October 1, 2026 Financial

He Quit His Job, Drove to Best Buy and Bet It All on a Garage Gym

John Bickford was working construction, tearing out and replacing school gym floors with basketball podcasts in his ears all day. "Why am I sitting in here working on the floor on this basketball court?" So one day he quit. Same day, he drove to Best Buy, bought a laptop and put all the money he had into a garage gym. "This has to work. There's no other option." In this segment: - Walking away from a job that felt meaningless, right before COVID - Training everyday people with knee and back problems to build a body of evidence before training hoopers - His whole life blowing up at home right as the business started - The kid at LA Fitness chasing JUCO, and the "Go All In" documentary - How word of mouth, and working with Jordan Joseph, took it to another level - Why COVID actually worked in his favor Bet on yourself. That's brick by brick. Follow John: @veritymvmt on Instagram Β· veritymvmt.com More bricks at www.bricktalk.net β€” plus www.hoop-capital.com and www.whatsmynil.com. πŸ‘‰ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Brick by Brick CONTENT! Disclaimer: The content shared on Brick by Brick is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult a professional before making any financial decisions. The views on this podcast are of the guests, and do not represent Windermere Abode, or Dam Cryotherapy. Want to Connect with us? πŸ‘‡ ➑I N S T A G R A M ➳ / @Brick.by.brick.podcast @brick.by.brick.podcast / @thadeacon - Dave Jones / @jdam23 - Jordan Dam / @windermereabode - Windermere Abode Real Estate Also check out: / @damperformance - Dam Performance Cryotherapy and Recovery This podcast is powered by Windermere Abode. Learn more about the Pierce County housing market and the community at www.windermereabode.com. #BrickByBrick #VerityMvmt #GarageGym #BetOnYourself #BasketballTraining

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