From 300lbs to Business Owner: Andress Vargas on Fitness, Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Andress Vargas, founder of Strength Cave and co-founder of Studio Vargas. From overcoming personal health challenges to building a remote coaching business and diving into real estate investing with his spouse, Andress shares how he turned passion into scalable ventures, balanced multiple enterprises, adapting to changing markets.
🎯 Inside This Episode:
• Transformation journey: losing 120 lbs without fad diets, studying exercise science, and turning personal success into a coaching business
• Strength Cave: shifting from in-person to remote coaching, one-on-one training with video feedback, and growing a loyal client base
• Entrepreneurial lessons: starting small, managing multiple projects, and balancing work, health, and family life
• Real estate venture: co-founding Studio Vargas, focusing on traditional sales, fix & flips, rentals, and design/construction
• Market insights: navigating Phoenix real estate, including supply-demand shifts, interest rates, and investment strategies for buyers and renters
• Side hustle to core: maintaining the fitness business while expanding into real estate and investment opportunities
• Mindset & balance: lessons on discipline, lifestyle, and staying motivated while managing multiple ventures
• Client-first approach: differentiating from the traditional realtor by prioritizing relationships over flashy marketing
• What’s next: growing Studio Vargas, exploring real estate partnerships, and supporting investors who want to participate without daily project management
📌 Learn more: [Strength Cave] | [Studio Vargas]
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