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Bobby O'Connell

FRSA CSM

Marketing and Communications Manager - TrueCoach

Bobby O'Connell is a dynamic marketing and creative leader with over a decade of experience driving strategies for global brands in the fitness, hospitality, and consumer goods industries. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing at Xplor Technologies and TrueCoach, Bobby combines his passion for fitness and wellness with his expertise in brand development, performance marketing, and customer engagement. A certified personal trainer and endurance athlete, Bobby is deeply rooted in the fitness industry. As a Team USA triathlete and advocate for health and wellness, he brings a unique perspective to his work, blending firsthand fitness expertise with cutting-edge marketing insights. Bobby’s experience spans launching innovative fitness solutions, leading digital transformation projects, and creating campaigns that resonate with trainers and clients alike. Bobby also holds certifications in Scrum and Digital Marketing and a diploma in Brand Management from the University of London. A Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, he is committed to advancing innovation and collaboration within the industries he serves. Whether crafting marketing strategies or mentoring emerging professionals, Bobby’s mission is to empower fitness businesses to thrive in a fast-changing landscape while inspiring others to prioritize health and wellness in their lives.

Articles by Bobby O'Connell

Business and Marketing

HOW TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL COACHING BUSINESS

Author: TrueCoach

Here’s a scenario: You’re a motivated and certified personal trainer ready to start your own coaching business. First of all… CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 What an amazing achievement and an exciting start to the year. We’re super excited for you! Starting your own small business can be fun, stressful, rewarding, scary, exhilarating, frustrating, <add your own adjective – it’s […]

Business and Marketing

TRUECOACH: YOUR PARTNER ON THE PATH TO FINANCIAL FORTITUDE

Author: TrueCoach

Estimated read time: 7 mins If you’ll excuse us blowing our own trumpet for a moment (🎺toot toot!) it’s time for a chat about the essential, invaluable, yes, even fabulous benefits that TrueCoach provides for anyone running a personal training business. A personal trainer app can simplify your business operations and boost your income, making your daily […]

Business and Marketing

BUILDING BUSINESS MUSCLE: FINANCIAL FITNESS FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS

Author: Bobby O'Connell

If you surveyed one million people and asked them to list three activities they think are the most fun, it’s highly unlikely that ‘creating a budget’ would get even a single mention. However, when it comes to ensuring that your personal training business not only survives, but thrives and grows, then you need to embrace financial planning […]

Business and Marketing

Harness the holiday hype: use Thanksgiving and Black Friday to boost your fitness business

Author: Bobby O'Connell

Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, friends, and expressing gratitude. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday conjure images of shopping stampedes and online bargain frenzies. For personal trainers, these events also present fantastic opportunities to leverage the existing excitement with timely marketing campaigns and irresistible deals! Using a personal trainer app can help you […]

Business and Marketing

Technology and you: a formula for personal training success

Author: Bobby O'Connell

SURRENDER TO YOUR AI OVERLOADS Just kidding! Admittedly, the rate of technological advancement can sometimes be daunting, but here’s your chance to grab it by the artificially intelligent horns and make it your business beast. There are so many ways to harness technology in business – especially in the fitness industry. From streamlining daily tasks to making workouts […]

Business and Marketing

Virtually Unstoppable: Venturing Into Virtual Training

Author: Bobby O'Connell

If you’re a personal trainer who doesn’t yet offer virtual training options then don’t worry, you’re not alone… but you are becoming an endangered species. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the personal training industry was given a sudden and forceful shove into the online world – and boy did it perform. People could suddenly exercise on their […]

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