Taylor Made Chaos - Gym Design Made Easy

On today's episode I speak with Tim about technology and why fighting it has never worked out for anyone. His take is that the tractor, the TV and the internet all got the same treatment when they arrived, and the people who adapted early are the ones who did well out of it. We get into where that leaves anyone thinking about starting something now. Bit of Bledisloe talk at the end, which went about as well as expected for me.

In today's episode, Glen Taylor sits down with Simon Thompson, Managing Director of Anytime Fitness Australia and a former Olympic triathlete. Simon talks about racing in Athens, moving into business with no degree and no experience, and the day his role was made redundant and he took one three rungs below it at half the salary. He explains why that step backwards set up everything that came after it, what he has learned about spotting potential in people and why he is racing again in his fifties.

In today's episode, Glen Taylor sits down with Scott Capelin, founder and CEO of inLIFE Wellness, a reformer Pilates franchise with studios in Australia and overseas.

Scott shares how he went from a corporate job to personal training, then grew a single Sydney Pilates studio into an international franchise. They talk about keeping studio costs low, taking a brand to the United States and why so few men try Pilates.

In this episode I sit down with Shaun Krenz, co-founder and director of the AusFitness Expo, to talk through how he ended up building the biggest fitness event in the country.Shaun started out as a personal trainer selling booths at career expos, with no real idea what an expo was. One question about whether the same thing could work for fitness set the direction for everything that followed.We get into the strategy behind bringing natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit and calisthenics under the one roof, why the live experience still matters, and how the show has grown across different cities. Shaun also talks through the Titan Games, a new hyrox themed event launching with Titan Fitness, plus a bit on family, kids and the sports they have picked up along the way.If you work in this industry, or you are thinking about exhibiting, this one is worth your time.

Some stories are bigger than a single career milestone.

I sat down with Reece Zondag to unpack decades of lessons in fitness, leadership and entrepreneurship. From building gyms and shaping brands to navigating unexpected challenges, his journey reveals how persistence, insight and thoughtful decisions define lasting success.

One conversation that stayed with me long after we hit stop.

I sat down with Michael to talk about the moments that shaped his career, from professional rugby to leadership in the fitness industry. His journey proves that the biggest setbacks can often lead to the greatest opportunities.

In today's episode, we sit down with Narin Sae-Tieo, Head of Sales Operations at Total Fusion, to explore his journey from Thailand to Australia and his rise through the fitness industry.

We discuss sales, leadership, the evolution of Total Fusion, and why creating exceptional member experiences remains at the heart of fitness success.

A great conversation packed with insights, career lessons, and a look at the future of fitness and wellness.

Become the person everyone eventually calls when things stop working.

Sitting down with Steve reminded me that most of the problems gym owners face are not new. Hiring the wrong people, struggling to train them properly, watching good staff leave, then wondering why performance drops. It is the same cycle, just dressed up differently every year.

Which one is actually hurting your business right now, hiring, training or performance? Watch the full podcast.

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.