Episode

What 13 Years of Gym Ownership Can Teach You - with Wayne Li

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Fitness Education Online Podcast I For Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals, Gym Owners & the Fitness Industry
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Mar 3, 2026
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Summary

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 ...