During Victoria's extensive lockdowns during the mess of a year that was 2020, we heard quiet a bit about gyms and the fitness industry.
Perhaps the strongest and most articulate advocate for the besieged sector was Tony Doherty, one of Melbourne's most experienced and successful fitness industry operators over the past 25 years.
Tony joins Jason Cunningham on the Save My Business podcast to talk about everything from his personal dealings with the Victorian Government during the height of the pandemic to his relationship with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger.
If you're not inspired by his determination and positivity, you might just be tougher than he is!
He lost $700,000 in one fell swoop when the first round of COVID-related shutdowns hit and estimates he has spent more than a million dollars, in all, with zero to show for it.
But his attitude was "This can either define you or destroy you. Be an adult. Make a choice."
His choice was to find an upside, make the best of things, and plough ahead.
Tony shares some of the leadership lessons he's learnt from the likes of Arnold and successful AFL coach Denis Pagan, as well as his own philosophical pearls from a life of hard work and incredible achievement.
You'll be amazed by Tony's story, as well as his ability to find silver linings, his attitude to dealing with people, and his outlook on life.
