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Ben Ilacqua
Founder of Shadow Fitness Club, a leading fitness and martial arts facility in Western Sydney. With a background in painting and martial arts, he brings a unique lens to transformation, leadership and community-building.
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Jun 25, 2025
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From Painter to Powerhouse: Ben Ilacqua on Building Shadow Fitness Club
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Ben Ilacqua, founder of Shadow Fitness Club, has transformed from a house painter to a fitness entrepreneur in Western Sydney. He discusses his journey of creating a thriving fitness community from a tiny space and the importance of mentorship and patience in achieving business growth. Ben shares valuable lessons on resilience and scaling, emphasizing collaboration over competition. He reflects on balancing family life with professional ambitions and how a painter's eye for transformation translates into guiding others in martial arts and fitness.
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