The Fit Biz Accelerator

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews Melissa Johnson, a world champion pro fitness competitor and founder of Custom Fitness by MJ. They discuss Melissa's journey from a personal trainer to a successful coach specializing in helping women in midlife. The conversation covers the unique challenges faced by this demographic, including metabolic adaptation and min...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young discusses essential strategies for online coaches to finish the month strong and set themselves up for success in the following month. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum and provides five actionable moves to engage leads and clients effectively. The conversation highlights the significance of planning and collaboration...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, Coach Adam shares his journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming a breakthrough coach. He discusses the importance of emotional healing in business, identifying subconscious blocks, and the impact of unresolved emotional pain on professional life. Adam emphasizes the need for coaches to detach their self-worth from business revenue and to underst...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young discusses the essential types of offers that online fitness coaches need to scale their businesses effectively. He emphasizes the importance of having a structured offer ecosystem that includes an attraction offer, a conversion offer, and a transformation offer. Each type of offer serves a specific purpose in guiding potential clients th...

In this episode of the Fit Biz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews Ken Schmidt, a fitness coach and inventor of X-Bands. Ken shares his journey from a sports-loving kid in Wisconsin to a military fitness trainer and ultimately to a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of listening to clients, the challenges of inventing fitness products, and the significance of mentorship in...

In this engaging conversation, Michelle shares her incredible journey from turning pro in just four weeks to competing at the highest levels in bodybuilding. She discusses her mindset, the importance of enjoying the process, and how her background in gymnastics and cheerleading has shaped her approach to fitness. Michelle also emphasizes the significance of mental preparation, creativity, and auth...

In this conversation, Jason Meland shares his transformative journey from a firefighter to a successful fitness entrepreneur. After a life-altering accident, he pivoted into the fitness industry, eventually building a thriving online coaching business. He discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of effective messaging, and how clarity in communication can signifi...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young and guest Tracy Lane-Beevers discuss innovative strategies for email list growth tailored for online fitness coaches. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and effective content creation without relying on paid ads. Tracy shares her journey from a corporate background to becoming a visibility expert, highl...

In this conversation, Anthony Trucks shares his journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming an NFL athlete and a successful speaker. He introduces the concept of 'dark work,' which refers to the unseen efforts and struggles that lead to personal transformation and success. Anthony emphasizes the importance of identity in achieving goals and how fitness coaches can optim...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews Jason Phillips, founder of the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI). They discuss Jason's journey from personal struggles with anorexia to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Jason shares insights on the importance of mentorship, personal development, and the challenges faced by coaches in a competi...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews Mike Crowson, an expert in lead generation and automation for online fitness coaches. They discuss the importance of understanding the client acquisition process, actionable steps for generating leads, effective follow-up strategies, and overcoming tech overwhelm in CRM systems. Mike emphasizes the need for coaches to meet pot...

In this inspiring episode of the FitBiz Accelerator podcast, host Tobias Young interviews Josh Clark, a sales powerhouse who rose from being a busboy to becoming a top producer in multiple industries. Josh shares his insights on persistence, authenticity, and the universal sales principles that can be applied across industries, with a special focus on the fitness world. Key topics include building...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young engages with Chris and Eric Martinez, two seasoned fitness coaches who share their journey of overcoming adversity, building successful online coaching businesses, and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the importance of mindset, branding, and effective sales strategies, as well as the common mistakes coaches make when tryin...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator podcast, host Tobias Young sits down with entrepreneur Benjamin Jones to explore his inspiring journey from tradesman to successful business owner. Together, they delve into the importance of authenticity in fitness coaching, the power of YouTube advertising, and strategies for building a thriving fitness business. Ben shares practical insights on scaling...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator podcast, host Tobias Young interviews Paul Meldrum, a leader in fitness education, about the often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of client retention in the fitness industry. Paul shares his inspiring journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding behavior change and developing effective strategies to keep clients engaged and satisfied. The discussion...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator podcast,  host Tobias Young interviews Jenna Larson, co-founder of Group Track CRM, to reveal the secrets of systemizing your DM process to convert social media followers into paying clients. Jenna shares her journey from corporate life to building a million-dollar business, along with actionable strategies that you can implement today to streamline your c...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator podcast, Tobias Young interviews Anne Marie Christel, founder of Serene Flow and a business educator, to explore sustainable business practices for fitness coaches. Anne Marie shares her expertise on managing client relationships, mindset shifts for success, and the power of introversion in business. Key topics include strategies for letting go of draining...

Meeting Purpose: To deliver a workshop on mental skills training for coaches, focusing on high-performance mindset and effective client communication. Key Takeaways - Meaning drives performance: Coaches must help clients connect their actions to meaningful intentions - Language matters: How we communicate shapes thinking and behavior; focus on desired outcomes, not negatives - Four Powers Model: C...

In this episode of The Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast, I sit down with marketing veteran Emanuel Rose, founder of a powerhouse agency that helps businesses thrive with next-level strategies. 🎯Emanuel brings decades of experience to the table, sharing invaluable insights on:✅ Running effective YouTube ad campaigns that convert✅ Setting up lead magnets that actually work✅ Leveraging the power of AI...

FitBiz Accelerator with Tobias Young, Episode 4 Welcome to the FitBiz Accelerator podcast, your go-to resource for turning your passion for fitness into a successful entrepreneurial venture! In this inaugural episode, your host, Tobias Young, speaks with Michael Bell from Regenerative & Sports Medicine. This organization works with a wide range of patients, from elite athletes and celebrities...

In this episode of The Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with Brendan Meyers, a visionary entrepreneur boasting a massive social media following and founder of multiple successful businesses.  As the CEO of MyCoach A.I., Brendan is at the forefront of transforming online coaching with features like automated meal plans, personalized workouts, and streamlined client messaging.  Tune in to di...

In this inspiring episode, Scott McDermott takes us on a journey through his remarkable transformation from being overweight in the late ’90s to building and running a 15,000 sq ft gym for 18 years.  He opens up about the life-altering crash at nearly 70 kph that almost ended his life—and how he used that experience to fuel his comeback and create an award-winning documentary, Living the Warrior’s...

In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator, host Tobias Young interviews Wendy Fortino, an eight-time Olympian and fitness expert. They discuss Wendy's unique background that combines exercise science and art, her journey in bodybuilding, and the lessons learned from competing at high levels. Wendy shares insights on balancing coaching with competition, the transition from in-person to online coach...