Rich Ellis

The PT Graduate

Health EN ↓ 215 episodes

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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Rich Ellis

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#115 Ben Fraser 27.06.2024

I chat to Ben about his health journey and how it's shaped his life now. Not only has be become a rnner, he's become a serious distance runner in a short space of time. This is a great listen for ourselves and our clients (potentially) Ben's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/benny_b_fraser/ Ben's Email: ben.b.fraser@hotmail.com YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/51dKTdO93Ok

#114 Mish Wright 20.06.2024

I chat to Mish about: - Her new tattoo!! - Getting into fitness - Leaking wee as a PT! - Leading from the front on womends health Her Top Tips: - Be a learner - Grab the baton but also pass the baton Mish's Website: https://mishwright.com/ Mish's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishwright/ Mish's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mishfit Youtube link: https://youtu.be/VxxKuIjRdnI...

#113 Hannah Worth 13.06.2024

Chatted to Hannah about: - Her PT career - Benefits of the awards process - Kettle bell education - S&Cing for a football team and much more Hannah's top tips: - Invest in yourself - Be strict with your diary - Be picky with who you work with Hannah's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachhan.pt/?hl=en YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/JedO-eNpv5s

#112 Polly Taylor 06.06.2024

Polly and I talk about: - Her longest runs - Juggling life an ultra running - Being sponsored - Nutrition and running - Being hit by a car - Winning ultra races - Coast to coast and much more Youtube link: https://youtu.be/QHqQFjeMUg4?si=7rtMWO1_8cyuoL5V

#111 Jono Petrohilos 30.05.2024

I chat to Jono about: - His business Fitness Education Online - How it all started as a boot camp instructor - The highs and lows of the group fitness game - Building an online product from scratch Jono's Top Tips: - Take responsibility/accountability for yourself - Plan for the worst and make it happen - Crazy amounts of support for your clients - Be the best, razors edge theory - What do you...

#110 Jared Whitburn 23.05.2024

I chat to Jared about: - Getting into PT - Changing direction in life - Building a teamJared's Top Tips: - Get a mentor - Enjoy the ride: believe in self - Personal development is essential Jared's Socials: https://www.facebook.com/jared.whitburn https://www.facebook.com/jkhealthandfitness YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/dFEWb2mapAM

#109 Jill Dickie 16.05.2024

I chat with Jill about: - PT and pilates - Swim/aqua aerobics/rockclimbing and many other talens - Building her tribe - Working in a bank Her top tips: - Lean into group work in times of economic downturn - Keep in touch with people - Connecting with those even outside of your business - Staying current and connecting with other who work alone Jil's best contacts: tj_dickie@outlook.co.nz Or: 0...

#108 Kris Tynan 09.05.2024

I talk to Kris about: - Exercise as medicine - Working with clients who have challenges - GP referral qualifiactions - Balance training - What the parachute game is about - What the stick swap game is about! Kris's Top Tips: - Build a tribe for so many reasons - Play to your strnegths don't try to be everything to everyone - Dumb things down when you need to Kris's website for educatio...

#107 Ben Mann (COO ExNz) 02.05.2024

I chat to Ben about: - Various roles he has had - Day to day at Exercise NZ and his role there - Canada! - Web design, makreting and gym management Top Tips: - Be Passion Led - Upskill - Build self reliance - Build on relationship building skills Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mann-b9460311a/ YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/kCoV8KsLCuY

#106 Thea Baker 25.04.2024

I chat to Thea about: - Her increadible career path into counselling and psychotherapy - Womens health and how HR lead to exercise that lead to therapy and a PhD - Wonderful chat and lots of great content Her top tips: - Curiosity Curiosity Curiosity - Blend what you do don't feel you can't blend - Ask questions don't hold back on the questions Thea's website: https://www.theabaker...

#105 Jean Scott 18.04.2024

I chat to Jean about: - RPM, Les Mills and World Gym in Christchurch - The NZ Exercise Indutry Awards and her part in that Jeans tip tips: - Keep learning/educating yourself - Seek knowledge from outside the industry - Watch others e.g. Jason Gunn! - Be aware of your scrope of practice Jeans Facebook/Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/jean.scott.9678 Jean's Email: jean@jeanscott.training YouT...

#104 James Earls 11.04.2024

I chat to James about his various roles with in the health and fitness industry: - LM, YMCA, WorkCare, Mates in Construction, Ryman and Lifecare - The importance of people skills - Transfereable skills in this industry James's Top TipS - BE YOURSELF - Adapt to your different clients - Continuously do things for them - Share your knowledge with always James's Linked in deets: https://www.li...

#103 Ben Siong 04.04.2024

Ben tells me about: - Being told he was fat! - Finding his niche - Working on his business systems - Coaching the coaches His top tips: - Learn to be open minded, follow the science - Repeat courses for deeper learning - Be generous with your knowledge, what goes around comes around Ben education site: https://learn-asp.com/ Ben's Insta handle: https://www.instagram.com/benperformancecoach/ Yo...

#102 Andrew "Chaddy" Chadwick 28.03.2024

I talk to chaddy about his long a varied career: - How being an Aussie Rules player and solider in the Aussie army helped him - Working a a master trainer - His social experiment Some great top tips which were: - Build your tools kit so everything doesn't look like a nail - Educate yourself infact geek out on something you love - Take a 12 hour day and keep to it - Take 1 day off at least per...

#101 Suz Cox 21.03.2024

I chat to Suz about: - Working with young girls and older population - Running a dance school - Running ultramarathons - Getting to base camp and the Shake it up challenge And her top tips: - Learn from others - Ask for help, people will be keen to support if you ask. Suz's Website: https://www.girlthrive.com.au/ Suz's email: info@girlthrive.com.au YouTube Link to episode: https://youtu.be...

#100 Rich Ellis with Micah Lindsay-Brown 14.03.2024

Micah talks to me about: - How I got into what I do and the things I do! - HMC and all that's involved - What I eat, how I move and my kids! - Top Tips were short and sweet 1) Protect your energy 2) Use systems in your business 3) Get a mentor

#99 Niki Loe 08.03.2024

I chat to Niki about: - Overcoming injury difficulties - Mental toughness and not giving up - Being authentically you - Her studies and career path Plus her top tips: 1) Build a life of service 2) Stay educated invest in yourself 3) Find your people (clients/tribe) 4) Build a brand not just a business 5) Aim for your work to be heart aligned work 6) Love who you are...

#98 Anna Veale 29.02.2024

I chat to Anna about: - Corporate work - Workshops and coaching Anna's services themes are: - M.E.N.S. (B) Mindfullness. Exercise. Nutrition. Sleep (breathwork) - Values - Everyday mindfulness and awareness - Stress management Anna's Top Tips: - Get to know yourself better - your values and purpose - Environment is key - who are those 5 people around you are they the right people? Anna&#39...

#97 Corinne Austin 22.02.2024

I chat to Corinne about: - How she got started - 1 day of accountancy! - Functional medicine consulting inc. a client example - Climbing mountains and much more Corinnes Top Tips: - Follow what your heart desires and questions - It's not a numbers game - Tune in to what you're enjoying about sessions - Get a mentor/coach for yourself - Network with others to be able to pick their brains -...

#96 Saskia Jordan 15.02.2024

I chat to Saskia about: - Anytime Fitness Cashmere - Winning UCPT of the year - Taking on the feedback from the year before - Learning continuously and lots more and her top tips of course... Saskia's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/strongwithsas?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://www.facebook.com/sassqueen19 YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/INyXxZE...

#95 Jimmy August 08.02.2024

I chat to Jimmy about: - Winning the supreme dacility award 2023 - His business model (9 blue zones model) - Getting coaches in to set up the business - What's wrong with our industry - His yearly mantra - Top tips: 1. Question whether you want to be doing this in 5 years time 2. Resilience, build yours now 3. Get a mentor Jimmy's Website: https://www.redefined.nz/ YouTube Episode Link: ht...

# 94 Donna Thomas v2 01.02.2024

I chat to Donna for the second time we talked about: - Winning PT of the Year award - How it's changed her business - Purpose - Business systems and processes - How to find time without sacrificing income in your business - Plus her 3 great top tips: Keep learning Surround yourself with those that lift you Make clients feel safe and at ease YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/574tK5DXGL4

# 93 Jen Dugard 26.01.2024

I chatted to Jen about: * Her move from PT into business woman * Safe Return to Exercise Programme * Mum Safe Programme * What her tatoos mean! * Her top tip: Finances, Profile, Phase of life and Values YouYube Link: https://youtu.be/24da5JRCT-I Jen FREEBIES!: https://www.jendugard.com/gifts?fbclid=IwAR0WQfv4YDv4d5CtRMZ-RnipiS3nNn2YeBYPo3L1qfjZMQ5f_HeAgHwD32s Jen Websites: https://www.jendugard.co...

#92 PT Graduate Top Tips - another 6 of the best 22.12.2022

In this compilation episode you will hear from: 1. Andrew Wilson from Chch and episode #37 2. Karen Finlayson from Auck and episode #29 3. Marwin Silerio from Auck and episode #42 4. Kristie Vesseur from Hamilton and episode #69 5. Gavyn Bernsten from Auck and episode #41 6. LaurindaHowarth from Auck and episode #77 Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

#91 Tash Columbus v2 (see also ep. #39) 15.12.2022

Tash tells us all about winning the Studio Facility and Supreme Facility Award 2022:  Getting a strategic planner  Increasing customer yeild with a few clever tweaks  Building that personal connection that was so clearly seen by the judges  Listening to previous feedback and implementing  Not being the biggest to be the best and many more top tips... Youtube Link: https://...

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