We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful David Hankins. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with David below.

Hi David, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I was a full time youth pastor beginning in 2015, and in that field in some shape or form since 2008. In the beginning of 2020, after having enjoyed the progress I was seeing in the gym, I became certified as a personal trainer. In summer of 2022, I took a massive risk and jumped full time into training, leaving a career I’d been in my entire adult life, at the age of 31. It’s been a blast so far!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I LOVE watching my clients notice their progress. My favorite text to get is when they find out an old shirt or pair of pants doesn’t fit the same and that their body composition has changed.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

Relatability. We all have stories that connect us in some shape or form.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I left full time ministry in 2022 when I began struggling with mental health issues and noticed it was taking a toll on my home life. A change had to be made.

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