What happens when your side hustle becomes a business—and your identity?
Here’s how one trainer learned to let go, delegate, and grow.
In this episode of Young Boss, you’ll meet Tanner, who turned a college side hustle into a thriving gym called Journey. He shares how he went from renting space and storing equipment in four storage units to owning his own facility—by pitching a business plan in a private airplane hangar at 21 years old.
But success came with tradeoffs. Tanner opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of training clients who don’t always follow through—and why sometimes you have to let people go to protect your business and your peace.
You’ll hear how he learned to set boundaries, build a team, and transition from hands-on coaching to true leadership—even when it meant losing clients who only wanted him.
He also unpacks how he pivoted during COVID, battled inflation, and hired a mentor when he hit a plateau. His advice? Pay people to do the things you hate, focus on your strengths, and never tie your self-worth to your revenue.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to grow a business you love without burning out, this conversation will inspire you to keep going—and to evolve as a leader along the way.
Tune in and learn why scaling isn’t just about strategy—it’s about knowing when to step back so you can move forward.
