Brian Keane

The Fitness Business Podcast

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The business podcast for personal trainers and anyone working in the health and fitness industry. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur and Business Consultant Brian Keane

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Brian Keane

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Jun 30, 2026

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#161: Q+A from Secondary School Students– Biggest Business Challenges I Faced, Gaining Confidence, Where Most Of My Income Comes From and Finding Motivation! 10.12.2024

A very interesting podcast this week. All the questions came from secondary school students in Catholic University School in Lesson street Dublin. 1: How was it to transition from your previous job to fitness and podcasting. What challenges did you face ? Oliver 2: How can I gain confidence and raise my self-esteem as a entrepreneur? that is simple and achievable by everyone? -Zixuan   3: Where do...

#160: The Worst Business Advice I've Received, Advising Close Friends, Why Great Ideas Are Bo**x and Moving To An App As An Online Coach? 26.11.2024

Solo Q+A 1.     What business advice would you give a close friend?   2.     I have a great idea for a business but don't know where to start?   3.     The worst business advice you ever received?   4.     My online coaching business is doing well, should I design an app?     Free Ebook: How To Move Your Personal Training Business Online https://briankeanefitness.com/personal-fitness-business-onli...

#159: Ten Storytelling Hooks for Instagram! 12.11.2024

1: " The moment everything changed for me was when…"   2: " Here's what no one tells you above the  [specific problem your audience faces]" 3: " Ï thought I was doing everything right until I learned this…" 4: " How I went from [struggle] to [success] in [short timeframe]…"  5: " If you're feeling [emotion], here's why it's not your fault…"  6: "I  used to believe [common belief], but then this ha...

#158: Crushing It On Social Media – Which Platforms To Use and How To Create Your Content! 29.10.2024

In this episode, Brian discusses effective strategies for leveraging social media to grow an online health and fitness business.  Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build and Grow Your 1:1 PT Business  https://briankeanefitness.com/product/one-to-one-pt-c...

#157: How To Leave Your Job To Set Up Your Own Business! 15.10.2024

Solo podcast for anyone looking for leave their job to set up their own business.  Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build and Grow Your 1:1 PT Business  https://briankeanefitness.com/product/one-to-one-pt-course/ How To Move Your Business Online  https:...

#156: Growing One Of The Top 0.5% Podcasts In The World - Brian Keane on Mic To Millions Podcast! 01.10.2024

This episode is going in a slightly different direction today. It's focused around how I started, built and grew The Brian Keane Podcast to one the 0.5% of all podcasts in the world. If you're self employed or have any interest in starting or growing a podcast, don't miss this episode.  You can subscribe to Mic To Millions here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZrysBQlJ9AXaa5JeAQpHe ________________...

#155: How I Would Start and Grow a Podcast in 2024 (Building, Scaling and Monetising) 18.09.2024

In this episode, Brian discusses how to start, grow, scale, and monetize a podcast in 2024.  Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build and Grow Your 1:1 PT Business  https://briankeanefitness.com/product/one-to-one-pt-course/ How To Move Your Business Onli...

#154: Sam Brake Guia on Getting Booked On The Best Health and Fitness Podcasts (What To Do and What NOT To Do!) 03.09.2024

In this episode, Brian interviews Sam Brake Guia, the co-founder of Podwritten, a podcast booking agency for health and wellness businesses. They discuss the power of podcasting for growing a business and share insights on effective podcast pitching and guesting. Sam explains how Podwritten came about and why they focus on health and wellness businesses. They also highlight the importance of tailo...

#153: The Most Common Fears To Overcome When Running Your Own Business! 20.08.2024

Business is relatively straight forward. Find a problem, create a solution, market and sell it; but most of us still get in our way. Here's how you move through the most common fears we all face in business. ·      The fear of posting ·      The fear of criticism ·      The fear of what others will think ·      The fear of failure and or the fear of success   Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorshi...

#152: The 4 Things I Would Do Differently If I Was Starting My Fitness Business From Scratch In 2024! 06.08.2024

Solo podcast with Brian. ·      I would have focused on the core offer and pulling out my individual story ·      Started a podcast on day one! ·      Used a book to open more doors (or as an additional revenue stream) ·      A mentor, books and doing more testing and experimenting instead of being afraid to try new things     Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coa...

#151: From Gym to Screen: A Personal Trainer's Step By Step Guide To Moving Online! 23.07.2024

Today's episode is for any existing personal trainer who is looking to move online, either full time or as a hybrid coach with off and online.  ·      Trends of moving online since covid ·      Social media, lead magnets and content marketing ·      Designing your online offer (compared to your offline offer) ·      Pricing ·      How to deliver, check ins, apps and programs   How To Move Your Per...

#150: Building A Coaching Business WITHOUT Social Media! 09.07.2024

In this episode, Brian Keane discusses building a coaching business without relying on social media. He explains that while social media can be helpful in growing a coaching business, it is not necessary. Keane suggests several alternative strategies, including using your existing contact list, speaking locally or at events, local marketing, and creating podcasts or blogs. He emphasizes the import...

My Solo Guest Appearance on Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing! 28.06.2024

Mixing it up this week with the solo recording for the Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing. I hope it helps.  Questions from the interview.  When did you know it was time to go all in on your podcast full time/quit your job? If you haven't yet, when will you?   What was your biggest failure along the journey of growing your show to its current state, and how did you respond to it?   What do you think i...

#149: Q+A - Finding Motivating, Staying Consistent, Work Boundaries So You're Not Always "On", Client Retention Strategies and Getting Clients Via Social Media! 25.06.2024

In this episode, Brian answers questions from his audience about staying consistent and motivated in business, setting work boundaries, retaining clients, and getting more clients via social media. He emphasises the importance of discipline, accountability, and seeking guidance from coaches or mentors. He also discusses the need for work boundaries and scheduling specific days for different tasks....

#148: My Framework For "Pulling Out Your Story" – How To Earn More, Work Less and Stop Worrying About Competition! 11.06.2024

Here is my exact framework for 'pulling out your story' if you're looking to earn more, work less and not worry about the competition.  Core offer  Pulling out the story (or flipped, story and then offer) Bringing the right people into your offer (square pegs, square holes) The deliverable on your offer Perpetual lead generation- referrals, testimonial, case studies    Details for my six month 1:1...

#147: How To Network With Higher Level People! 28.05.2024

"Your network determines your net worth" Here are some things I learned about networking with higher level people over the years.  Make out the list of your dream 20, 50 or 100 Lead with generosity  Follow them online, see what events they are doing to and introduce yourself if possible  Next level tactic: offer to speak at the same events for free if possible. Comment and interact on social media...

#146: Why Online Sales Are Completely Different To Offline Sales and Using Psychology To Generate More Revenue! 14.05.2024

I needed this episode about eight years ago when I moved online first. If you're moving online or scaling your online business, this is a next level episode that you very likely need!  Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build and Grow Your 1:1 PT Business...

#145: How To Create, Market and Sell a New Group Program or Course! 30.04.2024

Going from 1:1 to small groups can be tricky, here is how you do and the mistakes to avoid.  The creation – self guided or scaled coaching The marketing – name and sales copy is 80% of the heavy lifting The selling – where and how you're selling it The pricing / offers – testing and how it fits into your overall business   Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coachin...

#144: How To Grow and Scale Your 1:1 Online Business In 2024! 16.04.2024

This is a very practical episode going through how to grow and scale your 1:1 online business if you work in the health, fitness or wellness industry  ·       Your core offer and service  ·       Marketing, what platforms to prioritise and what content to create. ·       Pricing, multiple or single offers and ABT (always be testing)   Details for my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Busi...

#143: The 3 Types of Content Marketing for Less Headache Clients - Attraction/Viral, Nurture and Conversion! 02.04.2024

This was a recent topic I covered at the 2024 Fitness and Wellness Summit.  Leads as seeds (making money or creating leads while you sleep) Push vs pull marketing (paid vs organic) Who is your avatar, what is their pain point? Omnipresence vs targeted platforms The three types of content - attraction (for viral potential), nurture (your process or service benefit) and conversion (asking for the sa...

#142: Teaching Full Time With A PT Side Hustle, Setting Up Local Fitness Classes and Book Writing Tips! 20.03.2024

Solo Q+A: 1.     Is it possible to get started part time as a PT (get clients 1:1) and keep up my primary teaching job? 2.     Any advice for setting up your own fitness class locally for more revenue? 3.     Any tips on writing a book?   For more details on my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching email brian@briankeanefitness.com Online Business Courses: How To Start, Bui...

#141: Instagram AD Updates for 2024 (Audience Targeting, AI, New Ad Formats and Cost Per Click vs Cost Per Impression Campaigns) 06.03.2024

There's an opportunity here that nearly everyone should be aware of for 2024.  Here is how I'm using Instagram ads for my own business (alongside how I'm using it with some of my business mentees and business coaching clients). For more details on my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching email brian@briankeanefitness.com Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build and Grow...

#140: How To Stop Worrying About Competing With Others By Pulling Out and Leaning Into Your Personal Story! 20.02.2024

"There are a million health or fitness coaches out there. People buy the person, not the program" If you are looking to find out what makes you unique and different from other coaches or trainers out there, listen to this full episode. For more details on my six month 1:1 Mentorship Program or 12 Week Business Coaching email brian@briankeanefitness.com Online Business Courses: How To Start, Build...

#139: My Business Mentee Conor Shaw on Transiting from Teacher To Trainer, Productivity Hacks and How Your Side Hustle Can Set You Up For Business Success! 07.02.2024

Conor just finished 6 months in my business mentorship program and we are just at the start of another six months. He is a former primary school teacher and inter county hurler for Westmeath. Here is his story and what he learnt over the past six months. ·      Transitioning from full time teacher to personal trainer ·      The reason he finally got his ladder against the right wall and went all i...

#138: Full Time 9-5 Job To Online Coach, Finding a Niche, Headache Clients and 2024 Trends To Watch Out For! 24.01.2024

Solo Q+A with Brian  I work in an office but have a PT qualification and want to become an online coach, how do I transition? Finding it hard to find a niche. I do Q+A's but getting very little feedback on peoples problems? I'm getting a lot of clients that are giving me a headache, is that just the fitness business? Do you see any new trends for 2024? For more details on my six month 1:1 Mentorsh...

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