Guest: Sheridan — Owner/Head Coach, SUB 60 Coorparoo. Best contact: Instagram DMs (search “Sub 60 Coorparoo”) Sheridan (owner of SUB 60 Coorparoo) breaks down the reality of launching a hybrid gym: building a true community, programming for all levels, and grinding through 8 classes a day while raising a family. We cover HYROX ambitions, why she chose versatile equipment (yes, cables in a “functional” gym), what actually drives growth (referrals), and how to “find your own sub-60” — whatever that means for you. (00:00) Intro & Sheridan’s background (gymnastics → triathlon) (02:30) Parenting, kids’ sport & role modelling (04:09) The spark to open a gym (community first) (05:03) Vision: hybrid training, not pigeon-holed (06:01) Not just HYROX — who SUB 60 is for (07:04) Coaching philosophy: “I actually care” (11:11) Chasing ‘sub-60’ at HYROX Sydney: pressure & payoff (13:39) Why she chose one supplier & the all-black/orange look (16:17) The hardest part: coach vs owner energy, 8 classes/day (23:00) Cables in a “functional” gym & smarter regressions (24:53) Equipment rundown (sleds, rigs, ropes, space) (26:01) Expansion mindset: “this isn’t the only one” (30:29) Cleanliness is a competitive advantage (and who cleans) (31:08) Community mechanics: chat groups, no cliques, all in (33:54) Opening day (30 Aug) — emotion & sold-out sessions (40:16) Referrals & paid ads; how she markets daily (48:56) Why try SUB 60: find your sub-60 Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast
