How Two Broke Athletes Built a Multi-Million Dollar Gym
Two broke athletes. No business experience. No funding. Just an idea that everyone said wouldn't work.
This is the unfiltered story of how we built Lockeroom, the private gym for executives and founders, from nothing. The early struggles, the moments we almost quit, the risks we took, and what it actually takes to build something when everyone tells you it can't be done.
If you're building something, thinking about starting, or wondering if it's worth the risk—this one's for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00-2:00: How We Got Into Fitness
2:00-3:00: How We First Met
3:00-4:10: Opening Our First Crossfit Gym Together
4:10-6:10: Starting Australia's No.1 Fitness Podcast (The Mind Muscle Project)
6:10-8:35: The Idea Behind Lockeroom
8:35-10:26: How COVID-19 Almost Bankrupt Us
10:26-11:30: How We Survived & Opened Our Second Location
11:30-13:42: Plans For The Future of Lockeroom
13:42-15:42: The Unfiltered Truth
15:42-18:25: Our Experience As Co-founders
LEARN MORE:
Lockeroom: https://lockeroomgym.com
Apply for Membership: https://lockeroomgym.com/apply
Instagram: @lockeroomgym
📍 LOCATIONS:
Sydney (Bridge St & Bligh St)
Melbourne (Opening 2026)
This isn't a highlight reel. It's the real story, the failures, the pressure, the sacrifices, and why we kept going when it would've been easier to quit.
Whether you're a founder, athlete, or someone trying to build something meaningful, we hope this helps.
Raph & Lachy
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