Today we’d like to introduce you to Mitchel Hesse
Hi Mitchel, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
When I was a freshman in high school I decided that I wanted to become an entrepreneur. For the rest of my high school years I researched business and entrepreneurship, and looked at different businesses to try and decide what kind of business I wanted to start.
When COVID hit in 2019-2020, I like many other people, was stuck at home. We had an old weight set in our basement that we got from my grandparents. Since I had nothing better to do, I decided to teach myself how to use the weight set. Little did I know that was the start of a whole new journey for me. I started researching health, fitness, and nutrition. I started seeing progress in my body and the weight started going up on the machine.
After COVID, I decided to start going to my local gym with one of my friends. That advanced my interest in fitness much more due to the many new weight machines and equipment. After a few months of me going to the gym, the gym owner came up to me and said I should try competing. Up until this point I had no interest and no knowledge in the world of competitive bodybuilding. Actually competing never registered as an option for me.
After conducting some more research on competitive bodybuilding, I decided to give it a shot. I hired a coach and stepped on stage for my first natural bodybuilding show as a 17 year old. My coach and the whole process taught me so much about nutrition and the human body. The following year, I decided to step on stage again for my second show. Seeing the difference of my body between my first and second show was incredible!
At this point, I realized that I found my passion. Not necessarily just competing, but the nutrition and fitness side of things. Since those shows, I’ve been feeling my best and I’ve been the healthiest I’ve ever been. I also have the knowledge of how to build muscle, lose fat, and thrive! I also have the confidence and knowledge to help others build muscle, lose fat, and thrive!
With my desire to help people and be an entrepreneur, I knew fitness training was going to be a great fit for me!
I’m grateful to say that I’ve been able to start my own online personal training business this past year. I’ve also recently found my Faith in Christ and I’ve been able to flex my business around God, my foundation, and the foundation of all good things including health, fitness, and nutrition!
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?
It has been really tough. My first struggle was finding the resources to learn what I know now. The internet is a great place for information, but there is so many different studies that say different things and some even contradict each other!
Another difficulty to overcome was social media. Just like the internet, there is lots of useful content, but there is many different facts, opinions and contradictions. It’s very difficult to decipher what to listen to and learn from.
I also struggled with balancing life, school, bodybuilding, work, and sports. Bodybuilding is a huge commitment and can take a lot out of you. I had to quit track because I had no time or energy for it. Through it all, I had to keep a job to keep pulling in money to fund the competing and business. For school I had to pack my own meals and find time in between classes to eat. I also had to have the discipline to turn down snacks, desserts, and other goodies people had in school, work, and home!
The next struggle I had was figuring out how to start and run a business. There’s a lot to it both legally and fundamentally. I was very blessed however to have some mentors from my Church that helped me set up my LLC and teach me some financial advice.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Hesse Fitness LLC is an online personal training business. I work with clients one on one to achieve their goals to burn fat and/or build muscle, all online!
One thing that sets me apart is that I approach all of my client goals with a Faith based, holistic approach. I’m a big believer in natural solutions to long term thriving, longevity, and health!
I’m proud of my brand because it is just the start of a long term dream that I have for helping people set a healthy and joyous life. I’m also looking to possibly expand into different fields in the near future.
If you’re looking for a sustainable way to lose fat, build muscle, and live a healthy life, Hesse Fitness LLC is a great start! If you’re ready to start your journey, you can email me at:
Or
Check out my Instagram/Facebook page at
@hesse_fitness (Instagram)
Hesse Fitness (Facebook)
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
Some of my amazing mentors/guides along the way:
Bodybuilding coaches (Donita Knaus, Aaron Callister, Walter Foster-Bolton) that helped me prepare for my natural bodybuilding shows and that taught me a lot about the human body and how to help others.
Church mentors who helped find my Faith and helped me set up my business.
My financial advisor who helped me understand money and business.
Family and friends that believed in me to accomplish my goals.
God for guidance, purpose, and strength.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesse_fitness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/sCgPtrs1AZquVFxr/
- Other: mailto:[email protected]
