I like this post because it tells the truth. Of coarse you’re going to have to put in work because it’s your business. How much you makes depends on you only.

Thanks!

How do you make it work? You just say these are your hours, and that’s that – take it or leave it – you can’t accept every client, and you can’t accept hours that don’t work for you – if you set boundaries on who you accept and what hours you train, they’ll respect you more for it –

Easier said than done right? It comes to having choice – that’s from having your marketing handled – working to get your name out there and get leads coming into your pipeline, which you’ll see described in the web-report (in the services section) and in a new post I’m working on – remember you only need about 12-15 clients for a thriving practice – the referrals and spontaneous new leads you develop will actually leave you over-booked if you’re doing your job right -

Speaking of which, you’re own personal credibility plays a big part in that – that’s one of the major purposes of this site – how much do you believe in your services and their value? How do you come across to others? Are you a professional on par with, or better yet, ABOVE the other professionals these individuals deal with day to day? Pay attention to these things – these are the personality points that once you’ve mastered, you make your own rules –

Yeah, that experience you already have helps – you have to get it somewhere – a gym environment is a structured, quick and dirty way to get it, but if you’re motivated it’s not mandatory – no matter what, you’re going to have to learn to sell expensive training to clients, and get comfortable with training them – a gym environment kind of FORCES you to do it, but it’s not like playing with house money – the client still pays the same amount, even though you keep less – so if you have it in you, in my opinion you can bypass this step, although I know few trainers who have -

Hey Michael, thanks for the positive feedback – I know I go overboard with the LIFE talk sometimes, but that’s one of the main lessons I’ve learned from this job – I was in a really low place personally, and this profession was the vehicle that pulled me out – I owe it all to Personal Training – everything I’ve learned, responsibility I’ve learned, and people I’ve met are all directly related to this work – and unlike other professions, these are all peak experiences – this is more than just a career – for those that are lacking it, it’s an entire life and lifestyle -

1) I am not an early morning person, never have been and am just miserable no matter what I do if I have to wake up before 7 or 8. I would much prefer the hours of 8-11 and/or 2-5. I like to workout in the afternoons. How would I make this work?

2) Are you suggesting that new trainers start out independent or do you agree with others that every trainer should start as an employee in a gym, to get that initial experience?

I currently have expirience as an aerobic instructor, but none as a personal trainer. I have had 3 trainers myself, and 2 of them were good. My goal is to train women in weight loss and physique transformation, and as I get expirience, possibly figure competition as well.

Thanks for your help!

I had learned how to become an entrepreneur at age 10, and that hard work and persistence always pays off. I had my own lawn and rotatiller and dog walking service, My 3 biggest customers where William Macy Jr. President of Macy Department Store and May, Jerry Bic, the owners of Bic Pen company and the Chancellor for SUNY Stoneybrook. My hard work and perfectionistic qualities paid off as I acquired numerous VIP referrals from within their social circles. By the time I graduated high school I had a new car, and 40 K to contribute to my college education.

BTW my career as a Physician Assistant for 15 years paid me CRAP compared to the lucrative salary I make now as a fitness trainer.

Kaiser,reading and feeling your passion is very inspirational. I believe you are on a very important crusade, which will handsomely reward you in the long run. Keep pumping out these killer words of wisdom. I really appreciate the time you put into this… Your #1 fan Rivak

Nothing and I mean nothing is more powerful than FOCUS. Once you have that AND love what you do, then it is just a matter of time until you acheive whatever you aim for.