EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 55 MIN
Handstands & Building a Business
from The Fitness of Business with Leslie Boyce · host Leslie Boyce, MBA
What do handstands and entrepreneurship have in common? More than I realized.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Fennell-Cooper, owner of Happy Gym in Denver and founder of Preschool Coaches League, to talk about what building strong foundations really looks like — in movement, business, leadership, and growth.We talk about:Why the foundations you build early matter more than you thinkThe reality of niching down and setting boundaries in businessWhat happens when your business suddenly depends fully on youThe difference between running an online business vs. a brick-and-mortar businessBuilding community and customer experience intentionallyDiversifying offers without losing your identityDelegation, systems, hiring, and scalingWhy saying “no” is one of the most important entrepreneurial skillsThis conversation is honest, funny, practical, and full of the kinds of lessons you only learn by actually building something.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should diversify, niche down, scale, simplify, or completely reinvent what you’re doing — this one’s for you.Connect With Sarah:🌐 Website: happygymdenver.com🌐 Website: happygymnastics.com (lesson plans, training)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happygymdenver🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.
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What do handstands and entrepreneurship have in common? More than I realized.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Fennell-Cooper, owner of Happy Gym in Denver and founder of Preschool Coaches League, to talk about what building strong foundations really looks like — in movement, business, leadership, and growth.We talk about:Why the foundations you build early matter more than you thinkThe reality of niching down and setting boundaries in businessWhat happens when your business suddenly depends fully on youThe difference between running an online business vs. a brick-and-mortar businessBuilding community and customer experience intentionallyDiversifying offers without losing your identityDelegation, systems, hiring, and scalingWhy saying “no” is one of the most important entrepreneurial skillsThis conversation is honest, funny, practical, and full of the kinds of lessons you only learn by actually building something.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should diversify, niche down, scale, simplify, or completely reinvent what you’re doing — this one’s for you.Connect With Sarah:🌐 Website: happygymdenver.com🌐 Website: happygymnastics.com (lesson plans, training)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happygymdenver🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.
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