Series 8 update
Real conversations. Real insights. Real impact.
Now into its 8th series The Inside Track Podcast continues to bring you
unfiltered conversations with some of the most influential minds in the fitness and leisure industry. Hosted by Ryan Charlesworth of Black Raccoon Consulting, the podcast dives into the strategies, challenges, and personal journeys behind real industry success.
In Series 8, we’re joined by an exciting line-up of guests including:
Ash Burleigh – Online fitness business expert & PTD Ninja
Doug Millar – Sales & membership legend of the fitness world
Peter Webb – Operations & club performance specialist
Ali West – Health coach, podcast host, and mindset mentor
Rosanna Tucker – Business strategist
We’ll be talking about:
✅ What’s working in fitness and wellness right now
✅ How to drive real business growth
✅ The importance of resilience, mindset, and innovation
✅ Their honest stories of success (and the tough lessons along the way)
If you work in the gym, studio, leisure, or wellness space, this series is packed with
game-changing insights, fresh perspectives, and plenty of inspiration
to fuel your next big move.
🎧 Tune in. Take notes. And take action.
Big News – We’ve Got a New Co-Host!
We’re excited to announce that Russell Valler is officially joining The Inside Track Podcast a co-host alongside Ryan Charlesworth!
Russell brings with him over a decade of experience in the fitness and franchising world—having built, scaled, and supported gyms and studios across the UK. If you've ever tuned in and thought "I wish someone would ask the real questions gym owners are facing right now…" , then you’re in for a treat.
Expect more honest conversations, expert insights, and practical advice on everything from:
Sales & retention
Operations & systems
Leadership, franchising & scaling
And all the real stuff that happens behind the scenes of running a fitness business
Russell’s been in the trenches, and now he’s behind the mic—ready to bring you the unfiltered, no-fluff discussions that The Inside Track is known for.
New episodes with Russell drop soon—stay tuned!
Looking ahead to series 9
Always looking for great guests
Do you have a story, strategy, or experience that could inspire others in the fitness and leisure industry? Or know someone who does?
We’re always on the lookout for gym owners, coaches, consultants, innovators, and industry leaders who are willing to share their journey—honestly, openly, and with a few laughs along the way.
Whether it’s about growing a business, bouncing back from setbacks, or finding a new way to connect with members—we want to hear it.
✅ Share your knowledge and experience
✅ Inspire fellow fitness professionals
✅ Grow your personal or professional brand
🎯 If you’d like to be a guest—or want to recommend someone who’d be a perfect fit— we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Just get in touch and let’s start the conversation.
Sponsor the series
Want to get your brand in front of thousands of fitness and leisure professionals?
We’re now taking on series sponsors for Series 9 of The Inside Track Podcast —the go-to show for gym owners, operators, and industry leaders across the UK.
✅ Reach a targeted audienceof fitness business decision-makers
✅Build brand credibility by aligning with one of the industry’s most trusted podcasts
✅ Get exposure across 12+ episodes, including intros, outros, social promotions and more
Sponsorship packages start from just £750 for a minimum of 12 episodes.
📩 Interested in being a part of it? Simply get in touch with us today to discuss available packages and secure your spot.