Elite Trainer Academy

Heather shares her transformative journey from fitness instructor to leadership coach, uncovering the gap between success and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your 'why' and the inner work required for true transformation. The discussion highlights how even high achievers often face burnout and neglect their well-being, driven by deep-rooted childhood beliefs. Radical self-love emerges as a powerful practice to create a supportive community and foster personal purpose.

In this enlightening discussion, Corinne Schmiedhauser, a Mind Pump trainer and nutrition expert, demystifies reverse dieting, a strategy for rebuilding metabolism and increasing calorie intake. She highlights how to manage scale anxiety, set realistic expectations with clients, and track small wins to sustain motivation. Corinne also delves into pairing reverse dieting with strength training, effective protein strategies, and overcoming common challenges, making this a valuable resource for coaches aiming for long-term client success.

Joe shares his incredible journey from IT specialist to aspiring fitness coach, inspired by personal challenges like his wife's battle with cancer. He recounts the intense experience of training at Mind Pump HQ, where nerve-wracking practical sessions accelerated his learning. Emphasizing the importance of client connections, Joe discusses how his training philosophy prioritizes genuine relationships and value-driven coaching. He reflects on overcoming his discomfort with social media while building his fitness business, all driven by a desire to help others.

Marlon shares his transformative journey from a new trainer to a thriving success in big box gyms. He emphasizes the power of client assessments and innovative sales techniques. Building a community through local networking and Facebook groups is a key focus for him. The conversation reframes sales as relationship-building, highlighting how small, memorable touches can create strong client loyalty. Marlon's unique coaching methods involve using tech tools for feedback, aiming to stand out and enhance his client experience.

Cole Steininger, an experienced personal trainer from Mind Pump, shares valuable insights on client retention through the holiday chaos. He emphasizes the importance of frequent touchpoints to maintain client engagement and rapport. The conversation highlights setting realistic goals, recognizing when clients ghost, and adopting a mindset that celebrates rather than restricts during festivities. Cole also suggests strategic use of steps and minimal workouts to ensure clients stay on track, ultimately helping them to navigate the holidays with confidence.

Discover essential strategies to enhance client retention in the personal training world. Regular communication and personalized check-ins are vital for holding clients accountable. Celebrate their small successes to keep motivation high. Always have a long-term vision to guide clients beyond short-term goals. Don't forget to ask for their feedback to improve their experience. Building authentic relationships creates loyalty and trust, ensuring clients stick around for the journey.

Learn how to stand out as a top trainer in big box gyms with five key strategies. Kyle emphasizes the power of multiple check-ins to enhance client accountability. He details a simple tracking system for managing client progress and preventing cancellations. Organizing group events is highlighted as a way to foster community among clients. Additionally, he stresses the importance of engaging with everyone in the gym to build rapport and improve communication skills. These actionable tips are essential for boosting client retention and satisfaction.

In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy podcast, Kyle discusses the foundational business metrics that every personal trainer should be familiar with. He offers insights into Mind Pump's journey in expanding their business to include one-on-one personal training, emphasizing the importance of tracking key numbers. Topics covered include top line, bottom line, operating expenses, ad spend, LTV (Lifetime Value), and CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost). For personal trainers, knowing booking percentage, show percentage, close percentage, average dollar per sale, and resign percentage is critical to understand and scale their business effectively. You will also learn the importance of tracking these metrics to reverse engineer actions that lead to reaching revenue goals. Whether you're a solopreneur or part of a larger organization, this episode provides essential knowledge for growing your business.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Elite Trainer Academy01:17 The Importance of Numbers in Business03:08 Understanding Key Business Metrics05:40 Advanced Metrics: LTV and CAC08:20 Micro-Level Metrics for Personal Trainers11:44 Tracking and Utilizing Business Data15:10 Conclusion If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.Instagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @mindpumpacademy

In this engaging discussion, fitness coach Justin Andrews shares his expertise as the MAPS program lead. He simplifies workout programming for various client types, from busy parents to ex-athletes. Justin emphasizes the importance of mobility work with MAPS Prime and Prime Pro, as well as the effectiveness of short, targeted sessions that encourage momentum. He also addresses common pitfalls like overtraining in group fitness and outlines strategies for rebuilding athleticism in former athletes, offering actionable insights for trainers looking to enhance their clients' experiences.

Sal Di Stefano, an experienced personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump, shares insights on building effective client relationships. He emphasizes the importance of trust and honesty in coaching, advising trainers to avoid overcommitment and instead focus on achieving small wins. Sal discusses the necessity of empathy and applying a client-centered approach for long-term success. He highlights how forecasting cravings can help preserve coaching momentum and the need to balance intensity with patience in training, ultimately aiming for sustainable fitness habits.