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February 6, 2025 45 mins

From Maximum Security Prison to Building One of America’s Most Successful Small Gyms

What does it take to turn obstacles into opportunities and build a thriving fitness business?

On this episode of the Fitness Business Freedom Show, we sit down with Siavash Fashi, CEO & Founder of SIXPAX Gym—one of the most successful small gyms in America.

Siavash’s journey is nothing short of inspirational:

💥 Battled cancer and came out stronger
💥 Spent a year in maximum security prison
💥 Overcame the grind of small business struggles
💥 Built a highly profitable gym model
💥 Became the author of "Small Gym, Big Results"

His story is proof that resilience, mindset, and strategy can turn even the toughest challenges into massive success.

If you’re a gym owner or entrepreneur looking for real-world lessons on perseverance, leadership, and building a powerhouse fitness business, you don’t want to miss this one.

Grab his book here Small Gym, Big Results


About Fitness Revolution:
Fitness Revolution helps fitness business owners build and scale successful businesses they love running. Through strategic business coaching and powerful tools and metrics, FR is able to help gym owners tackle their biggest, most pressing challenges. For more information, visit https://frnation.com/

About Justin Hanover:
Justin Hanover is our leader in business development. Bringing his entrepreneurial background to FR. After building his own successful fitness business he is passionate about seeing others win. His skill set ranges from sales strategies to deploying sound marketing systems.

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Fitness Business Freedom is produced by Justin Hanover, Kelly Berry, American entrepreneur Nick Berry, and FCG.

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