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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

The Most Common Financial Problems Independent Trainers Face 

Author: Bobby O'Connell

As a personal trainer turned business entrepreneur, the journey begins with a deep passion for health and fitness but often leads to an intersection with financial hurdles that can be the difference between succumbing to the grind or rising to the top. This post is dedicated to the warriors of the wellness industry—those independent trainers, coaches, and gym owners who've chosen to sculpt more than just bodies but careers.

Business and Marketing

How To Charge Top Dollar For Online Personal Training

Author: Bobby O'Connell

With the explosion of digital platforms, the fitness industry has rapidly embraced the shift towards online workout programs and personal training sessions. For personal trainers and fitness entrepreneurs, this presents a unique opportunity to expand their services and tap into a global market. But with competition on the rise, the question becomes, how do you […]

Business and Marketing

5 Steps the Founder of Barbell Logic Took to Create a Thriving Online Business 

Author: Bobby O'Connell

Meet Matt Reynolds, the founder of Barbell Logic, a thriving online business with over 700 programming clients and 20 coaches, all operating on one digital platform, TrueCoach. Reynolds transformed his business from a one-man show using spreadsheets and email chains to an efficient, highly automated system with TrueCoach – all without sacrificing the quality of his services. If you're looking to build your online business, here are five steps you can take, inspired by Reynolds' transformation.

Wellness and Nutrition

Wellness Influencers: Top Picks to Follow

Author: Bobby O'Connell

In a world brimming with stressors and challenges, maintaining personal wellness is more important than ever. Influencers who focus on well-being can provide the motivation and inspiration we need to stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit. The right influencer can help you find balance, get fit, eat well, and live a truly holistic life. In 2024, these seven wellness influencers are at the top of their game and are must-follows for anyone looking to enhance their lifestyle. 

Business and Marketing

IF YOU CREATE IT, THEY WILL COME: CRAFTING ENGAGING PERSONAL TRAINING CONTENT

Author: TrueCoach

The ghostly whisper in the classic 1989 film Field of Dreams was right. It was talking about a baseball field and we’re talking about compelling marketing content, but the message is the same: make it appealing, make it useful, and give them what they want. You may already be regularly posting content, or maybe you’re wondering how to […]

Business and Marketing

How to Build 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 […]

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