Jesus Perez on Grit, Grind & Growing a Gym Business from Nothing | Freddy & Friends

In this episode of Freddy & Friends, I sit down with Jesus Perez, a gym owner who built his fitness business from the ground up — with no investors, no trust fund, and no shortcuts.

We go deep on:

• What it really takes to open a gym in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in America


• How Jesus went client by client, hustle by hustle


• The power of staying focused, disciplined, and playing the long game


• Why real success still comes from doing the work — even when nobody’s watching

This is a raw, real convo about grit, self-belief, and building something from scratch. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or just someone chasing something bigger — this one’s for you.