In today's episode, we discuss how to best retain your clients past their first block booking. Helps with the predictability of your diary Shows that you are delivering a good service Ways to help: Clear goals/objectives with the client Regular contact Being personable Taking an interest in their life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode we discuss the big financial question of how much should you charge? find out “average” price is for your area find out what other personal trainers are charging in your gym Undercutting other PT’s Thinking outside of the box with packages Small group coaching is better time for money Value your time outside of your 1-1 session with client Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's podcast, we discuss whether being in a commercial gym or private gym is more beneficial for your personal training businesss. Topics... Commercial gym has a lot of members already available to talk to Commercial gyms are usually lower rent Commercial feels more employed and can be a lot less time-efficient Private gives you a lot more freedom and time but can be harder to market private is more exclusive private can have higher rent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode we discuss the dreaded feeling of a client leaving and how to prevent it provide the most amount of value so clients don’t want to leave having a system in place to attract leads into your business depending on why the client is leaving, offer another form of service (online or down-sell how many sessions they do per week) learning to accept client turnover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode we discuss the pro's & con's of charging monthly subscriptions & packages when selling your personal training  Pro of Monthly recurring consistent income recurring customer Looks better on your books cons of monthly playing catch up with sessions Conflicts with end result Pros of package Clear goal of what is wanted to achieve time frame to do it in Can charge more money as a Pt Cons of package no guarantee the client will carry on getting lump sums of cash affects cash flow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode we discuss consultations for potential clients: Making the person feel comfortable Have a structure in your mind of how to carry it out Some kind of brief questionnaire Let the person talk more and listen to their needs Outline a plan of how they could achieve their goal and what they need to do to get there Expectations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode, we discuss... Spending too much time PT’ing Practice what you preach Having A Goal Helps To Be Relatable Relating to a client by knowing what being a deficit feels like Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

In today's episode we discuss: Accepting that when you start you have to put the hours in Being selfish with your time Not being scared to say no Importance of spending time away from pt Burn out Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

What should you NOT do as a gym-floor personal trainer? turning up late for clients not planning a clients training session going on your phone when training clients eating during your clients' session not concentrating on your client posting personal life on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/

What should you do after you have qualified as a personal trainer? Here are some key tips... Find a place to work from commercial or private gym social media learning to handle and lead a consultation deciding on your package or product you want to offer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerportal_/