"Every person that comes into Rhapsody, whether they're a member or not ... I think I can say, hands down, would say, 'Man, they are probably the most welcoming community that I've been a part of.' And that's purposeful." In today's episode of the PT Profit Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Shaw of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston, SC. We talk all about the pure humanity of fitness and the sense of belonging that can be fostered. Given a lot of what's been going on in the world o...
Apr 22, 2021•51 min
We all know that the internet can sometimes be very depressing because of the toxic people that lurk in the shadows. Trolls . Unfortunately, I have had my own fair share of experiences with them, so I wanted to use this episode as an opportunity to share my take on what I consider "trolling" and how I manage it when those situations arise. In today's podcast, you'll hear me talk about: - How I define trolling. - The best way to manage a disagreement. - It's okay to use the Block feature! Podcast...
Apr 20, 2021•20 min
In this episode, Meghan Barrington joins me to discuss a variety of topics regarding women's wellness, looking at them through her unique lens. Meghan grew up doing all sorts of outdoorsy activities, played volleyball, and has a background in bodybuilding, and I jumped at the chance to talk about how a woman's body works and how it should be taken care of. We touch on how she intends to blend her various areas of expertise to educate her female clients on how to live better in their daily life. ...
Apr 15, 2021•51 min
What is currently holding your business back? During this episode, I want to sit down with you all, look under the hood of your business, and help you figure out why you might be struggling. It can be so easy to look around at other businesses that you are up against or strive to be like and get bogged down by the weight of it all. In this episode, I dive into: - The necessity of empowering your potential clients. - Deciding how to price your programs. - How important it is to take time to look ...
Apr 13, 2021•31 min
Welcome back! In today's brand new episode, David Grey joins us and shares his experience on how he was able to make a profitable program both online and in-person after dealing with his own pain and injuries. He went to seek relief for knee pain and ended up making his own program. David believes that there are some basic principles to look up before beginning rehab or training that proper lower muscle coordination relieves and could make a client pain free with the right assessment. You'll hea...
Apr 08, 2021•46 min
Ever feel like you're doing exactly what the gurus say and posting everyday, but nothing's happening? No additional ground is made? Me too! I tried posting every day for at least eight straight months, and nothing happened. You know what was even worse? I didn't really know what I was looking at to see if I was moving the dial inside of my business. In this episode, I talk about: - The Customer's four step journal in the Ladder of Believability. - The difference between know like and trust - The...
Mar 30, 2021•13 min
Coaches, plan time to save time. Ever since I brought up on my Instagram how I had planned weeks worth of content, I have had strangers, colleagues, and clients DMing me asking what I had done. In this podcast, I outline the various ways you can build out your content plan with the end goal in mind. In this episode, you'll hear me talk about: - The different phases of my content cycle. - Why repetition is a good thing and how that repetition can vary. - How to nurture your following through cont...
Mar 23, 2021•21 min
Welcome back to a brand new episode of PT Profit Podcast! Do you think you move "normally?" Really though, what even is that? Normal? Today on PT Profit Podcast I am talking to Dr. Keaton Worland, a physical therapist and strength trainer. Keaton ruptured two discs and fractured his back in college while pursuing a degree in orthopedic medicine. During this episode, we talk about how his injury happened, building trust and confidence in his patients, and pushing limits. In this episode, Keaton a...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr
We are back today, coaches, after a short hiatus to look back at a very early episode of the PT Profit Podcast. Back in June, I spoke with Captivate The Room's Tracy A. Goodwin about how the power of your voice is often overlooked when discussing messaging. Messaging isn't just what you say. It's how you say it. While the importance of the words you choose should never be understated, the tone, speed, and confidence with which you say them can make or break your message's impact. During today ep...
Mar 16, 2021•34 min
Welcome back to another episode of PT Profit Podcast, coaches! Do you write copy or just content? Last week, I had the privilege of teaching hundreds of coaches in my Simple Selling Live training and engaging with them on Facebook, Instagram, and via text/email. Day 2 was so exciting to me that I had to turn that training into today's podcast. In this episode, I talk about why writing persuasive, relatable copy is so important for your business, and I dive into each of the five types of content ...
Mar 02, 2021•51 min
We are back today with another brand new PT Profit Podcast, and I had a blast making this one, coaches. One of my best friends, Nicki Wilson, joined me for today's episode, and we talk all about the Enneagram types. Do you know how to best interact with everyone around you? Coaches, Enneagram helped me understand my friends, my clients, and my employees so much better. I find it so helpful in determining the best ways to communicate with folks. It has improved personal relationships and business...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Welcome back to the PT Profit Podcast, coaches! Today I am talking to a special guest across the world, Dr. Caity Haniver of Melbourne, Australia. She is an osteopath, which might not be a term everyone here in the USA is familiar with. In this episode, we talk about everything from weight lifting to pain identification and management to the importance of breathing. In this episode, Dr. Haniver and I discuss: - What osteopathy is. - Assessing and classifying your client so that you can accuratel...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Coaches, are you ready to level up your business? In this episode, I uncover topics of my upcoming free 3-part LIVE training which starts on February 22. I go through my 3 Pillars of Performance that I personally use in running my fitness business. These are the factors that have helped me and my clients make consistent income. In this episode, I talk all about: - The 3 Pillars of Performance, which we'll unpack even further in my Simple Selling Live traing. - What separates a successful and str...
Feb 16, 2021•25 min
Coaches, have you ever been working with a client and just could not pinpoint the cause of their pain or problem? What if you could unlock their point of trauma? In today's info-packed, must listen episode, I am joined by the co-developer of Cognomovement, Liz Larson. Cognomovement has been used to supplement both traditional talk therapy and physical therapy, aiding doctors in finding blocks in their patient's progress. It can be used to address cravings, habits, stress, low energy, and has bee...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min
"The finish line never gets closer to you. You're going to have to get closer to it," ALoN told me in today's episode, and he could not be more correct, coaches. The vision. Your goal. The w hy of it all. Planning and achieving a goal may not be easy, but you can do it without a fancy degree and with the right guidance. In this episode, ALoN DaviD talks to me about how to plan your next 90 days. ALoN is a goal setting expert who has created multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses from nothing. In th...
Feb 09, 2021•50 min
Coaches, are you actually using Instagram in the most effective ways? In today's digital age, social media is a very powerful and useful way of getting clients and growing businesses. Instagram specifically is one of my favorite platforms. In this episode, I am going to show you my top ten ways that I personally use that will help you grow your business, expand your reach and engagement, and how to maintain that success. In this episode, you'll hear me talk about: - How Instagram is borrowed spa...
Feb 02, 2021•44 min
Welcome back to PT Profit Podcast , coaches. Today, we are going to talk about something that everyone deals with, regardless of whether you are an athlete, student, business executive, or artist. Stress . Do you ever find yourself unproductive despite an apparent abundance of energy? Maybe a bit irritable and tense in reaction to the most basic things? Do you wonder why, despite all your hard work and dedication, you suddenly not as effective or on top of your game as you should be? Or are you ...
Jan 28, 2021•52 min
Coaches, how financially prepared are you for life's curveballs? In this episode of PT Profit Podcast, our guest Mel Abraham shares his wisdom on reaching financial liberation and what it truly means to be affluent. This episode will blow your mind, so get ready to take notes. Mel and I discuss how to make a conscious financial decisions, determining needs versus wants, calculating risk, and so much more. You are going to hear me and Mel talk about: The three critical outcomes of becoming an aff...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today I sit down with a very special guest – Brianna Battles – to discuss training the pregnant and postpartum client. She has been instrumental in educating me and changing the trajectory of my career as a trainer, and I am so happy to share this interview with you all. Pregnancy and postpartum athleticism is an area that can be lacking in trustworthy information online and on social media. Often times on social media, one trainer might suggest you take this or that easy. Another might push the...
Jan 21, 2021•54 min
Coaches, how well do you actually know yourself? Knowing yourself is essential for you to become successful as a fitness business entrepreneur. We have to find ourselves from within and address the things that hold us back or stop us from stepping up to the next level. Today I invited my good friend, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Nick Demos , to come chat with PT Profit Podcast about spirituality, meditation, yoga, and the study of self. In this episode, Nick shares his experience of how ...
Jan 19, 2021•51 min
Welcome back to another episode of PT Profit Podcast, Coaches! Today we are discussing what it takes to create an effective program for your clients. In this episode, Strength Faction's Todd Bumgardner will share his experience in making a program. Where do you start? How do you program for a variety of skill levels? How do you take care of yourself and keep from burning out as your business gains success? In this episode, you'll hear Todd and I discuss: - How to create effective programs for bo...
Jan 14, 2021•58 min
The second part to "What If Your Coaching Isn't Selling" has arrived. Have you ever wondered why your content doesn't seem to be resonating? Are your products not receiving the attention you expected? In this episode, we'll dive in to which metrics matter and what to do to meet your goals. In this episode, you'll hear: - How you will know if you content is working. - About using key performance indicators to track progress. - The different types of content: polarizing, motivational, and more. Pa...
Jan 12, 2021•22 min
It is officially 2021. Happy New Year. It's my favorite time of year because if you're anything like me, you might be sitting down to set your goals for business and maybe even health. But here's the problem, traditional goal setting doesn't work which is exactly why this episode is for you. We will be going through why most people fail on achieving goals, and we will also discuss the steps on how to achieve it. In this episode, you'll learn/you'll discover: 1. Why goal setting doesn't work and ...
Jan 05, 2021•31 min
What can a new coach do during a pandemic? 2020 has been the worst year for so many of us, and as a result, businesses have been compromised across the board for personal trainers new and experienced. But it's also been a year of blessings, and I sat down with Kevin Carr, who shares his experience on how his business survived. He talks to me about what he did to keep his business running, and he also shares his ideas on what new coaches can do who are entering the field. In this episode you'll h...
Dec 17, 2020•48 min
The number one question I get asked most frequently is, "Why am I not generating any revenue?" Why am I STUCK? This is going to be a 2-Part lesson. So for this episode we will be walking through your customers journey from people, to prospect, to purchase In this episode you’ll learn about: • Principles of Marketing • The 4P's that are essentials of a business(Problems, People, Prospects, and Purchases • Coaching is not your offer so what is. • The journey of a customer • The 3D's to convert pro...
Dec 15, 2020•30 min
I sat down with IPF World Champion powerlifter, Solana Lewis who currently holds the Junior American Squat record for the 63kg weight class. In addition to over 4 years of coaching, she holds her bachelors degree in Exercise Science and is extremely passionate about helping her clients master movement. In this episode you'll discover: Common misconceptions in powerlifting When to train skill and when you to train technique. How to program hypertrophy and strength training. Bodybuilding isn’t the...
Nov 26, 2020•56 min
Dr. Karlie Causey joined us today to talk about the fundamentals of sports chiropractic medicine and how it can be used to compliment coaching by trainers and clinicians for a variety of issues that come up with their clients. We also discussed her focus on perinatal and postpartum coaching and rehabilitation, and how coaches can become more familiar with the process. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why chiropractic medicine is sometimes not taken seriously - How a personal trainer determines w...
Nov 19, 2020•59 min
In today’s episode, I wanted to share four things I did to grow my business past the six-figure mark that I know you can implement immediately to help you grow your business. Knowing that so much of it is about the journey and its lessons, not the arrival, is essential. I want to show you how to map out your business from a place of detachment, looking at things clinically. That was a key factor for me, and it can be for you, too. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to get into alignment for your ...
Nov 17, 2020•22 min
In today’s episode, Erin talked to us about a myriad of topics ranging from the science of food and neurochemical dynamics of behavior to how we can break down really complicated nutritional and chemical processes without overwhelming clients and therefore improve client adherence. In short, I really felt that in this episode Erin captures the “art of science” if you will, and I’m sure this is one you won’t want to miss. In this episode you’ll learn: - How to inspire clients to adhere to behavio...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I wanted to spend some time sharing my thoughts on one of the most fundamental aspects of building your business successfully: finding your niche. When you try to speak to everyone you speak to no one, so it's important to set yourself apart in the marketplace. You really need to think about how you’re going to approach it successfully and in a way that will make you excited and continue to grow and love what you do while bringing that transformation to your ideal client. In thi...
Nov 10, 2020•17 min
