Hey, this is Gabriel, the ProActivator, welcoming you to the ProActivators Podcast! I was thrilled to interview Charles Allen, co-founder of CrossFit MIA in Miami. Despite some video glitches (audio’s still solid—sorry about that!), this episode dives into Charles’s journey as an athlete turned entrepreneur. I wrote this description to share my excitement about his ProActivator mindset with you all.
Key Highlights:
- Athletic Beginnings: Charles played sports from a kid through college football, earning Freshman of the Year. I loved how a high school coach calling him out for skipping weights sparked his lifelong habit.
- CrossFit MIA Journey: I learned how Charles and Zach turned a 1200-square-foot space and $9,000 into a thriving gym since 2012, growing from 12 members to a competitive community.
- Business Challenges: Charles shared how the first years were a hobby with $12,000 revenue, but a mindset shift seven years ago, with a business coach’s help, fueled growth. Starting today takes $50,000+!
- Habits for Success: I was inspired by his discipline over motivation, applying athletic work ethic to business. Delegating tasks like social media has been key for him.
- Personal Growth: With a family and a focus on financial freedom, Charles uses a “4K Weeks” calendar to track life’s brevity—I loved his plan to hike Angel’s Landing with his son. He’s also into Bitcoin!
- Advice for Entrepreneurs: Charles told me to invest in myself, take risks when young, and learn from successful people—pure ProActivator wisdom.
Connect with Charles via CrossFit MIA (@crossfitmia). Join my ProActivators Club at proactivatorsclub.com/newsletter to connect! Let me know if this inspired you—share it with aspiring entrepreneurs.
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