Why You’re Not There Yet – Nik Solomos Tells It Straight

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By: Sherien Wissa

It’s easy to see the gyms, the brand, the success—but what you don’t see is the man who was homeless at 19, raised in survival mode, and fought through rejection, trauma, and heartbreak to build a fitness empire. In this episode of Tabooze, Sherien sat down with Nik Solomos, founder of Derrimut 24:7 Gyms, Australia’s largest gym empire, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing. We talk about why most people never reach their goals, how he fought to stay in his son’s life, and the mindset that carried hi...

Why You’re Not There Yet – Nik Solomos Tells It Straight
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04/17/2025

Guest: Nik Solomos – Founder of Derrimut 24:7 Gyms

Summary: Nik Solomos built Australia’s largest gym empire, but before the success came homelessness, trauma, rejection, and a relentless drive to change his life. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Nik sits down on Tabooze to share the raw truth of what it really takes to build something out of nothing.

We talk about mindset, co-parenting, showing up for your kids, and why most people never reach their goals. No sugar-coating. No fluff. Just real talk.

What We Cover:

Nik’s journey from being homeless at 19...