Recalibrating Life Choices with Kevin Hsueh

“If you can see the bigger picture, it keeps you grounded.”

Summary of Episode:

Jenn speaks to Taiwanese American, Kevin Hsueh founder of Akro Fitness Gym and fellow podcaster of Talks with Kevin! Kevin shares his journey growing up in Taiwan and the US, how he went from corporate American to packing up his bags a decade ago and setting up his gym business in 2016. He is filled with knowledge about the Taiwanese fitness landscape and shares how the industry has grown, what challenges he faced when he started the business and during the pandemic and why he is so passionate about sharing his knowledge and fitness topics in Taiwan. In life it is all about recalibrating your choices and Kevin certainly shares stories in this episode!

It doesn’t matter what other people think because it is your decision…you have to do what you believe in.

About Kevin Hsueh:

Born in the states, moved backed to Taiwan and spend ages 6-18 here, went to University of Washington majoring in finance. After working for Amazon and Microsoft as an FA, decided to pursue an MBA degree in operations (Purdue). Always was interested in sports and fitness, but really got into it right before entering MBA. Started a fitness youtube channel and fb group after graduating, and did it alongside as a hobby while working for Bank of America. In 2014 got an opportunity to work with some industry folks in Taiwan, and decided to try my hand in entrepreneurship, combining my passion and work. 8 years later the rest is history.

Episode Resources:

Spotify / Apple Podcast / IG / Youtube / Start with Why