Comments on: How Much Do Personal Trainers Make? The Shocking Truth About Personal Training Income … http://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/ Share the Latest Fitness Marketing, Personal Trainer Marketing and Boot Camp Marketing With Others in the Industry. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:54:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nikki Laytonhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-19420 Nikki Layton Mon, 10 May 2010 18:01:11 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-19420 Great Post Kaiser, we have 2 companies a training studio with 17 trainers in it and a software company that sells the software that we designed to allow us to grow our business. Don't undersell yourself it will end up costing you way more than you think Great Post Kaiser, we have 2 companies a training studio with 17 trainers in it and a software company that sells the software that we designed to allow us to grow our business. Don’t undersell yourself it will end up costing you way more than you think

]]> By: Kaiser Serajuddinhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12287 Kaiser Serajuddin Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:57:25 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12287 Richard - your age will help you - people will take you more seriously and view you as more of a professional - a lot of the 21 year olds that purchase the manual and look to get started full steam have that credibility issue to deal with but you won't - just learn from the best, head to the next Pat Rigsby conference and talk to Greg personally, and you'll soak up the smarts to help you jump in at the top level from the get go - as James pointed out, it's actually easier to command top dollar when you're solo - and very funny but true, it's actually MUCH easier to get clients when you're independent - you don't realize that until you actually get out, start applying some client getting and retaining strategies, and make things happen - Richard – your age will help you – people will take you more seriously and view you as more of a professional – a lot of the 21 year olds that purchase the manual and look to get started full steam have that credibility issue to deal with but you won’t – just learn from the best, head to the next Pat Rigsby conference and talk to Greg personally, and you’ll soak up the smarts to help you jump in at the top level from the get go – as James pointed out, it’s actually easier to command top dollar when you’re solo – and very funny but true, it’s actually MUCH easier to get clients when you’re independent – you don’t realize that until you actually get out, start applying some client getting and retaining strategies, and make things happen -

]]> By: Kaiserhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12259 Kaiser Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:45:59 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12259 Glad this post hit home with everyone - to get that income up, it takes a balanced approach as everyone pointed out in this post - balancing the value you give to your client with what you ask for back in return; balancing the business and service side; and balancing your boundaries and needs with the knowledge and information you provide - getting this mix right is the key to moving up in training - and it's always a work in progress - Glad this post hit home with everyone – to get that income up, it takes a balanced approach as everyone pointed out in this post – balancing the value you give to your client with what you ask for back in return; balancing the business and service side; and balancing your boundaries and needs with the knowledge and information you provide – getting this mix right is the key to moving up in training – and it’s always a work in progress -

]]> By: James Dixonhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12257 James Dixon Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:35:03 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12257 Great post Kaiser! I have been training for 3 years. This past spring I went solo. It seems like most clients are more willing to train and spend more with independent trainers. Great post Kaiser! I have been training for 3 years. This past spring I went solo. It seems like most clients are more willing to train and spend more with independent trainers.

]]> By: Richard Cookhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12242 Richard Cook Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:38:22 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12242 Thanks Greg. I am just so damned excited right now I cannot wait to get out there!! Thanks Greg. I am just so damned excited right now I cannot wait to get out there!!

]]> By: Greg Justicehttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12240 Greg Justice Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:24:53 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12240 Richard, I'm also 49 years old, so I can relate to the age thing. All you need to do is read Dave's remarks above and it'll give you all the direction you need to follow your dreams. Kaiser, Everything you said is spot on. We, as individuals, have a responsibility to elevate the professional and ethical standards of the personal training industry, above what reality television portrays our profession to be. If we start taking our industry more seriously, the general population will follow suit. Richard,

I’m also 49 years old, so I can relate to the age thing. All you need to do is read Dave’s remarks above and it’ll give you all the direction you need to follow your dreams.

Kaiser,

Everything you said is spot on. We, as individuals, have a responsibility to elevate the professional and ethical standards of the personal training industry, above what reality television portrays our profession to be. If we start taking our industry more seriously, the general population will follow suit.

]]> By: Richard Cookhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12233 Richard Cook Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:28:09 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12233 Kaiser- What are you thoughts concerning someone that is older and just getting started in personal training. I am studying for my ACSM cert and should have it in November. I am in the Midwest right now (Indiana) but want to move back to the east coast to get started. As far as age I am 49 now and by consistently living fit look 40. Any thoughts not only from Kaiser but from anyone else? Kaiser-

What are you thoughts concerning someone that is older and just getting started in personal training. I am studying for my ACSM cert and should have it in November. I am in the Midwest right now (Indiana) but want to move back to the east coast to get started. As far as age I am 49 now and by consistently living fit look 40. Any thoughts not only from Kaiser but from anyone else?

]]> By: Greghttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12218 Greg Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:48:10 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12218 Thanks for the motivation Dave! I'm trying to weave myself around the obsticles and past the negative attitudes towards my vision of what I think can happen. Also I want the best clients and the best clients want the best trainer , so be your best and they will pay the rate you require. Thanks for the motivation Dave!
I’m trying to weave myself around the obsticles and past the negative attitudes towards my vision of what I think can happen.
Also I want the best clients and the best clients want the best trainer , so be your best and they will pay the rate you require.

]]> By: Dave Parise CPT FPTAhttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12215 Dave Parise CPT FPTA Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:36:11 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12215 Listen to Michael Seril he has a point- and that sends you in the direction of going beyond the typical. Most trainers come from a mold- they are stamped polished, and sent on their way. Like a wind-up toy they continually need guidance or they fall off the table!!! “ALWAYS GIVE YOUR CLIENTS MORE THAN THEY EXPECT TO GET... AND IT WILL RETURN TENFOLD!” ***Think Beyond Boundaries!*** Consult not your fears but your hopes and dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do. The more goals you set, the more goals you get! The proper way to change people is through genuine kindness and concern. Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—commitment to excellence—that will enable you to attain the success you seek. It doesn't matter how many say it cannot be done or how many people have tried it before; it's important to realize that whatever you're doing, it is your first attempt at it. Remember, your attitude determines your altitude! Go beyond your typical training session. If you give a bit more…it will be noted and return ten fold! I never dreamed of making over six figures personally, with just 6 clients per week. (20 sessions) Its a full time job to follow-up and be there at every given moment...the next level for personal trainers is to give more...not just a great workout.. D- Listen to Michael Seril he has a point- and that sends you in the direction of going beyond the typical. Most trainers come from a mold- they are stamped polished, and sent on their way. Like a wind-up toy they continually need guidance or they fall off the table!!!

“ALWAYS GIVE YOUR CLIENTS MORE THAN THEY EXPECT TO GET… AND IT WILL RETURN TENFOLD!”

***Think Beyond Boundaries!***
Consult not your fears but your hopes and dreams.
Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential.
Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do.
The more goals you set, the more goals you get!
The proper way to change people is through genuine kindness and concern.
Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—commitment to excellence—that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
It doesn’t matter how many say it cannot be done or how many people have tried it before; it’s important to realize that whatever you’re doing, it is your first attempt at it.
Remember, your attitude determines your altitude!
Go beyond your typical training session. If you give a bit more…it will be noted and return ten fold!

I never dreamed of making over six figures personally, with just 6 clients per week. (20 sessions)

Its a full time job to follow-up and be there at every given moment…the next level for personal trainers is to give more…not just a great workout..

D-

]]> By: Michael Duivishttp://super-trainer.com/how-much-do-personal-trainers-make/#comment-12198 Michael Duivis Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:18:33 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5822#comment-12198 Great post - You pretty much become what you charge in this industry! Great post – You pretty much become what you charge in this industry!

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