I started as a personal trainer in may 2014, the summer before my senior year in college. I had a monumental task my senior year, complete 34 hours of core exercise science classes along with training clients in between to pay bills. That year would prove to be a pivotal one in my life. That year was filled with so many ups and downs. From winning my first ever bodybuilding show, to having back surgery and being out of commission for 6 months. I went through a lot. On top of all that I made the biggest decision of my life. To become an independent personal trainer, and build my clientele base on my own. A task that seemed would take a miracle to achieve. Luckily a miracle did come in the form of thumbtack. I was literally on the verge of going back into the food and beverage industry until I discovered thumbtack. I tried thinking like a customer and simply google searched personal trainer in my area and thumbtack popped up. I created a profile and after many quotes, self doubt and thumbtack credits, I finally landed my first organic client. I would go on to help this person lose 80lbs and adopt a lifestyle of fitness. Fast forward 4 years and I am now the #1 trainer in my area on thumbtack and never looking back. Thumbtack has allowed me to turn my passion into a professional high profile career. I have helped dozens adopt a healthier lifestyle and it wouldnt be possible without thumbtack. There aren't words that can express my gratitude. Thank you thumbtack, you changed my life ... View more