Episode 42

How Giving Away Free Gym Memberships Led to Multi-Million-Dollar Success

Most 12-year-olds make pocket money doing chores. Craig Schulze was different - he engineered a way to earn $25 per hour making gift boxes in the early 90s. That entrepreneurial spirit launched him into a 25-year journey building multiple successful businesses across the globe.

In this value-packed episode, Craig shares hard-won wisdom from his experiences as a multi-award winning fitness professional, tech founder, and international business leader. You'll learn:

  • How he turned free gym memberships into a relationship with a transformational mentor
  • Critical risk management lessons from surviving the Global Financial Crisis
  • The power of having an advisory board to spot your blind spots
  • Why cash reserves saved his business during COVID lockdowns
  • How personal tragedy inspired his "One Shot" movement

Craig breaks down his philosophy of "financial alchemy" - turning nothing into something through creative thinking and relationship building. His story proves that generosity and authenticity open doors to extraordinary opportunities.

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From The Trenches
Success Shortcuts Revealed By Real-World Innovators Crushing It Right Now