How did Sluggers Family Gym get its name?
I sit down with gym owner Mel Dempster
Owner/operator of Sluggers Family Gym, Mel Dempster is a name everyone recognizes in Gibsons, BC. He launched Sluggers in 2013 and since then, it’s become a local institution. Mel’s ready to retire and is looking to new owners to take the reigns of the Sunshine Coast’s premiere fitness facility.
I sat with Mel and asked him about growing up on the Sunshine Coast, the perks of running a local business, and where Sluggers got its name.
You can watch the entire interview on YouTube or read the full transcript on my website but here are a few of the highlights…
Who works out at Sluggers?
“I like to say our demographic is 13 to 85. There's an 85-year-old that comes in every day. We have a good laugh in the mornings. He does his one-hour workout every day and then he's out of there. It's a great cross section of people on the Sunshine Coast.”
On meeting an Olympian…
“One of the athletes from the Olympics did visit Sluggers. He brought the bronze medal in and I held onto that. I almost cried. It was pretty impressive.”
Life as a teenager on the Sunshine Coast
Growing up in Lower Gibsons, we spent our days at the dock, our evenings swimming at Franklin Beach. That was our whole summertime. It was a fantastic place to grow up.
Hear/Watch/Read my full interview with Mel Dempster
🎙️ Listen to the interview on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you download podcasts.
📺 Watch the interview on my YouTube channel.
📰 Read the interview transcript on my website: https://www.truebluerealty.ca/blog/67494/sluggers-family-gym-in-gibsons-bc
FOR SALE: Sluggers Family Gym in Gibsons, BC - $229,000
If you're passionate about fitness and entrepreneurship, realize your dream of business ownership with a proven format, updated equipment, and excellent new location!
Offered as a share sale, Sluggers Family Gym is a profitable, turn-key, business with staff and contractors in place.
Experience is not required but a passion for fitness and helping people is a prerequisite. As a hands-on new owner, your energy and enthusiasm are what this business needs to continue to grow and prosper.
Other business highlights include:
Established and dedicated member base and recurring revenue through membership sales and merchandise;
Full training and ongoing support;
A turn-key business where you can hit the ground running!
⚠️ Viewings are by appointment only. Please DO NOT approach staff about the business being for sale.
Call me today to request your info pack or visit my website to see the full listing!
📞 - 604-418-2695
💵 - $229,000
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FOR SALE: 302 Shoal Lookout, Gibsons, BC - $1,498,800
This is a 0.36 acre, build-ready lot situated on Gibsons’ prestigious Bluff. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this property provides spectacular 180º views, which include Shoal Channel, the North Shore Mountains, and neighbouring islands. The lot has had over $150,000 of site improvements, including house plans and geotechnical reports. There’s also the potential to build your own private steps that would lead down to the ocean.
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Call me today to request your info pack or visit my website to see the full listing!
📞 - 604-418-2695
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Bay Area/Georgia View - Neighbourhoods of the Sunshine Coast, BC
Located in the southeast corner of Gibsons and lined with beaches and parks, the neighbourhood of Bay Area/Georgia View is an in-demand community on BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.
This is a safe, friendly neighbourhood that’s equally attractive to families and retirees. If you’re a boater, a paddler, or a swimmer, Bay Area/Georgia View in Gibsons, BC is the community for you.
Call Tony today!
If you’re not already working with an agent, call me when you’re ready to buy or sell and I’ll guide you through the busy and competitive real estate market on BC’s BEAUTIFUL Sunshine Coast.
Tony Browton - TrueBlueRealty.ca
Personal Real Estate Corporation
RE/MAX City Realty (Gibsons)
Mobile: 604-418-2695
Email: Click here to email Tony
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