Andrea Sharp

Andrea Sharp returns for her fourth appearance to talk about a dream years in the making: her own brick-and-mortar gym. She walks Jeff through the Good Gaines Fitness journey – from training clients in her garage, to renting space at a baseball facility, to finally opening a place that’s all her own on the corner of Bailey and Old Statesville. Along the way she gets honest about the entrepreneur’s tug-of-war between working in your business and on it, and why saying the right “no” is just as important as saying yes.

The conversation then digs into what strength really means. For Andrea, it’s less about aesthetics and more about capability – being strong enough to show up for the people you love, a point she brings home with a moving story about her son Richie. She breaks down what Good Gaines offers (daily classes for every level, personal training, Whole30 rounds, her Unstoppable Midlife course, and a summer camp for kids that blends fitness, reading, and community service) and shares the mantra behind it all: strong looks good on you.

Good Gaines Fitness
18515 Old Statesville Rd Unit C
Cornelius, NC 28031
https://goodgaines.com/

About the host:

Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN. He’s a local real estate agent and digital marketing professional.

Since 2020, Jeff has been sharing the stories of Lake Norman’s most inspiring small businesses and nonprofits.

When he isn’t working, you can usually find Jeff boating, rooting for Charlotte FC, and taking walks with his English Bulldog, Maisy.

Jeff Hamm
Elevate Land & Realty
Lake Norman | Banner Elk
www.LKNreal.com