An Interview with Ali Turpie

In this episode, Miles sits down with Ali Turpie, founder of Calm + Chaos, on-site at his gym in West Byfleet.   Ali’s story is unlike most. After losing his father at a young age and later suffering a major stroke that left him unable to speak, fitness became the foundation for his recovery. That journey led to the creation of Calm + Chaos - a brand built around the balance of calm and chaos, combining small group personal training with recovery-focused offerings like pilates and sound baths.   They dive into the full journey of building the gym, from training clients in a garage to opening a 2,500 sq ft facility, including the challenges that come with it: Delays in opening and the financial pressure that comes with it Navigating cash flow and overheads before revenue kicks in Generating leads and selling memberships for the first time Signing 67 members pre-launch and managing early growth The emotional rollercoaster of sales and self-belief as a new gym owner Defining a clear demographic and building a brand that speaks directly to them   Ali also shares what day-to-day life really looks like in the early stages of running a gym, the importance of training for maintaining performance and why staying true to who you want to help is one of the most powerful advantages you can have.   This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, identity and building something meaningful from the ground up.   If you’re opening a gym - or in the early stages of one - this episode will give you a real look at what it actually takes.   👉 Learn more at www.hamperagency.co.uk  📩 Email: [email protected]  📱 Follow us on Instagram: @hamperagency