Welcome to The Samir Kapoor Show where I talk to successful business owners of training-oriented gyms to explore their journeys and the advice they have for future entrepreneurs!
Episode 03 features the Founder of the #1 boutique cycling studio outside London. It’s taken Leeds and Manchester by storm and is all set to expand even more: Kyle Harris of RYDE Studios!
We unpacked Kyle’s personal and entrepreneurial journey, from being a soldier in the U.K. army at 18 to leading one of the U.K’s most successful boutique fitness studios.
He generously shared the frameworks that helped him build RYDE from the ground up, including the 3 Pillar Model that he shares with his stakeholders to explain the growth process.
We talked about how the army impacted his life, shaping him into the responsible and mature leader he is today.
This episode is filled with stories that inspire, motivate, and most of all: educate entrepreneurs about getting started and scaling your business. It rips away the glamourized nature of entrepreneurship you see online, revealing the bare and gritty truth about the work and dedication that needs to be consistently poured in.
Massive thanks to Kyle and his team for joining me and sharing his story with you all!
Watch the previous episode featuring Chris Ware and Jason Hole of Ware-House Gyms: https://bit.ly/PoweringFitnessThroughNightlife
0:00 – 0:56: Introduction
0:56 – 1:25: The Real Kyle Harris
1:26 – 2:17: Kyle’s Military Journey
2:18 – 2:52: Transition To Civilian Life
2:53 – 6:12: Origin of L1 Performance
6:13 – 7:22: Shutting Shop Despite Thriving
7:23 – 7:43: Entrepreneurship Is Glamorized Online
7:44 – 9:35: How the Lockdown Impacted Business
9:37 – 10:50: Joining the Military As A Teen
10:52 – 11:13: Kyle’s Experience Serving in Afghanistan
11:14 – 12:04: How the Military Shaped Kyle
12:06 – 13:25: Kyle Opens Up About Near Death Experiences in the Army
13:26 – 14:02: How Did the Military Help Kye’s Entrepreneurial Journey?
14:03 – 14:45: Crucial Traits for Senior Leaders
14:46 – 15:59: How To Compartmentalise Emotions In A Business Setting?
16:00 – 16:46: Placed Leadership & Being Responsible For Others
16:47 – 17:22: The Military Fosters Management Skills in Soldiers
17:23 – 18:58: Samir’s Father Was In The Army
18:59 – 21:41: Origin of RYDE and Pay-As-You-Go Classes
21:43 – 23:30: The Biggest Problems Kyle Faced When Starting Out
23:31 – 24:31: 9 Months Of Planning
24:34 – 25:50: How Did Kyle Manage Investors?
25:51 – 26:23: What Makes Entrepreneurs Successful?
26:24 – 27:39: How Can Boutique Businesses Work in the U.K.’s Budget-Dominated Landscapes?
27:40 – 30:21: RYDE’s 3 Pillar Model For Success
30:22 – 31:42: Charlotte Harris, Kyle’s Partner
31:43 – 32:09: Having A Baby During The Lockdown
32:10 – 33:1: How Charlotte’s Entrepreneurial Journey Supports RYDE
33:13 – 34:39: How Has Kyle Created RYDE’s Friendly Internal Culture?
34:40 – 36:46: How Does Kyle Make the Most of a Mature, Young Team?
36:37 – 39:59: How Does RYDE implement the 3 Pillar Model?
40:00 – 41:09: What Is RYDE’s Approach to Community?
41:10 – 42:24: Bringing Stakeholders Along on the Journey
42:25 – 43:32: RYDE’s Hiring Process
43:33 – 44:44: RYDE’s Wrong Hires
44:45 – 45:32: RYDE’s Recent Milestone
45:33 – 48:18: How Did RYDE Achieve Acclaim As A Boutique Against Giants?
48:19 – 49:44: Kyle’s Book Suggestions for Entrepreneurship
49:45 – 52:02: That Time A Competitor Started Online Beef with Kyle
52:03 – 54:53: How Does RYDE Evolve Its Product?
54:54 – 57:36: Starting RYDE in Manchester
57:38 – 59:45: Why Do Members Love RYDE?
59:46 – 1:02:10: The Role of Social Media In RYDE’s Fame
1:02:36 – 1:06:27: How Do You Approach Collaborations As A New Business?
1:06:28 – 1:08:56: How Important is ClassPass for Boutique Businesses?
1:08:57 – 1:11:36: Kyle’s Go-To Resources For Building Useful Habits
1:11:38 – 1:13:41: Who Should Be On The Show Next?
1:13:42 – 1:13:58: Wrapping Up
1:13:59 – 1:14:45: Outro
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