The Greatness Garage Episode 160 - Maurice Buchanan

The Greatness Garage Episode 160 - Maurice Buchanan

From THE Greatness Garage by Brad Borkhuis

October 3, 2025 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 160

About this episode

Maurice Buchanan shares his journey of launching Wurk Gym and the challenges faced during the pandemic, paralleling the grit required in both entrepreneurship and combat sports.

In this episode of The Greatness Garage , Brad welcomes Maurice, co-owner of Wurk Gym in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Maurice shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of launching a fitness facility in 2019—right before the pandemic—and the trials, lessons, and triumphs that came with it. From navigating the hidden challenges of commercial real estate (sprinkler systems, ADA compliance, HVAC headaches) to painting ceilings that literally collapsed overnight, Maurice takes us inside the "build it as you fly it" chaos that every small business owner can relate to. We also dive into the world of boxing and MMA, where Maurice and his business partner train both amateurs and pros. You'll hear what it really takes to chase greatness in combat sports—long hours, little pay, high risk, and unwavering passion—and how it parallels the entrepreneurial grind. Whether you're building a business, pursuing a dream, or just looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with lessons in grit, humility, and resilience.

People in this episode

Host: Brad Borkhuis

Guest: Maurice Buchanan

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wurk Gym

Places: Minnetonka, Minnesota, commercial real estate, boxing, MMA

More episodes of THE Greatness Garage

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the THE Greatness Garage podcast page.