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Nick Olson
Owner at ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness
Nick Olson is the Owner and Co-Founder of ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness, located in Traverse City, Michigan. A native of Traverse City, he returned to his hometown in 2019 after spending several years on the East Coast, where he owned a Jimmy John’s franchise for eight years. His entrepreneurial journey includes starting multiple businesses, and he is passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive climbing community in his area.12
At ELEV8, Nick focuses on finance and human resources, aiming to create a healthy workplace environment while promoting mental, physical, and social health through various community activities. In addition to climbing, he enjoys slacklining, cooking for friends, and spending time in his sauna.12 Nick is actively involved in helping other small business owners thrive in Traverse City and believes in the potential of small businesses to effect positive change within the community.23
Through his work at ELEV8 and other ventures like Hearth Sauna, which he established in 2023, Nick Olson has positioned himself as a key figure in promoting wellness and community engagement in Northern Michigan.34
