Thinking of starting a bouldering gym (rock climbing gym)

Discussion in 'Starting & Running a Business' started by hpresident, 14th Jun, 2016.

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  1. TMNT

    TMNT Well-Known Member

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    well tickle me pink!!! you know your stuff!!!!!
     
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    How about running training such as Working at Heights & Confined Space Entry as well as having the rock climbing?

    Target, construction, mining, re-qualification, emergency services, Crossfit and Obstacle Course type peeps, along with school groups and serious rock climbers

    There a couple in our area and we've taken the kids a few times

    Boulderhub
    City Summit
    PWR Urban Ascent
    Rockface
    The Hangout
    Joondalup Climbing Centre
     
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  3. Jughead

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    @hpresident Did you end following through with the boulder gym? Which state?
    If so, how is all progressing? Very niche market but if you know you're stuff and love climbing it's doable
     
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    I spoken with quite a few people and ended up not going ahead due to the large up front capital investment also my lack of experience and lack of supporting network. I did start my own business doing something else unrelated to rock climbing and is going quite well. I might re-evaluate the idea later when I free up cash from real estate.
     
  5. Renorookie

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    This one started up in Perth recently (Movement Co - Perth's First Mixed Movement Facility) it's a mix of strength and conditioning, plus has yoga, parkour areas and bouldering etc.. the gym and yoga memberships would give you the base income with the boulderig as an added extra, this eliminates the niche side of it. It applies to a wider range of market then