Lindenhurst Small Biz Profile: RiccioFit Studio

LINDENHURST, NY - Meet Lindenhurst native Bill Riccio - owner of RiccioFit Strength and Movement Studio.

Riccio and his wife, Kristie, opened the business on 99-105 West Hoffman Avenue in Sept. 2017.

The studio specializes in group strength training and yoga.

To find out more about the local business, read the full interview with Riccio below:

Patch: How did you get your first start in this business?

Riccio: I've been a fitness trainer for 12 years, initially as a part time 2nd job then transitioning to full time.

P: Is this your first business venture?

R: Yes.

P: What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?

R: Don't fear failure, failure may happen but don't ever give up.

P: How long have you lived or done business here?

R: I've lived in Lindenhurst my entire life, our business is open for 16 months.

P: What’s your favorite part about being a business Lindenhurst? What makes Lindenhurst special?

R: My favorite part is serving my hometown community, a dream come true.

P: Did anyone influence you as a business owner? How?

R: Yes, the fitness and exercise field influenced me in that I saw many things over the years that I knew I could do better. Primarily serve my clients in a way that shows them they are not simply numbers but real people. Too often in this field its about boosting members not genuinely giving people solutions to their problems.

P: Did you ever make a business mistake and later on were glad you made it?

R: Not yet

P: Tell us something about yourself that people may not know.

R: People may be surprised to know that outside of the gym I'm somewhat of an introvert.

P: What advice would you give to a business owner just starting out?

R: It is not going to be easy, in fact it may be the hardest thing you ever do but there will be nothing more rewarding so it's worth it.

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