The Dale & Kyle Show

Growing up for Anthony Bartolo meant saying goodbye to the support and community of the team sports he played as a child. He couldn't quite find anything to replace it as an adult, so when he opened his gym ACTV Strength Co. he knew he wanted to create that same feeling of common ground and commitment for himself and his members. Dale caught up with Anthony recently and the two of them talk about...

This incredibly timely episode is all about how we can keep showing up despite all of the setbacks this year. Many thanks to Laura Varey who prompted this episode by asking us: “Hi, Kyle and Dale, first of all I want to say thank you. I really do enjoy your podcasts and I listen to them each week. Thank you for inspiring us and being great leaders. So I have a question that I’d love to hear more f...

In this episode we both open up on our own experiences with feeling imposter syndrome and share what steps we took to overcome and embrace it. You see, imposter syndrome is a sign that you must just be on the right track. We hope this episode inspires you to see it in a new light. Full show notes: https://leadyourtribe.co/imposter-syndrome/

A tribe will follow a strong brand with a clear story. Here are the 3 keys we believe every brand (especially small brands) needs in order to attract followers and make an impact. Here are the 3 keys: Key 1: A Story That Resonates Key 2: A Website That’s Unique Key 3: Live Interaction Listen in to the full episode to find out: Our suggestions for how to create a story that resonates with people. T...

Putting yourself out there can be incredibly daunting, especially when you compare what you have to say with what other leaders and influencers out there are already doing. We end up feeling ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and we end up just writing and sharing content that we think people want to hear. We water down what we have to say and that results in us feeling crummy because we aren’t sharing what make...

Welcome listeners of The Trainers Tribe to a special, short episode. Since re-launching the podcast in March 2020, Dale and I have become aware that there are topics that we love to talk about and one's we don't. There are also topics that you love to listen to, and one's that you don't. And these two sets of topics actually line up. We wanted to come up with a new name and purpose for the podcast...

As humans we all have a part of us that enjoys being creative. We like to make things that look nice and that help others. The bit that we often struggle with though is finding people to buy the thing we made. Whether it's having an effective marketing strategy for getting more clients into your sessions or getting people to sign up to your online sessions , it's often put in the too hard basket....

By teaming up with someone, business partnerships allow two people to create something amazing that neither could have made by themselves. But there are pit falls to be wary of. How to you find someone you can trust? Do you split things 50/50? Is it better to hire someone or partner with them? That and more answered in today’s episode of The Trainers Tribe. Here are some of the tips we cover: Don’...

When it comes to building an audience, a following or a community 2 things are key: Consistancy and Value. Consistancy will show people that you're going to keep turning up and that you'll stick around. Being valuable will help your message spread. Together it will help those who align with your values and the services you provide find you. If you struggle with consistancy then start small. Try ju...

Have you got a big idea? Perhaps a new service you've been wanting to add in addition to your group fitness sessions. How do you know if it will take off? In our experience ideas don’t work in reality for one of two reasons: We get so excited about the idea that we sink heaps of time and money into creating it only to launch it to the world to find no one wants to buy it (this is more Dale) The id...

Want to know if your idea for your group sessions will work? Start by asking yourself: Will this solve a problem for my clients? Kyle shares how he solved two problems, wanting to find a new career and needing workout ideas for his sessions, by creating Bootcamp Ideas. Dale shares about how Energetic Education was created by a frustration with boring professional development workshops . Full show...

This is a great time to put together some sort of online program or service for your existing clients, and also for brand new clients who are just now finding your business. In this episode we walk you through 5 basic steps to putting out your first ever online offering, whether that's a product or online member portal. Be sure to download the accompanying cheat sheet. A little check-in with Dale...

If your marketing and business growing efforts seem to be getting no traction, it’s possible that you’re using the wrong Tactics. But how does one know which tactics are the right tactics? The answer: If it fits your Strategy. Once again, Kyle gesticulates wildly while talking, this time when explaining the difference between strategy and tactics. Dale shares the strategy (and then specific tactic...

In today's episode we're talking about upskilling, how the fitness industry education system works and how to pick an awesome course. What we talk about: CECs vs. what you’ll learn [1:20] Do you need to earn CECs or be registered to train people? [4:30] We pull back the curtain on how continued education works [6:30] What makes a course interesting? [10:30] Where we go to learn and upskill [14:30]...

With so much going on at the moment, it can be hard to still get your name and your businesses out name out there (in a way that's respectful).  The pandemic we're in is a marathon, not a sprint so we need to be mindful of marketing in way that is sustainable.  In today's episode Dale and Kyle share two ways to effectively spread the word on what you're doing. The 'Level 1' version just takes 5-10...

Now we’re several months into various stages of lockdown, it’s time to look at your online sessions (and face-to-face one’s too) and start adding back in some wow and excitement. Dale’s run hundreds of bootcamp sessions and workshop sessions from all around the world. Often to groups of people where a lot of them don’t know him. He shares how he gets people engaged and having fun quickly and then...

In this much more personal episode, Dale and Kyle check in on what they are feeling at the moment, the struggles of living in a global pandemic and what they are doing to try to stay hopeful and positive. Show notes:  https://www.bootcampideas.com/ soup-trainers-tribe /

This week on The Trainers Tribe podcast we look at books and reading and share 3 books each that forever changed out lives after reading them. Kyle's 3 involve productivity, changing the way you think about things and courage. Dale's more of an autobiography man and shares 3 books that helped him change his priorities in life and to see struggle and failure in a new light. Plus, early on in the ep...

How can you possibly fit everything you need to do to grow your group fitness business in one day? To do lists seem like a good idea but between planning and teaching classes, being there for your clients, and all the behind the scenes that need to be done in the business and then taking care of your house and family the time runs out quickly. Especially when finding time for marketing? Between th...

Sometimes it seems that no matter how good your sessions are and no matter how much energy that you pour into creating and running them, some clients still find excuses not to come. Cancelling last minute, not showing up, arriving late, injuries, getting sick, sleeping in and more. I’m sure you’ve experienced your fair share of these. In today’s episode Dale and Kyle share with you what’s going on...

This week on The Trainers Tribe we're continuing on from last weeks episode which is all about how to return to running your face-to-face sessions and make them even better than before. The original episode was so long that we decided to split it into two pieces. Last week we covered guideposts 1 to 4 , this week we're covering the 3 remaining guideposts. Guidepost 5: Time To Increase Your Prices...

There is a great opportunity to be had right now for group fitness business owners. Exercise has been one of the few things that our governments have continued to recommend we do through out this pandemic. Now, with small gatherings of people outdoors being introduced in Australia and other countries, people are going to be looking for ways to rebuild their exercise habits. In today's episode we t...

As restrictions begin to ease, what’s the best way for you to return to face-to-face training? Should you stop doing online stuff? Should you do a bit of both? Will your clients even want to come back? That, and more, is what we cover in today’s episode of The Trainers Tribe. 0:55 – Listener Question: What is going to be clients biggest barriers to returning to face-to-face training? What can we d...

Did you know the questions you ask yourself can have more impact on your success than knowing the right answers ? For example: Spending a week asking yourself whether your sessions should be at 6:00 or 6:30 will leave you feeling worn out without much to show for it. If you spent that same week instead asking yourself what you'd like to help your clients achieve in 5 years, you'd end up with a muc...

Is being successful really about adding new clients to your business every week? When is enough clients... enough? Today’s episode is inspired by a question from a listener, Donna from New York (if you have a question for us you can ask it here ). She wrote: I would love to know your thoughts on the statements "grow or die" and "maintenance is a myth". Two statements that have been haunting me a l...