Building More Than Muscles: The Truth About Opening a Gym with Dave Quevedo , founder of the Fit Foundry

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Quevedo, owner of Fit Foundry, an 8,000-square-foot training facility in Hoboken. With nearly two decades in the industry, Dave has trained everyone from new moms to Super Bowl MVPs.

He shares how he transitioned from an economics major to a personal trainer, the hustle of building his gym from scratch, and the real challenges of entrepreneurship—funding, staffing, and staying true to his vision.

We also dive into gym culture, the importance of community, and what it really takes to open a fitness facility.

About Dave Quevedo

Dave is the Owner and Operator of Fit Foundry LLC, an 8000 SQ FT semi-private and large-group training facility located in Uptown Hoboken, NJ. They specialize in strength training to help their Fanatics get stronger, move confidently, and mitigate injury in a motivating, non-intimidating environment. Throughout Dave’s 19 years of training experience, he has trained everyone from pre/postnatal moms to Super Bowl MVPs (2x’s) and is very involved in the community with his wife, Sarah, and their two children. 

https://fitfoundry.com/

Instagram: @FitFoundryHoboken

Where to find me or work with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠

My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

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