The Fitness Business Podcast with Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger

Attention new online coaches! I recently had a conversation with a business owner that was just starting and while he had a lot figured out in terms of plans and deliverables, there was a big hole in his strategy. We don't have market demand yet and I see this with so many new coaches. What you think will happen and what actually happens might be the same but it might not and you'll never know unt...

You are in for a rollercoaster of emotions once you hit play and hear Daryl's story today. Daryl spent 3 years trying to become an online coach before he joined IFCA, sold his horses for the payment, and from that decision broke through in this industry and has made 93k so far. He even got an IFCA tattoo (no joke) and it's just an incredible example of will and determination to never give up on yo...

If you're NOT learning how to use AI in your business… this will be your greatest regret of your lifetime…    Ok, that might be extreme, but here me out….    I think the best way to explain the importance here is with a quote from the Harvard Business Review…    "AI won't replace humans, but humans with AI will replace humans without AI."   In this episode, we're going to talk about how to use Cha...

We've been through the trenches the last 6 years figuring out how to best utilize Black Friday to both help grow our business and help those who need our help. Today's episode is bringing you the best of what we've succeeded in and helped thousands of online coaches do the same. We'll talk about why people buy more during Black Friday, how to add more value without discounting your coaching, and s...

We can't wait for you to hear another one of our rockstar IFCA fitness coaches share their experience and success with you on today's episode! Abby Hammett helps burnt out nurses lose 10+lbs for good through her Strong Female Community and has grown a lot since joining IFCA and much of that is through ads, enjoying sales, and taking her business that was a hobby in her mind to a serious business....

Wrapping up our Ultimate Podcast Growth Blueprint seres, I want to talk about some important logistical things such as organization, streaming software, how to create and structure episodes, using hooks and stories, naming your podcast, launch strategies, and a lot more! I know this is a lot especially if you're just starting out so definitely save this one and come back to it multiple times as ne...

Have you been curious about starting a podcast for your coaching business? Not sure if your business is ready yet or what equipment to get? We've got you covered in this series! After 578 episodes, many studio setups, and being a consistent top 100 podcast in the fitness category, we've had a lot of trial and error and now have a fluid system we use to create not only 2 podcasts a week but 23 othe...

Today's guest hated my guts initially which I couldn't help but ask about first but we're on great terms now, good friends, and there's a lesson to learn here with rumors especially in this business. Beyond that, we talk about your future both from a business and wealth perspective and some timeless lessons that Steve has learned that I think you'll find super valuable.   Time Stamps:   (1:14) Ste...

Quick episode today as I sit in our Airbnb on vacation right now but wanted to share this reality with you if you're just starting your business or if you're in the thick of it right now. There are plenty of positives that come along with building a business but not many people talk about the real negative ones. I want to cover those today and give you some examples from my life and know you aren'...

After mentoring thousands of coaches and recognizing some of the best traits in the mentors we've hired, there are 4 that really stand out and in today's episode, I want to explain why I believe these 4 character traits matter most when it comes to running a successful company. We'll dive into humility, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation, and empathy and discuss how to improve these character t...

Are you a gym owner that's considered making a full pivot or partial pivot into online coaching? Today's guest was in your exact position, took the plunge, and is now thriving with an online business she loves. Amy Jo Palmquest helps women over 35 lose 15+ lbs, get lean, strong, and confident without crazy cardio or extreme diet methods. She owned her gym for over 15 years so she built the trust a...

So much of your business comes down to math and when this finally clicks, it becomes a lot less nebulous and more fun. In today's episode, I will breakdown a simple scaling formula (might take 2-3 listens to fully absorb with audio or check out our Youtube for a visual) so you understand the key metrics of your business and which ones will help you scale.   Time Stamps:   (0:10) Growth and Avoid G...

You've built a coaching skillset that's allowed you to sign clients and get them results but… something feels in the way when you think about growth. It could very well be your money mindset and we all deal with it in some form or another. In today's episode, I'm going to share my money mindset origin story, how money stories unfold, how your money mindset might be showing up as guilt or fear, and...

You will want to come back to this episode multiple times and share it with anyone on your sales team because today, I'm going to share how to handle every single type of objection and do it in a way that empowers the prospect. We'll talk about the 3 types of objections, go over many examples, dive into my PAID framework around sales, and more!   Time Stamps:   (1:28) Why Objections Are Necessary...

If you've been putting off upgrading and optimizing your Instagram bio, this is your sign to do it now. In this episode, I'm going to explain the essential components to a great IG bio, why it's important if and when you're running ads, some real life examples from our IFCA clients, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Step By Step Guide For Your Instagram Bio (1:18) I Don't Have A Shirt On (1:57) Wh...

I've been through so much trial and error when it comes to time management, systems, and planning that I think I've finally found what works for me as the CRO of IFCA, husband, and father now and in this episode, I want to share it all with you. I'll talk about my daily structure, how to track top goals, stupid ideas, and small tasks, how to setup quarterly projects, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:...

The sooner you learn this lesson, the quicker you'll get unstuck in your business and your life. It's not the strategy that sucks… it's you. You're not good enough… yet. This is a powerful realization because you can now do something about it. Listen in as I explain more when I had this realization back in 2018 and the power of the one thing.   ---------- Whenever You're Ready, Here Are 4 Ways We...

Staying focused and working effectively can make or break an online coaching business so in today's episode, I want to share the system that's helped me build both T4E now FitLove Health and IFCA while being a new mom the past 2 years as well. We'll talk about the three components to focus, goal setting principles, why time management is also the gateway to peace, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:31)...

If content is your least favorite thing to do as a coach or you've been feeling in a rut with it, we've got your back with today's episode. This 4 part posting system is stupid simple and it is what's working best for our students inside of IFCA. I'll breakdown our H.P.V.C. Framework and give you a ton of examples along with why it's working right now.   Time Stamps:   (0:37) How Content Turned My...

We recently had our IFCA Legacy retreat in Nashville, Tennessee and had an incredible Q&A session we wanted to share here on the podcast. Ashton Shanks is a Brand Builder, Adventure Seeker, and CEO of Bad Marketing and someone I believe is at the top of the industry. We discuss the rise in AI and how you can be at the forefront of it, knowing whether to kill an ad or let it keep running, what's gr...

At just 23 years old, IFCA student Madie Bunker is absolutely crushing it as a full fledged CEO in her company but it wasn't that long ago she was making around 4k a month looking around at all the older in-person trainers and wanting to forge a different path. She now is generating 40k months with assistant coaches and it's truly been impressive to witness. We talk about her upbringing and suppor...

If you've ever wanted a podcast episode that breaks down exactly how to get your online coaching business from where it is to 20k months with 4 steps, don't miss this one. We've spent so much time optimizing IFCA for our students, getting them tremendous and predictable results, and our focus comes down to these 4 things: systems, offer, launch, and sales. I'll explain each in depth and exactly ho...

If you're a physical therapist looking to ditch the clinic and start making money and an impact running your own business, we hope our student Dr. Laura Williams is an inspiration for you today! Dr. Williams went from making 4k a month in her clinic admittedly unhappy to making over 10k a month in half the time. We talk about her initial reservations before joining IFCA, how she's worked through l...

If you listened to last episode (definitely recommend listening if you haven't) I talked about the most important limiting belief to break as an online coach. That'll set the stage for today's episode where I expand on this topic and share 5 hacks for improving your coaching skills and they all come down to one word: communication. This is a make or break skill in this field and we want you to hav...

Feeling under qualified from fulling committing to your online coaching business? Think a certification will be the solution to your problems? While we believe certifications have their place and IFCA is accredited by these certifications, in the end they are businesses too. In this episode, I am going to share the most important limiting belief to break to get over this hump and start growing you...