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Most people know Sheli McCoy as Sabre from Gladiators, but away from television she's also a successful business owner, CrossFit coach and founder of SweatBox Dundee. 

In the latest episode of The MarshyCast, we discussed the balancing act of running a busy fitness business while also filming one of the UK's biggest entertainment shows. 

Sheli explained that, like many small business owners, much of her early administration relied on paperwork and manual processes. As her business grew, however, that became increasingly difficult to manage. 

We talked about how integrated payment and booking platforms have transformed the experience for both staff and members. Clients can now book classes, manage memberships and make payments through an app, freeing up more time for Sheli to do what she enjoys most, coaching people and helping them achieve their fitness goals. 

Away from business, there was another surprising topic of conversation... country music. 

After attending fellow Gladiator Emily Steel's first live country show, Sheli admitted she's slowly embracing her inner cowgirl, complete with her very first cowboy hat. It turns out she wasn't the only one getting into the spirit either, with Alex Gray also fully committing to the double denim look. 

Finally, we looked ahead to Truckfest, one of Sheli's favourite events in the calendar. While the monster trucks are always a highlight, she told me the best part is meeting families who come along to enjoy the weekend together and seeing the incredible variety of trucks on display. 

It's a conversation packed with business advice, laughs, fitness, country music and plenty of Truckfest excitement. 

🎧 You can hear the full conversation now on The MarshyCast, available on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. 

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