The Greatness Garage Episode 161 - Derek Blacksher

The Greatness Garage Episode 161 - Derek Blacksher

From THE Greatness Garage by Brad Borkhuis

November 3, 2025 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 161

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Derek Blacksher shares his journey from professional baseball to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of purpose, family, and personal growth.

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Brad sits down with former pro baseball player turned entrepreneur and coach, Derek Blacksher . From grinding through 100-hour workweeks to building a thriving fitness business and leadership movement, Derek shares the raw truth behind pursuing purpose, family balance, and personal fortitude. Derek opens up about: His journey from professional baseball to opening an F45 franchise The burnout moment that forced him to confront overtraining in business and life Learning the hard way about systems, delegation, and scaling with intention The critical importance of family presence and support systems How hiring a coach — and making a list of "$15/hr tasks" — changed everything The concept of concentration risk in business and why "getting out of your own way" can lead to growth Acting with urgency — even when it means scraping floors at night before a lease is signed! His Misogi challenge and using adversity as a catalyst for internal clarity Derek also shares one of his core philosophies: "Launch the plane and build it in the air — but do it with vision." From tombstone statements to daily non-negotiables, he reveals how aligned language and…

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