Dude the shaving stores in the mall are a fucking rip off. I use japan made double edges blades .25 cents each I get multiple shaves and shave soap last a year a bar.
I’m so used to clickbait titles and 10+min videos before getting to the point I was a bit surprised when you straight up said $40,000 by the end of the first minute.
I'll never open a gym, that's not my dream, but i do have one, and your ''speech'' about ''writing your own history'' and ''this will pass''... man... thanks. I'll give you a footnote in my history.
Thank you for this. I am currently probably about to sell my house and move back in with my parents. I should actually get around 30- 40k in profit on my house now. I’m 27 and so scared. But you are right. You must be willing to sacrifice everything. But opening a gym has been a dream since I was 14. I used to stay up at night drawing the layout, coming up with logos and designing them. So I needed to hear this before I make this stomach turning decision and I dread the hard times that will probably come, but it is necessary for that long term success I’m sure. Bless you and your gym 💪🏻
he probably bought as much used equipment as possible and took months just to look around for people who gave stuff away for cheap or free, countless hours of fixing stuff, improve structures... a lot of craft and sweat needed for that alone.
This was super encouraging. I have over 70,000 saved up and I'm a personal trainer at a big box gym but my goal is to have a warehouse near my old high school in Fairfield Ca to help kids have something to do after school. If I didnt have lifting after school to prep for the marine corps I would've been a lost soul. Thanks for this info man I appreciate you. Hope to see you in person some day and we will swap corps stories like old farts.
Man this is the best video you have ever done! I don't have plans to open a gym, but this was nonetheless inspirational. It pays to have persistence, and never give up. #Salute
I want to start my own business (probably not a gym), and this video was very inspiring. I really like the brutal honesty. I hope your business continues to grow and thrive.
@@bensaunders7469 I made my own personal training business, while working on getting into graduate school. So things are going well for me. Thanks for asking
Great video man. Just wanna say thanks, because during those hard times you said where you had no clients, you really really helped me out with my lifting goals way back 5 years ago (and of course still up to now). If i ever had any issues, or thought "hmm is this form right?" or something, your videos were, and still are, my go to. so thanks a lot for those, for continuing to make great videos, im sure you've helped loads of others like me. Also, the advice at the end is great for all future business owners i think! haha
This is great Alan you’ve inspired me to open my own gym but instead of untamed strength it will be called tamed strength so that it’s not so intimidating. There will be a cool alarm that goes off if you grunt or drop weights and they’ll be no deadlifting , squatting or benching. Also everything will be purple so that it’s calming when clients are trying to eat the free pizza I’ll be giving away every month!
I remember I started watching your TH-cam videos 3 years ago and thought to myself "damn, I wish this guy had more views so he could make more TH-cam moneys". I'm so genuinely happy that good things happen to hard working people. Love your channel and thanks for the inspiration and tips over the years! Will always Train Untamed!
Congratulations, Alan. And Happy Anniversary to Untamed Strength! I train at a strongman gym called The Strength Depot in Plymouth Michigan. I plan on opening my own powerlifting gym in the future, but need to save some $$. This was a great video to give me some awesome reality checks, and I appreciate that. Thank you. Keep it going, and all the best, Sir.
Excellent video. I just opened my first gym and you are a huge inspiration to me. Right now I can't get anyone through the doors that isn't a friend I personally know, but I know that will change in time if I just stick with it
@@SkylineStrength good luck, be sure to read a lot from multiple sources on how to strategically use your money on social media ads. If you mindlessly throw together an ad campaign on any platform, it is like pissing away money. I have to admit I was dumb and did that until I learned how to properly optimize the target audiences, etc, etc. There are youtube tutorials on this, as well as blogs.
Thank you Allan! It has been your gym advice and DIY tutorials that helped me open my 1k Square feet gym in sunny North Miami, FL. Wishing all gym owners all the success!!
you are so inspiring, i don't follow many fitness shows but yours has been one of them for YEARS. Thank you so much for your style, your determination, and your STRENGTH! We're lucky that you chose to share it with the world.
I wasn’t expecting to hear that good of a speech out of this channel. I come here to get advice on how to lift and push and whatever and I’ve never been disappointed or confused but this video took it to whole new level. You may have no idea how many people you may have inspired, lifted (no pun intended) and helped. You are an amazing dude brother. All the best in future endeavours. Wishing you all the health, wealth and best of everything else and many more years to come. Live untamed my brother.
As someone who wants to open a gym in my city, thank you for this advice, my plan is to get a pt license to get clients before opening a gym. So I can see a goal in front on me now thanks to this.
Mate. Your video hits home. I opened my own gym in Sep 2015 with no clients to speak off. Every day was a daily struggle to make something work, and to hold onto the idea that it will all work out. It's Mar 2019, and my little Olympic Weightlifting and Barbell Club has grown. We have amateur athletes who compete and medal locally. We have a decent pool of clients who constantly show up and strive to get stronger and better. And you're right, all the agony at the start is nothing but a footnote. So if you ever come by the sunny island of Singapore, my home country, do hit us up at The Forge. You'll have a place here to train.
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
HA! HA! HA! That made me really laugh. I janitor a laundromat, and they have an A.T.M. People leave their receipts all the time, and I look at their balance. Usually less than $100. But they probably have a major phone bill, Netflix, $5 coffee, etc. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Romans 3:19-20 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:9-10
Fantastic and inspiring video. I have worked in the fitness industry previously and moved away from it after becoming incredibly disillusioned by it. It's a passion that I've never really given up on though. I have literally over the last month decided to move out of the grind of the financial industry and looking to open my own gym. All that has been in the back of my mind is "perseverance" and "dedication", that is exactly what has been shown by yourself. Love the videos as always and total respect from the UK!
"... 1990 geo prizm.." I drove an 800 dollar geo metro for years. I currently have a 1999 swift in my fleet. Nothing better than a cheap beater that gets 40+mpg!
Congratulations sir! Hard work and determination will get you just about anywhere in life. Love the channel and appreciate all you do on here for us in TH-cam-land. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON.
Man!!! You are such an inspiration. I am getting out the military in the next couple of years and have been saving money to open my own business. This video gives me alot of hope!!
Alan, I rarely comment directly to TH-camrs, but good job on this video man. Too many TH-camrs have clickbait titles or leave you waiting until the end of the video to answer the initial question. Thanks for being real !
This was a really nice tribute to your success Alan you deserve all the rewards from your hard work and dedication. I found your channel back in 2015 and Im very glad I did. Your videos have really improved my workouts and lifts. TRAIN UNTAMED!
@@johanjonsson6504 fuck yeah man I’m gonna own a very successful gym in the future as well when I’m through with college. I know we will both become successful.
I may just be a landscape photographer not a gym owner, but its always helpful to get a spirited message from a fellow sports guy and entrepreneur. Gotta love Alan!
Nothing but respect for you! I feel like if you're the kind of person who needs a video like this to start a gym, it's not for you. People like you have the drive necessary initially. It's something all entrepreneurs have.
I always come back and rewatch this video. I started my journey about 2 years ago. Spent about 40k on building my gym inventory and name. Now I have storage units FILLED off Gym equipment. Looks like we might finally open by the end of this year! Thank you for your advice and honesty brother! I appreciate you very much 👊
" I don't want to do anything fucking thing but work on this gym." That's it right there. That's how I felt about my comic book store. I loved that place, unfortunately I lost it in 2019. I dream everyday of getting it, or something like it back. This video is great advice. There really isn't an amount of money that's, "enough."
I still remember finding this channel back in 2016 when I began my lifting/fitness journey. I was a scrawny 16 year old who had just joined the high school Weightlifting team. I took to the internet for tips and found Alan’s page. Thank you Alan, for giving a kid like me the tools and tips necessary for building what I am today. I can say with out a doubt that this channel by far has been the most inspirational and helpful out of nearly all channels related to fitness and lifting. Thanks again Alan, I’ll always train untamed.
I was so tired and thinking about to skip gym session today but after this video I'm highly motivated and will go directly to the gym from office. Your effort is my fuel, Thanks Alan
Not many persons share their failure stories in a world where everyone wants only to share their success stories. Been following your content since 2015 and I have learned a lot from you. You made me realize the importance of compound lifts especially squats and deadlifts and encouraged me to make my own equipment. Thanks a lot for sharing your abundant knowledge to the people in a world that is filled with false information and bogus. All the Best for your future endeavors brother. Train UNtamed forever....
Marines dont make plan Bs because they adapt as it comes. Army plans for every conceivable obstacle....but once something unimaginable comes up, they lose their shit.....if only they could make a hybrid Marimy baby....it'd be the perfect fighting machine XD
@@Farquad76.547 since this comment I saved around 170k+ and just a few weeks ago invested 80k into a house. hope to sell it off in a few months time after refurbishing it. looking for at least around a 15% return. I'm also on my 2nd year of day trading and been profitable for some time as my online business isn't doing as well as last year. I invest around £150 a month to self improvement. having 1 salary and relying on a 9-5 job with 40k isn't going to cut it anymore in London. as people we need to find other ways of making money. one day I'll have my own gym. land, is very expensive. like a car parking bay will cost you 50k on a lese hold. if you want to buy it.
I remember when people criticized you on filming with a potato xD. Your quality is even better now. Love the progress bro. Nothing but respect for your grind!
Damn bro this shit is moving. The gym has saved me from all kinds of negative shit in my life. Its been more an anchor and a continuous passion. I've thought about opening up my own gym. This puts a fire under my ass. Good advice brother 👊
It’s awesome that you’re so transparent with this topic. A lot of people beat around the bush when it comes to the topic of finances. Thanks for the great video and advice!
@Harlie C preach it. Don't know if you're UK or not but just moving out of your parents place before 21/22 (even with savings of working since 16) is pretty much fucking impossible unless you want to pay hundreds in rent every month. shits unbelievable.
Harlie C If mommy and daddy were extracted by a ufo you/they would survive. They would adapt and survive causing personal growth and a increase in confidence, self esteem and motivation ie growing and turning into a adult. There are males and there men.
Congratulations Alan. Add motivational speaker to your resume. My family and I enjoyed meeting you this past weekend at the BBM seminar. Mark, Diane, Jessica, Shane
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Alan. I really respect what you accomplished with sheer will alone, I must confess that when I watched "Opening Your Own Gym / The Story Of Untamed Strength" I felt deeply moved by the amount of obstacles and shortcomings you had faced opening your own gym. You've come a long way making your dreams come true, and I feel really happy for you! Your videos were the first tutorials I found to help myself learn the bench press, the deadlift, and the squat as I first entered the gym... I'm truly greatful to you for that. I wish you nothing but the very best in all things, greetings from Chile!
I think that just became my favorite video! Awesome info...thanks for serving (I did 26+ in the Navy), for being honest, and for never giving up! Like that saying, "Tough times don't last, tough people do!" I hope the past six years is just the beginning and all the BEST in the future!
Thank you so much for just sharing the nuts and bolts of how you did it man, nobody answers these questions straight these days and I never had anyone teach me how to build for myself and get ahead and life. Thank you so much, I'm gonna start contributing to you when I can afford it, appreciate you man, you're good people.
This video is amazingly inspirational. I need to save money to sort out a gambling addiction rather than to start my own business, but your words about saving money and building up/beginning a new chapter when ready are hugely motivational.
This was cool to see from start to finish!! I feel like we don't get videos like this often! Even the vloggers who "vlog" their experiences don't talk about their finances or the deep shit that we really want to know about the journey. Thanks for sharing!
Thats motivating brother. I love that this literally applies to any sort of business. Specially the realization that you lacked clients, something a lot of dreamers forget the fact that money has to come from somewhere.
This video is great and I'm barely halfway through it. I'm taking a pause to subscribe to your channel and tell you that it is very inspirational and humbling. Now, let me finish the second half. Thanks bro.
Exceptional video. Like you, I am a business owner. When people ask me what it takes to own their own business, I tell them it takes two things: money and balls. Glad to hear you've turned the corner and are running cash flow positive.
"I just never gave up" i don't know what but that hit me so hard. There are many things you can't control, but attitude isn't one of them. I admire your work Alan, your attitude is something that i need more of.
Alan didn't reveal his biggest savings method: skipping all hair cuts for six years!
And not wasting money on razors and shaving creams.
Solid facts!!!
Man pin this comment already
Dude the shaving stores in the mall are a fucking rip off. I use japan made double edges blades .25 cents each I get multiple shaves and shave soap last a year a bar.
But he spent all that money on beard oil
I’m so used to clickbait titles and 10+min videos before getting to the point I was a bit surprised when you straight up said $40,000 by the end of the first minute.
looking for this comment did not feel like watching thanks
Seriously dude. AND I still watched the rest of the video. That's how it should be.
I hit him up with a like for that reason
Liked and watched the rest of it for that exact reason - no clickbait bullshit
Marines dont hide behind bushes,lol just asked the guys kicking butt at theDMZ in vietnam
So you didn’t buy a brand new Mustang GT at 23% interest like a real junior enlisted marine?
I'm not gonna lie I thought about too many times ): to buy one
Or a challenger or charger
Don't forget a wedding ring for the girl you met two months ago
@@zakutheferret8182 oof. It hurts.
I bought a used Mustang GT after with a 4% interest rate.
No BS. He just worked hard, saved his money (which I did not do when I was in my early 20s), and took some risks. Respect.
I'll never open a gym, that's not my dream, but i do have one, and your ''speech'' about ''writing your own history'' and ''this will pass''... man... thanks. I'll give you a footnote in my history.
In which videos does he give the speeches? Cheers man
Dimitar Dimitrov scroll up and hit play
Just a footnote?
If you're looking to save some money you might want to look into Titan Fitness. Not sure if you've ever heard of them or not.
Nice!
That was sass, right? Yeah, I think that was sass.
🤣
I actually bought their power rack. It works flawlessly. Bought an Ohio power bar tho lol.
@@JM-fo1te good call on the bar.
I’m a simple man, I see transparency, I like the video
no mask content is best content
Thank you for this. I am currently probably about to sell my house and move back in with my parents. I should actually get around 30- 40k in profit on my house now. I’m 27 and so scared. But you are right. You must be willing to sacrifice everything. But opening a gym has been a dream since I was 14. I used to stay up at night drawing the layout, coming up with logos and designing them. So I needed to hear this before I make this stomach turning decision and I dread the hard times that will probably come, but it is necessary for that long term success I’m sure. Bless you and your gym 💪🏻
How's things with your gym now?
Actually... 40k is nothing.
I was expecting you to say 400k. So... this brings me tons of hope.
he probably bought as much used equipment as possible and took months just to look around for people who gave stuff away for cheap or free, countless hours of fixing stuff, improve structures... a lot of craft and sweat needed for that alone.
@@bigkingbud ur a fcking degenerate buddy
Bro I swear I saw you somewhere. Do you live in Washington?
@@justincarnes1553 yes
Alternative title : "Strongman Micro-loads His Finances"
just add 5 cents
Do it AMRAP
hahahha
Funny as it sounds, it really is the "secret to success." Amazon and Microsoft started in places the size of the first Untamed Strength.
@@matheus.menegon That's actually a good idea
Much respect. Loved the vid
Heyyy Nuance Bro!!!
Dad? What are you doing here?
This was super encouraging. I have over 70,000 saved up and I'm a personal trainer at a big box gym but my goal is to have a warehouse near my old high school in Fairfield Ca to help kids have something to do after school. If I didnt have lifting after school to prep for the marine corps I would've been a lost soul. Thanks for this info man I appreciate you. Hope to see you in person some day and we will swap corps stories like old farts.
Have you gotten closer to your goal. Sounds like a great thing for the community.
background audio combined with grainy vintage clips makes for a Ukrainian cold war kinda feel...
Elijah Siegl lolll
Man this is the best video you have ever done! I don't have plans to open a gym, but this was nonetheless inspirational. It pays to have persistence, and never give up. #Salute
Yeah, definitely can be applied to almost any business. Great vid
I want to start my own business (probably not a gym), and this video was very inspiring. I really like the brutal honesty. I hope your business continues to grow and thrive.
Update?
@@bensaunders7469 I made my own personal training business, while working on getting into graduate school. So things are going well for me. Thanks for asking
@@MrYaniv99 nice bro good luck made shit happen ❤️
@@bensaunders7469 thank you!
Great video man. Just wanna say thanks, because during those hard times you said where you had no clients, you really really helped me out with my lifting goals way back 5 years ago (and of course still up to now). If i ever had any issues, or thought "hmm is this form right?" or something, your videos were, and still are, my go to. so thanks a lot for those, for continuing to make great videos, im sure you've helped loads of others like me. Also, the advice at the end is great for all future business owners i think! haha
This is great Alan you’ve inspired me to open my own gym but instead of untamed strength it will be called tamed strength so that it’s not so intimidating. There will be a cool alarm that goes off if you grunt or drop weights and they’ll be no deadlifting , squatting or benching. Also everything will be purple so that it’s calming when clients are trying to eat the free pizza I’ll be giving away every month!
Planet fitness?
Bushiman91 no , Tamed Strength!
Save Untameddddddd
Benny Jeters lol
Girlfriends are expensive
I remember I started watching your TH-cam videos 3 years ago and thought to myself "damn, I wish this guy had more views so he could make more TH-cam moneys". I'm so genuinely happy that good things happen to hard working people. Love your channel and thanks for the inspiration and tips over the years! Will always Train Untamed!
Dude...you are so inspiring. This gives me motivation to continue on my journey out of debt. Much respect brother. You are truly a self-made man.
Congratulations, Alan. And Happy Anniversary to Untamed Strength! I train at a strongman gym called The Strength Depot in Plymouth Michigan. I plan on opening my own powerlifting gym in the future, but need to save some $$. This was a great video to give me some awesome reality checks, and I appreciate that. Thank you. Keep it going, and all the best, Sir.
Excellent video. I just opened my first gym and you are a huge inspiration to me. Right now I can't get anyone through the doors that isn't a friend I personally know, but I know that will change in time if I just stick with it
Jonathan Barkley Try to use social media and other resources to promote yourself. Good luck, man
Where is the gym?
Thoughts and prayers
@@mjt708 Huntsville, Alabama
@@SkylineStrength good luck, be sure to read a lot from multiple sources on how to strategically use your money on social media ads. If you mindlessly throw together an ad campaign on any platform, it is like pissing away money. I have to admit I was dumb and did that until I learned how to properly optimize the target audiences, etc, etc. There are youtube tutorials on this, as well as blogs.
Thank you Allan! It has been your gym advice and DIY tutorials that helped me open my 1k Square feet gym in sunny North Miami, FL. Wishing all gym owners all the success!!
Do you own battle axe gym lol?
@@wasabiemans No, but after a quick Google Search Iwant to go there now. Lol
Opportunity always presents itself to the man who saves money. Great job
Congratulations, man! You've accomplished the dream! Your own business, your own gym, married, newborn-amazing :D
you are so inspiring, i don't follow many fitness shows but yours has been one of them for YEARS. Thank you so much for your style, your determination, and your STRENGTH! We're lucky that you chose to share it with the world.
I wasn’t expecting to hear that good of a speech out of this channel. I come here to get advice on how to lift and push and whatever and I’ve never been disappointed or confused but this video took it to whole new level. You may have no idea how many people you may have inspired, lifted (no pun intended) and helped. You are an amazing dude brother. All the best in future endeavours. Wishing you all the health, wealth and best of everything else and many more years to come. Live untamed my brother.
From one business owner to another, congratulations, both on the anniversary and the business. Great story, a lot of truth and reality.
As someone who wants to open a gym in my city, thank you for this advice, my plan is to get a pt license to get clients before opening a gym. So I can see a goal in front on me now thanks to this.
Mate. Your video hits home. I opened my own gym in Sep 2015 with no clients to speak off. Every day was a daily struggle to make something work, and to hold onto the idea that it will all work out. It's Mar 2019, and my little Olympic Weightlifting and Barbell Club has grown. We have amateur athletes who compete and medal locally. We have a decent pool of clients who constantly show up and strive to get stronger and better. And you're right, all the agony at the start is nothing but a footnote. So if you ever come by the sunny island of Singapore, my home country, do hit us up at The Forge. You'll have a place here to train.
Im not crying youre crying.
..but why
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt
that sounds like me taking shitloads of antidepressants.
I have $.34 in my bank but i just found a nickel underneath my broken dreams!
Look at mr moneybags over here with $.34
Look at this Rockefeller finding nickels just laying around.
HA! HA! HA! That made me really laugh. I janitor a laundromat, and they have an A.T.M. People leave their receipts all the time, and I look at their balance. Usually less than $100. But they probably have a major phone bill, Netflix, $5 coffee, etc.
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
“Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Romans 3:19-20
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:9-10
Baptist Joshua what
G4p?
Just quit my job to pursue coaching and TH-cam full time. Needed this
Thanks Alan I also want to open my own gym one day
Alan you are such a strong dude not just physically but mentally to do this. I'm so happy for your success and wish you more success in the future!
Fantastic and inspiring video. I have worked in the fitness industry previously and moved away from it after becoming incredibly disillusioned by it. It's a passion that I've never really given up on though. I have literally over the last month decided to move out of the grind of the financial industry and looking to open my own gym. All that has been in the back of my mind is "perseverance" and "dedication", that is exactly what has been shown by yourself. Love the videos as always and total respect from the UK!
Endeavor to persevere my bro !
"... 1990 geo prizm.." I drove an 800 dollar geo metro for years. I currently have a 1999 swift in my fleet. Nothing better than a cheap beater that gets 40+mpg!
First video I’ve ever seen from you. Subscribed.
Every time I watch one of your videos, my respect for you increases. You're a f***ing legend. A true inspiration.
Congratulations sir! Hard work and determination will get you just about anywhere in life. Love the channel and appreciate all you do on here for us in TH-cam-land. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON.
Man!!! You are such an inspiration. I am getting out the military in the next couple of years and have been saving money to open my own business. This video gives me alot of hope!!
Great story! Takes guts to lay it all out there. No doubt you've just sewn the seeds of somebody else's success by sharing!
Alan, I rarely comment directly to TH-camrs, but good job on this video man. Too many TH-camrs have clickbait titles or leave you waiting until the end of the video to answer the initial question. Thanks for being real !
I'm actually looking to start my own powerlifting & Olympic lifting gym, this video really helped
This was a really nice tribute to your success Alan you deserve all the rewards from your hard work and dedication. I found your channel back in 2015 and Im very glad I did. Your videos have really improved my workouts and lifts. TRAIN UNTAMED!
My dream.. one day I will have my own gym, mark my words.
It's been a year what have you done
It’s been a year what have you done
@@matthewcuster1107 Bought weight plates and some other stuff, haven't started a company yet though. First it will become a hom gym.
@@johanjonsson6504 fuck yeah man I’m gonna own a very successful gym in the future as well when I’m through with college. I know we will both become successful.
How is that going?
I may just be a landscape photographer not a gym owner, but its always helpful to get a spirited message from a fellow sports guy and entrepreneur. Gotta love Alan!
Nothing but respect for you! I feel like if you're the kind of person who needs a video like this to start a gym, it's not for you. People like you have the drive necessary initially. It's something all entrepreneurs have.
I mostly agree with that statement, with a caveat: it always helps to hear someone like Allan tell it like it is.
No
I always come back and rewatch this video. I started my journey about 2 years ago. Spent about 40k on building my gym inventory and name. Now I have storage units FILLED off Gym equipment. Looks like we might finally open by the end of this year! Thank you for your advice and honesty brother! I appreciate you very much 👊
Fair Play to You Buddy, Hope Everything Goes Well For You.
Good to see some other Devil Dogs opening their own businesses. Semper Fi brother.
Great mindset. My favorite saying is " This will pass." I have used it countless times. Great video.
Didnt expect this video to be so motivational.
I especially value the "Plan B" philosophy and "start writing your story now" quote.
" I don't want to do anything fucking thing but work on this gym."
That's it right there. That's how I felt about my comic book store. I loved that place, unfortunately I lost it in 2019. I dream everyday of getting it, or something like it back. This video is great advice. There really isn't an amount of money that's, "enough."
Wishing you best travels on your journey frend. It's a shame what happened but keep pushing on
God damn dude! Making me want to move from the east coast just to join your gym!
You help, teach and motivate people. Thank you
Damn I was in tears. Respect!!!
I still remember finding this channel back in 2016 when I began my lifting/fitness journey. I was a scrawny 16 year old who had just joined the high school Weightlifting team. I took to the internet for tips and found Alan’s page. Thank you Alan, for giving a kid like me the tools and tips necessary for building what I am today. I can say with out a doubt that this channel by far has been the most inspirational and helpful out of nearly all channels related to fitness and lifting. Thanks again Alan, I’ll always train untamed.
Man this made me tear up because I’m in a place in life I’m torn between complacency and starting on my dream thank you for sharing your story
I was so tired and thinking about to skip gym session today but after this video I'm highly motivated and will go directly to the gym from office. Your effort is my fuel, Thanks Alan
Nice story there Alan. Was wondering how has your journey been in terms of injuries and have they in any way affected you.
Cheers
One of my favorite fitness channels, much respect Alan.
This was really good, wish I had your ambition
Travis Nicks Create it on your own!
As someone who has a goal of opening a gym, this is one of my favorite vids on youtube. I've watched it before and I'll watch it again.
And what of the youtube income? I’m sure that helped and still does. Great video
Not many persons share their failure stories in a world where everyone wants only to share their success stories. Been following your content since 2015 and I have learned a lot from you. You made me realize the importance of compound lifts especially squats and deadlifts and encouraged me to make my own equipment. Thanks a lot for sharing your abundant knowledge to the people in a world that is filled with false information and bogus. All the Best for your future endeavors brother. Train UNtamed forever....
How many members are currently in your gym?
I was following your videos for past 3 years and i am inspired by your sheer will and commitment.... Thank you sir.
You(Marine): "I never had a plan B."
Me(Army): "Yeah, that doesnt surprise me at all." 🤔
Me(navy vet): I got a plan V
That's how I ended up doing 21 years and retiring... Now I still have no plans but I'm older and smoke weed and lift
Shots fired!
Air Force: What's a gym?
Marines dont make plan Bs because they adapt as it comes. Army plans for every conceivable obstacle....but once something unimaginable comes up, they lose their shit.....if only they could make a hybrid Marimy baby....it'd be the perfect fighting machine XD
One of the best "NO EXCUSES" videos I've ever seen. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
It took me 7 years to save 70k and that’s still not enough to open a gym here in London.
Sounds like a super tough gig, just knowing tangentially how much land costs there
@@Farquad76.547 since this comment I saved around 170k+ and just a few weeks ago invested 80k into a house. hope to sell it off in a few months time after refurbishing it. looking for at least around a 15% return. I'm also on my 2nd year of day trading and been profitable for some time as my online business isn't doing as well as last year. I invest around £150 a month to self improvement. having 1 salary and relying on a 9-5 job with 40k isn't going to cut it anymore in London. as people we need to find other ways of making money. one day I'll have my own gym. land, is very expensive. like a car parking bay will cost you 50k on a lese hold. if you want to buy it.
I remember when people criticized you on filming with a potato xD. Your quality is even better now. Love the progress bro. Nothing but respect for your grind!
Cryptopsy called, they want their logo back. Haha, just kidding. Great video and story my dude
Hazardeur was just thinking the same thing. Either cryptopsy or unleashed
@@devynrobledo658 Funny, I actually thought about Unleashed first but then changed it to Cryptopsy haha
I thought he was just wearing an old metal band t shirt didn't even realize it was his own brand lol
Honestly Alan you bring mad inspiration to the my days when you post things like this
I see you like lifting things.
Damn bro this shit is moving.
The gym has saved me from all kinds of negative shit in my life. Its been more an anchor and a continuous passion. I've thought about opening up my own gym. This puts a fire under my ass. Good advice brother 👊
I separated from the navy 2 days ago!
Mr P you can take the sailor out of the navy but can never take the seaman out of the sailor
It’s awesome that you’re so transparent with this topic. A lot of people beat around the bush when it comes to the topic of finances. Thanks for the great video and advice!
of course you knew it would work out...
i mean since it´s a gym we´re talking about
This is an amazing video. The level of transparency is beyond anything I've seen anywhere else.
So basically, what you're saying is, if you didn't become TH-cam famous, you would've gone bankrupt?
Even if true ,who can say?
a refreshing vide, a lot of social media fitness people don't like to real about their business. Honesty is a refreshing change
The answer is 40.000
It is at 0:44
Much respect brother. God protect you, and I hope His face shines on you always. Good fucking work!!
Your the opposite of the 20 somethings that watch your channel.
Well, yeah, I'm a software dev on the east coast, and relatively clean shaven in comparison. So you're not wrong.
Besides any sort of military background, he and I are the same. (Besides my shaven head)
@Harlie C preach it. Don't know if you're UK or not but just moving out of your parents place before 21/22 (even with savings of working since 16) is pretty much fucking impossible unless you want to pay hundreds in rent every month. shits unbelievable.
rant over
Harlie C If mommy and daddy were extracted by a ufo you/they would survive. They would adapt and survive causing personal growth and a increase in confidence, self esteem and motivation ie growing and turning into a adult. There are males and there men.
Congratulations Alan. Add motivational speaker to your resume. My family and I enjoyed meeting you this past weekend at the BBM seminar. Mark, Diane, Jessica, Shane
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Alan. I really respect what you accomplished with sheer will alone, I must confess that when I watched "Opening Your Own Gym / The Story Of Untamed Strength" I felt deeply moved by the amount of obstacles and shortcomings you had faced opening your own gym. You've come a long way making your dreams come true, and I feel really happy for you! Your videos were the first tutorials I found to help myself learn the bench press, the deadlift, and the squat as I first entered the gym... I'm truly greatful to you for that. I wish you nothing but the very best in all things, greetings from Chile!
I think that just became my favorite video! Awesome info...thanks for serving (I did 26+ in the Navy), for being honest, and for never giving up! Like that saying, "Tough times don't last, tough people do!" I hope the past six years is just the beginning and all the BEST in the future!
Thank you so much for just sharing the nuts and bolts of how you did it man, nobody answers these questions straight these days and I never had anyone teach me how to build for myself and get ahead and life. Thank you so much, I'm gonna start contributing to you when I can afford it, appreciate you man, you're good people.
This video is amazingly inspirational. I need to save money to sort out a gambling addiction rather than to start my own business, but your words about saving money and building up/beginning a new chapter when ready are hugely motivational.
seriously one of the most helpful, thoughtful, and honest fitness channels on youtube
Living the American dream!!! Congratulations, you deserve all the good that comes your way!!
This was cool to see from start to finish!! I feel like we don't get videos like this often! Even the vloggers who "vlog" their experiences don't talk about their finances or the deep shit that we really want to know about the journey. Thanks for sharing!
Thats motivating brother.
I love that this literally applies to any sort of business. Specially the realization that you lacked clients, something a lot of dreamers forget the fact that money has to come from somewhere.
shed a tear watching this ngl. I'm a coach dreaming of having my own gym and expanding my coaching business.
Thanks for this Alan.
This video is great and I'm barely halfway through it. I'm taking a pause to subscribe to your channel and tell you that it is very inspirational and humbling. Now, let me finish the second half. Thanks bro.
Videos like this help me workout through the shoulder pain... Keep kicking ass, brother!
Exceptional video. Like you, I am a business owner. When people ask me what it takes to own their own business, I tell them it takes two things: money and balls.
Glad to hear you've turned the corner and are running cash flow positive.
You have the best channel I've watched on TH-cam or any social media, I don't use preworkout just coffee and one of your videos.
"I just never gave up" i don't know what but that hit me so hard. There are many things you can't control, but attitude isn't one of them. I admire your work Alan, your attitude is something that i need more of.