MVP Dad
Jamal Robinson
Profile: Our March Dad is Jamal Robinson, founder and owner of Gym Works . Most day you can find Jamal training at his business in Arlington or with his family. As a dad and a dadpreneur, we thought Jamel was great fit for our dad of the month. Learn more about Jamal as he answers some questions for us!
Volunteer Involvement: I volunteer my time to give free seminars on fitness and healthy lifestyle practices in the Arlington community.
Profession: Fitness Expert
Education: Cooper Institute
Children: 1 - Jasmine Robinson
Fun Q & A with our Spotlight Dad:Personal:What phrase or motto do you live by? FItness is a journey, not a destination.
Inspiration: My wife and daughter are my inspirations. They help me to put things in proper perspective.
If you could teach your kids one thing and have it impact them, what would it be? It would be that she is capable of doing anything that she sets her mind and heart to do.
How do you measure success? I measure my success by reflecting back on my personal history. History is valuable because it shows how far you have come, yet how far you must move ahead.
Greatest Accomplishment: My greatest accomplishment was opening my first personal training studio in 2006.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was the birth of my daughter.
Biggest Challenge: My biggest challenge is juggling my family and busness responsibilities.
Wildest Dream: My wildest dream is to leave my family a billion dollar legacy to grown on.
Sport/Exercise Program: I am a bodybuilder. So, I work out in that manner.
What would people be surprised to learn about you? I play the piano.
Where did you grow up: Asheville, NC
How many siblings: 7
First Job: Maintenance boy(14 yrs old) at Remada Inn
Childhood Ambition: To be a pofessional football player and engineer
Favorites:Favorite Local Restaurant: Pappadeaux's
Favorite Coffee Spot: I don't drink much coffee.
Favorite Soundtrack/song: Summer Madness (Kool and the Gang)
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite TV Show: The Biggest Loser
Retreat: Atlanta, GA
Last Book You Read: E-Myth
Indulgence: Bud Light
Your Perfect Day: 75 degrees outside, top down, light traffic, bills are paid, family is cool
Other:What inspires you to go to work every day? The oppurtunity to better myself and the people around me drives me every day.
[Business Owners] What motivated you to start your business? I wanted to control my environment and atmosphere.
[Business Owners] What is the hardest part about owning your own business? The hardest part is separating the duties of manager, technician, and entrepreneur.
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