The Fit Biz Accelerator

Most fitness coaches believe they need thousands of followers before they can build a successful business. The reality is that a loyal community will outperform a large audience every time. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with Joe Gray , creator of Gray Matter Lifting, founder of the Garage Gym Competition, and moderator of one of Reddit's largest Home...

A client's lower back keeps flaring up, so you treat the back. But the actual source is limited hip rotation, and the back is just the next joint in line taking the strain. Dr. Sean Altman explains how coaches learn to trace pain to where it's actually coming from. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young sits down with Dr. Sean Altman, a doctor of physical therapy and...

What does it really look like to follow a bigger calling and build a fitness brand with faith at the center? In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, host Tobias Young sits down with Erica Carter — owner, founder, franchisor, and certified Pilates instructor behind Prayers & Pilates, a faith-based reformer Pilates and infrared sauna studio. After 15 years in real estate (rising to VP...

Burnout isn't just being tired, it's being maxed out, scattered, and overwhelmed while still trying to show up for your clients, your content, and your family. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, host Tobias Young sits down with Dr. Karolina LaBrecque — speaker, coach, behavior consultant, and founder of the Help to Grow Institute — to break down how fitness coaches, trainer...

What happens when doctors tell you your health may never recover? Sara Goldstein was dealing with Stage 4 kidney disease, PCOS, chronic inflammation, high cholesterol, burnout, and a body that seemed to be working against her. At her lowest point, she weighed over 220 pounds and was told some of her health issues were irreversible. Instead of accepting that future, she rebuilt her life from the gr...

What happens when your client is doing everything right and then life hits? A divorce. The loss of a loved one. Surgery. Burnout. Family stress. A major life transition. Most coaches know how to help clients succeed when life is going well. The best coaches know how to help clients stay consistent when life gets hard. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Sonia Ryan shares the lessons...

"It is easier to save a buck than it is to make a buck." That's how Ryan Otto opens this conversation — and it's the line most fitness coaches need tattooed on their forehead. One of Ryan's clients saved $120,000 in taxes last year. Not by making more. By structuring smarter. Most coaches obsess over leads, sales, and revenue. Then tax season hits and they hand half of it bac...

Most clients don't quit in a dramatic moment. They slowly lose emotional capacity until consistency feels impossible. Your client is motivated. Checking in. Hitting workouts. Talking about goals. Then week 6 hits and they disappear. Most coaches blame discipline. Performance coach JD Tremblay says they're solving the wrong problem. After working with competitive athletes and online coaches...

What if meditation wasn’t “woo-woo”… but actually mental strength training? In this episode of the Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with mindfulness coach, speaker, and author Aaron Hendon to break down how entrepreneurs, coaches, and high performers can train their minds the same way they train their bodies. Aaron shares his journey from battling anxiety behind the scenes while...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with Kristin Oja — healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Stat Wellness — a rapidly growing functional medicine and strength training company that has scaled from a solo startup to 60+ team members across multiple locations. Kristin shares her journey from personal trainer to Doctor of Nursing Practice, and how she built a mission-driv...

🔥 What It REALLY Takes to Open & Scale a Profitable Fitness Studio In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with Todd Kuhn — a seasoned fitness entrepreneur with over 20 years of studio ownership experience — to break down the truth behind building a successful studio business. This is not the “Instagram version” of studio ownership. We dive into the real chal...

How to Build a Personal Brand That Stands Out (and Actually Converts) If you’re posting content but not seeing real business growth… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Tobias sits down with filmmaker-turned-brand strategist Jake Isham to break down what it really takes to build authority, trust, and omnipresence in today’s crowded online space. From storytelling frameworks to content s...

Want to learn how to create a high-converting case study program that actually brings in clients (instead of just extra work)? In this video, we break down exactly how to build a strategic case study offer that helps you gain experience, generate real results, collect testimonials, and turn short-term clients into long-term ones. Whether you're a new coach looking for momentum or an experience...

This episode dives deep into how a single book can evolve into a scalable business. Dr. Lee Baucom shares insights from his journey as a therapist, author, and entrepreneur revealing how a message can be transformed into real impact and income. Many coaches, trainers, and entrepreneurs believe the book is the end goal. The truth is, a book is a tool one that can open doors to coaching, courses, au...

In this powerful episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with Scott Proposki former National Geographic photographer turned 8-figure entrepreneur to uncover the hidden profits most coaches completely overlook. If you’re constantly chasing more leads, more followers, and more sales but still feel stuck this conversation will shift your perspective. 👉 Because the truth is: it’s not a...

In this episode of the Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with Adam Roach, founder of I Love Coaching, to break down what it really takes to scale a coaching business without adding more chaos. If you're a coach, personal trainer, or online entrepreneur who feels stuck between growth and overwhelm, this conversation will give you clarity on how to simplify your model, increase...

The fitness industry is changing fast and many online coaches don’t realize the serious legal risks involved with promoting peptides, hormones, and research-only compounds. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator , host Tobias Young sits down with Josh Braden , founder of KissRx , to break down the truth about peptides, compliance, and how coaches can legally integrate medical support into their...

What does it truly mean to live by the mindset “There’s Always a Way” ? In this powerful episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with IFBB Pro Wendy McCready — ranked 4th in the world, the UK’s longest-serving IFBB Pro, elite performance coach, and now published author. Born with dislocated hips. Competed at the highest level with severe spinal degeneration. Discovered she was autis...

If you’re an online fitness coach who knows what to do… but still hesitates, procrastinates, undercharges, or stalls at the same income ceiling — this episode is going to challenge you in the best way. Because the real bottleneck isn’t strategy. It’s programming. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Yvonne Trost , Subconscious Performance Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist, to unpack how...

If someone asked you what makes your fitness coaching different, what would you say? Custom workouts? Personalized nutrition? Accountability? That’s exactly why most online coaching businesses struggle to stand out. In today’s market, selling features doesn’t create authority. A signature system does. In this video, I break down the real business strategy behind client attraction, sales, and long-...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews business growth strategist Stacey Hylen, who specializes in helping fitness professionals uncover hidden profits in their businesses. Stacey discusses the concept of hidden profits, the importance of pricing strategies, and how to increase revenue without additional hustle. She shares insights on common profit leaks, the signi...

If asking for testimonials feels awkward, posting client results feels braggy, or selling your fitness program feels heavy, this episode will change how you think about social proof. In this episode of the Fit Biz Accelerator, Tobias Young breaks down how to build a Social Proof Engine that removes doubt, builds trust at scale, and makes selling feel lighter and more natural. Social proof is not a...

In this conversation, Tobias Young discusses the importance of consistency in fitness coaching, emphasizing that it is a system problem rather than a character flaw. He explains how emotional responses to content performance can hinder consistency and offers practical strategies for maintaining a sustainable posting schedule. Young highlights that consistency builds familiarity, authority, and con...

In this episode, Tobias Young addresses the common hesitations fitness coaches face when creating video content. He emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset from merely producing content to engaging in conversations with potential clients. By simplifying the content creation process into manageable buckets and focusing on effective video structure, coaches can build confidence and consist...

In this conversation, Tobias Young discusses the shortcomings of traditional goal setting and introduces the Decision-Driven Goal Framework. He emphasizes that goals should guide decisions rather than merely motivate. Young explains the importance of having both performance and directional goals, the role of constraints, and the concept of anti-goals to streamline focus and execution in business....