Jess Takimoto

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08/21/2026

I was really nervous filming this, and even more nervous watching it back so some things aren’t clear 😂 I do NOT have a signed lease yet. This is just an offer to lease.

Catch up: I started hunting for a second SHINE FIT⚡️Toronto Dance Fitness Studio location back in April/May. I’ve toured 13 spaces, submitted multiple LOIs (Letter of Intent), and multiple deals just haven’t worked out. Either another tenant got the deal or the numbers didn’t work when it came to TI, rent per square foot, build out cost, abatement, etc.

One space I loved came back with a $250K build out quote because of hidden structural work (HVAC, plumbing) plus 4-8 weeks of city permits. So now, I’m looking for something cosmetic only - but it still had to be a good location, right size, right price, right buildout…. Aka a needle in a haystack.

I found one that checks the boxes, but another business wants to lease all four vacant units in the building, not just one. My agent pushed us up to an offer to lease, a step that actually forces a response: accept, negotiate, or deny.

To be clear: this is NOT a signed lease. Just an offer, now waiting on the landlord. When there’s an actual signed lease, don’t worry, I will be SCREAMING from the rooftops.

Honestly it feels weird even posting this because it feels like a whole lot of nothing. Chances of this video going anywhere are slim, but that’s exactly what this whole process has been: a whole lot of nothing. It’s an emotional rollercoaster fr.

One of my friends compared it to dating this week - so many options, getting a few steps in, getting hopeful, not working out, losing hope, then starting over.. and over and over and over. (It’s just a lot more money, liability, and responsibility on the line😂😅

Send good vibes and manifest for me! Hopefully I’ll have a good update soon💙

08/20/2026

seriously unserious today 🙃

Protein is ALT

08/06/2026

Routine doesn’t have to be perfect to be consistent!

how to stay motivated to work out when summer is busy and you’re out of your normal routine… small steps!

don’t let not being able to do your normal routine stop you from doing what you can. Book one class, get up 15 minutes earlier, get off the subway early and walk the rest of the way… There’s lots you can do

And lastly, ENJOY SUMMER!! Trust that seasons come and go. In fall/winter you might have amazing structure & routine, but probably miss the spontaneity, freedom & fun of summer. Enjoy the season you’re in and focus on consistent > perfect

08/05/2026

3 things you don’t see on social media about owning or growing a business

1. The uncertainty
2. The stress
3. The need to be confident and move forward despite the first two

I read this post recently about how there’s never been more “founders” or people that own businesses in North America before. It has never been easier to start a business – you can do it all from your computer at home, from opening a bank account to getting a corporation documents, etc.

A lot of of the traditional barriers have been eliminated or diminished by the digital age, and that’s awesome. Owning a running business is more accessible than ever before. However, it also means that just about anyone can call themselves a Founder.

The alarming part of the statistic is that there are actually fewer businesses that employ one or more people. There’s a lot of people or Internet bros calling themselves Founders and having legally registered businesses, but never actually making money or growing in to a point where it can be more than a passion project or hobby. That’s all well and good. I have no problem with that, but I think it just goes to show how hard it truly is. The level of responsibility, mental load and accountability that you have to take onto actually build a business is astronomical.

To all my fellow Founders and business owners making (or working to)… I see you & I’m cheering for you. We are in this together.🫶

07/30/2026

3 common traps I see people fall into that make it 100x harder to stick with it

1. Whack-a-mole with schedule/instructors/format types

2. “Accountability buddy” who isn’t already self-accountable

3. Over-doing it -> going zero to 100

INSTEAD:
1. Pick a schedule that is attached to your existing work/typical day schedule
Convenience beats novelty when you’re playing the long game

2. Get legit (or professional) accountability - book classes, hire a trainer, or take along to a friends routine, who already trains super consistently

3. Start small and DO NOT MISS. 3 days/week - 45-60min each. Once you’ve done this straight for a month, then increase to 4 days

Hope this helps!! Xox

07/28/2026

Anyone remember those T-shirts from circa 2016 Tumblr era that said “running late is my cardio”? I feel that in my soul

07/28/2026

Okay so business owners and marketers… what AI marketing tools or content creation / graphic / video tools are actually good?!?! Drop your current faves 👇🏽

07/27/2026

Business owners / hiring managers - i’d love to hear your thoughts👇🏽

07/26/2026

we’re ready 10min before class but the class isn’t😂 even when you run in 1min before I still love you all dearly haha

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