Elite Trainer Academy

What does it actually take to close that much coaching in a single month? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the six biggest lessons learned from selling 11.7000 dollars in personal training in one month. From why you should never coach on a sales call to why clients buy on emotion not logic, how to carry momentum through the pitch, and...

Are you still running your coaching business on Google Sheets and Venmo? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five softwares every online coach needs to run a professional and organized business. From coaching apps and CRMs to call recording, Loom check-ins, and a weekly client checklist, we cover exactly what we use here at Mind Pump...

Getting your first 10 clients does not have to be as hard as you think. In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the exact step by step process to get your first 10 clients starting with conversations, building rapport, becoming the mayor of your gym, and transitioning relationships into free assessments that actually convert. We also cover th...

Are you overbooked and burning out without even realizing it? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how many clients is actually too many, what the warning signs look like, and how to build a sustainable coaching business by defining your service standard and raising your prices at the right time. We also talk about why the clients who pay...

Are you setting your clients up for failure in the very first session? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five most common mistakes trainers make with new clients from day one. From destroying them in the first workout to over assessing, over explaining, and never following up, we cover exactly what to do instead to make sure your cl...

What happens to your clients when life gets busy? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why trainers lose clients during busy seasons and how to prevent it. We cover the protect reduce specify and resume framework, why communication is the most important non-negotiable, and how to get a specific verbal agreement from clients before a busy s...

What do you do when a client blames you for their lack of progress? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down one of the trickiest coaching scenarios you will face. The client who insists they are doing everything right but still not seeing results. We cover how to approach the conversation with curiosity instead of accusation, how to rebuild t...

Why do clients feel like they are not making progress even when they are? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the perception gap between how clients feel about their coaching and how they actually feel about their results. We cover why clients hide their real goals, how to surface them through the coaching process, and how to use leading...

Are you coaching the body or the person? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the spectrum between physiological coaching and psychological coaching and why sitting too far on either end is holding your clients back. From the old school body-only trainer to the mindset-only coach, we cover what each gets wrong and how to find the right bal...

Should your first move with a new client always be a cut? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why taking a new client straight into a deficit is almost always the wrong move and why building first creates more wins, more momentum, and better long-term results. We also talk about how to sell the reverse diet concept to clients who just wan...

What would you do differently if you could start over as a trainer? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we share the biggest mistakes we made early on in our careers so you can avoid them. From selling sessions one by one instead of packages to copying exercises without understanding them, these are the things that slowed us down the most. We also talk...

Should your clients need you forever? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how to know when a client is actually ready to move on from coaching and how to reverse engineer that from day one. From consistency and emotional roller coasters to the milestone moment when clients start bouncing back on their own. We also talk about how to give c...

What does a real career in personal training actually look like? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the three main career paths for trainers. Working your way up in a big box gym, going solo as a solopreneur, or building a team and scaling a business. We cover the pros and cons of each and how to actually execute on whichever path fits y...

Do you actually know if your coaching business is growing? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the four key business metrics every trainer needs to be tracking. From retention and close rate to average dollar per sale and new leads, knowing these numbers tells you exactly where to focus your energy. We also talk about why perceived moment...

Are you losing clients because of objections you could have prevented? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the three most common sales objections trainers face. Price, stall, and spouse. We explain why every single one of them is a smokescreen for something else and how to get to the real reason someone is hesitating. We also cover how to...

Are you making these mistakes with your female clients? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the most common mistakes new trainers make when coaching women through weight loss transformations. From being too focused on aesthetics to pushing clients too hard and being too rigid with nutrition, we cover what to do instead and why it makes al...

How do you know if your client is actually making progress? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five key metrics every coach should be monitoring with their clients. From workout consistency to waist circumference and weight, we cover exactly what to look at and how often to look at it. We also tackle one of the most debated topics in...

How do you know if your client is actually making progress? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five key metrics every coach should be monitoring with their clients. From workout consistency to waist circumference and weight, we cover exactly what to look at and how often to look at it. We also tackle one of the most debated topics in...

Can you go from zero sales experience to closing almost a million dollars in coaching? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we sit down with Marcelo to talk about how he went from law enforcement to becoming our top sales closer with no training or sales background. His story is one of the most inspiring we have heard and there is a ton that trainers ca...

Check out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.com What should the first six months with a new client actually look like? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down a month by month framework for taking a...

Why do clients really drop off? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the three reasons clients stop working with you and how to reverse engineer each one to build long term retention. From taking full responsibility as a coach to setting realistic intentions your clients can actually follow through with. We also get into why technician coa...

What makes a truly great coach? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we sit down with one of our best coaches to talk about leading every conversation with genuine curiosity instead of falling into your own trends and biases. We also break down the three things that actually create client retention. Connection, results, and adaptability. Plus we tackle...

How do you give clients direct feedback without being pushy? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the difference between accountability and positive reinforcement, and how to deliver direct feedback that actually creates change. From asking for permission to leading with the bigger picture, we cover the exact framework that works. We also...

Why do we hate fat loss challenges? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why 30-day fat loss challenges are terrible for your clients and your business. From setting the wrong precedent to creating a perpetual cycle of churn, we explain why focusing on quick results is a losing strategy. We also talk about reframing obstacles. Life will th...

How do you build an online coaching business from scratch? In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down exactly how to spend your time and money when you're just starting out. From the 50/50 split between lead acquisition and client fulfillment to whether you should invest in paid ads or free content, we cover the strategies that actually work...