Sam Lopez
The Personal Trainer Hustle
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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Nov 5, 2026
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Episodes
132. Q & A: How Do I Set Up A Legit Personal Training Business And When Do I Change For Growth? 04.09.2024 1:13:17
This episode goes through the different business entities you should consider when setting up your training business and many other things to consider when legitimizing you business. I also share with you my thought process when looking to grow or expand my personal business. Follow me on Instagram @personaltrainerhustle Send in your own question at personaltrainerhustle.com
131. Pointing Out The Elephant In The Room (Dealing With Uncomfortable First Meetings) 02.09.2024 45:09
Sometimes you meet a potential new client and start to realize something isn't going quite right. Maybe they are not sharing their true goals, they seem to not be interested or surprise you with the knowledge that they already have. Today I am giving you a simple tool to help get through these uncomfortable moments and increase the chances of things going your way. Follow me on Instagram @perso...
130. Q & A: What Is A Consultation? 27.08.2024 45:03
What is a personal training consultation? What should you do? What should you say? This episode is about defining that first meeting with a potential new costumer and how to best approach it. Follow me on Instagram @personaltrainerhustle Send in your own questions at personaltrainerhustle.com
129. The Deeper Reasons People Buy Personal Training 23.08.2024 31:46
Why do people why personal training? To reach their goals, obviously. But is there more to it? Check out today's three reasons why people by training for you. Send your question into personaltrainerhustle.com Follow me on Instagram @personaltrainerhustle
128. Q & A: What Are Three Things I Can Do To Be In The Top Sales People At My Gym? 21.08.2024 50:03
How do you become the top sales person at your new job? If you work at a corporate gym you are, more likely than not, going to have a sales quota every month. This can be a difficult challenge to overcome as a new personal trainer just starting off. I hope today's episode can give you some direction and practical help in reaching your sales goals this month! Send in your questions at personaltra...
127. Why Saying You Are A "Personal Trainer" Is Not Enough 17.08.2024 33:30
How do I explain what you do as a personal trainer? Send in your questions to personaltrainerhustle.com
126. Q & A: How Do I Get More People To Come To My Garage Gym? 09.08.2024 51:26
Starting a gym our of your garage is a great place to start a personal training business, but it can come with some difficulties around promoting and gating your name out there. In today's episode I answer a listener question with 5 main points of emphasis for someone starting a garage gym. Send in your own question at personaltrainerhustle.com
125. Q & A: Any Tips On Starting A Mobile Personal Training Service? 08.08.2024 59:38
Here are 7 tips if you are considering starting your own mobile personal training service! Send in your own questions at personaltrainerhustle.com
124. 5 Reasons Why Hard Workers Still May Not Get Ahead 31.07.2024 47:52
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 47:18
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 1:02:10
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 46:24
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 1:08:30
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 1:13:07
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 53:21
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 1:10:45
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 1:03:28
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 1:07:54
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 49:39
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 1:20:50
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 50:53
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 53:56
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 59:26
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 1:21:57
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 59:57
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
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