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Making the Right Moves
MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES
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As I mentioned in my letter to our readers, Sports & Fitness is booming in 2019 and is just going to continue to grow explosively.
That said, I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina Peregrym, owner of Jabz Boxing located in North Phoenix, AZ, and the newest location now being built in Peoria, AZ. Her excitement was infectious, and her love for this “Boutique” style franchise was palatable. Her journey to ownership was not your typical one, but through determination and perseverance, she achieved her goal of owning a franchise. Proving once again, you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. Christina mentioned that being a wife and a mother is her top priority, but reaching her dream stayed well in focus.
Christina had an exciting entrance to boxing fitness. It all started with a Groupon. Yes, that’s correct, a Groupon! Christina was at a place in her life where personal fitness development took priority. Wanting to be strong and healthy was important to her. With a husband and two little ones, 11 months apart in age, she began seeking out something “different." That something different turned out to be Jabz Boxing Fitness For Women. With her Groupon purchase in hand, she entered the Jabz Boxing of Scottsdale, AZ and was smitten.
Fast forward to today, Christina not only owns one Jabz Boxing franchise, but she has also now begun breaking ground on her second. She said what made everything work was to make sure she had a plan and followed it. Staying focused on every task at hand was the path to success for Christina. She attributes the majority of her success to the Jabz Boxing Franchise team.
They give you the game plan and an incredibly strong foundation to stand on at the start and see you all the way through. She said, “they give you the tools to succeed, but at the end of the day, it is up to the owner to choose whether or not to use them and become successful.” Christina went on to say that there are so many franchise owners out there that don’t want to put in the work and they soon find out that when you don’t, it cannot succeed.
Christina said that one of the crucial steps into success is time management. Managing the staff, phone calls, emails, marketing, and social media is paramount. Included in that is balancing family as well and making sure they know they are a priority at the end of the day. It’s a challenge, but it can be victorious!
The most rewarding part of owning a franchise is the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of the women that walk in the door. There are so many stories to be told about the women that attend our Jabz Boxing location in North Phoenix. Many women have gone through a divorce; some have battled with illnesses; some are merely trying to get strong. They all come from so many different walks of life. We have a young woman that is 16 and wants to be surrounded by women who make her feel good about herself. We have a client who is 72 who works out six days a week. No matter what their age, they come together for the same goal. It’s not just to get in shape; it’s about empowering and encouraging one another and build a community which is Christina’s favorite part.
– Rose Mango, Chief Editor
