Comments on: Personal Training Clients – The Definitive Article (Talking All Things Clients: Pricing, Picking, Selling, and Service). http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/ Share the Latest Fitness Marketing, Personal Trainer Marketing and Boot Camp Marketing With Others in the Industry. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Barbara Bryant http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-15595 Barbara Bryant Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:28:49 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-15595 Wow; this resounded with me; not as a trainer; as one who works with trainers (whom I adore). We have a great atmosphere and great clients in our studio. The clients love the trainers and vice versa but the trainers are lookin' and soundin' burned OUT lately! Some are workin' from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. or later, running around between two to three locations but clients cancel at the last minute or don't even call in. Even being able to charge them for a missed session doesn't do much when you've had to lose sleep and drive 30-45 minutes (uncompensated) to and from for a no-show. They feel diss'd and demoralized by a client who couldn't be bothered to cancel. The frustration and fatigue level is huge. The greatest thing about going solo is the freedom to build a client base that's worthy of your dedication, skill and talent. As much as I hate to lose good trainers, I rejoice for those who are not willing but ready to fly solo.... -b Wow; this resounded with me; not as a trainer; as one who works with trainers (whom I adore). We have a great atmosphere and great clients in our studio. The clients love the trainers and vice versa but the trainers are lookin’ and soundin’ burned OUT lately! Some are workin’ from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. or later, running around between two to three locations but clients cancel at the last minute or don’t even call in. Even being able to charge them for a missed session doesn’t do much when you’ve had to lose sleep and drive 30-45 minutes (uncompensated) to and from for a no-show. They feel diss’d and demoralized by a client who couldn’t be bothered to cancel. The frustration and fatigue level is huge. The greatest thing about going solo is the freedom to build a client base that’s worthy of your dedication, skill and talent. As much as I hate to lose good trainers, I rejoice for those who are not willing but ready to fly solo…. -b

]]> By: Dave Parise CPT FPTA http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11887 Dave Parise CPT FPTA Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:20:48 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11887 Brian, Just by the way you talk- I know you will be successful. Never look at the other guy, get out and give more, go beyond the call of duty-Once you feel you have learned enough- you will crumble! Go to every seminar that can fit into your schedule- I personally recommend the top level personal trainer manual- No not for Kaiser, for you man! The manual has cultivated in true form- what we all need to know about this industry. Its like someone gave you the combination to the safe, instead of picking numbers from a hat- (very cool stuff). Brian today I have 7-clients all within a 10 mile radius- on the road today making someone smile and feel better. Those are the rewards of personal training- plus that will turn to more client referrals!!! Make a difference my friend! Thank you for writing us @ super_trainer.com! Brian,

Just by the way you talk- I know you will be successful. Never look at the other guy, get out and give more, go beyond the call of duty-Once you feel you have learned enough- you will crumble! Go to every seminar that can fit into your schedule- I personally recommend the top level personal trainer manual- No not for Kaiser, for you man! The manual has cultivated in true form- what we all need to know about this industry. Its like someone gave you the combination to the safe, instead of picking numbers from a hat- (very cool stuff). Brian today I have 7-clients all within a 10 mile radius- on the road today making someone smile and feel better. Those are the rewards of personal training- plus that will turn to more client referrals!!!

Make a difference my friend!
Thank you for writing us @ super_trainer.com!

]]> By: Brian http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11797 Brian Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:13:20 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11797 Thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to reply Dave. That means a lot to me. It tells me you're truly commited to what's being written hear, and not just "pumping" out generic information. I've checked out your website and business Results Plus. Nice. Another resource loaded with good info. And I understand working for a big box gym is not the way to "make it" in the personal training business. I've had the idea, ever since starting in this field, of opening my own studio strictly for my clients, and being very selective as to who they will be. But that is a long term goal. Sometimes I just get way ahead of myself. My immediate goals include getting my certification and establishing myself as a credible, if not sought after, personal trainer, like yourself. How to get there is the direction I'm searching for. Thanks again for the reply. Thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to reply Dave. That means a lot to me. It tells me you’re truly commited to what’s being written hear, and not just “pumping” out generic information.

I’ve checked out your website and business Results Plus. Nice. Another resource loaded with good info.

And I understand working for a big box gym is not the way to “make it” in the personal training business. I’ve had the idea, ever since starting in this field, of opening my own studio strictly for my clients, and being very selective as to who they will be. But that is a long term goal. Sometimes I just get way ahead of myself. My immediate goals include getting my certification and establishing myself as a credible, if not sought after, personal trainer, like yourself. How to get there is the direction I’m searching for.

Thanks again for the reply.

]]> By: Dave Parise FPTA CPT http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11789 Dave Parise FPTA CPT Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:43:09 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11789 Brian Sir! Thanks for responding to the blog. I want to help you understand the messege loud and clear. First and foremost I have not worked in a gym, or ever owned a 'gym'. I started me business as a traveling trainer. I then did some group work with local corporate facilities. My next quest was to gather enough revenue to afford me to open a location for my private clients. The center called resultsplus was not open to the general public. I had a select few clents who paid a premium for my services. They wanted a private personal, profesional cultured environment. They wanted gag orders, and a hush attitude. I wouldnt be caught wasting my time, knowledge, at a slop shop, mom n pop one-size-fits-all-... make your monthly quota posted on the wall- or lose it all- facility! We are trying to say " dump the gym" and leave the "rent-a-buddies" for those who don't know any better. You sound like you have the main ingredient for sucess- it is passion my friend...and you cant be passionate and diligent working in a cage full of "monkey see-monkey do- attitude- my guns are bigger than you dude. Professional decision making goes beyond the daily grind and insanity you find at the gyms and fitness centers. Brian see through the trees- and be uncommon. You can create any life you want, however if it's the robotic lifestyle you find in the tupperware & gallon jug gym you cling to..then you will fosilize. Brian Sir!

Thanks for responding to the blog. I want to help you understand the messege loud and clear. First and foremost I have not worked in a gym, or ever owned a ‘gym’. I started me business as a traveling trainer. I then did some group work with local corporate facilities. My next quest was to gather enough revenue to afford me to open a location for my private clients. The center called resultsplus was not open to the general public. I had a select few clents who paid a premium for my services. They wanted a private personal, profesional cultured environment. They wanted gag orders, and a hush attitude. I wouldnt be caught wasting my time, knowledge, at a slop shop, mom n pop one-size-fits-all-… make your monthly quota posted on the wall- or lose it all- facility! We are trying to say ” dump the gym” and leave the “rent-a-buddies” for those who don’t know any better. You sound like you have the main ingredient for sucess- it is passion my friend…and you cant be passionate and diligent working in a cage full of “monkey see-monkey do- attitude- my guns are bigger than you dude. Professional decision making goes beyond the daily grind and insanity you find at the gyms and fitness centers. Brian see through the trees- and be uncommon. You can create any life you want, however if it’s the robotic lifestyle you find in the tupperware & gallon jug gym you cling to..then you will fosilize.

]]> By: Brian http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11777 Brian Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:45:40 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11777 Hi Kaiser, Thanks for all the helpful industry info. I am presently going through a career change. I returned to school, and am taking classes to become a personal trainer. I've always stayed in shape, and enjoy helping others, so personal training seemed like a good fit (no pun intended.) While just getting into this field, I'm doing a lot of research, and am constantly searching the internet for information that will help me acheive success in this new endeavor. I've taken a lot from your blog and newsletter on growing a personal training business. But this blog confuses me. You seem to advocate escaping the gym: most obviously from your ebook, "Dump the Gym." But then you add an excerpt from Dave Parise that seems to be all about owning a gym. You stress so many times that your clients are the most important people, and giving them your undivided attention will propel you in personal training. But then add loads of information about running a business through a gym owners point of view. So is that the message? Dump someone elses gym and start one of your own? Thanks again for all the info. I've found this site to be a great resource. Just need to clarify the direction I need to focus my efforts on. Personal training or gym ownership? Brian Hi Kaiser,
Thanks for all the helpful industry info. I am presently going through a career change. I returned to school, and am taking classes to become a personal trainer. I’ve always stayed in shape, and enjoy helping others, so personal training seemed like a good fit (no pun intended.)

While just getting into this field, I’m doing a lot of research, and am constantly searching the internet for information that will help me acheive success in this new endeavor. I’ve taken a lot from your blog and newsletter on growing a personal training business. But this blog confuses me. You seem to advocate escaping the gym: most obviously from your ebook, “Dump the Gym.” But then you add an excerpt from Dave Parise that seems to be all about owning a gym.

You stress so many times that your clients are the most important people, and giving them your undivided attention will propel you in personal training. But then add loads of information about running a business through a gym owners point of view.

So is that the message? Dump someone elses gym and start one of your own?

Thanks again for all the info. I’ve found this site to be a great resource. Just need to clarify the direction I need to focus my efforts on. Personal training or gym ownership?

Brian

]]> By: Dave Parise FPTA CPT http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11723 Dave Parise FPTA CPT Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:42:34 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11723 One more note...You do not want me to have my own blog. Why? I would be the hells kitchen of all trainers. I would take sensation based training and nonsence...water it down and watch it grow as common sence. Trainers would dislike me for I would belittle (professionally) most of the exercises they are married to. I would have to hide behind dark glasses and a baseball cap. While being chased my bullet proof vest would weigh me down I would decelerate and fall. After the beating, and super-ventricular contractions...I would get up and start all over again- One more note…You do not want me to have my own blog. Why? I would be the hells kitchen of all trainers. I would take sensation based training and nonsence…water it down and watch it grow as common sence. Trainers would dislike me for I would belittle (professionally) most of the exercises they are married to. I would have to hide behind dark glasses and a baseball cap. While being chased my bullet proof vest would weigh me down I would decelerate and fall. After the beating, and super-ventricular contractions…I would get up and start all over again-

]]> By: Dave Parise FPTA CPT http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11722 Dave Parise FPTA CPT Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:30:53 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11722 Kaiser, Our purpose today is to become more involved in the art of self promotion. I ask we all give more to everyone who walks in our path. Why? In part because this world need more people who care about the making of what I call Economic wellbeing" the world needs us. But I ask in good conscience because I sincerely believe that the more you give, the more you'll get. All of us are motivated to some extent by self-interest. When I ask that you give more to clients it's reasonable for you to ask, "What's in it for me?" What are the benefits? Perhaps the biggest thing it gives us is uncommon knowledge-and the power that knowledge provides. Inject a small dose of application with that power, shake dont stir, and we have the code for endless possibilities. Dave Parise CPT FPTA Kaiser, Our purpose today is to become more involved in the art of self promotion. I ask we all give more to everyone who walks in our path. Why? In part because this world need more people who care about the making of what I call Economic wellbeing” the world needs us. But I ask in good conscience because I sincerely believe that the more you give, the more you’ll get.

All of us are motivated to some extent by self-interest. When I ask that you give more to clients it’s reasonable for you to ask, “What’s in it for me?” What are the benefits?
Perhaps the biggest thing it gives us is uncommon knowledge-and the power that knowledge provides.
Inject a small dose of application with that power, shake dont stir, and we have the code for endless possibilities.

Dave Parise CPT FPTA

]]> By: Sam Kappel http://super-trainer.com/personal-training-clients/#comment-11717 Sam Kappel Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:28:26 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5422#comment-11717 Very nice! Once again Kaiser, great piece! Very nice! Once again Kaiser, great piece!

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