Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Ward.
Hi Christopher, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was a Collegiate Track Coach for 7 years, between budget cuts, terminations, layoffs, and my ex wife’s ultimatum I had to pursued other things. While working in the retail industry as a General Manager of a Family Dollar, I received the opportunity to train my best friend to qualify for the NFL Draft. During this process he stated “Man you ought to become a personal trainer.” To which my reply was. “You know, that’s a no brainer.” So in October of 2014 I became a Certified Trainer working on the side.
I was terminated from Family Dollar in November 2014, but became the Assistant General Manager of an Extended Stay America Hotel in that same month. In January of 2017, I relocated to Orlando FL through Extended Stay. I then put my personal training side hustle on hold, because I thought my dreams had changed. I was inspiring to become a General Manager/Owner of a hotel.
Four months later after relocation, I was terminated from Extended stay in April 2017, but got hired in June 2017 with Seralago Hotel. I left Seralago Hotel in October for an opportunity which I thought was better with Hilton Grand Vacations. This job ended up being a call center /sales position. As you can imagine sales were not going that good, so I decided to start personal training up again in December 2017. In January 2018, I was terminated from Hilton Grand Vacation, I was like I’m done. I decided I would just stick with what I know, Health, Fitness and Sports, so I went into personal training full-time.
Things were going great until they weren’t. In May 2018 I lost 4 clients, and I went into panic mode. So I ended up joining a 24 Hour Fitness as a part time trainer in July 2018. Towards the end of August 2018, I just wasn’t feeling the big box gym atmosphere. I felt like a salesman and a little bit like a trainer. I didn’t like that set-up, so in September I bet on myself and I legalized my private business with a Name, logo and state tax and federal Id number. On Sept 27, 2018, Champions Way Fitness & Sports Training was born. It did not become a LLC/Company until February 2019.
Coming up on 3 years in business now. We are excited with what the future holds for this company. We started it to help people be great, including myself, the trainers, coaches, teachers and therapist. We exist for one reason only, which is to make humanity greater, by making one person great at a time. Champions Way Fitness & Sports Training LLC “We help you improve your quality of life.”
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Absolutely not. I’m just going to list the challenges: 1. Submitting the Fictitious Name Application Fee for $50 with only $100 in the bank.
2. Losing my apartment in November 2018 and living out of my car for 2.5 months. Yes it was freezing cold.
3. Overcoming the Covid Pandemic Crisis.
4. Advertising and Marketing is always a challenge.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Champions Way Fitness is a people focused company, designed to help people in all walks, areas and ages of life improve their health, wellness and fitness. We are all striving for happiness in life each and everyday. The saying “the pursuit of happiness” is what’s driving most, but I believe it should be “the happiness of pursuit.” Regardless of which way you look at it, we are helping people with their pursuit. Simply put we improve their ability to live the life they are striving to have.
I am the proud Owner, Life Coach and Master Personal Trainer of and within this amazing company. I specialize in improving the quality of peoples lives in whatever area they are needing help. This is the foundation of Champions Way Fitness. What sets us apart is we are not just an individual, we are a company. We are a collected group of like minded professionals who I have one common goal, which is to help as many people as possible. Our bottom line goal is to help at least 1 Billion people.
I’m most proud of the care and relationships we build with people. The reciprocation of transferred valued is what we love and look forward to the most. You are so important to us, but most of all we want you to be important to yourself. We are just here to help you see that, if you haven’t already and just incase you have we help you increase the amazement of you.
We are a mobile health and fitness company. We come to you. We offer Life Coaching, Health Coaching, Wellness Coaching, Sports Coaching, Yoga Lessons, Massage Therapy, Nutrition Services, Self Defense Lessons, Alternative “Reiki” Healing and Personal Training. We are available for the following areas: Orlando, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Lakeland, Tampa and Clearwater Florida areas. For More information you can reach us at Championswayfitness.com where “We help you improve your quality of life.”
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned. Is I must grow and continue to grow if I want my company to thrive and be successful. I must GROW everyday.
Pricing:
- Personal Training Starting @ $65
- Yoga Lessons Starting @ $80
- Massage Therapy Starting @ $125
- Nutrition Services Starting @ $100
- Life, Health and Wellness Coaching Starting @ $100
Contact Info:
- Email: championswayinfo@gmail.com
- Website: Championswayfitness.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/championswayfitness
- Facebook: Facebook.com/championswayfitness
