Leif Didriksen
Where exercise and community meet
Leif Didriksen is the man behind the gym, GO'Motion, which is centrally located in Silkeborg. After sitting on the board of what was then called Motion og Trivsel, Leif Didriksen took over the gym. He hadn't spoken to his wife, but now he was standing there as the owner of a gym. His wife was not on board with the idea, so Leif Didriksen then asked his daughter Mille if she wants to join. The answer was yes. Daughter Mille is in the shop, which sells nutritional supplements and exercise-related products.
That it was training and exercise was not entirely accidental. When Leif Didriksen was 10-12 years old, his uncle had a great passion for training, which rubbed off on him. He was there to train with him a few times and since then Leif Didriksen has been passionate about training and a healthy lifestyle.
Life as an independent
Becoming independent was not something Leif Didriksen dreamed of as a child. In fact, he was quite sure that in any case he should not be independent. Leif Didriksen grew up with a father who was self-employed, so self-employed life came very close. But Leif Didriksen, went against his own convictions and threw himself into the independent life.
Leif Didriksen has not gone full-time as self-employed, as he still has his previous job as an educator. So for Leif Didriksen, it's full speed ahead when it comes to work.
Life as an independent person is not about getting rich, but the freedom you gain as an independent person. It is freedom that drives Leif Didriksen.
Leif Didriksen was in no way afraid when he became independent. And that is precisely the advice he will give to those who pursue the dream of becoming independent. If you're not afraid of it, do it. But if you are insecure and afraid of losing something, don't be.
The idea behind GO' Exercise
GO'Motion has always aimed to be a place where exercise and community meet. There must be room for everyone and a flat structure. For Leif Didriksen, good customer contact and presence have always been important, so that GO'Motion can have as good a customer relationship as possible.
Not least, Leif Didriksen has always maintained his humility and gratitude. One of the core values behind GO'Motion is that there must be room for everyone, regardless of who you are. Leif Didriksen's presence gives a unique sense of community in GO'motion, where the members' wishes are always put as first priority.
GO'Motion is a place where exercise and community meet.
The future
Leif Didriksen hopes that in 10 years GO'Motion can be the only one offering the same as those in Silkeborg. Leif Didriksen is passionate about his work, where he works with personal training. In addition to personal training, he is a dietary guide, which is also something he would like to work with.
Startup Central has helped Leif with
Leif Didriksen heard about Startup Central from a member who had received help from Startup Central for her business. Then Leif Didriksen joined Startup Central.
And looks forward to how Startup Central can help him on his journey.
Follow Leif Didriksen's entrepreneurial journey
Do you want to follow Leif's entrepreneurial journey on GO' Motion's Facebook Instagram and website.
We at Startup Central look forward to following GO' Motion's journey towards even more success.
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