Does it sometimes feel like sales is going to be the death of you? You probably have an amazing concept in your head and you want to deliver it to many people, but the problem is getting enough clients so that you can make enough money to live comfortably in order to devote time and energy to your big picture goals. That’s why sales is so important. And we know it can be painful—presenting a financial amount to a …
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How to Transition Your Clients to a Subscription Payment Plan
Are you one of those trainers who charges session by session? It probably sounds familiar to a lot of you. While charging per session isn’t wrong, there are better, easier, more reliable ways to make your money. Subscription-style packages have brought a lot of success to trainers of all sorts. If it’s something you’ve been considering doing for a while, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Let’s look at …
5 Pieces of Advice Every New Trainer Should Know
In today’s world, gaining social media fame can seem like the equivalent to winning the lottery. You can find children reviewing their toys on YouTube as if they’re experts and adults are quitting their day jobs to be travel photographers, online fitness enthusiasts, or food bloggers. Gone are the days where you pick a job, work in that field for 30 years, and retire. Just as society is changing, so is the personal …
Want to Prevent a Dip in Business During the Holidays? These 3 Tips Will Get You There
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The Most Common Financial Problems Independent Trainers Face and How to Solve Them
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Trainers don’t exactly have the most lucrative job in the world. If we wanted to get rich, we would’ve gone to school for something like aerospace engineering, right? Being a personal trainer doesn’t automatically mean you’ll make a ton of money — but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to generate great wealth from a career you love. There are plenty of ways to increase your …