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Mastery Podcast with Mark Coles

Mark Coleswww.podomatic.com
The Mastery Podcast provides personal trainers and fitness professionals, with the necessary tools to take full control of their careers.
In order to reach this position, I believe mastery of three areas to be essential. Personal development, your craft and business.
I have dedicated the last 15 years to becoming the very best that I can be, and I will continue to do so. It is my passion and mission to help each of you to do the same.
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Episodes

Episode 387: 5 Habits That Kept Me Grounded for 25 years

In this week's episode I cover 5 habits that have kept me grounded for the last 25 years. I share how I built structure, stayed in shape as a non-negotiable, removed emotional chaos by using data, set boundaries with who gets my time, and reassessed my values regularly.

Jul 02, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 387

Episode 386: How to Turn Client Results into Booked Sales Calls

In this week's episode I break down how to actually use your client results to get more calls booked and sign up more clients. Most coaches post a before and after and expect leads to flood in. I used to do that too. But great marketers think differently. It’s not about the abs or the 20kg drop, it’s about the emotional shift behind the transformation.

Jun 25, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 386

Episode 384: Online Coach Making 2–4K/Month? Here’s What’s Holding You Back

In this week's episode I cover the 5 biggest reasons you're stuck earning between 2–4K a month as an online coach and more importantly, what you need to change if you actually want to grow. If you're a good coach, you're getting results, but your income isn’t moving… this one’s for you.

Jun 11, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 384

Episode 382: How to audit your online fitness business

In this week's episode I cover the full audit we use to help coaches build a stable and long-term 5–7K/month fitness business. Not just quick tactics but the actual building blocks: service, leads, and sales.

May 28, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Episode 381: How to build a simple sales funnel that actually converts

In this week's episode I cover a simple but powerful funnel you can use to get consistent clients — content, conversations, and booking calls. But here’s the truth: even if you’re doing all three, there are breakdowns that can be killing your results.

May 20, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Episode 380: How to Fix Your Show-Up Rate on Sales Calls

In this week's episode I cover how to fix your show-up rate on sales calls. Most fitness coaches lose potential clients before the call even starts — because they’re too passive. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process to make sure the person who books actually shows up, knows what they’re showing up for, and is way more likely to say yes.

May 16, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Episode 376: How to Shift Your 1:1 Online Fitness Business into a Successful Online Coaching Group Model

In this week's episode I cover how do you transition from a purely one-to-one coaching model to more of a group focused online fitness model. I’ll walk you through the difference between accountability (where the client takes full ownership) and being fully coached (where you give your soul every single day), and show you how automating your onboarding and using an efficient check-in system can set you free.

Apr 15, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 376

Episode 375: Why your DMs aren’t converting (and how to fix it)

In this week’s episode I cover how to turn cold leads into hot prospects inside your DMs. One of the biggest mistakes I see coaches make is only focusing on the people who are already replying, while completely ignoring the ones who followed them but haven’t engaged yet.

Apr 09, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 375

Episode 373: The 3 types of social media content you need to grow in 2025

In this week's episode, I cover the three types of content you have to be posting every week if you want to actually grow your business on Instagram in 2025. I break down exactly how to attract the right audience, keep them engaged, and convert them into high-value clients.

Mar 26, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Episode 372: Building a 7-Figure Online Fitness Coaching Business (Dubai Live Edition)

From starting out as a 17-year-old in New Zealand to building a million-dollar coaching business, Chenyang’s story is one of relentless growth, risk-taking, and vision. We dive into how she went from corporate burnout to online coaching success, scaling to 85K months, and leading a team that believes in her mission as much as she does.

Mar 21, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 372

Episode 369: 6 Steps to simplify your DM chats (for online fitness coaches)

In this week's episode I cover how to simplify the DM chat so you can have better quality conversations and ultimately book more calls. I find that so many online fitness coaches get overwhelmed with the DMs, overcomplicating everything until it doesn’t even replicate just a normal human conversation.

Feb 28, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 369

Episode 368: Bodybuilders don't make great entrepreneurs (the harsh truth)

In this week's episode I cover why bodybuilders don't make great entrepreneurs. Now, I'm a bodybuilder myself, so please don't think for one second I'm just here to call anyone out. I want to help you see why you're stuck maybe blaming the algorithm or not valuing money, marketing, and team building enough.

Feb 19, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Episode 366: 4 Pricing Models for Your Online Fitness Coaching Business

In this week's episode I cover how to choose your pricing model for online fitness coaching. I'm sharing four different pricing structures, plus a bonus tip at the end that I know you're really going to find helpful. I also explain why I personally favour taking more cash upfront, so you can build confidence, put money in the bank, and reinvest in your business.

Feb 06, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 366

Episode 365: From Irish Dancer to Global Fitness Community - Ciara Rossi's Story

In this week's episode, we sit down with the inspiring Ciara Rossi , who shares her journey from being an Irish dancer to running a thriving online coaching community of 300 women. Listen in as Ciara talks about overcoming self-doubt, the personal struggles that fueled her ambition, and the deep importance of personal development.

Jan 31, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 365

Episode 364: What Separates 7-Figure Online Fitness Coaches From the Rest

In this week's episode, I cover what separates the top 1% of online fitness coaches from the rest. Using real client success stories, including one who went from $24,000 to $144,000 in 18 months, I break down the 10 key traits that define the best in the business.

Jan 23, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 364

Episode 363: 10 Priceless Lessons I Wish I Knew at 23

In this week's episode I cover the top 10 lessons I wish I'd known at 23. I dive into being okay with people coming and going, designing every part of your life with intention, lowering your expectations of others, and asking more questions without fear.

Jan 14, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 363

Episode 362: 5 things I let go of for a better life

In this week's episode I cover five key things that I let go of. Quit removed from my life so that my life had an upgrade. I’ve not felt as good health wise, spiritually wise, mentally wise, my relationship, my professional life that I’ve ever done before. I truly do believe these changes have been instrumental in me feeling this way.

Jan 07, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 362

Episode 361: The Best Paid Ads Strategy for Fitness Coaches in 2025

In this week's episode, I cover how to grow your online fitness coaching business using paid advertising. I’ll walk you through the benefits, strategies, and practical steps to make more money, grow your followers, and generate leads.

Jan 03, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 361

Episode 359: Building a Sales Team: Insights from 25 Years in The Fitness Industry

In this week’s episode, I cover building a sales team – when to hire sales closers, where to find them, and how to ensure they perform and deliver a solid return on your investment. Drawing from 25 years in the fitness industry and building a multi seven-figure coaching business, I share key steps like hitting 30K months before hiring, recording your calls, daily huddles, and tracking performance.

Dec 17, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 359
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