Comments on: THE “BUSINESS” OF PERSONAL TRAINING: TALKING TO KELLI CALABRESE ABOUT GETTING SERIOUS IN FITNESS (listen to the in-depth audio of our conversation – new updated audio)

By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:51:05 +0000

HAHA – yeah – and you know what? In reading other blogs, I’ve noticed I kind of skip long audio – if everyone else has web ADHD like me, they’re probably doing the same thing – in the future I’ll put up the transcripts -

By: Doug Murphy

Doug Murphy — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:39 +0000

Hey Kaiser,

Had to laugh when I read your comment asking if anyone besides Manny had listened to the audio. It was a great interview, but I suspect the reason you didn’t have more comments on this post is due to the time of year. I can’t speak for everybody else, but I know that between a busy training schedule, holidays and holiday parties, friends and family, and end of year tasks, I fall behind on things this time of year. So don’t be surprised if you see some late comments on some of these posts!

By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:13:13 +0000

Welcome aboard Alex – thanks for the feedback -

Yeah Kelly is certainly the real deal and she’s done it all – you can’t go wrong listening to her -

By: Alexander Morentin

Alexander Morentin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:52:07 +0000

Kelly is definitely the queen of our industry.
She associates with the best of the best, including Phil Kaplan.

I think this audio is especially valuable for a trainer who is just starting out. Valuable advice.

Thanks Kaiser. I’m new to your blog and am liking it a lot.

Peace. :)

By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:15:33 +0000

What, no one besides Manny had a comment on this thing? Do you guys even listen to the audio?!?!

By: Manny

Manny — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:14:42 +0000

Ok I think I got it now – it’s what you always talk about – don’t wait, but keeping working hard on building your credibility – thanks man!

By: Kaiser

Kaiser — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:28:09 +0000

Hey Manny – yeah I understand your question – the blueprint hasn’t changed – it’s just that in Kelly’s case you see the result of consistent action over time – after a while, it becomes such a dominant resume that it becomes overwhelming and success is practically guaranteed.

People in other professions are used to thinking about and advancing their careers in this way – trainers often don’t and that’s why I wanted to get Kelly on here –

But by all means, offer your services as aggressively as possible – at the same time continue to rack up accomplishments, and keep note of them – soon you’ll have a really impressive CV too!

By: Manny

Manny — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:24:54 +0000

Great post man – you’re right Kelly’s got a lot of qualifications in fitness and seems to be doing a lot!

But tell me if I’m wrong – aren’t you usually talking about a different route for trainers? That we should get out and offer are services instead of “jumping through hoops” like you talk about?

In any case I liked the new perspective and love to find out about other people succeeding at training – it’s changed my whole idea about this field and my career – thanks and keep up the good work!