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The Fitness Business Podcast with Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger

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If you’re a fitness professional, entrepreneur, or just a fitness enthusiast who has a deep appreciation for the science of not only getting results for your body; but how to market, communicate, sell, influence, and lead, then the Fitness Business Podcast, hosted by Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger is for you. Erin and Jordan are owners of Transform 4Ever Systems, a 7-Figure Online Fitness Coaching Company, that is known for solving the problems that other coaches fail. Along with that, they own Impact Fitness Coaching Academy, a 7+ Figure All-In-One Accelerator for coaches, personal trainers, and health industry entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale their businesses, all online. This podcast brings REAL, and ACTIONABLE steps to level up your personal growth, business growth, and how to look better naked in the process. The Fitness Business Podcast hosts weekly guests ranging from industry experts, marketing experts, copywriters, PhDs, and thought leaders from around the world. The mission is to not only teach you the tools to earn more money and make more of an impact, but we aim to help you to look at the world a bit differently, with each and every episode.
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Episodes

652. How You Can Get Mentored by Us for Free: Our $200K Future Leaders Grant

Click Here To Apply For The $200,000 Scholarship! If you've been wanting to join IFCA for awhile but haven't pulled the trigger, take this as your sign that it's time. I'm going to share why we are giving away 200k in grants inside of IFCA and why it's your time to become the proven leader you're meant to be. Time Stamps: (0:39) Why Most Coaches Stay Stuck (1:22) Vanity to Client Metrics (2:32) Dying With The Algorithm (4:22) Becoming A Proven Leader (5:49) How The Grant Program Works ----------...

Jun 30, 20257 min

651. How to Know if Your Ads Are Actually Working (And What to Do if They Aren’t)

Want to know if your ads are really working so you aren't just burning money? In today's episode, I'll explain how ads actually work when it comes to lead generation and conversion in your business, the two funnels we see working really well inside of IFCA right now, how to build trust with the ad platform, and more! Time Stamps: (0:08) How To Know If Your Ads Are Actually Working (1:15) How Ads Actually Work (3:00) 2 Funnels That Work Really Well (4:50) Building Trust With The Ad Platform (10:3...

Jun 26, 202514 min

650. From 10K to 100K Months: Here Are The 5 Things We Did Inside Our Fitness Coaching Business

If you are wanting to scale your coaching business in 2025 and beyond, please learn from our lessons and successes. I wish I had this episode when I was coming up because I would have avoided countless hours of things that just don't work. I'll explain the Jordan and I with our Transform2gether program, what contributed to that, and why those principles still work right now. Time Stamps: (0:28) Mom Brain = 3rd Time’s A Charm (1:48) Our Backstory (3:43) How Transform2gether Exploded (6:28) Email ...

Jun 23, 202513 min

649. Trainerize Expert Panel: How to Automate the Boring Stuff So You Can Focus on What Actually Makes Money

I (Jordan) was recently on an expert panel hosted by Trainerize and I wanted to share the discussion with you our podcast fam. We talk about how to stay relevant as a coach in 2025, how to automate certain administrative tasks, how to avoid burnout as a business owner, and more! Time Stamps: (4:02) Why People Pay For Personal Trainers (6:50) Staying Relevant As A Coach (9:24) Automating Administrative Tasks (17:52) Going Overboard with AI? (20:15) Burnout (24:50) Firing Your Clients ---------- W...

Jun 19, 202534 min

648. The 5 Offer Structures Silently Sabotaging Your Business (And What to Do Instead)

There are seemingly endless options when it comes to your offer structure and depending on what coach or guru you listen to, they all work. After helping thousands of online fitness coaches and selling a fitness coaching company, there are certain offers structures that just plain don't work and we don't want you to spend hours and hours trying something that is doomed to fail. I'm going to cover the 5 offer structures that will sabotage your business and what to offer instead. Time Stamps: (1:0...

Jun 16, 202510 min

647. Should You Share Profit Numbers With Your Team? (Yes, here’s why it’s a HUGE mistake not to)

Wrapping up our profit series, the limiting belief I hear all the time inside of IFCA from coaches is "should I share my profit numbers with my team?" Yes and there's a right way and a lot of very wrong ways to go about this. In this episode, I'll explain why you should be transparent with your team, how to cut the right costs to be more profitable, the concept of strategic costs, and more. Time Stamps: (0:48) A Limiting Belief I Hear All The Time (1:48) How Not To Go About It (4:12) Profitable ...

Jun 12, 202513 min

646. What If Profit Was the Most Generous Thing You Could Focus On?

Today's episode is the profit conversation you probably haven't had but need right now. I'm not going to go into all the logistics and boring facts about why profit is important. Instead, I'm going to share with you why profit is about making you and your company better for your clients, your team, and the world. I'll also talk about why business owners resist profits and how you can be different. Time Stamps: (0:22) The Not Boring Profit Series (1:20) Profit Is About Being Better (2:41) Why Bus...

Jun 09, 20257 min

645. The Solopreneur Trap: How To Know When It's Time To Build A Team (and What to Hire First)

On Episode 636, we had IFCA clients Justin and Amy join us to talk about data tracking, getting leads, and their client avatar. In Part 2 which we want to share with you today, we talk about hiring and scaling. You'll get a unique perspective from their answers as they own other businesses but this was the first time they went from online coach to true owner and they shared some lessons you can learn from if you are starting to hire and train a team. Time Stamps: (2:30) Justin and Amy’s First Hi...

Jun 05, 202520 min

644. The 50K and 250K Sticking Points: Here Is How You Break Past Them!

If you feel like all you do is work inside the business, deliver your coaching, and have no additional time to work ON the business, this reality is keeping you stuck. I know because it kept me stuck for years even working 70 hour weeks. In today's episode, I'm going to share the difference between a creator and an operator, why you need both (or the mentality of both at different points), and how to scale without self-destructing. Time Stamps: (0:34) Why Entrepreneurs Get Stuck (1:35) Creator v...

Jun 02, 202512 min

643. Why AI Will Never Replace These 4 Parts of Your Coaching Business [Part 2/2]

You saved 10+ hours a week automating tasks using AI… now what ? The time you're saving shouldn't be going to Netflix but these 3 areas I'm going to cover in this Part 2 episode. We'll talk about how to build a true community, create experiences that transform, and how to create truly personalized coaching. Time Stamps: (0:28) Last Episode (1:20) Area #1: Building A True Community (3:24) Area #2: Creating Experiences That Transform (4:28) Area #3: Truly Personalized Coaching (5:48) Recapping ---...

May 29, 20257 min

642. Stop Doing Busy Work: 4 Coaching Tasks to Automate Immediately [Part 1/2]

Creating automatons with AI has never been easier and I don't want you to get left behind in this industry if you haven't started implementing these tools in your business. I am going to share 4 big coaching tasks you're probably spending too much time on that AI can help you with and even create a better product and experience for your clients. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we will cover how to implement high touch human connection elements to set your coaching program apart. Time Stamps: (1:09) ...

May 27, 202516 min

641. Why I Spend $175k/yr On My Body: My Mental & Physical Optimization Protocol Revealed

175k may seem like an astronomical amount to spend on your health (and I kind of agree) but what is more important than fueling the very thing that's responsible for your success? Your body and your brain, especially as a fitness professional. In this episode, I'm going to go deep with my protocols and what I've done over the last 20 years but more specifically what I'm doing now for optimal performance and longevity. Time Stamps: (0:23) Pain Pills and Rock Bottom (2:01) I Have Used Steroids (2:...

May 22, 202520 min

640. Healthcare Burnout? This Unexpected Career Move Might Be Your Way Out

If your life is good on paper but internally your crumbling on the inside because the healthcare industry isn't the safe and meaningful avenue you intended, this episode is for you. We have helped many health practitioners escape the formal healthcare trap and help them build a business of their own that actually helps individuals and doesn't treat them like a number. Listen in on why building your own healthcare coaching business is what it's supposed to look like, how to build an offer and fin...

May 19, 202511 min

639. The Hormozi ‘Niches Get the B*tches’ Principle // How IFCA Client Jack Tripled His Rates & Business

If you're tired of hearing about niching down but you still aren't charging what you are worth, our hope is this episode finally wakes you up and allows you to take action on making your offer specialized to a certain group of people who need and want a unique type of problem solved. An online fitness coach offering exercise, nutrition, and mindset coaching is a dime a dozen these days but helping equestrian riders feel better in both their body and in the saddle like Jack's coaching business at...

May 15, 20259 min

638. 3 Chat GPT Hacks to Swipe Viral Fitness Content (Without Losing Your Voice or Integrity)

There are ways to copy what's working right now when it comes to content that isn't stealing… not quite. We aren't talking about straight plagiarism. That's for scumbags. We are talking about iterating on what's working and formatting it to your offer and audience using ChatGPT. In this episode, we'll go through what's been working well for our students increasing their organic reach and how you can too! Time Stamps: (2:37) Plagiarizing vs. Innovation (3:08) Find Youtube Creators (3:43) Use This...

May 12, 202512 min

637. How to Handle ANY Financial Objection With 3 Simple Questions

You've done all the work to bring a potential client to the table and you are now at the part of the conversation where many inexperienced coaches fumble the bag. If you want to sit on the same side of the table as the prospect and actually help them, listen to this episode. I'll break down a way you can have a clear and honest conversation about finances and do what's best for the prospect but also your business. Time Stamps: (0:24) The Money Conversation Problem (1:14) Is This Really About Mon...

May 08, 20256 min

636. From 1 Client A Week to 1 A Day: The One Change That Unlocked 6-Figure Growth

Excited for you to hear this conversation with two IFCA clients Justin and Amy who are doing incredible inside their coaching business while running another business. They are not new to entrepreneurship and with some tweaks working with us, they have skyrocketed. Listen in as we discuss why KPI's and data are king, the impact of knowing your ideal client avatar, lead generation, and more! Time Stamps: (0:33) IFCA Clients Justin and Amy (1:41) What Their Business Looks Like Now (2:57) Masterclas...

May 05, 202526 min

635. Tired of Being Your Client’s Therapist? Use This 3-Tier System to Set Boundaries & Get Your Time Back

I get it… you want to be there for your clients 24/7 and give them an incredible experience with you. This will ultimately lead to burnout and resentment as I've seen it so many times with our clients and myself a few years ago. What's the solution to this? Systems. We want our clients to eventually be self-sufficient and the three tier system I am going to share with you today will not only level up the quality of communication you have with your clients but they will appreciate the clarity as ...

May 01, 20258 min

634. Thinking About Hiring a Coach? Ask These 5 Questions First

If you are thinking about hiring a coach or have been burned in the past but thinking about giving coaching another shot, don't miss this episode. Erin and I want to tackle the topic of why trust is declining in the coaching space, what we are doing as a company to fight against shitty coaching programs, why some negative reviews are actually great for your credibility, and more! Time Stamps: (0:47) Do People Trust Coaches Anymore? (1:52) The Trust Recession (9:27) Our Reviews After Serving 4,50...

Apr 28, 202529 min

633. 3 Types of Posts Instagram Is Prioritizing Right Now

There's no better time to get in front of new eyeballs organically and we're seeing it with our 450+ clients inside of IFCA. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you the 3 types of posts Instagram is prioritizing right now, examples of each from a coaching perspective, and share with you a way to get our epic prompting cheat sheet to further help you with your content creation game. Time Stamps: (0:42) 3 Types of Posts To Make on Instagram (1:34) Changing My Mind on Organic Over The Last ...

Apr 24, 202511 min

632. Sex, Shrooms, and Stay-at-Home Dads: Our Most Personal Q&A Yet

Before Erin pops and goes on maturity leave, we wanted to do a fun type of episode because we know you are here for education but sometimes you just need some humor and entertainment too. Lay back and listen to our opinions on sex during pregnancy, taking shrooms, staying in contact with your ex's, and more! Time Stamps: (0:40) Laugh and Judge Us Through This (1:07) Sex During Pregnancy? (5:09) Human’s Use of Porn (9:40) Rules Around Pregnancy (10:58) Micro Dosing During Pregnancy? (12:00) Marry...

Apr 21, 202527 min

631. One Simple Question That Gets 80% of Clients to Extend Their Contracts

If you want to stop constantly stressing about where your next client is going to come from, listen up! I am going to share how important client retention is to your coaching business, explain the math, and give you a powerful 3 tier system to know exactly how every single one of your clients are doing on a daily and weekly basis that will forever end you getting ghosted or providing a refund. Time Stamps: (0:18) The Power of Client Retention (1:15) We Are In The Relationship and Community Busin...

Apr 17, 20257 min

630. Streamline Your Coaching Biz: The Exact Fulfillment System That Works With 70+ Clients

If you're getting stuck at 30 clients by yourself or if your team is getting stuck with fulfillment around 50 clients, we have a system to share with you. After many years of battling the same issue within T4E systems, we built a 3x3x3 system that allowed our coaches to work with 60-80 clients without burning out. Listen in as I explain the system and how it can save you hours a week and give your clients a better experience. Time Stamps: (0:12) Working With 60-80 Clients Without Burnout (1:07) ...

Apr 14, 202514 min

629. What Rich Clients Want [Plus How to Package It into a $10K Offer]

Solve rich people problems. You get to charge rich people prices. If you've ever wondered how you could sell a 10k coaching package, don't miss this episode. I'll share how to attract 2% buyers, why raises your prices raises the value of your program, how to sell, market, and build this offer, and more. Time Stamps: (0:12) Recent Conversation with John Madsen (1:52) Attracting 2% Buyers (2:35) Why We Charge High Prices (3:45) Jewelry Store Owner (6:33) What Goes Into A Ultra High Ticket Offer (9...

Apr 10, 202514 min

628. 3-Minute Mindset Shift: This One Reframe Will Make You Fall in Love with Your Business Again

I wanted to share a quick mindset shift episode and a story I recently told at our 7 figure mastermind retreat all about how we look at the journey of entrepreneurship. Don't want to spoil anything here but I hope this inspires you whenever you listen to it. ---------- Whenever You’re Ready, Here Are 4 Ways We Can Help You (For Free) (Community) Join the Fitness Business Secrets FB Community to Unlock Your Free 5 Clients in 5 Days Mini-Course (Content) Grab our exact post templates that are resp...

Apr 07, 20255 min

627. How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing a Single Client

In today's episode, we’re diving into one of the most important and most terrifying parts of growing a business. Raising your prices. But not just raising them, raising them without losing a single client. I’m going to break down how to shift your mindset, communicate and raise the value of your coaching service, and implement price increases in a way that's a win-win and gets results. Time Stamps: (0:14) Raising Your Prices (0:45) Price vs Value (2:06) Why Undercharging Hurts (3:23) The Math Be...

Apr 03, 202511 min

626. How to Use Instagram Stories to Convert More Clients (Without Being Online 24/7)

As promised via our last episode (definitely check it out if you haven't), we're going to be talking about Instagram stories and how to show up on them to not only show a more authentic side of you but also covert viewers into clients using this framework. Time Stamps: (0:11) Using Instagram Stories (1:15) The Stories Weekly Framework (3:45) Two Bonuses ---------- Whenever You’re Ready, Here Are 4 Ways We Can Help You (For Free) (Community) Join the Fitness Business Secrets FB Community to Unloc...

Mar 31, 20255 min

625. 30 Days of Scroll-Stopping Fitness Content Mapped Out for You

Whether you've hit a rut with your content creation game or angrily staring at your phone wondering what to post, we've got you in today's episode. We're going to breakdown a super simple content plan that has been working for our top students inside of IFCA so you'll never have to feel stuck again and attract genuine interest to your coaching offer. Time Stamps: (0:35) Simple Content Plan (1:45) Day 1 Post (3:11) Day 2 Post (4:10) Day 3 Post (5:12) Day 4 Post (7:12) Day 5 Post (8:52) Next Episo...

Mar 27, 202510 min

624. Entrepreneur Time Management 5 Min System: Escape Overwhelm & Work on What Moves the Needle

For entrepreneurs and coaches, effective time management can separate you from the rest of the industry and it took me 7 years to find a system that I finally stuck to that works at every level from 6 to 7 to 8 figures a year. In this short episode, I'm going to explain why your calendar is your best friend and the micromanaging asshole boss that's always looking over your shoulder if you want to follow through your promises to yourself on a daily and weekly basis. Time Stamps: (0:16) Time Manag...

Mar 24, 202512 min

623. How to Use Instagram’s Trial Feature to Go Viral & Get Free Clients

This might be the craziest growth hack I've ever seen when it comes to Instagram and I'm not sure how long you have to take advantage of this opportunity so listen up! If you want more views, followers, and ultimately clients for free, I'm going to walk you through the trial feature Instagram currently has, how to use it, and how to setup a 25 day strategy to go viral. Time Stamps: (0:22) Crazy Instagram Strategy (1:47) The Trial Framework (2:42) How It Works (3:42) Two Step Post and Follow Me C...

Mar 20, 202510 min
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