Know What's Most Valuable to You | Jason DeRose, Owner of Gymsupps

<p>Jason DeRose was working as a strength and conditioning coach for a local high school in 2005 when it became the focus of a nationally televised reality show on ESPN. The football team, which was once the pride of its Pittsburgh-area community, was on a perennial losing streak. This all turned around once Dick Butkus and other NFL and top collegiate coaching and training talent entered the picture to lead the team for one season. Jason soaked up this opportunity to learn all that he could, and a trip to San Diego for additional training inspired him to launch Faster Fitness, an athletic performance center with two Pittsburgh regional locations.</p><p>In 2015, Jason was accused of physically assaulting another employee at the high school where he was employed. He maintained his innocence and took his case all the way to trial where he was acquitted of any wrongdoing. Although he was reinstated in the school district, this unfortunate experience caused him to shift his focus to his rapidly growing gym business. A self-proclaimed supplement fanatic, Jason was always on the lookout for new products to offer his personal training clients. It was by chance that he was introduced to someone in the supplement industry, and the seed was planted for what would become Gymsupps in 2017.</p><p>If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!</p><p>YOU CAN REACH ME AT:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com">https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast">https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast</a></p><