CrossFit BC owner
One of Canada's longest-running affiliates, and the first Vancouver gym with daily HYROX classes.
Media kit, 2026 edition
Dai Manuel, in one place.
Vancouver keynote speaker, coach and gym owner. Thirty years coaching and building fitness businesses. Everything a planner, producer or brand partner needs, plus the full PDF.
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Reach
65K
Combined followers across Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
41.7K
Instagram followers, verified
152.9K
All-time podcast downloads
14.3K
LinkedIn followers
90K+
Members in the LinkedIn group Dai founded
300+
Media appearances
Audience: adults in midlife, mostly men (58/42), 56% aged 35 to 54. 51% United States, 10% Canada on Instagram; podcast listeners 59% US, 27% Canada. Figures as of September 2026.
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Why people listen
Fitness Town co-founder
Grew the business from 3 to 8 locations as COO.
Bestselling author
The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto.
National spokesperson
Canada Beef and Chicken Farmers of Canada, with TV, radio and print across Canada.
Host
The 2% Solution podcast and the Active Living Zone at The Wellness Show (12,000+ attendees).
Distinguished Toastmaster
The highest award in Toastmasters International, and a competition-winning speaker.
Red Bull HYROX Coaches Camp 2026
One of 60 coaches worldwide selected.
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This year, on and off the stage
Speaking
Toastmasters International Convention
Session speaker at the 2026 convention in Vancouver, and invited to write for Toastmaster magazine.
Main stage
Vancouver Wellness Show
Creator of the Active Living Zone. Two talks and the men's health panel on the main stage.
Competing
CrossFit Games, Men 45-49
Qualified for the Age-Group Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Team Online Semifinals.
Industry
Infofit Fitness Career College
Program Advisory Committee member.
Coaching
Red Bull HYROX Coaches Camp
One of 60 coaches worldwide selected for 2026.
Watch Dai
See the work before you book it.
The TEDx talk in full, plus television and interview appearances. What you see here is what shows up in your room.
Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing | TEDxBearCreekPark
Dai Manuel on Breakfast Television Montreal
Meet the Moose | Vancouver Real
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In their words
"Dai is one of the most engaging public speakers I've ever met. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in what he does, but he also has the innate ability to inspire, motivate, understand, and guide you."
"Dai is one of the best in the business. He helps you with evidence-based, actionable steps instead of long theories that don't work."
"I can rely on him 100% when it comes to getting feedback on different parts of my business."
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As seen on
- Forbes
- HuffPost
- CBC
- CTV
- Global News
- National Post
- The Globe and Mail
- Chatelaine
- Reader's Digest
- Shape
- MSN
- Breakfast Television
- The Vancouver Sun
- CKNW
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Brands Dai has worked with
- Nike
- lululemon
- Under Armour
- Microsoft
- Starbucks
- Best Buy
- Dove Men+Care
- Withings
- Power Plate
- Vari
- QALO
- canfitpro
- Chicken Farmers of Canada
- Canada Beef
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Speaking rates
CAD. In person or virtual.
- KeynoteFrom $3,000 CAD
- 45 to 60 minutes, tailored to your audience.
- Guided workshopHalf-day from $4,000 CAD
- Half day or full day, in person or virtual.
- Lunch & learn$500 CAD + $50 per attendee
- A tight 90-minute session over the lunch hour.
- Emcee & hostHalf-day from $2,500 CAD
- Conferences, galas and community events.
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Partnership rates
CAD, plus GST.
- Instagram Reel$4,000
- Scripted, shot and edited by Dai. Includes 30 days organic usage.
- Story set, 4 frames$3,000
- Four frames with link sticker and call to action.
- Podcast mention$1,000
- Host-read segment on The 2% Solution, kept in that episode for good.
Rates shown are for one-off engagements. Ongoing partnerships receive preferred partner pricing. Paid usage or whitelisting $950 per 30 days. Category exclusivity from $650.
Award-winning content
Ten awards across a decade of lists ranking Dai's writing among the best in health and fitness, including Breaking Muscle's Top 10 Fitness Blog Contest (2015) and GuidedMind's Top 101 Most Inspiring Blogs (2016).
Booking a talk? See the speaking page and calendar.
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