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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

2262: Six Reasons Trainers Fail

Feb 1, 2024
41:24
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Podcast discusses reasons for high turnover rate in personal training industry. Emphasizes the importance of hiring a good trainer. Highlights six reasons trainers fail: inability to sell, not speaking client's language, lack of understanding business macros, not meeting clients where they are, doing what clients want instead of what they need, and trying to impress with every workout. Emphasizes the importance of effective communication and understanding client behavior change. Discusses limitations in exercise science knowledge among trainers and the significance of effective programming.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trainers fail when they can't effectively sell their services and fail to recognize the importance of sales in helping clients achieve behavioral changes.
  • Trainers should communicate with clients using language they understand and meet them where they are to ensure clear and concise instructions.

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Trainers Fail Due to Lack of Sales Skills

One of the main reasons why trainers fail is their inability to effectively sell their services. While clients may think they hire trainers solely for exercise and fitness guidance, in reality, trainers also need to sell their clients on the idea of making difficult and lasting behavioral changes. Trainers must possess good communication skills and the ability to sell their clients on the necessity of these changes, as well as how to achieve long-term success. Many trainers struggle in this area as they either lack confidence or have a negative view of sales, not realizing its crucial role in helping clients achieve results.

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