Rich Ellis
The PT Graduate
Getting and staying in the fitness industry, that's where PT Graduate started, wanting to help others; Build their tribe, manage their financials and create leads into their fitness business. I chat to people in the fitness industry to understand their pathway in, how they have made their business a success and some of the challenges and wins along the way. There are always gems to be found in everyone's journey...I hope you enjoy.
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Episodes
#190 Stephanie Lim Fong #2 15.01.2026 34:23
I chat to Steph about: - Body building - Nutrition - Competing and prep workAnd moreContact Steph via Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachstephpt/
#189 Paul Todd #2 18.12.2025 40:53
I chat to Paul about: - Teaching - Mentor sessions - Coast to coast training - Group exercise and more Paul's Top Tips: 1. Education - get and stay enthusiastic about learning and your work 2. Enjoy the process - find the little daily things that make it fun not just the big milestones YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/xIbgqOeWgCs Contact Paul: paul@advancedfitness.co.nz OR www.advancedfitness.co...
#188 Angela Oliver 11.12.2025 46:46
I chat to Ange about: - Medical weight management clients - Complex medical clients with things like EDS - Coaching - Running and more Ange Top Tips: 1. As a newbie give yourself time to find niche 2. Market yourself to others esp when you change services or add on new 3. Find your people - you will feel like your not working! Ange's FB: https://www.facebook.com/angelaoliverpt Ad info, email:...
#187 Jane Williams 04.12.2025 37:34
I chat to Jane about: - Working at the Olympics - Skiiing training - Womens health - Fasting and menupause Top Tips: 1. Never too late to chnage lanes 2. Collaboration can be great for business 3. Find your niche - you can solve peoples probelsm when they know where to come 4. Keep learning5. Keep the balance between work and life - easy to not draw aline in the sand. Jane's website: https://w...
#186 Carl Hammington 27.11.2025 49:49
I have a great chat with Carl about: - Running technique - BJJ comps - Powerlifting comps - Being academic director of HealthfitAND much much more.... Carl's Top Tips: 1. Don't impose your map of th wrld onto other people's, in other words be empatheitc to other people's positions on things they have lived a different life and see things differently 2. Consistency - in everything,...
#185 Ish Cheyne 20.11.2025 43:26
I chat to Ish about: AI that's it just AI....kidding - RAM model have a listen to find out what it is - Speaker archetypes - Travel and learning about the industry outside of NZ - Lots of great nuggets you need to listen to this one Ish's site: https://ishcheyne.com/ Ad info, email: rich@richellis.nz for more
#184 Caren Van Gastel 13.11.2025 34:23
I chat to Caren about: - Mum Safe training and community - Winning awards - Tapping into the local press for exposure - Creating and running community events Caren's top tips: - Realising what you don't know and learning - Getting business support e.g. a mentor/group/community Caren's Website: https://empowermefitness.co.nz/ Caren's FB: https://www.facebook.com/empowermefc Caren...
#183 Katie Swift 06.11.2025 47:52
I chat to Katie about: - The Method- Being a dancer - Community - Aesthetics not being the important factorand more... Katie's top tips: - Community - Curiosity - allow things to change, you and clients- You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar Katie's Website: https://www.katieswift.com/ The Method: https://www.themethodnz.co.nz/ Katie's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kat...
#182 Sam Cook 30.10.2025 39:38
I chat to Sam about:- Cricket- Starting a PT business in covid- Anytime Fitness- Online trainingSam's top tips:- Use of tech is important for your business- Direct debit your business - subscription model- Being open to learning and staying up to date Sam's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/samcookpt/?hl=en YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/bvq38oCFyJ8
#181 Liam Reid 23.10.2025 1:09:45
I chat to Liam about:- Powerlifting- Rehab - and rugby and moreLiam's Top Tips:- Trust the process- No systems any good until you have clients- Keep a good network by your side- Any expectations must be agreed upon Liam's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/customstrengthco/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/2rv_oC1hX78
#180 Emma Bowerman 16.10.2025 44:32
I chat to Emma about:- Online coaching- Figure competition and posing!- Marathon running- Bee keeping and more.....Emma's Top Tips:- Stay curious- Connect/collaborate- No one size fits allEmma's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emmabowerman/ FF Insta: https://www.instagram.com/functionalfitness_wairau/ You Tube Link: https://youtu.be/FrhCtV4hlKY
#179 Angus Dunn 09.10.2025 33:50
I chat to Angus about: - The Hobit- Avatar- Being blown up- Transferable skills and much more- Angus's Top Tips_1. Be interested in people it's your business2. Practice what you preach in all aspects of the role3. Fake it til you make it - reverse engineer things for success Angus's Inst: https://www.instagram.com/angusdunnofficial/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ISEsYTqexfw
#178 Craig Cawkwell new episode 02.10.2025 41:56
I chat to Craig about the opening of his second location: Anytime Fitness JohnsonvilleJ'Ville Insta: https://www.instagram.com/anytimefitnessjohnsonville/ J'Ville FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnytimeFitnessJohnsonville
#177 Marja Captijn 25.09.2025 39:20
Second castch up with Marja - check back to episode #63 for our first chat. Marja's top tips:- Beleive your clients when they tell you they can't make it- Women are not small men! So true...Marja's Site: https://www.movingforlife.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marja.captijn Insta: https://www.instagram.com/marjacaptijn/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9VlntBcu5ds Coaching for...
#176 Craig Cawkwell (re-release #141) 18.09.2025 48:38
I talk to Craig about Anytime Fitness at Kent Terrance in Wellington. He talks me through his business, starting it up building a team and maintaining a very strong culture. This is being re-released as Craig has just opening his second location and I am hoping to get him back on the podcast to chat about that very subject - opening a new location.
#175 Rajat Singh 11.09.2025 38:19
I chat to Rajat about:- City Fitness- Cricket- Body building- Weight loss challengesand much moreRajat's Top Tips's- Get the besicvs right first- Ask those who have gone before for advice- Diet must be dialled in- Phone use before bed - have rules- Give your clients what they want - listen first- Patience! Rajat's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rg_fitness12/ YouTube Link: https://you...
#174 Matt Norris 04.09.2025 52:12
I chat to Matt about:- Fitness First, Jetts, The army- Moving to NZ- Getting into online products- Building a media company- and much moreMatt's Top Tips:- Leep learning- Keep the goal the goal- Do what other wont to achieve what others don't- Don't get trapped use the transferable skills Free Marketing Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16NBG4Ucca/ Invigorate's Insta: http...
#173 Richard Kerr-Phillips 28.08.2025 38:27
I chat to Richard about:- Lifting from age 15- 6 months silent retreat- Razors edge PT- Competing for NZRichard's top tips:- Excellat the soft skills- Pay attention to clients in sessions (no phone)- Genunely care- Keep upskilling- Be ready for the 'no's' when you start Richard's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nzbenchpress_richard/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/sfKkOzREcvg C...
#172 Jen McCready 21.08.2025 39:10
I chat to Jen about:- Taking over a community gym- Body building- Supporting a community- and much moreTop Tips: - Listen to your clients/members- Be consistent - show up- Listen to your body- Mobiulity is key yoga/breathwork- Train with intensionJen's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jen_cready/ KatiFit Insta: https://www.instagram.com/katifit_gym/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/8RXYFMP7HHo C...
#171 Sue Hunter 14.08.2025 38:52
I chat to Sue about:- Weight loss- Becoming healthy- Running- Representing NZ in ultra runningSue's Top Tips:- Consistency- Get a great support crew in life/business not just running- End goal in mind and reverse engineer the rest! Sue's FB: https://www.facebook.com/suehunterpt Sue Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sue_hunter_pt/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VsnSWBkGR28 Coaching for Coaches: www....
#170 Peter Bristow 07.08.2025 37:29
I chat to Pete about:- Self care rituals- Giving up the callipers- The Landy!- And much morePete's Top Tips:- Have a crack - chase the niche and clients you want- Surround yourself with good people- Stay connected to a/your network- Believe in self- Value your time Pete's FB: https://www.facebook.com/PeterBristowFitnessCoach Pete's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/peterbristow_fitnessc...
#169 Samantha Devane 31.07.2025 30:14
I chat to Samantha about: - Her Psychology and Pshysiology degree- Weight loss and mental health- Female health norms in society- Using massage for tissue release and rapairSamantha's Tips:- Know your limits what you can do and you can't or shouldn't- Enjoy the process no one wants to train with someone lacking passion Samantha's Site: https://www.trainersamdevane.com/ Sam's Insta: https://www.ins...
#168 Lucy Kennedy 24.07.2025 40:17
I chat to Lucy about:- Working for the police- Transferable skills- Womens wellness retreats- Group fitness- Menopause and much moreLucy's Top tips:- Planning- Serve your clients needsKnow you thing and stay in your lane- Ask for help- Experience other peoples classes-Try new things- Switch off look after self Lucy's FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062975184315 Lucy's Insta: https:/...
#167 Anna Erwood 17.07.2025 40:51
I chat to Anna about:- Becoming a pilates coach/instructor- Studying public health and counselling- Working at City fitness- Hybrid pilates sessions- Starting her own studioAnna's top tips:- Listen to your gut, bnot just the outside noise- Set boundaries to prevent burnout- Surround yourself with good peopleAnna's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/anna.erwood/ Episode YouTube Link: https://...
#166 Sierra Ryland 10.07.2025 41:13
I chat to Sierra about:- Being a litigator!- Breaking both knees!- Trialthon 70.3- Working with marathon Wellington and much more...Sierra's top tips:- Consistency adatped to change- Enjoy the things you do- Getting your fundamentals right first- Why are you doing this - knowing your why Sierra's Website: https://www.sparklefitness.co.nz/ Sierra's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sparklefitnessnz/...
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