Taylor Made Chaos – Gym Design Made Easy

Taylor Made Chaos - Gym Design Made Easy
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Hey there, it’s Glen Taylor, and welcome to Taylor Made Chaos! Dive into the wild world of gym design and fitness with me. Each episode, I chat with gym owners, fitness managers, and industry insiders. Expect unfiltered conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few shocks. If you’re ready for raw, real, and sometimes rude fitness talk, hit subscribe and join the chaos on
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The podcast explores themes like gym ownership, fitness journeys, inclusivity in fitness, and personal resilience with episodes discussing topics like transitioning from finance to fitness, overcoming adversity in the gym industry, and the importance of financial literacy for young people.

Hey there, it’s Glen Taylor, and welcome to Taylor Made Chaos! Dive into the wild world of gym design and fitness with me. Each episode, I chat with gym owners, fitness managers, and industry insiders. Expect unfiltered conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe a few shocks. If you’re ready for raw, real, and sometimes rude fitness talk, hit subscribe and join the chaos on
In this episode of Taylor Made Chaos, Glen sits down with Dan Codling Wiles, an industry veteran with over 24 years of experience in fitness across the globe. From running multiple clubs in Hong Kong to working with giants like Fitness First, Octane, Nautilus, and Core Health & Fitness, Dan shares his journey from club management to becoming a key player in the fitness equipment industry.
They dive into Dan’s fascinating career, how his early days of playing rugby and cross-country shaped his work ethic, and his seamless transition from operations to sales. Dan reflects on the evolution of the fitness industry, how Octane built a unique culture, and how moving to the “dark side” of equipment sales opened doors to worldwide opportunities.
Hear Dan's tales of navigating business deals, juggling a high-paced career with raising three kids under four, and his exciting return to Australia after 24 years abroad. His insights into market trends, building strong relationships, and adapting to different cultures offer valuable lessons for anyone in the fitness or sales industry.
Plus, Dan shares some hilarious and unexpected travel stories, including a wild moment at Venice Beach and some questionable Lime scooter ethics! 🚴♂️💨
Tune in for an episode packed with wisdom, humor, and a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving fitness industry.
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