listen if you’re into: 🔥 Personal growth 🔥 Resilience and real-life success stories 🔥 Men’s mental health 🔥 Business without the BS 🔥 Conversations that go deep
Follow Nik: Instagram: @derrimut247gym Website: derrimut247.com.au
Connect with the show: Instagram: @tabooze.podcast Host: Sherien Wissa
49 min
About Why You’re Not There Yet – Nik Solomos Tells It Straight
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It’s easy to see the gyms, the brand, the success—but what you don’t see is the man who was homeless at 19, raised in survival mode, and fought through rejection, trauma, and heartbreak to build a…
fitness empire. In this episode of Tabooze, Sherien sat down with Nik Solomos, founder of Derrimut 24:7 Gyms, Australia’s largest gym empire, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing. We talk about why most people never reach their goals, how he fought to stay in his son’s life, and the mindset that carried him through it all. This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s the behind-the-scenes truth. No excuses. No fluff. Just a powerful reminder that getting there has nothing to do with luck—and everything to do with how hard you’re willing to fight for it.