Welcome to the Elite Trainer Academy podcast, brought to you by Mind Pump, where we discuss essential strategies for personal trainers aiming to grow their business. Host Sal Di Stefano covers the critical skill of fostering behavioral change in clients. Key points include the importance of building trust, avoiding overcommitment, and the pitfalls of aiming for temporary versus permanent change. The conversation also covers practical tips for achieving small wins, fostering honesty, and utilizing storytelling to connect with clients. Trainers are encouraged to balance their coaching intensity, forecast challenges, and demonstrate empathy, emphasizing the goal of lasting client relationships and sustainable fitness habits.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Elite Trainer Academy
00:46 Common Mistakes Trainers Make
02:21 Building Trust with Clients
12:15 The Importance of Forecasting
15:55 Balancing Client Expectations
22:58 Building Trust with Clients
24:56 Navigating Online Coaching Challenges
26:20 Empathy in Fitness Coaching
28:19 Long-Term Client Relationships
29:55 Trainer Business Stability
40:10 Setting Standards for Trainers
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Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyle
Sal Di Stefano - @mindpumpsal
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy
