We recently connected with Dominque Blake and have shared our conversation below.
Dominque, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
As an Olympic athlete from the most successful country in the sport of track and field(Jamaica), my approach and mindset has always been to give the world starting with my community something that they cannot be found anywhere else. The same mindset has rolled over to all of my business practices as an entrepreneur. As the proud owner of the number one personal training company that offers a wellness 360 ° service for customers, my game plan is always the same with is to remain the leader in our industry and continue raising the bar for service standards. The challenge we’ve conquered and that every fitness company faces is to get people in the best shape of their lives even when they can’t find the time, finances or the education to do so. We’ve eliminated every single excuse someone could come up with to be in the best shape . Our services are a one stop shop for people of all age groups/walks of life to take wellness to the next level and maintain independently. DTOX Fitness Club formally Diamond Training Fitness Club, has been the number one personal training company since 2017, and continues to be a staple in the community. Our success rate has been amazing and we’ve now created more locations to serve the needs for more people in various cities. What we provide cannot be found anywhere else, and we take pride in the quality of services provided, from the professional grade training, rehabilitation therapy, nutrition/prep meal services and top-notch communication with every single member, so it’s understood your journey is truly accomplished together rather than alone. The most meaningful thing about DTFC from the inception is the lifelong mindset ripple effect to every member walks away with, and watching them become the best version of themselves.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m a 2012 Olympic medalist turn serial entrepreneur. My industries are wellness, real estate, branding/marketing and media (Radio and television). Most of my time is dedicated to my social media and wellness company DTFC. We provide virtual, mobile and loacl wellness services. What sets us apart from others in the industry, is our hands-on approach with communication and excellent customer service. Simply put, we’re providing services other companies simply don’t or can’t bother to. Most known in my community for a couple things but mainly as the Olympian, a success mentor/coach and a connector playing a huge role in bridging the gap between different organizations, large companies, and small businesses.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
When hiring individuals, it’s very important to get to know them outside of their résumé, and taking the information of who they are currently, previously, and where they would like to aspire to be in the future. Hiring friends or family is not always the smartest decision, though your heart may be in the right place. The most important lesson Ive learned when hiring someone I would consider a friend would be understanding it’s not always the best idea because sometimes friends and family inherit a deep level of entitlement when looking at you and your success, and automatically thinking that it should be theirs without taking the time to investing the craft, skill and experience to achieve what you have.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
A lesson I had to unlearn is -money is simply a tool to achieve the ultimate freedom and to help others. I come from two parents that were successful, entrepreneurs who instilled a wonderful, successful mindset in me. However, the best business and money principles weren’t always demonstrated. Understanding how to use credit and cash earned as a tool for investment purposes has been a wonderful journey over the last almost 10 years in business.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.diamondtraining.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquevblake?igsh=cTIyMng1YjkzOXpp
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondtrainingfayetteville?mibextid=uzlsIk
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-blake-oly-a6024065?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Twitter: @Dominiqueblake
- Yelp: https://yelp.to/9vCVN4fqXI