What happens when the discipline of firefighting meets the drive of entrepreneurship?
In this episode, Grand Rapids firefighter and Fire Fitness owner Sam Karkela shares how service, teamwork, and resilience shaped both his time on the fireline and his journey as a small-business owner.
We dig into the story behind Fire Fitness — from its roots in community restoration to the lessons learned through setbacks, growth, and grit. Sam opens up about how losing a corporate job during COVID became the spark for something far more impactful: a gym built on purpose, people, and pride.
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Whether you’re chasing personal strength, leading a team, or building a business that actually makes a difference, this one will leave you fired up.
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