The Rebuild
The Rebuild with Dillon Phaneuf
At some point, we all have to rebuild.
Sometimes it’s after everything falls apart, loss, failure, identity collapse.
Sometimes, life is good on paper, but something’s still missing. Either way, the work is the same: look inward, take ownership, and start again, brick by brick.
This show is about that process.
I’ve been coaching full-time for nearly 15 years. I’ve walked people through physical transformation, emotional healing, relapse, addiction, growth, success, and pain that doesn’t show up in check-ins. And right now, I’m walking through my rebuild.
This podcast is where I bring the rawness of that to the surface. You’ll hear conversations with people building something real, solo episodes where I process what I’m learning in real time, and moments that hopefully remind you you’re not alone.
Whether you’re at your best and want to go higher or on the bathroom floor trying to figure out what’s next, this space is for you.
Because even when it feels like checkmate, there’s always a better move.
The Rebuild
Episode 19: Cody Gonek on Pressure, Legacy & Leading from the Floor
From one-on-one coaching to opening one of Edmonton’s most respected gyms, Cody Gonek is a builder, plain and simple.
In this episode, we sit down with Cody to discuss his evolution from trainer to leader. He shares the story behind The Vault, why he's built it as a launchpad for coaches (not just a place to lift), and what it takes to keep growing without burning out.
We also dive into the realities of being a father while managing expansion, staying disciplined as a lifter, and the long game of building something that outlives your effort.
In this episode:
→ From personal trainer to gym owner: how The Vault came to life
→ Balancing business and fatherhood with intensity and care
→ What most gym owners get wrong, and how Cody does it differently
→ How to build a facility for coaches instead of building around yourself
→ The mindset shift from “grind” to “legacy”
This one’s for the builders, visionaries, and leaders still in the trenches.
It’s about ownership, in the gym, in life, and in who you become while building both.