

Pete Cerqua
Legendary trainer. He returns to the podcast to discuss Arthur Jones’ Colorado Experiment and what HIT trainers and business owners should take away from it.
Top 5 podcasts with Pete Cerqua
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May 7, 2025 • 54min
514 - How to Start A Profitable Strength Training Business — The Million-Dollar Method (with Pete Cerqua)
Pete Cerqua, a Million-Dollar Trainer with 16 years of experience running a successful strength training business, shares invaluable insights for aspiring fitness entrepreneurs. He discusses the four essential keys to launching a profitable business within 30 days. Topics include choosing effective training protocols, crafting the perfect pitch, and mastering client consultations. Cerqua also emphasizes innovative marketing strategies and personalized engagement techniques that can lead to enduring client relationships and sustained growth in the industry.

Apr 30, 2025 • 55min
513 - The HIT Machines That Make You Money — A HIT Brand Deep Dive for New Strength Studios (with Pete Cerqua)
In this engaging discussion, guest Pete Cerqua, a million-dollar trainer specializing in HIT, shares his expertise on selecting the right equipment for strength studios. He dives into the pros and cons of popular brands like Med-X and Nautilus, emphasizing the importance of loving your gym kit. Pete also highlights innovative strategies for purchasing equipment wisely, avoiding scams, and ensuring exceptional client experiences. His entrepreneur journey from prison guard to trainer is inspiring, showcasing a path to success in the fitness world.

Mar 5, 2025 • 48min
505 - A Personal Trainer’s Guide To World-Class Customer Service That Wins You New HIT Clients FAST (with Pete Cerqua)
Pete Cerqua, a legendary strength trainer and bestselling author, shares invaluable insights on achieving exceptional customer service in the fitness industry. He emphasizes that client connection and adaptability often outweigh technical skills in driving business success. Learn how to engage clients effectively, utilize unique taglines, and leverage referrals to boost your personal training business. With strategies to secure 20 client sessions a week in just 30 days, Cerqua reveals the secrets to unlocking success and building lasting relationships in high-intensity training.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
477 - Muscle Gains or Marketing Gimmick? The Truth Behind the Colorado Experiment
Legendary trainer Pete Cerqua returns to discuss the infamous Colorado Experiment led by Arthur Jones. He unveils the questionable legitimacy behind the dramatic claims of muscle gains, exposing the savvy marketing tactics that may have misled many. The conversation also touches on the controversial role of steroids in bodybuilding transformations and the psychological lure of quick fitness results. With humor and skepticism, Pete highlights the unrealistic expectations set by this experiment and its implications for the high-intensity training community.

May 29, 2024 • 1h 21min
465 - Accelerate Your Fitness Profits: 4 Steps to Client Growth with Pete Cerqua - Real-Time Q&A
Pete Cerqua, a legendary trainer and best-selling author, shares his Million-Dollar framework for boosting fitness business profits. He challenges listeners to implement his strategies and see results. The conversation includes innovative marketing tactics like negative-only workouts and emphasizes the power of referral programs. Cerqua discusses the significance of professionalism in client perception and highlights effective hiring practices for trainers. Gain insights on networking for client acquisition and the importance of nurturing a thriving fitness community.