We had the good fortune of connecting with Shahin Safae and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shahin, is there a life experience you can think of that you feel has had a profound impact on your life or career?
My early years in Norway are the experiences that really created my work ethic that made it possible to create my dreams in the US and make me a successful business owner. I dropped out of school in 7th grade to work any job possible to help my parents with income and make sure they didn’t have to work multiple, labor intensive jobs the rest of their lives. I delivered newspapers, became a cab driver, and soon became the highest paid 18-year old in Norway before I headed to the US to start from ground zero again, not knowing any English. My journey has taught me incredible perseverance and resilience to all odds! I appreciate all of the challenges in my life because it is the main reason why I stand here with my RPT empire and the ability to support my family and loved ones.

What should our readers know about your business?
The reason I created RPT was to be completely different from anything out there. I wanted to provide people with the most luxury, private, exclusive training while having the support of a family and coaches that truly want you to reach your goals. The quality of our training programs, our coaches, the facility, and our amazing staff separates us from the rest and keeps us close like a family. We are constantly adding to our services to help each person achieve the holistic lifestyle, perfecting their training, nutrition and recovery. Our upcoming RPT Fitness App is what I am most excited about right now! I never wanted to stop at being a gym owner. I wanted to create a Global Lifestyle brand. We will soon be able to reach clients worldwide, helping all with their fitness goals through live and recorded classes by RPT’s elite instructors and bring content hosted by celebrities and influencers in every industry: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Beauty, Fashion etc. Nothing I have achieved was easy. My whole upbringing and journey to the US was challenging. Even in the US, starting from scratch, learning English and working multiple jobs with no rest, I knew my vision and what I needed to accomplish here. I wanted to make more money than was possible with a job as an “employee”. I needed to create my empire to support everyone in my life. I knew I wanted to make a huge difference in the fitness industry and actually help people achieve their own fitness dreams and get the luxury, LA treatment they deserve. My brand is known worldwide and will continue to be the most luxurious, exclusive club to be a part of. It’s not just fitness and working out but also nutrition, fashion, medical, beauty, informative in all areas of your life!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would have to start with showing off LA’s beautiful weather and beaches. I would drive up PCH with windows down, music blasting all the way up to Nobu Malibu. My friend can experience not only amazing sushi but the best ambiance by our beautiful California Beaches. I will take them to RPT of course and give them the full service of what it’s like to be a member including a killer workout and massage by one of my Executive coaches. I will take them on a motorcycle ride through the hills of Mulholland Drive along with riding to see the Hollywood sign and different viewpoints of the city. We will need to have lunches at all my favorites and introduce them to the owners who have become my great friends at Il Pasteo, Boa and Montage. We will definitely be drinking my favorite rose, Whispering Angel. I would take them to visit some of my favorite friends around town that own and manage amazing businesses like Jack from Platinum and Navid at Mercedes. I would end my trip with a big get together at my new house in the hills with all my family and friends. I’d keep it fun with the best BBQ meats, Don Julio 1942 and our favorite influencers from RPT. Being outside, tanning and hanging out with good people are my favorite days in LA.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family is the reason I’ve achieved everything that I do. I dedicate everything to them along with my core, Day 1’s that believed in me even when I had absolutely nothing, straight from Norway, not speaking a word of English. I know I had the work ethic to do it but I needed that family system support to create our RPT empire. So thank you to all of my family and loved ones.

Website: www.royalpersonaltraining.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalpersonaltraining/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahin-safai-b94219179/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalpersonaltraining/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/royal-personal-training-los-angeles
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUg1BBhIGTEGriguMkCyB6g/featured

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