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On this episode of At The Table, Christian Greco sits down with Tyler Haines, founder and owner of Fitness Factory in West Chester, PA, to unpack his journey from uncertain college athlete to community-first entrepreneur.

You’ll hear how:

A family health scare during COVID inspired Tyler to leave a stable healthcare recruiting job and pursue fitness full time

He went from finance and economics major to certified strength coach, discovering the power of private sector training

Tyler battled through 12 bank rejections before finally landing an SBA loan to launch Fitness Factory

Township delays pushed his opening from April 2024 to October 2024, and what he learned from nearly failing before he began

Fitness Factory became a true community hub through slow, organic growth and deep personal connections

The gym partnered with Empower U, raising $8,200 in a 24-hour workout event to fund adaptive fitness classes for kids and adults with special needs

Tyler collaborated with Eagles All-Pro linebacker Zach Baun on the “No Days Off” project and the impact it had on his members

The cold plunge, infrared sauna, and compression boots help members recover, manage stress, and feel brand new

His long-term vision: owning multiple buildings, scaling to 3–5 locations, and building a lasting legacy in the community

If you’re into entrepreneurship, fitness, community building, or overcoming adversity, this conversation will fire you up.

Music Credit: HAAWK for a 3rd Party on behalf of Rockot Production