Sam Lopez

The Personal Trainer Hustle

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On The Personal Trainer Hustle your host Sam Lopez talks about what it is really like to be a personal trainer and what it takes to succeed in this field. He shares lessons, tips, strategies and conversations with other professionals in personal training to bring you one step closer to your own success. Sam has been a personal trainer for over a decade and now owns his own personal training studio in California. His years of experience and his laid back attitude make The Personal Trainer Hustle a great resource in the business of fitness! For more information make sure to visit personaltrainer...

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Sam Lopez

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

124. 5 Reasons Why Hard Workers Still May Not Get Ahead 31.07.2024

It is a popular belief that working hard for a company is not a good idea. That working hard to get ahead may only lead to companies taking advantage of your hard work. But maybe the reason why you are not getting noticed is something different. In today's episode I give you five reasons why you may feel that working hard for a company is not paying off and what to do about it.   Send in your ques...

123. Only Sell The Next Step In Your System (Sales Advice) 29.07.2024

Knowing the steps in your sales system and learning to focus on one step at a time will help your entire sales process. When we aren't aware that we should have a system and steps we follow in that system we become confused about what exactly we should be doing. Today's episode is about that sales process and the main focus you should have every step of the way.   Send in your question at personal...

122. Q & A: What Should I Do While I Complete My Certification? 16.07.2024

What can you do to make the best use of your time before finishing your personal trainer certification? What are some things you can be doing to put you ahead of the competition? Today's Q & A will give you three important things to focus on while you're working on your certification.   Send your questions or shop at personaltrainerhustle.com

121. Q & A: How Do I Talk To Someone Who Didn't Know They Were Getting A Consultation? 08.07.2024

Today I am answering a question about miscommunication between the membership department and personal training department. How do you talk to someone who was not aware that they would be coming in for a personal training consultation? Have you also been in this situation? I hope today's episode give you some ideas for the next time this happens to you!   personaltrainerhustle.com

120. 5 Things You Should Actively Be Working On To Make Sure You Are Moving Towards Success 18.06.2024

Success does not happen by accident. You must actively be working on yourself in order to increase the chances of being successful in personal training. In today's episode I share with you five things I think you need to actively work on to have growth in your career.   Apply for a personal trainer position at Logic Fitness at personaltrainerhustle.com/apply

119. Q & A: How Do I Market Myself With My Physical Therapy Background? 31.05.2024

Today's question was sent in by listener Jennifer Medley. After 20 plus years in the physical therapy industry she decided to go into personal training full time. In today's episode I share some way in which having that physical therapy background can be used and marketed to in personal training.   Send in your question at personaltrainerhustle.com

118. Sooo...What Do I Talk To My Clients About? 23.05.2024

Do you ever feel like you don't have anything in common with your client? Or do you find yourself trying to fill in the awkward silence between sets? Have you even considered that maybe what you are talking about is causing them to lose interest? In today's episode I share with you 3 tips to make those conversations more meaningful and create a better bond with your clients.   Send in your questio...

117. Q & A: Health And Wellness Is My Passion, Where Do I Start? 21.05.2024

Today's question is about starting our personal training career and pursuing our passion in fitness. Maybe you are just starting our or have been dabbling in becoming a full time coach. This episode should give you plenty to think about in your pursuit.   Shop at Personal Trainer Hustle Shop   Send your questions at Personal Trainer Hustle   Watch on YouTube here.

116. The 5 Biggest Mistakes I Made When I Got My First Personal Training Job 16.05.2024

These are the biggest mistakes I made when I got my first personal training job at Bally Total Fitness and how I was able to learn from them and turn my career around!   Buy Uniform Shirt or Hoodie at The Personal Trainer Hustle Shop   Send In Your Question at The Personal Trainer Hustle   Watch & Follow on Youtube here

115. The 5 Levers You Must Always Grow and Adjust In Your Personal Training Business 14.05.2024

Today we are talking about your personal training business and the five part of your business you must constantly monitor, grow and adjust. Knowing these five levers of your business will allow you to clearly see where adjustments need to be made when your business starts, grows or gets stuck.   Get a personal trainer shirt or hoodie at Personal Trainer Hustle Shop   Send in your questions at Pers...

114. I Sold Two Packages In An Hour Today. Here Are Some Take Aways... 07.05.2024

Today's I share with you some thoughts and lessons from sales I made earlier in the day. In today's episode I am just thinking out loud and sharing some tips and ideas you may be implement in your personal training sales too!   Send your questions in to personaltrainerhustle.com

113. Q & A. What Are The Best Steps To Succeed As A Personal Trainer And Eventually Business? 01.05.2024

Today's question, sent in by listener Shaw Roberts, is about what steps to take in order to succeed as a personal trainer having just graduated with a bachelors in exercises science. Eventually building up to a place where you would start your own business. In this episode I share with you my top seven mistakes new personal trainers make and how to avoid them.   Send in your questions at personalt...

112. Q & A: Any Advice On Starting An Online Nutrition Or Weight Loss Coaching Business? 29.04.2024

On today's Q & A episode listener Sydney Carlile wanted to know what advice I would give when looking to start an online nutrition and/or weight loss business. In this episode I share my thoughts and give you all five main points to think about and consider when going into online nutrition coaching.

111. What Is A Potential Client Looking For? 23.04.2024

What are people looking for when they decide to try our a trial personal training session with you? Are they just looking for a good hard workout? Or is there more to it? Today I share with you a deeper look into what a potential costumer really needs and is looking for from their personal trainer. Having a better understanding of what someone may really be looking for allows you to give them a be...

110. Q & A: Recommendations On Starting A Sports Performance Facility From Home? 17.04.2024

Today's question was sent in by listener Will M. His question is about starting a sports performance facility from home, with his wife, as former D1 athletes and new personal trainers. In this episode I share 7 points to consider in starting this business model.   Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

109. Q & A: How Many Times Is Too Many To Follow Up On A Lead? 16.04.2024

Today's question was sent in by listener Nicholas Ramsey. In this episode I share my thoughts and opinions on following up with leads. Also, I give you three main questions to answer and consider for yourself when you think about your own follow up strategy. I loved today's question and I hope you get something positive out of the episode!   Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

108. The 3 Problems You May Have When You're A New Personal Trainer 10.04.2024

Are you a new personal trainer? Make sure you are aware of these possible problems you may encounter when you are just starting out. Knowing and solving these three problems will help you get and keep more clients for your business.   Send in your questions at personatrainerhustle.com

107. Q & A: How Do I Create Business Relationships With Local Businesses? 05.04.2024

Today's question was sent in by Tim Holmes. His Question is, how do I go about building business relationships with local businesses? In today's episode I give you five ideas on how to approach and collaborate with local businesses in order to market your personal training services.   Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

106. Where Is The Problem In Your Personal Training Business? 04.04.2024

In today's episode I cover the seven basic elements of your business. Seeing your business in these seven categories will help you pin point where you should be focusing your attention. In order to know what to work on in your business you first need to know the parts that make up your business.   Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

105. Listener Q & A: Deciding How Much To Charge & Choosing A Location To Start Training Clients with LaTonya "Opanike" Shelton (Fitness In Plain Sight) 01.04.2024

Today's Listener Q & A episode is with Opanike Shelton from Fitness In Plain Sight in Nashville, TN. We got to learn about her business and spoke about ideas we could implement in the growth of her business. If you are starting your personal training business and you are not sure where you should be conducting your training sessions or are still wondering what price point would be best for you...

104. Guest Listener Q & A: Moving From Corporate Training to Private and Advertising Through Social Media Platforms with Megan Snyder 28.03.2024

Today we got to talk with Megan Snyder from Megan Snyder Fitness in San Diego, Ca. We learned about her experience starting her career at a corporate gym and then starting her own personal training business while living in New York. We also discussed using different platforms for advertising and the differing results we have gotten from them. I hope you will listen and enjoy our conversation. Foll...

103. The Elements Of Prospecting 26.03.2024

Today we are doing a deep dive into all the parts of prospecting. Wether you have to prospect in the gym or at a shopping center today's episode will cover many different elements and techniques in prospecting. I share with you my personal experiences and advice for you to have a deeper understanding of the process.   Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

102. If I Was Starting Over Today 21.03.2024

These are ten things I would do if a was starting my career over as a personal trainer today. If you are just getting your personal training career started I would highly suggest that you listen to this episode and take note on the ten ideas I would implement if I was in the same situation.    Send in your questions at personaltrainerhustle.com

101. How Analysis Paralysis Is Affecting Your Sales Presentation 18.03.2024

What happens when you start showing a potential client your plans, rates and packages? Do they say they need to think about it? Do they leave without making a decision to train with you? It could be because of analysis paralysis. In today's episode we explore what this term means, how it prevents your sales and how you can fix this problem to have more potential costumers commit to a plan.   Send...

100. 7 Life Changing Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Personal Trainer 11.03.2024

Today I talk about my start as a personal trainer and share my top seven life changing lessons in personal training success. When I started I was lost, confused and let down by the reality of creating a career in personal training. I had to learn how to grow my client base and sell myself as a coach. Today's episode will teach you the areas in which I made changes and how those changes changed the...

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