Opening a Gym During COVID | Handling Adversity | Beating Leukemia - Chris Alcala on Being SELF MADE

Chris Alcala is the Hollywood Self Made Training Facility owner and we dive into an amazing conversation. Chris grew up in Los Angeles, his Dad, an immigrant from Mexico and His mother from Cuba. He quickly learned that he was built with the Leadership DNA inside of him and refused to follow in negative footsteps. Chris served his country through the National Guard and there is where he learned discipline and structure. He understood that there was more in life and that he had the potential to be all that he wanted to be. Chris is no stranger to dealing with adversity and one of the toughest battles he would face is when he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Even when he was in the eye of this storm he would say to himself, "things could be worse." His now wife stuck by his side and he battled through this opposition. By God's grace he is here with us to share this amazing story. In 2020 right before the world as we knew it shut down, Chris and his wife embarked on the journey to open up a SELF MADE TRAINING FACILITY without knowing they would have to do it through COVID. But Chris knew that it was a make or break situation and just like everything else, it either happens to us or it happens for us! He chose the latter and chose to use it as his fuel. They now own a successful SMTF in Hollywood that is thriving and serves to see people's lives changed. Not just physically but emotionally and mentally. This interview will definitely inspire you in so many levels and if you are an entrepreneur or business owner, then this is for you! Offbeat Podcast is dedicated to having Real and Authentic Conversations about real life issues. Recorded in the beautiful city of San Bernardino, CA we hope you enjoy our show and please like, share and subscribe to our channel. We thank you in advance and don't forget to have those Real Authentic Conversations!