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 …
A Chiropractor Tells Us How Trainers and Chiropractors Can Best Work Together
Every coach has had a client in need of additional assessment beyond the scope of a fitness professional. If you find yourself not relating to this statement, then I will assume you’ve been a coach for a short amount of time or you’re missing out on a great opportunity to enhance the performance and injury prevention of your clients. You could be the Rembrandt of fitness programming, painting perfect strokes of …
Using Trends To Predict And Prevent Injuries Before They Happen With Brian Buck
I recently sat down with Brian Buck, Performance Analyst at Sparta Science and Nike Master Trainer, to talk about how Sparta Science's technology is changing the injury prevention game. Watch the full interview here and read the show notes below. https://youtu.be/mvL7XARlLto SHOW NOTES Brian talks about how Sparta Science’s technology is changing how athletes see their careers. It allows them to …
Should You Be Overhead Pressing? The Details and Modifications You Need to Know
Overhead Pressing — Yay Or Nay? The overhead shoulder press is an exercise that can help build foundational strength and resilience in the upper body. However, regardless if using a barbell or dumbbells, the execution of the exercise can leave a lot to be desired. While overhead pressing can have a multitude of benefits, we see many struggle to perform it correctly without putting more stress on unwanted areas. …
Why Exercise Progressions and Regressions Are Crucial For Your Training Program
When your client walks through the door, you never know what unexpected issue they may show up with. Whether they’re feeling sore and lethargic or caffeinated and chomping at the bit to do more than their regularly scheduled programming, you need to be prepared to give them the proper training they need for that specific day. One of the best ways to adapt the day's training program is by having a broad and …
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 …
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, …