It’s the most wonderful time of year – well, for most people anyway. While you, on the other hand, might be asking yourself every year, “Why does my training business dip in the winters?” Or maybe your clientele base is dipping in the summers every year. No matter what season it may be, it can be a very frustrating thing to endure as a business owner. We know clients tend to go on vacation with their families in the …
These Are the 5 Ways You’re Losing Money as a Trainer — and How to Fix It
When you’re a trainer in the fitness industry, you don’t exactly spend the first few years rolling in cash. In fact, it’s probably more accurate to say you’re struggling to gain clients, retain them, and keep your business afloat. This is just as true for independent trainers as it is for trainers who work at a local gym or health club. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry, we’re going to help you …
Carmen Morgan: From School Teacher To Fitness Influencer
I recently spoke with certified trainer and fitness influencer, Carmen Morgan to talk about her journey into the fitness industry and her successes from being a school teacher to a fitness influencer. Watch the full interview here and check out the show notes below. https://youtu.be/e6lfdsnnJAc Show Notes At the beginning of the show, Carmen reveals she was a teacher for 5 years before getting into the …
Recurring Payments vs. Packages
Deciding how to collect payments from your clients can be a tricky thing to consider. Whether you’re a small business owner or an independent trainer, you usually find yourself at a crossroads when it comes to payment options: recurring payments or package deals. Which is more economically viable for your business? Which one are clients more likely to choose? Which is more sustainable in the long run? As …
The Only 10 Health Tips You’ll Need For the Holidays This Year
The holidays are a stressful enough time as it is. You have to deal with wacky family members, insufferable delays at the airport, and all the year-end projects that fall into your lap at work. On top of all that, the kind of food you’re usually surrounded with isn’t exactly healthy (pumpkin pie and Christmas cookies galore!) and you don’t have much time to run to the gym in the midst of all the craziness. As much as …
4 Tips to Set New Rates and Earn More as a Trainer with Jim Crowell
Everyone in the fitness industry knows that being a successful trainer or coach is no walk in the park. It’s hard enough to create individualized programming, teach new movements, and make sure everyone is on track — let alone constantly be on the hunt for new clients and find a way to retain them. Sure, there are tons of positives about becoming a trainer, but before you start running recklessly after your dream, …
How Much Do Trainers Really Make? Here Are Some Facts to Know If You’re in the Fitness Industry
Being a personal trainer seems like a glamorous job from the outside. You get to make your own hours, work out whenever you want, and try out the newest and coolest gym equipment and accessories. More importantly, though, you have the privilege of helping many people lead happier and healthier lives. Nothing compares to that, no matter the price tag. The life of a trainer gets romanticized all too often, …
Angelo Sisco: Creating a 5-Star Gym Experience
https://youtu.be/5mpsh5SP2sg I recently sat down with Angelo Sisco from O’Hare Crossfit and The Alpha Hippie Podcast to talk about all things fitness and business. Watch the full interview here and read the show notes below. Show Notes At the top of the interview, Angelo relays his many business ventures. This includes… O’Hare Crossfit, a gym with over 200 membersConquer an online coaching …
Want To Make An Easy $50?! (TrueCoach Referral Program)
Are you a coach that has an active TrueCoach account? Are you a trainer who has found success from using TrueCoach regularly? Do you know other coaches that would also enjoy using TrueCoach as much as you do? Good news! You can use your TrueCoach referral link to invite other coaches to sign up for TrueCoach and you can both get $50! That’s right! You get $50 each time a coach signs up using your …
8 Steps To A 6-Figure Online Coaching Business
We get it — you’re over the early mornings, late nights, and split shifts. You’re tired of working weekends and missing fun nights out with your friends and family, and you dream of taking a vacation and unplugging. You want to pay all your bills at once rather than asking a client to purchase early so you have the cash to eat something other than top ramen. Or maybe you’re just ready to take coaching from a hobby to …