How To Become A Personal Trainer

In this episode we have an open Q&A in which we discuss: -How to scale your online coaching business from 1-on-1 to a Membership. -How long it took both of us to get our online coaching businesses started. -Funny stories of when people have sent us inappropriate pictures and messages on social media. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful...

In part 1 of this 2-part series we discuss... -The first 2 (and most important) components of the “how to be a great coach” pyramid. -What most coaches overlook in the early stages of their career. -And more. If you want to skip our small talk and get right to the meat and potatoes of the episode, skip ahead to [24:00] We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you so much for listening. -J&M Wan...

This is our first episode of a new series called, "We Can’t Prove This, But..." and the whole purpose is for us to discuss coaching topics and concepts we strongly believe but can't prove with scientific evidence. This was a really fun podcast to record and we have a feeling you'll enjoy this series as we do more. We hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a five star review on App...

In this episode we discuss... -Intelligent obsession and how to use it to your advantage as a personal trainer. -Where most people go wrong when they get "obsessive" and how to use it in a way that motivates you and inspires your audience. -Practical examples from both Jordan and Mike including what they did right and where they went wrong with "intelligent obsession." -And much more... Want to he...

In this episode we discuss... -All the inside details of our recent secret mission. -Whether or not the fitness industry is oversaturated (and how you can massively succeed in it). -How to make content that resonates deeply with your audience AND stays authentic to who you are. -And much more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful online fitness busine...

In this episode we discuss... -Jordan’s biggest regret (and how you can avoid making the same mistake he did). -The “science” behind hashtags and how to use them to grow your audience. -How to build a successful online coaching business WITHOUT a big audience. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful online fitness business? Join us in The Fitn...

In this episode we discuss... -How to build a business that actually improves during the hardest times. -Where to focus your social media efforts to grow your platform and help as many people as possible. -The best type of content to make to have the greatest impact. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful online fitness business? Join us in T...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss... -How long it takes (on average) to get at least 20-40 paying online coaching clients. -Understanding your own systems as an online coach so you can give your clients the best service without burning yourself out. -How one of the members in our Online Fitness Business Mentorship has grown their online coaching business to 50+ paying clients. -The book we...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss... -The top 10 mistakes coaches make while they’re coaching clients. -Whether or not you need to be lean/ripped/shredded/etc. to get more clients. -If you should elevate your client's heels when they squat if they lack ankle mobility. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful online fitness business? Joi...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss... -The top 5 mistakes coaches make while they’re coaching clients (the rest to come in part 2). -How to get chatty clients to stop chatting when you need them to do a set. -Why starting your clients with conventional deadlifts before sumo doesn’t make sense (listen to this one closely). -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss... -What you can expect your first 1-3 years of personal training to look like. -What both Jordan's and Mike’s first personal training jobs were like and how much they got paid. -How to take advantage of your first few years as a coach to set yourself up to make a huge impact long-term. -What not to do in your first few years coaching so you don’t make the...

In this episode of the podcast we discuss... -The #1 business regret Jordan has (and what we both recommend you do IMMEDIATELY to avoid making the same mistake). -How to build a strong referral network that continuously brings in new online coaching clients. -How to build your online coaching systems from the ground up. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build you...

In this episode we’re joined by, Marci, a member in our Online Fitness Business Mentorship and we discuss... -The one thing Marci needs to do this week to take her online coaching business to the next level. -The best type of content (if you don’t feel comfortable on camera doing YouTube). -How to improve her online coaching business during the Coronavirus. -And more... Want to help thousands of p...

In this episode Jordan and Mike list the top 5 (of 10) things you need to do to build a successful online fitness business, including... -The best free online training and nutrition resources to study and learn from so you can be a high level coach. -How to set the foundation for your online coaching systems. -The simplest way to get new online coaching clients. -And more... Want to help thousands...

In this episode Jordan and Mike bring a true master of email and copy writing, Pat Flynn , on the show to discuss... -Why you need an email list immediately (especially if you want to start making more sales). -How to build your email list quickly and efficiently. -How to get people to both sign up to your email list and stay on your email list. -And how to write phenomenal emails that people can’...

In this episode of the How to Become a Personal Trainer Podcast we discuss... -What every coach and personal trainer needs to know in order to grow their online fitness business during the coronavirus. -Social media “do’s and “dont’s” to help the most people and establish your brand throughout this pandemic. -The mistake both Jordan and Mike *almost* made when all of this started and how we correc...

In this episode we discuss... -Quarantine thoughts and how to use this time to build your online fitness business. -The optimal amount of rest time for building muscle. -The best repetition scheme for muscle gain. -How to choose the best exercises on your muscle building program. -And more... Want to help thousands of people all over the world and build your own successful online fitness business?...

In this episode we discuss... -The best book every coach and personal trainer needs to read immediately. -Jordan’s recollection of his first real fist fight. -Essential lessons we learned from coaching Gary Vaynerchuk. -Mike’s epic 14 minute bench press workout. -And we announce one listener who won a FREE month in The Fitness Business Mentorship Next week we finish the muscle building pyramid. Wa...

In this episode we discuss...  -The most important factors to stimulate muscle growth (and their order of importance).  -Why proper technique is essential for muscle growth (outside of risking blowing your spine out of your back).  -Whether you should focus more on intensity or volume for the best muscle growth stimulus.  -And more...  Want to help thousands of people all...

Most personal trainers try (and fail) to grow their social media and online coaching business. In this episode we discuss... -The best kind of content personal trainers should make in order to have the biggest impact and build a successful online coaching business. -The importance of taking time away from work and social media in order to make better content that reaches and helps more people. -Ho...

In this episode we have Joe Yoon, @JoeTherapy on Instagram, on to discuss all things coaching, social media, and more. Specifically we dive into... -The strategies Joe used to grow his Instagram from 0 followers to over 1 million followers in 21 months. -How Joe started coaching people in person and transitioned to an online fitness business. -How he grew his Instagram *while* working a separate f...

In this episode we discuss: -When a client swears up and down they’re doing everything right but aren’t losing weight no matter how little they eat. -When a client gets frustrated they aren’t getting stronger in the gym and feels like it has to be something with the programming. -When a client is starving all the time and needs help coming up with ways to get more full. -And more... Want to help t...

In this episode we discuss: -The 5 most important components of writing a high level workout for fat loss. -HIIT vs LISS (which is better and how to incorporate them into your fat loss workouts). -The best style of strength training for a fat loss focused workout. -The role of metabolic conditioning, interval training, and plyometrics within a fat loss workout. -And more... Want to help thousands...

In this episode we discuss: -A brief discussion on Kobe Bryant and why it’s so important to talk about your thoughts and emotions rather than bottling them up. -How to create a content calendar for your website and social media platforms. -The single most important thing you need to know when naming your website/business. -How to get your articles to show up on the first page of Google search. -Wh...

In this episode we discuss: -How to program for very overweight individuals as well as complete newbie clients. -Do certain social media platforms work better than others for attracting specific client populations? -How to handle clients that swear they are eating perfectly yet are not making any progress. -And more... If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating...