Fitness Education Online Podcast I For Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals, Gym Owners & the Fitness Industry

In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex sits down with Wayne Li, founder of Training Day Gym, to explore what it really takes to build a long-term gym business.

Wayne shares his journey from opening his first facility at 22 with $30,000 in savings to now leading a 30+ person team across multiple locations in Melbourne — all bootstrapped and built through grit, continuous learning, and a strong focus on culture. They discuss the realities of gym ownership, from sales and marketing pressure to leadership challenges, becoming the bottleneck in your own business, and building systems that allow a team to grow.

This episode is packed with practical advice for personal trainers and fitness professionals who want to build something sustainable in the industry, along with an honest look at the mindset required to navigate each new level of growth.

Connect with Wayne: 
@waynezli 
@trainingdaygym

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In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Duncan, founder of Rental Gym Mentors, to talk all things rental model personal training.

Chris shares his journey through the fitness industry and breaks down the biggest mistakes PTs make when entering rent-based gyms. We discuss lead generation on the gym floor, sales, tracking the right numbers, pricing properly, and why being busy doesn’t always mean being profitable.

We also dive into what scaling actually looks like in an in-person PT business, how to increase income without burning out, and why retention and value per hour matter more than simply adding more sessions.

If you’re a student or PT working (or planning to work) under the rental model, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice.

To learn more about Chris and Rental Gym Mentors, visit rentalgymentors.com.au or connect with him on Facebook: 

Chris Duncan: https://www.facebook.com/chris.duncan.680832 
Rental Gym Mentors: https://www.facebook.com/rentalgymmentors 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan and Eilish from creators of The Fitness Solopreneur, where they help PTs and coaches build consistent $3–5K months through simple, subscription-based online coaching.

We talk about their journey from high-ticket coaching to a more sustainable model, the biggest mistakes PTs make when moving online, and why clarity, consistency, and simple systems matter more than complicated strategies. We also dive into content, niching, and how to have genuine sales conversations without feeling pushy or “salesy.”

If you’re wanting to take your coaching online and build something that’s profitable and sustainable long term, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

You can connect with Ryan and Eilish on Instagram at @thefitnessstall to learn more about their approach and The Fitness Solopreneur.
Book recommended by Ryan "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz

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In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Bex Lock is joined by Blake Randall, Director of Inner Power Coaching, to break down how he has built a PT career generating over $700K in revenue.

Blake shares his journey from entering the industry straight out of high school to building a multi-location business across South East Queensland, and reflects on the early challenges that shaped his long-term success. He explains how focusing on systems, numbers, and consistency — rather than constantly chasing new ideas — has been key to scaling sustainably.

The conversation covers Blake’s approach to marketing, sales, and retention, highlighting the importance of trust, social proof, clear processes, and conveying certainty in sales conversations. Blake also shares lessons from over a decade in the industry, including why complacency kills loyalty, why mentorship matters, and why long-term relationships are essential for lasting success.

Connect with Blake: 
Instagram: @blakearandall
Inner Power Coaching: @innerpowercoaching
Coach Excellence Consulting: @coachexcellenceconsulting

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Fitness Education Online: @fitnesseducationonline
Bex: @doitdaily.coaching

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In this episode, Bex chats with Merinda O’Brien, Head Coach at Generation Strength and elite strength coach, about building a sustainable online coaching business. Merinda shares her journey into the fitness industry, how her business evolved organically into supporting over 45 online clients, and what’s helped her maintain coaching quality and long-term client relationships.
This episode is a great listen for coaches looking to grow online in a way that’s sustainable, professional, and aligned with high standards.
Where to find Merinda:

Instagram: @coach_merinda_obrien 
Business: Generation Strength

If you’re a coach looking to transition online, refine your systems, or build a business that actually lasts, this episode is a must-listen.

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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline
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