A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.
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A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.
Patty Durrell transforms physical therapy into a thriving gym
Side Hustle to Small Business
32 minutes
1 month ago
Patty Durrell transforms physical therapy into a thriving gym
Patty Durrell is a Physical Therapist and the Founder of Rock Solid Fitness, based in Dunedin, Florida. Having seen gyms close around her while working with clients in other facilities, she decided to open Rock Solid Fitness to create a sustainable, client-focused environment. Her innovative approach combines expert physical therapy with fitness training, supporting clients’ long-term health and performance.
In this episode of the Side Hustle to Small Business® Podcast, Patty shares
the challenges of running a gym during COVID-19, training and empowering staff, and her thoughts on business partnerships.
What You’ll Learn:
• Strategies for managing and growing a fitness business
• Training staff to provide consistent, high-quality client experiences
• How Patty overcame the challenges of running a gym during a pandemic
• Building successful community connections
Learn more about Rock Solid Fitness at https://www.rocksolidfitnessfl.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and background
5:31 Overcoming nerves
8:25 Finding your first clients
15:14 Surviving COVID
20:33 Balancing work and life
27:31 Reflecting on the business
30:09 Advice for other entrepreneurs
31:01 Closing and contact
#Fitness #Entrepreneurship #SideHustle
At Hiscox, we provide customized insurance solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, empowering you to take risks with confidence. With over 100 years of expertise, we offer coverage options like general liability and professional liability, helping you protect what matters most. Learn more at hiscox.com.
Side Hustle to Small Business
A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.
