The healthcare system is not coming to save your clients. Doctors average seven minutes per patient visit, and the entire model is built around symptom management, not root cause solutions. That means YOU, as a personal trainer, are the real front line of health. In this episode of Elite Trainer Podcast, the conversation gets raw and honest about the enormous responsibility sitting on your shoulders and why that responsibility is actually your greatest opportunity.From the fitness industry's decades of corrupt, low-ticket gimmicks that left people more confused than ever, to the unrealistic "work four hours a day and make 10k a month" messaging that is driving an 80 to 90 percent annual trainer turnover rate, this episode exposes the gap between what personal training is sold as and what it actually demands. You will hear exactly why the market is not oversaturated, why your clients need you more than they need another prescription, and what it genuinely takes to build a career that makes a lasting impact.If you are an aspiring trainer just getting started, a seasoned coach questioning your purpose, or someone already crushing it who wants that fire stoked even hotter, this episode is for you. No fluff, no complex tactics, just a clear-eyed look at the weight of what you are doing and why it matters more than most people realize.0:03 The Real Stakes of Being a Personal Trainer1:11 Personal Trainers as the Healthcare Front Line2:34 The Seven-Minute Doctor Visit Problem3:48 How the Fitness Industry Lost Its Way5:19 Low-Ticket Gimmicks and the Quick-Fix Trap6:56 Trainers as Educators with a Duty to the Public7:34 The Modern Trainer's Knowledge Base10:38 The "Four Hours a Day" Myth Exposed11:22 Building Yourself and Your Business as Assets12:47 The Shocking Turnover Rate in Personal Training15:59 The Market Is Not Oversaturated18:03 The Call to Rise to the TopCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Most trainers pick exercises because they look cool, because they make clients sweat, or because they simply don't know any better. In this solo episode of the Elite Trainer Podcast, Cole walks you all the way back to session one and shows you exactly how to build a programming framework that actually gets results, no exercise physiology degree required.0:02 Why Most Trainers Pick the Wrong Exercises0:46 Starting From Session One1:20 Why You Should Not Write a Program in Month One2:15 The Four Movement Category Framework3:16 The Mobility Warm-Up Sequence5:14 Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull: Building the Session7:08 Targeting the Right Effort Level14:22 Programming Past Month One16:29 Choosing Your Heavy Anchor Lifts20:21 Using Center of Mass to Choose Exercises24:59 When and How to Rotate Exercises28:18 Join the Elite Trainer School CommunityCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

What does it actually take to close that much coaching in a single month?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the six biggest lessons learned from selling 11.7000 dollars in personal training in one month.From why you should never coach on a sales call to why clients buy on emotion not logic, how to carry momentum through the pitch, and why asking why is the most powerful question you can ask.We also cover why people who pay a little are willing to pay a lot more and why sales is ultimately a transfer of energy.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 How I Sold 117K in One Month06:45 Stop Coaching on Sales Calls12:30 Clients Buy on Emotion Not Logic18:00 Keep the Momentum Through the Pitch22:58 The Power of Asking Why29:15 Small Buyers Become Big Buyers35:30 Sales Is a Transfer of EnergyCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Are you still running your coaching business on Google Sheets and Venmo?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five softwares every online coach needs to run a professional and organized business.From coaching apps and CRMs to call recording, Loom check-ins, and a weekly client checklist, we cover exactly what we use here at Mind Pump Fitness Coaching after scaling from one to thirty coaches.If you want to try our CRM go to EliteTrainerCRM.com/trial and the link will be in the description below.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Why You Need the Right Software03:30 Coaching Software07:00 CRM for Leads and Contacts11:30 Call Recording Software15:00 Loom for Client Check-ins18:00 Weekly Client ChecklistCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Getting your first 10 clients does not have to be as hard as you think.In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the exact step by step process to get your first 10 clients starting with conversations, building rapport, becoming the mayor of your gym, and transitioning relationships into free assessments that actually convert.We also cover the free assessment framework we use here at Mind Pump, why drawing out a plan on paper closes more clients than a pricing sheet, and how to push through imposter syndrome in those first few months.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Why Getting First Clients Is Hard06:30 Become the Mayor of the Gym14:00 How to Transition Into Free Assessments20:00 The Assessment and Prescription Framework24:00 Push Through Imposter SyndromeCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Are you overbooked and burning out without even realizing it?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how many clients is actually too many, what the warning signs look like, and how to build a sustainable coaching business by defining your service standard and raising your prices at the right time.We also talk about why the clients who pay the most cause the least headaches and why staying too cheap for too long is one of the biggest mistakes experienced trainers make.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 How Many Clients Is Too Many07:30 Warning Signs You Are Overbooked15:00 Define Your Service Standard22:00 When to Raise Your PricesCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Are you setting your clients up for failure in the very first session?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five most common mistakes trainers make with new clients from day one.From destroying them in the first workout to over assessing, over explaining, and never following up, we cover exactly what to do instead to make sure your clients leave that first session excited to come back.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Mistake 1 Brutal First Workouts08:00 Mistake 2 Over Assessing Clients16:00 Mistake 3 Over Explaining Exercises22:00 Mistake 4 Not Tying Workouts to Goals27:00 Mistake 5 Not Following Up After the SessionCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f