Today we’d like to introduce you to DWAYNE MCNEAL.
DWAYNE, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Hey there, I’m Dwayne McNeal, and my journey kicks off on the courts overseas where I spent time as a professional basketball player, refining my skills and embracing the tenacity that now fuels DME Fitness. After a few years abroad, I found myself at a crossroads: the game was calling, but so was the drive to empower others. So that’s when I chose to stay at the gym where I trained for my return to the court, realizing my true passion lay in helping others reach their potential.
What began as a journey to revive my own career blossomed into something greater: DME Fitness, a beacon for athletes and individuals aiming to hit their peak physically and mentally. But let’s keep it real—this road was no straight path. There were days when clients were sparse and days when they showed up in droves. Yet, my commitment never wavered, because this is what I love doing.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped innumerable athletes elevate their game and countless individuals accomplish their fitness goals. Each success story fuels my passion and commitment. And uh, this journey has led to the opening of an 8,000 square-foot facility in Bond Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio—a dream realized, and a space where aspirations meet reality.
Now, we look forward to serving even more people, guiding them to seize their goals and assisting athletes in reaching new heights. At DME Fitness, we’re not just about being a facility; we’re a community where dreams take flight and dedication knows no bounds.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Navigating the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur
COVID was hard too. I believe nothing worth having is going to come easy. being shut down during covid was really tough. losing 100% of my income and then having to rebuild after ward was extremely hard. also when I made the decision to open my own facility in 2024… That was one of the scariest decisions Ive ever made. chasing a dream is a very uncertain move to make but I am now the owner of a 8000 square ft gym located at 1111 meta dr cincinnati ohio 45237 and things are going pretty smooth so far!
As you know, we’re big fans of DMEFITNESS. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
DME fitness has been in business for over 20 years. we are a fitness facility focusing on sports specific and personal training we offer a few things that most gyms don’t. we offer nutrition, meal prep, strength, speed and agility training, message, and sauna etc…
I am most proud of how far we have come as an organization and our commitment to helping other reach their goals
How do you think about happiness?
it makes me happy when clients come back and tell me they are excited and the new achievements they have reached.
or when young athletes that I trained grow up and bring there kids in to train with me
Pricing:
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dmefitness.com
- Instagram: dmefitness
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