SOURCED - by The PFCA & Gym Owner Network

Author: Jenz Robinson & Craig Massey

The Podcast from the PFCA & Gym Owner Network where we plan to educate & inspire fitness professionals around the world. Our overarching mission is twofold: to elevate the status, respect and long-term career of the fitness coach and help gym owners increase profitability, build high-performing teams and perfect their coaching product through expert guidance and accountability.Tune in for insightful discussions that will transform your career.
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GON Gym Owner Spotlight: Steve & Shay, MYP Gym
Friday, 13 February, 2026

In this episode of Sourced, we sit down with Steve and Shay Liggett, a husband-and-wife gym owner duo based in Perth, Australia, who have built one of the most values-driven businesses in the Gym Owner Network. They share the story of launching their small group personal training gym while navigating pregnancy, becoming new parents, and signing a five-year lease even after the bank initially said no, backing themselves fully and figuring it out in real time. Shay reflects on her journey from qualifying as a PT at 19, spending 10 years in the corporate world, and eventually leaving everything behind to pursue coaching with nothing but two dumbbells and one client in a park. Steve shares his transition from a successful leadership career in construction into coaching, driven by a desire for deeper purpose and frustration with the lack of quality fitness options in their local market. Together, they unpack the early grind of building a gym from scratch in a new suburb where no one knew them, the importance of documenting the journey, nurturing leads long-term, and staying relentlessly committed to a premium service. The conversation highlights the power of strong values, extreme ownership, and “harmony” between personal life, business leadership, and community culture, showing what’s possible when you build a gym the right way from day one.