Today we’d like to introduce you to Wade Merrill.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago and participating in a variety of athletics, I was not the All-American stud or the First String player. I was more like the first string tackling practice and the All-American’s punching bag. Throughout my youth, I struggled with my bodyweight and coordination which made sports challenging to enjoy.
Today, my passion is helping people who are struggling to achieve success in their fitness lifespan. My aim is teach people the proper way to control their body so they are safe and are able to develop confidence as they enjoy being fit or as athletic as they desire.
I’ve been a personal trainer in the Schaumburg area for over 10 years and in 2016, I opened my own personal training and group fitness studio called Precision P.T. The purpose of Precision P.T. is to enhance the lives of our clients by providing them with a training experience that improves their physical, mental, and emotional well-being in an atmosphere that fosters success through camaraderie.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I opened January 1st 2016 in a 600 sq. ft. space that I subleased from a chiropractor in Hoffman Estates. On Jan 1, I had 8 clients and 15k in business cc debt. By March 2016 I had over 20 clients training with me multiple days per week and I cut my debt nearly in half! By June 2016, I began planning my expansion and relocation to Schaumburg. On Dec 3rd, 2016, I moved into my own 1600 sq. ft. space. It hasn’t been easy, but the journey has been so exciting!
Please tell us about Precision P.T.
I am a personal fitness trainer who specializes in Corrective Exercise & post rehab training, Olympic Weightlifting & Powerlifting technique, gymnastics skills, core stabilization training, and CrossFit training. I’m certified to train competitive athletes in a variety of sports and have successfully prepped stunt doubles for movies such as The Avengers & The Dark Knight.
What I’m most proud about is seeing my clients and athlete’s develop exercise confidence. I love seeing them excel in their fitness and watch as that confidence they gained in the gym translates into their everyday life decisions.
Keith Gulliford, is a part time personal trainer at Precision P.T. who also excels in corrective exercise and CrossFit coaching. Keith hails from Great Britain, but has been a personal trainer here in the States for a variety of corporate facilities and wellness centers the past 5 years. He’s one of the most sought after trainers in the Northwest suburbs and proudly supports Precision P.T.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Looking back, I can’t say I would’ve changed a thing. The timing, the people, the hours, the anxiety, the progress, the process… all of it was worth it.
Pricing:
- $75-$85 Personal Training Session
- $250 B.A.S.E.Camp Class (per month)
- $250 Ascent Class (per month)
- $250 Peak Performance (per month)
Contact Info:
- Address: 1161 Tower Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173 - Website: go4precision.com
- Phone: 2243536560
- Email: go4precisionpt@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go4precisionpt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/go4precisionpt/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/precision-pt-schaumburg
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aZJfa8Ts2OEhTcxW7rZ9A
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