On today's podcast we talk about how you build a business to sell it then somehow end up running it through the hardest years anyway.

When you listen to this, it sounds clean on paper. Build it, sell it, step into the next role. Reality is you are leading through COVID, managing a franchise with real people’s livelihoods on the line, while sitting inside a group with completely different priorities. That is where it gets interesting.

Not every gym is built the same. Some are designed for performance, others are built so people actually feel comfortable walking through the door.

Having a chat with Sam was a good reminder that the best gyms are not just about results. They are about creating a space where people who once felt out of place can finally start. When that intention leads, the outcomes follow, both in impact and in business.

Some people in the fitness industry quietly build results. Others apparently make 60,000 sales calls and still remain calm enough to sit on a podcast with me.

Sitting down with Jacques was a good reminder that the fitness industry is not built on flashy marketing or fancy buzzwords. It is built on reps. Sales reps, conversations, mistakesand learning how to actually help gym owners grow real businesses. When someone has launched hundreds of studios, worked across multiple countries and still stays humble about it, you know they have done the hard yards.

#communicationskills #fitnessindustry #salesconfidence #professionalgrowth #glentaylor

Sometimes the decision that shapes your career is the one you almost talked yourself out of.

While speaking with Chantal, we reflected on a moment earlier in her journey where a single choice could have sent her down a completely different path. That step eventually led to a career influencing the fitness industry through media, education and one of the most recognised podcasts in our space.

#communicationskills #fitnessindustry #peopleconnection #leadershipskills #glentaylor

Taking risks is part of the journey, but it’s the trust from your clients that makes it worthwhile.

When Cam and his team moved beyond their comfort zone and took on a new challenge, it wasn’t easy.

But what truly made the difference was the clients who backed them. It’s one thing to step into the unknown, but when people believe in you and your vision, that’s when the real growth happens.

#Leadership #ClientTrust #RiskTaking #Entrepreneurship #GlenTaylor

Three voices, one conversation that cuts through the noise.

Glen Taylor, Emmett Williams, and Ken Griffin come together for a podcast that goes deeper than surface-level talk. It is honest, sharp, and focused on the realities of leadership, performance, and what actually moves the industry forward.

#fitnessindustry #podcastlife #gymowners #australianfitness #glentaylor

The Moment Nathan James Realised the PERFECT Name...

Naming a gym isn’t easy but when he came up with "Fitness Cartel" everything clicked. The name had to reflect strength, unity, and a sense of community, a place where members are empowered, supported, and part of something bigger. It wasn’t just about fitness, it was about creating a movement. Fitness Cartel became the perfect fit to represent that vision.

You need to hear the full story of how the name Fitness Cartel came to life. It’s a journey you won’t want to miss.#FitnessCartel #GymBranding #FitnessCommunity #BusinessStory #FitnessEntrepreneur #BrandIdentity #NathanJames #FitnessJourney

In today’s podcast we sit down with Aki Su, APAC South Director at Torque Fitness, to explore his journey from Hong Kong, Apple and Life Fitness through to leading one of the most focused product teams in performance equipment. We talk culture, travel, charity work and why a clear strategy, strong partners and smart design will shape the next wave of gym solutions across Asia Pacific.

Watch the full episode, listen out for Aki’s take on future product innovation, and tell us what you want to see in the next generation of Torque gear.

#fitintoshape #taylormadechaos #akisu #torquefitness #fitnessindustry #gymdesign #homegymdesign #asiafitness #fitnessequipment #strengthtraining