The Obvious Choice

Today's discussion focuses on the role of the trainer in helping a client through difficult times, and how this might play out in different scenarios.   The Episode: How To Help Clients When Life Throws Them a Curveball All of us go through the ups and downs of life, no matter who we are, and your clients are no different. There will be times, as an online trainer, that you will be confronted...

Coming to the end of the strange and surprising year of 2020, we are looking ahead at how you can get ready for next year in the world of online training. The team takes you through the seven steps to getting started with your own online training business, and Jonathan weighs in on the most important things to focus on as well as certain things that might not work as well. We discuss the remote mo...

How to Deal with a Negative Client (Online Trainer Show #51) Whatever business you have, there’s one thing you cannot avoid - dealing with a negative client. How do you respond? Listen up as Carolina and Amber take centerstage to share lessons acquired in dealing with different clients. They walk us through common negativity issues and the realization that every client is different. They also go d...

3 Marketing Principles for Great Success (Online Trainer Show #50) What does it take to build a successful business? A lot of new entrepreneurs think success can be built overnight. But the truth is, it takes time and hard work. In this episode, the group talks about the massive potential of the fitness industry, the principles and disciplines to establish yourself as an expert. Plus how to attrac...

Why People Pay for Fitness When They Could Get it For Free (Online Trainer Show #49) The idea of paying for fitness is a new phenomenon. But fitness has always been free, so why would people pay for it? In this episode, the team talks about the opportunities in the global health and fitness industry, as well as how knowing your audience and why focusing on a niche market makes all the difference t...

The 13 Steps to Successful Online Training Sales (Online Trainer Show #48) Here’s some insider knowledge: You don’t have to know your episode topic before you hit record! Crazy, right? Speaking of a successful podcast, the OTS peeps use this episode to break down the many steps of a successful sales call. There are 13 in total, but the main points are as follows: Persuasion is not what you think,...

The Ethics of Online Training (Online Trainer Show #47) Is it ethical to make Jonathan touch his toes if they hurt? This is a complicated question, so we may or may not come back to it. In this new episode, the crew avoids the toe question and instead focuses on the ethics of online training. They discuss the confidentiality of client information, how powerful white lies can be, and the foundation...

Choose The Best Package Type For Your Business (Online Trainer Show #46) Want to know the key to our hosts’ hearts? Summer melons, garbage trucks, and getting to talk for the entire podcast. Trust me on this one. In this new episode, the gang covers the million-dollar question of “How do I get more clients?”, what niche restaurants and polar bears teach us about business, and how coaches actually...

The Hybrid Training Business Model (Online Trainer Show #45) We get it, COVID changed everything. Now what? The time to create the training model you want, that’s what. After the gang makes some great points about how you shouldn’t work all the time (sorry Amber), they jump into the ins and outs of the hybrid model. They cover how location isn’t the deciding factor in taking on clients anymore, ho...

The Excuses That Are Killing Your Business (Online Trainer Show #44) There's always an easy way out of any situation, but you should take the road less traveled. In this new episode, the gang dives into a topic that the fitness community knows all too well: Excuses! All three hosts share stories of people’s silly excuses for not putting in the work, the practical steps to changing your mindset...

Comparing Yourself To Other Online Trainers Is Damaging Your Business (Online Trainer Show #43) Whoever came up with the quote “Comparison is the thief of joy” ( not Jonathan Goodman) summarizes it perfectly. When we rely on external validation, we search for it in others, and when someone looks more successful than us, our self-esteem goes out the window. In this story-filled new episode, the gan...

The Procrastination Behaviors That Are Stalling Your Business (Online Trainer Show #42) Jerry believes that spending $10,000 on a landing page and watching three hours of “How to Squat” videos will grow his business. Don’t be Jerry. On this new episode, the team attacks the many forms of procrastination that are keeping your business from growing. They discuss the influence of evolutionary biology...

How To Train Online Without In-Person Experience (Online Trainer Show #41) With the power of the internet and influence of COVID, people are asking: “Can you train clients without in-person experience?” You can, and for some people, it works to their benefit! On this new episode of OTS, the gang covers the ins and outs of the fitness industry, how engagement is even more important when only traini...

Preventing and Overcoming Disgruntled Clients (Online Trainer Show #40) Quick question for you: Who thought to eat the first banana or find great artificial vanilla flavoring from a beaver’s behind? Asking for a friend. In addition to these deep philosophical questions, the OTS gang discusses how to address displeased clients. They share past work experiences, emphasize the importance of letting e...

The Difference Between Marketing and Branding - and Which You Should Focus On (Online Trainer Show #39) Marketing versus branding…sounds confusing, right? Never fear! Ren’s laundry list of dating metaphors are here to clear up the confusion. Once the gang was off to the races (and asked Starbucks for a sponsorship), they shared personal successes and failures of marketing, what’s actually necessar...

Growing Your Business From The Bottom Up (Online Trainer Show #38) Just to let everyone know, the show will now center around Jonathan’s impeccable impressions of drug dealers and Carolina’s neon juice drinks, which is totally breaking ground in the podcast space. This episode also marks the seven year anniversary of Jonathan’s premiere online training program, so he celebrates the occasion by dis...

How To Use Organic Reach In Facebook Groups To Get New Clients (Online Trainer Show #37) Today’s lesson is as follows: Don’t shave or go outside, because then you’ll have more energy to host a podcast! Anyway, the gang responds to a listener’s question by discussing how to acquire new clients via Facebook groups. The advice is as simple as you’d expect: “Friends and Family are valuable” and “Be a...

Facebook Group Secrets (Online Trainer Show #36) After the “Ren’s nonsense” segment (it’s literally in the script) gives us some insight into the cruise industry, the crew dove into how to make an engaging and personable Facebook group. They cover the steps for naming your group, how to spread the word and increase your followers, and a great tool to foster engagement. If anything, watch some 1970...

How To Handle Sexual Harassment With Online Training Clients (Online Trainer Show #35) Today’s topic is heavy, and the gang got right into it. Carolina and Amber lead the conversation by discussing inappropriate social media posts, how to define your boundaries, how NOT to do progress photos, and how women can protect both their safety and business. In addition, the guys provide some insight from...

What to Do When Your Clients Cannot Afford Your Training (Online Trainer Show #34) The guys palled around for a few hours (which is what happens when Carolina is absent), but they eventually tackled today’s tough topic: What if my clients cannot afford my training? Jonathan and Ren share personal stories on the subject, Jonathan reveals a crucial mistake that trainers make when trying to gain clie...

How To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans (Who Promote Your Business For You) (Online Trainer Show #33) Before you listen to this exciting new episode of the Online Trainer Show, remember this: North Carolina is “thiccuh”. In addition to this captivating fact, the gang discusses the steps to fostering an effective support system for your business. Picking a particular sound effect for your podcast...

How Gym Owner Jesus Acuna Made $4600 In A Single Day With Online Training (Online Trainer Show #32) Fitness gyms were hit hard by COVID, sending many of them into debt or even bankruptcy. However, with the online market booming, others were able to transition to an online infrastructure that kept them afloat. In this episode, Jonathan Goodman talks with Jesus Acuna, a gym owner who has made record...

The Importance of Putting Your Fitness First As An Online Trainer (Online Trainer Show #31) They say to put on your own oxygen mask before helping someone else, and it rings true even in the fitness coaching industry. After the gang discusses surviving camping trips and photoshop jobs, they explore the nuances of putting your own fitness first. Life has a tendency to shift your focus toward other...

Using Strategic Partnerships To Fast Track Business Growth (Online Trainer Show #30) There are right and wrong ways to begin a podcast, and the gang has it down to a science: Overpriced Starbucks drinks, social media stalking, and Googling yourself. Today, they discuss what to look for in a partnership, the biggest mistake to avoid at all costs, and stories that illustrate how to utilize true enga...

How Online Trainers MUST Manage Their Money (Online Trainer Show #29) To properly kick off this episode, the crew briefly gushes over how awesome Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon Levitt are, as they should. Once the gushing concluded, Ren began the episode by recounting his financial journey, from living in a basement to five streams of income. Carolina followed up with her own quest, emphasizing the...