Episode 19: From Corporate Jobs to Fitness Empire: The Fitchicks Academy Story on Growth Sparks
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What does it take to walk away from a prestigious corporate career and build a global fitness empire? In this inspiring episode of Growth Sparks, host Riza Javellana sits with Amanda Quinn, co-founder of Fitchicks Academy, to uncover the remarkable 17-year journey from teaching 7 women in a park to running a worldwide health and wellness certification business.
In this episode, you'll discover:
✨ The pivotal "aha moment" that changed everything – how an evening fitness class sparked a life-altering decision at a dining room table
💼 The strategic leap – Why Amanda and her co-founder Laura kept their corporate jobs for 18 months while building their business
📈 From 7 participants to 7 figures – The exact strategies they used to grow from a small outdoor bootcamp to a nationwide fitness business
🎯 The power of focus – Why doing ONE thing exceptionally well beats spreading yourself thin across multiple ventures
🌍 Global impact through education – The game-changing pivot to certification programs that created a ripple effect across continents
🤝 Key Takeaways:
Don't let fear of the unknown stop you
Build systems that can scale without you being the bottleneck
Your business should evolve as you evolve as a person
Confidence is the biggest transformation, not just physical results
Stay focused on perfecting one thing before expanding to the next
Connect with Fitchicks Academy:
🌐 Website: fitchicksacademy.com
📱 Instagram: @fitchicksacademy
🎥 YouTube: Fitchicks Academy
🎙️ Podcast: Fitchicks Chat