E534: From Trainer to Business Owner: The Path to Entrepreneurship in the Fitness Industry

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Jul 22, 2024

Eric Bugera, a fitness professional who made the leap from in-person training to online coaching and business ownership, shares his journey. He explains the significance of gaining experience in a gym before transitioning to online platforms. The conversation dives into the challenges and risks of entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for solid business skills. Bugera offers valuable insights on financial management and planning to ensure sustainable growth, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and personal development in this evolving industry.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Roots in Kinesiology: Fitness Careers Unpacked

02:44 • 9min

Navigating Challenges in Fitness Careers

11:50 • 9min

Navigating the Transition from Trainer to Business Owner

20:38 • 2min

From Gym to Screen: The Online Coaching Shift

22:40 • 12min

From Trainer to Entrepreneur: Financial Fundamentals

35:01 • 24min

Expanding Fitness Knowledge Through Long-Form Content and Community Resources

59:01 • 2min

Jiunta and Bugera discuss the progression from being an in-person trainer to becoming an online coach and eventually a business owner. They emphasizes the importance of taking the time to gain experience and develop skills in a box gym setting before making the leap to online coaching.

Tune in to hear all about the risks and challenges that come with being a business owner, as well as some sound advice on how to build a successful coaching business.

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Challenges and Limitations in the Training Industry (00:03:22)

Thinking Ahead in Professional Development (00:13:40)

Planning for the Future in the Fitness Industry (00:18:27)

Transitioning to Online Coaching (00:24:00)

Embracing Change and Taking Risks (00:27:48)

Risks and Challenges of Being a Business Owner (00:33:55)

Building a Successful Coaching Business (00:38:34)

Reinvesting in the Business for Growth and Efficiency (00:49:15)

Balancing Long-Term Goals and Lifestyle (00:54:43)