George Roman shares his experience building one of Houstons best gyms Roman Empire

Welcome back to another episode of The Better Take. This week, Russel Orhii sits down with George, owner of Roman Empire gym as he talks about building his business, the pains of growing a gym, and sharing some advice for aspiring gym owners.

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The Better take is a podcast hosted by Russel Orhii – 2x World Champion Powerlifter, 5x National Champion Powerlifter and Owner of Corrupted Strength. Each episode Russ will sit down with social media icons, friends and family to break down, analyze and discuss the latest headlines in social media, pop culture and everything in-between.

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:02:30 - Starting from Scratch
00:04:59 - The Importance of Schooling and My Journey
00:07:17 - The Journey to Open a Gym from Scratch
00:09:37 - Starting from Zero
00:12:01 - Starting a Gym Business
00:14:13 - Overcoming Discouragement and Comparison
00:16:33 - Transitioning to the New Location
00:19:09 - Moving to the New Gym Location
00:21:29 - Utilizing Social Media for Gym Growth
00:23:54 - Sacrificing Personal Life for Success
00:26:18 - Mixed Reactions to Buying a Dream Car
00:28:45 - Building a Positive Gym Culture
00:31:00 - Influence of Social Media on the Gym's Atmosphere
00:33:15 - Mr Beast's Surprise Visit to the Gym
00:35:24 - Dealing with Influencers at the Gym
00:37:43 - Meeting Members' Needs
00:40:04 - Needy Powerlifters and the Trendy Demands
00:42:34 - The rise and fall of trendy gym equipment
00:44:55 - The Cost of Running a Gym in Houston
00:47:14 - Amenities at the Warehouse Gym
00:49:36 - The challenges of running a gym business and plans for expansion
00:52:02 - The Future of Gyms
00:54:13 - Expanding to Other Locations
00:56:28 - Sacrifices for success
00:58:50 - Focusing on One Thing at a Time
01:00:58 - The Stress of Being an Entrepreneur
01:03:13 - Advice for Opening a Gym
01:05:26 - Building an Online Presence and Selling Apparel
01:07:45 - The Importance of Patience and Hard Work
01:09:59 - Dope Ass Gym and Owner