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 author:

Jeff Hamm is the visionary behind The Best of LKN – a media platform that has been spotlighting and promoting the most adored local small businesses and nonprofits in the Lake Norman area since 2020.

Jeff’s also an expert real estate broker who brings deep expertise in premium neighborhoods and strong ties to the region’s top builders, designers, and service providers.

Jeff Hamm
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