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Season 3, episode 17 is here!
In this episode, I sit down with my old school friend Stuart Thompson, who now runs a long-standing gym here in Northern Ireland.
We talk about what it really takes to build a business over nearly a decade - not just systems and social media, but relationships, energy, and knowing your limits. We also cover fitness, creativity, confidence, and turning up consistently even when no one’s watching.
This is an honest, practical, and surprisingly relevant chat, whether you run a gym, write online, or are just trying to build something for the long haul.
What we covered:
How Stuart’s gym actually started
The underrated power of handwritten notes
Why not growing up sporty helped nurture Stuart’s story
Why confidence comes from reps (in fitness and in writing)
What it’s like running a people business as an introvert
Why asking for reviews is awkward but necessary
Why sticking around matters
Make sure to check out Cross Functional Fitness before you go!
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