The PT Graduate

I chat to Adain about:  Helping people build belief  Studying to become a PT  Doing your homework before jumping into the industry  Why am I doing this?  Taking some taster courses perhaps  What would you do differently if you'd known what you know now  And other words of wisdom... YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/tkKKe62kTXo Join Rich's Newsletter:  h...

Talking to Kelly she talks about:  Starting the first 9Round in Auckland  Overcoming overwhelm  Having a growth mindset  Your success expextations  Setting goals along the way  Slowing down  Having a strong WHY.....  Aaand much more YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/_Dp0hV-lmvc Kelly's website: https://9round.co.nz/find-a-club/albany 9Round Albany FB: h...

In my chat with Marja (Maya) we discuss:  Working in a rural community  Being the only PT for miles  Dutch baking for clients  Working with the whole human (client)  Meeting them where they're at  Finding ways to connect with alloed health pro's  Adapting your programme to your client on the fly  Aaaand much more Marja's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pr...

In this episode we chat about: Getting into the industry becuase it was always her passion  Personalised health  Working for a club before it was Club Physical   Volition by Fitaa and now Snap fitness  Finding your people  Financial packages  Rention Regins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fit4LifewithReignPage Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/XdZHJZUPhuQ Join...

Chatting to Eva we cover things like:  Travelling instead of Uni and how that steered her towards PT  Experiencing PT as a client first  Working for a bog box has it's advantages  Moving to a smaller factility  Studying personalised health for better client results  Moving to a new town and starting again  Building from the ground up and building connections &nbs...

Chatting to Paul we talk about:  How the got the name Mr Retention  Keynoting on a treadmill  Systemising your business for value  Understanding your customer, really understanding them  Relationships and their power to fitness businesses  Setting up an efficient space for multiple types of use  Retention strategies  Paradise fitness   And more... Episo...

Chatting to Codie we discuss:  Getting into PT when it seemed so daunting  Body building   Mental health  Relationships as a foundation for business  Getting into coaching and NLP  How hypnotherapy works in with NLP  Understand people better sets them up for better ourcomes  and much more... Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/KSZ78ym7Fv8 Join Rich's News...

I chat to the team that look after us in Auckland.  Great clarification of their roles and and PTCouncil.  Plus their tops tips..... Reign's Links: https://www.facebook.com/Fit4LifewithReignPage/ Kirstyn's New Course: https://sub30fitness.com/education-courses/exercising-after-covid-19/   Kirstyn's Socials: @kcfitnz and kcfitathome.com Keeley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kee...

In this High Quality Conversation Nathan tells me about:  Starting at Les Mills  Why he called his business Titanium Fitness  Learning about epigenetics and the new lense it provides  Workplace wellness and greater empathy in the office  Online buinsess v in person business  Great tips on working in the industry  What not to do when it comes to running a fitness...

I chat to Kylie about:  Starting but not staying in PT  Shifting focus to a new area of practise  Helping yourself to understand your own body  Recoving from concussion and suffering post concussion trauma  Understanding yourself better (increased awareness) is the answer  Emotional release  and many more great things... Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/uYz...

Neill and I chat about:  Working in the industry cutting your teeth in an old fashioned gym  Why answering the phone in 4 rings is important!  Working in education  Coming back to the trenches again  Boutique studio growth and coping with Covid  How new growth of smaller facilities will provide options for new trainers  Having a STRONG purpose  And more Neil...

I chat to Brad Norris about:  Behaviour change business  Finding peoples values for change  Gamifying change for values  Lessons from the food industry  Understanding people fundamentally  Moving from PT to international corporate health provider  and so many more gems you really won't want to miss this one Brads website: https://www.synergyhealthltd.com/ YouTube...

Lisa and I chat about :  Not your usual Pt and erercise audience  Conductive education and how that leads to the exercise industry  Finding national attention for your cause  How not knowing who Shane Cameron is can be a bonus! Counterpunch for Parkinsons: a business in inself  Re-qualifying so clients could take advantge of the the ebenfits of exercise  Exercise as M...

I chat with Alexander about:  Moving from Canada  PTing in the special pops space  Creating an affiliate programme  Supporting special with maintream clients  Client support tips  Following your gut  Fake it til you make it  And much more besides.... Alexanders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.roach Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/72MZh3_I...

Helen and I chat about:  Finding new opportunities in a new town  How redoing your quals can be a blessing  Getting infront of people can be easier than you think  Making thing happen for you  The power of saying no  Life goals and bringing them forward  Getting a mentor Top tips that have stood the test of time Helen on FB: https://www.facebook.com/helen.chishol...

I chat to this years PT of the Year about:  Working in the far north  Running multiple locations  Women's health and performance  PT minder and how it buys you time  Getting a company jetski!!  Quiet time for thinking  Looking after yourself  Checking in with clients before they start the session Staying in touch with all for your clients on a 2 weekly cycle...

Who would you like me to interview? Leave me a message here and I'll come back to you in the podcast or if you leave your email I can reply to you that way.  https://anchor.fm/richard-ellis0/message __________________________________________________________________________________ I chat to Sam Hall about:  Rugby and coming back to it having retired  Rugby and crossfit combo: how wi...

I chat to Tom Downs about:  In person and online training  Setting up a gym in the corporate space Being an award winner, twice!  Setting up systems for success   Analysing your own health stats and matching those with business stats  Laser focus and saying no but also saying yes and finding a happy middle  Success takes time - Knowing your client so well it's just on...

This episode I chat to Kirsten Wingham another member of #teamtashtraining: We chat about;  The value of setting your values early on in your career  How ballet tap and jazz has helped in PTing  Being part of a community and the power of that  Her 3 words.....  Working with emergency service personnel and helping them achieve their goals  Planning for client sessions...

I chat to Lara a member of Tash Columbus's Team Tash Training about:  Being a postie  Running through cancer  Transferable skills and how teaching ended up with burnout  Learning from your parents some great life skills  Being fully booked as a PT  Theatrical experience and again how it is also transferable  The vision of Tash!!  Plus top tips for PT's and h...

Megan is an Exercise Physiologist, we discuss:  The differences between PT and Ex. Phys. roles  How Ex phys works for clients and patients  What 'Optimize Health' is all about  How adapting the business model was essential during lockdown  What's involved in doing a Masters for your qualifications as Ex Phys Understanding how medication can impact exercise response  G...

In my chat with Bobby we discuss:  - Being a sprint and hurdles expert and how that translates to PT  - Studying masters papers  - Moving backwards and forwards from NZ to China  - Speaking Chineglish!!!  - Getting going from nothing in your first gym  - Going from lecturing to PT and having to find clients  - Building a small group into a PT business with 4 youn...

Mikiko and I chat about:  Her 7 elements of client care (including genetics)  Being a sports coach in Japan  Supporting Start Sport in NZ and how the hoodies sold out!  Bio digital ambassadorship  Studying to find a bigger audience  Top tips to being better at what you do  What approach to take when things like lockdown get in your way!  Aaand much more.. Mi...

I chat to Marwin about:  Fitness Industry Awards  Working in the Les Mills environment and how it's supportive  Moving from acting to PTing and how there are transferable skills  Specialties but ultimately, what is a lifestyle transformation coach?  The High Frequency Club part of the RISE movement (see links below)  Coping in lockdown and how it taught him some serio...

Gavyn and I chatted about:  Being nominated for a Fitness Award  Winning the Innovation Award  Building a business model and really STICKING to it  Finding it's Covid proof  Tips on being successful in business  Working closely with a business partner for client success  How 'Growing Younger' came about  And much more... Gavyn's Website: https://www.growingy...