Trainers Talking Truths

Thinking about taking your training business online but not sure where in the world to start? There are lots of moving pieces and it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you actually make the switch? What about your current clients? How do you get new clients? Do you need a business plan? How much should you even charge?!We’ll talk about the key steps you need to take to branch out into online training. We’re talking with Jennifer Kadri, founder of jennerationfit.com and former National Director of Education for Crunch Gyms. She has the industry knowledge and experience to help you map out your road to success.

Welcome to Trainers Talking Truths! This is an ISSA podcast dedicated to exploring the fitness industry and uncovering the whys and hows of personal training. To do that, we’ll talk directly to the industry experts and the certified trainers. We’ll dig into fitness programming, business tactics, nutrition, and more. You’ll even hear from current training clients who offer insight from the other side.ISSA is the world leader in fitness education. Our comprehensive content is grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities. The guests and topics we highlight connect directly to our ISSA values. Jenny Scott, a coach, trainer, dog mom, and ISSA Product Developer. Jenny studied zoology, microbiology, and human resources before developing a passion for fitness in 2008 when her first trainer helped her lose 60 pounds! She became a certified trainer in 2009 and now hold 9 fitness-related credentials. Dan Duran is an ultra-triathlete, all-around outdoorsman, and ISSA VP, International and Group Partnerships. Dan completed several Ironman’s, two Double Ironmans in under 36 hours and a Triple Ironman in under 60 hours, and a quintuple ironman in under 5 ½ days. Together they plan to dig into the truths of fitness programming, business tactics, nutrition, and more.

You have your certification in hand. You are excited to get started and train your first clients. But how do you actually get a job, get clients, and start building your career? With a lot of hard work, grit, and some tips from industry expert Brandon Daniels, Director of Personal Training for the Workout Anytime Franchise. He has been in the fitness industry for over 21 years, on both the membership and personal training side of the fitness industry. He has a deep understanding of how to develop and run a successful team, and create unparalleled results for the clients, trainers, and the gym. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to get out ahead of the crowd of trainers looking for a position, how to land that job, and how to ensure you remain successful.