Made for More #2

Opening the Doors

"Faith is taking the next step even when you can't see the whole path."

After deciding to jump in with both feet, reality set in.

Starting something you've been called to do is exciting, but it's also intimidating. There are moments when you question yourself, moments when you wonder if you're qualified, and moments when you realize just how much you don't know.

But faith isn't knowing every answer before you begin.

Faith is taking the next step.

So that's what we did.

We started looking at commercial spaces around Yukon and Mustang. The very next day, my wife went to look at a few of them while I was at work. She called me afterward and said she had found it.

She knew immediately.

It was right in the heart of the Yukon and Mustang community, just down the road from one of our favorite pizza places, All American Pizza. Before I ever walked through the doors, she knew that was where Trinity Endurance belonged.

We filled out the application, submitted the deposit and first month's rent, and that Friday after work we signed a one-year lease.

Ready.

Set.

Go.

There was no turning back.

The next few days were filled with things I'd never done before. Setting up utilities. Buying insurance. Learning what it actually takes to operate a business.

And then we unlocked the doors to an empty building.

No vendors.

No wholesale accounts.

No inventory.

No bike brands.

No roadmap.

Just a dream and one simple question:

What's the next step?

I've learned that most big goals aren't accomplished by having all the answers.

They're accomplished by asking that one question over and over again.

What's the next move?

So that's exactly what we did.

We grabbed a tape measure and started laying out the store. We built shelves. We created a small repair station in the back. We designed a service area and front counter knowing it would probably change a dozen times over the next year.

If all we could offer in the beginning was professional bike repair and service, then that's what we'd do.

Every great business starts somewhere.

Facebook Marketplace quickly became one of my favorite tools. We found used retail shelving, hunted for display fixtures, and made countless trips to Lowe's for lumber, hardware, and supplies to build counters and wall displays.

There is always something else you could improve.

Another shelf.

Another display.

Another project.

But one lesson has become very clear.

You're building for the long game.

Not everything has to happen today.

Sometimes progress looks like finishing one shelf before moving on to the next.

Sometimes it means stopping for a moment, looking around, and realizing just how far you've already come.

Be grateful for the first step before worrying about the hundredth.

Eventually we were approved for our first wholesale account for bike parts.

It felt like a huge win.

Then I discovered that getting approved for one account doesn't mean you're approved to sell everything. Every new category, every new product line, and every new bike brand has its own process.

I've reached out to nearly every running shoe company I could think of.

To this day, many of them still haven't responded.

Garmin has been another slow process.

And getting approved to sell new bicycles has been one of the biggest surprises of all. Most brands require a significant commitment before they'll partner with a new retailer.

It's a reminder that building something worthwhile takes time.

Doors don't always open the moment you knock.

Sometimes they open after you've shown you're committed enough to keep knocking.

Through all of it, one constant has remained.

My family.

My wife and our girls have been there to paint walls, move shelves, organize the store, and encourage me when things felt overwhelming. None of this would exist without their support.

Trying to balance a full-time job, starting a business, and being present with your family is one of the hardest challenges I've ever faced.

Harder than an Ironman.

Harder than an ultramarathon.

Because there is always something else demanding your attention.

One email to answer.

One phone call to make.

One project left unfinished.

This journey has taught me something I didn't expect.

Focus isn't just about concentrating harder.

It's about knowing when to zoom in and when to zoom out.

Like adjusting the lens on a camera, sometimes you have to zoom out to remember the bigger vision. Other times you have to zoom in and be fully present in the moment that's right in front of you.

When I'm at the shop, I want to build something meaningful.

When I'm with my family, I want to be completely there.

Because none of this would matter without them.

And none of it would be possible without God leading the way.

The doors to Trinity Endurance are open now.

Not because everything is finished.

But because the journey has begun.

The shelves will continue to fill.

The partnerships will continue to grow.

The community will continue to get stronger.

And with each step, we're reminded why we started in the first place.

We're building something that's bigger than a bike shop.

We're building a place where people discover they were made for more.

What We're Building

Every shelf we build, every partnership we pursue, and every event we organize is moving us toward one vision: creating a stronger endurance community in Yukon and Mustang.

We're just getting started, and every week brings another opportunity to serve, connect, and grow together.

What's Next

As we continue building Trinity Endurance, we're working toward adding new bike brands, expanding our product selection, growing our community rides and runs, and creating more opportunities for people of every experience level to get involved.

The dream is growing one step at a time.

Made for More Reflection

Every worthwhile journey begins with a step into the unknown.

Maybe you've been waiting until you feel completely ready before chasing a dream, changing careers, signing up for your first race, or taking that next step of faith.

The truth is, you'll probably never feel completely ready.

Neither did I.

The question isn't whether you can see the entire path.

The question is whether you're willing to take the next step.

This week's challenge:

What's one door you've been afraid to open?

Take one step toward it this week. Make the call. Fill out the application. Sign up for the race. Start the conversation. Trust God with the rest.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." — Proverbs 16:3

Community Question

Have you ever taken a leap of faith before you felt ready? We'd love to hear your story. Share it in the comments or stop by the shop and tell us about it.

Because every great journey starts with one step… and every one of us was Made for More.