Today we’d like to introduce you to Dorian Shockey.
Dorian, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
My career in training began in 2002 when I moved to Los Angeles from small town Ohio and immediately started a career in personal training. Fitness was always a part of my life since I began playing multiple sports at a young age. Adapting to training others came naturally to me and I quickly moved up the ranks for the corporate chain that I worked for and in 2006 I was promoted to Regional Director of Fitness and transferred to Atlanta to run the southeast market. I continued to do that for the next 3 years and during this time I came to the realization that I eventually wanted to do my own thing and help others without being under the restrictions of a corporate umbrella.
I enjoyed every aspect of helping my clients get results, seeing their body change, seeing their confidence grow, and pushing them to do things that they never thought possible. So over the course of the next 3 years and a lot of prayer and planning I was able to open my very own strength and conditioning center, CrossFit Resurgens, in October of 2012. 4 Years later we have been blessed with and awesome community of like-minded members and have expanded into a 5500 square foot facility. We offer personal training, group training, endurance training, and corporate wellness programs.
Has it been a smooth road?
Challenges have definitely come and gone over the 4 years. In the beginning, it was building the membership base from nothing. Then as we grew it was when to expand. Lots of long days and work weeks but thankfully it has been balanced with an amazingly beautiful wife and an awesome team of coaches!
What are your plans for the future?
Our future plans are always based upon the benefit that it gives to our community of members. Our relationships that we develop with our members and clients is of the greatest importance to us. We never want to sacrifice service just for the sake of getting bigger and having more members. That being said we are really looking forward to offering more services and classes in the immediate future and becoming a go-to fitness resource for the Atlanta metro area. We want our brand to expand to where it is recognizable for expert training and excellence.
Let’s dig a little deeper into your story. What was the hardest time you’ve had?
Definitely, the most difficult time of my career was when I took the final step to stop my full-time employment and take the leap of faith to open my own business. Going from making a decent salary and having benefits to starting with 0 clients and having to build the business from the ground up was tremendously challenging. It took months of preparation, a ton of support from my amazing wife and family, and a lot of prayers!
What about “Wow-moments” – any moments that stick out? Any moments when you felt like you had made it?
You know, I am constantly taken back by moments when I reflect back on where we started and where we are today. I think that the best moments are when I see members that have invested themselves into our community for several years and I see the results that they have achieved through their dedication to their training. I am truly blessed and humbled by our members and how hard they work to live a fitter, stronger, healthier life.
Pricing:
- Our monthly membership is $150 per month. We do not have contracts. We feel that if you like us and get results you will stick with us.
- Personal Training is available and ranges from $55 – $75 per hour based on trainer.
Contact Info:
- Website: Dorian Shockey
- Phone: 404-316-9787
- Email: dorian@crossfitresurgens.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossfitresurgens/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitResurgens/
