Tony Smith is a veteran of law enforcement with 18 years of service, including 10 years on SWAT and 8 years as Team Leader, where he led over 5,000 high-risk tactical operations. With extensive training in crisis negotiation, hostage rescue, and tactical communication, Tony developed elite-level skills in leadership, motivation, and team building.
He is the Co-Founder of The Garage Gym, built from the ground up with his wife Dani—without investors or partners—into the most recognizable brand of privately owned micro gyms in Southwestern Ontario. Their growing movement, known as The Garage Gym Army, is more than just a fitness community—it’s a mission-driven tribe changing lives daily.
Through his leadership, Tony has organized and led large-scale fundraising events that have raised over $1 million for Windsor/Essex charities, bringing together fitness enthusiasts for a greater cause. He is also the founder of Tango1 Solutions, where he coaches clients to dominate in health, business, and life through tactical living.
Tony is a keynote speaker, a strong advocate for mental health, and a proven leader committed to empowering others to take deliberate action and live with purpose.
