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The Dale & Kyle ShowDale & Kyle: Where Are They Now? Reunion EpisodeJoin hosts Dale and Kyle as they reunite to delve into their personal and professional growth post-hiatus, impacted by COVID-19. From promoting wellness through play to reengaging with self-trust and community, they emphasize fun, presence, and community connection.They chat about podcasting experiences, juggling multiple projects, leveraging AI tools, time management challenges, and creating safe fitness experiences for clients. This candid conversation offers valuable insights into navigating change, the power of play for wellness, and the ongoing journey of personal and professional development.Where to find us these days:Overly Excited podcastSchool of PlayThe...
2024-05-201h 01The Dale & Kyle ShowHow Are You Uniquely Designed?What is the best way for you to use your energy? How should you make important decisions? It turns out, it might be different for each person.Dale and I are big fans of learning about things outside of our industry and what we do day to day. You never know how these lines of curiosity will end up improving your skills or help with making connections.Recently I've been learning about something called Human Design. Human Design (or HD for short) is a way to understand how you're uniquely wired. I've found it very...
2021-10-3135 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowDiscounting Your PricesIn today’s episode we’re talking about discounting your prices. Should you do it? And if so how?We're approaching the biggest sale day of the year. So big that it's spread from it's originating country and is now being observed by retailers around the world.I'm of course talking about Black Friday (and Cyber Monday).Dale and I discuss when you should discount and when you shouldn't. Also how much to discount and how to use bundles as a way to not cheapen your services.Links to things we ment...
2021-10-1731 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowCreative AvoidanceIn today's episode we're talking about stress, uncertainty and the ways we avoid it.(You may notice a new show format: We're shedding the 'business' style podcast name so we can get more personal. We hope these conversations between two father, business men and friends are valuable in your own lives as a parent, business owner and human being.)Dale was feeling a bit flat a the start of this session so we decided to use a bit of a trick that can help you feel better: asking questions and being interested in someone else.
2021-10-0325 minThe Dale & Kyle Show4 Ways To Check In With Your Friends & Colleagues (RUOK?)In today's episode we've been inspired by R U OK? Day to talk about how we check-in with our friends.(You may notice a new show format: We're shedding the 'business' style podcast name so we can get more personal. We hope these conversations between two father, business men and friends are valuable in your own lives as a parent, business owner and human being.)Before we hit record, we were talking about that fact that R U OK? Day is great for spreading awareness about mental health, but what if we practiced it every...
2021-09-1322 min
Energetic Radio#238: Kyle Wood | Friendship, Business & WellbeingThis week I get to interview my good mate Kyle Wood for the second time. The first time was five years ago when we started a podcast and presenting business together. A lot has changed in that time, and we chat about that today. We talk about all things the power of friendship, the highs and lows of life, and so much more. If you would like to check out 'Lead Your Tribe', the podcast Kyle and myself host together, you can click on the link below - https://www.bootcampideas.com/podcast/
2021-08-2534 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Sell If You Hate SellingSelling is merely helping someone change their point of view. From convincing your partner that there is a right way to stack the dishwasher to selling what you do to your potential customers.One way leads to an argument or flat our dismissal, the other way leads to them seeing your point of view.The key is starting with understanding that persons world view right now. How can we see things they way they see things?That's what we talk about in today's episode.Links to things we mentioned:Cards...
2021-08-2330 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowLeading By GivingHaving known Dale for some time I've been struck by his ability to not only move through challenging times, but also be a beacon to of support and understanding to those around him.Whenever we talk about it one book often comes up: The Go-Giver.Struggling with the current lockdown I bought myself a copy on a whim and read it that week (it's nice a short). It challenged me so much that I knew I needed to talk to Dale about it.This is that conversation, recorded for you to hear. We...
2021-08-0939 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe One Killer Productivity AppWe can accomplish much more than we think in a year. And much less than we think in a day.Recently Kyle heard Charles Duhigg say this on a podcast:Throughout history, there’s only been one killer productivity app, and it is, thinking more deeply, training ourselves to think more deeply about the choices that we are making, to make sure that what I am doing right now, aligns with what I think is most important, and acknowledging that it might be different yesterday and it might be different tomorrow, but at least right now, I’...
2021-08-0223 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe Secret? It's ExperimentsEver look at someone else's business and think:'Wow, they get so much done!'What you're probably seeing is the result of lots of tiny experiments.Experiments help us discover if there is a need for our idea. Some work out and some fail. By making them a habit we can stave off stagnating or losing too much when one thing fails.This week on Lead Your Tribe, Dale and I share some of our current experiments to give you a few examples.
2021-07-2623 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Run Fun Workshops For A LivingIn this episode I find out how Dale managed to go from teacher and PT to a full-time speaker and presenter.As Dale mentions early on, getting into that line of work is 'not for the faint hearted'. Luckily, Dale shares with us what he learned along the way from doing workshops for free to five-figure bookings.Non-Sponsors:We avoid using ads on Lead Your Tribe. Instead we focus on building our own products and services for you. If you’d like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a li...
2021-07-1933 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowWhy Am I Feeling Anxious?Do you suffer from anxiety? Or are you someone who doesn't? Either way we hope this episode will help you understand your anxiety or that of those around you better.In this episode Kyle talks about the severe anxiety he experienced around a recent trip. Over the course of his conversation with Dale (and Dale listening and asking good questions) you'll get to hear Kyle find some revelations around why he was feeling so anxious.Dale also shares his insights from having today's conversation and they share some of their go-to methods for helping deal...
2021-07-0534 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowLovingly Leading Trusting Communities & Teams - Andrea HayesThis week on Lead Your Tribe, Kyle Wood interviews Andrea Hayes!Andrea is the Managing Partner at Change Maker Academy, working alongside Dr. Berardi to help change makers turn their passion for health & fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career.She’s also the Program Manager at the University of Victoria’s Innovation Centre, where she teaches, mentors, and establishes key connections for budding entrepreneurs.Over the last 10 years, she’s started several companies inside — and outside — of the health and fitness space.I know what it’s like to succeed a...
2021-06-2841 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowDealing With DisappointmentWhat happens when we try to do something that’s outside our comfort zone?Inevitably, there will be moments of failure. Things outside of our control will happen. And we’ll have to deal with the disappointment.What’s in our control is how we deal with it.Dale and Kyle share how they’ve dealt with recent disappointments and moved on from them. From recent pandemic related disappointments to past disappointments (because when we feel new disappointments, it brings up those from the past too), they hold nothing back.Non-S...
2021-06-2131 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe Power of Making Connecting a PriorityShow Notes:Questions we cover in this week's episode:Is connecting on social media the same as connecting offline?What benefit am I getting from social media? How can I be more purposeful?What about a daily phone call instead of a daily post?What are some ways to connect offline?How to set up a ‘connection exchange’.Is time spent connecting ‘work’?At the end of the episode I warp things up with 3 tips we recommend to help you feel more connected through this time:Unscheduled commute or walk and talk time.Weekly schedule...
2021-06-0736 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowWhat Drives You (When Things Get Tough?)Last week we talked a lot about adversity so this week it felt natural to continue that conversation on and talk about drive.Drive. Willpower. Motivation. Gumption. That thing that helps us achieve big goals and ride through the tough times.Here are some of the questions we cover in this episode:What drives us?How can I get motivated?What’s the slump that comes after a big project is finished?How hard should we push ourselves?Can we use goals and bucket lists to motivate us?How do I keep up my lo...
2021-05-3128 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowTurning Hostility Into Connection (A True Story)A quick announcement: Dale’s new book All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful is now out. Keep an eye out for it in your local bookstore or online.We touch on the vulnerability of writing a book and putting something permanent out there and then I dive into some surprising things I learned about Dale while reading the book.Some of the other topics we discuss are:Is it okay to see a therapist?How do we find our way out of terrible work situations?Why yo...
2021-05-2434 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowWork BoundariesIn today's episode of Lead Your Tribe we talk about boundaries.As trainers we're often the type of people who give a lot of ourselves to others. Because of that it can be hard to create a work schedule that suits our needs.We talk about the power of saying no and using boundaries as an opportunity to listen and learn. We also talk about working out your 'magic' time which is your best time of day to do work.Other things we touch on are how to block out distractions, designing your...
2021-05-1748 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Decide Which Ideas Are Worth Doing This YearWith so many ideas and opportunities available to you, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know which one's to put your precious time into. In this episode we show you a simple way to get focused.If you’re just joining us in this 3-part series on reviewing your year and planning this year, pop back to part 1: how to do a yearly review that rocks.This week we’re going to look at…What exactly do you want to do this year?I’ve based this method off one I learnt...
2021-02-1619 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Do A Yearly Review That RocksWelcome to the first part of our 21 Day Planning Program. Read this online.Before I get into today’s assignment (yes, there will be homework for this week) I want to give you an outline of what you can expect over the next 3 weeks.New assignments and lessons will come out every 3-4 days along with the weekly overview on the podcast. I’ve tried to time the more introspective tasks at the start of the week so, if you can, take some time out to really think about these.We’ll upd...
2021-02-0918 minThe Dale & Kyle Show2020 – A Year In ReviewIn this special and final episode of Lead Your Tribe, we take a moment to look back at 2020.We cover the highs and lows, bushfires and pandemics, pivoting and name changes, a TEDx talk, a book deal, celebrating milestones and how important it is to take a moment to appreciate the hard work of merely surviving this year.Stay tuned during January as we play back to you our process for doing your own annual review and how to choose what to work on next year.Links to things we mention:You...
2020-12-1740 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowDealing With UncertaintyDressed in scrubs and a gown, Dale and his wife eagerly awaited the arrival of their first child. This moment was 9 months in the making and the day was finally here.Pregnancy complications meant the baby would be arriving via a scheduled C-Section. After arriving at the hospital for a morning surgery they had now been waiting for 8 hours as other surgeries pushed back the C-Section.At the last moment the surgeon arrived to tell them that they had run out of time and that they needed to come back in two days....
2020-12-1043 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowJason Butty | Bootcamp To Fitness Facility To RetreatsWelcome back to the Lead Your Tribe podcast. On today's show, I catch up with one of my good mates Jason Butty. We discuss a number of different skills and actionable techniques you can start using today to make the most out of each and every day and empower your tribe.Jason is a full-time teacher, owner of FB Fitness, part-owner of FHL Retreats and a dedicated father and husband. As you can see, Jase has a lot on his plate, but that doesn't stop him from dominating every day. Listeners will gain some valuable lessons on...
2020-12-0334 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowRobin Legat on Roller Derby, Aging Up and Leading AthletesRobin Legat is a trainer, podcaster and coach who helps women over 40 become later in life athletes.We talk all about finding fitness in unconventional ways (Roller Derby anyone?). Plus helping others who are on the same journey as us, but just a little bit further behind.Show notes: https://leadyourtribe.co/robin-legat/
2020-11-261h 04
The Dale & Kyle ShowKristoffer “KC” Carter on Leading In All Aspects Of LifeWe're back with a guest today on Lead Your Tribe, Kristoffer "KC" Carter of This Epic Life.In this heart-felt conversation we talk about the hecticness of parenting, meeting people at summer camps, risking get fired by starting a work newsletters, leading people in meditation, organising challenges and the different ways of being a coach.We also talk about the difference between being connection and doing connection, waging campaigns for everyone to love us, being authentic online, taking on feedback and criticism and staying in it when it’s hard.If any of tha...
2020-11-2055 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Inspire Engagement In Your CommunityApologies for missing a week. We felt we'd rather share something great than just share something for the sake of it.And great is the perfect word for this episode.Here's what we cover:Why you should measure your online success by engagement, not followers. How many and how often are people asking questions, contributing and getting involved in other ways? This might be through comments, emails or messages.Find out what we recommend for different platforms and why your strategy for inspiring engagement on social media and private groups should...
2020-11-0543 min
Energetic Radio#214: Kyle Wood | What Does Success Actually Look Like?What does success look, sound or feel like? This is a question that Kyle Wood my good mate, and I have been chatting about for a while. Kyle is one of the smartest business owners I know and also is now a great friend of mine. In 2016 I reached out to Kyle through email with a crazy idea that we could meet up and create a podcast together. I had followed Kyle's work online for years, and really admired what he had been able to create, and the impact it was having globally. Since that first email in 2016, we...
2020-10-2649 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowStarting From Scratch, Culture and Growing Your Fitness Community w/ Anthony Bartolo of ACTV Strength Co.Growing up for Anthony Bartolo meant saying goodbye to the support and community of the team sports he played as a child.He couldn't quite find anything to replace it as an adult, so when he opened his gym ACTV Strength Co. he knew he wanted to create that same feeling of common ground and commitment for himself and his members.Dale caught up with Anthony recently and the two of them talk about creating a great culture in your tribe. They cover:Going all-in on your business.Serving the wider community as a...
2020-10-2235 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Stay Motivated (& Healthy Ways To Measure Your Success)This incredibly timely episode is all about how we can keep showing up despite all of the setbacks this year.Many thanks to Laura Varey who prompted this episode by asking us:“Hi, Kyle and Dale, first of all I want to say thank you. I really do enjoy your podcasts and I listen to them each week. Thank you for inspiring us and being great leaders.So I have a question that I’d love to hear more from you on, and that’s about how to measure your success. I thin...
2020-10-1647 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowDo I Have Spinach In My Teeth? (Imposter Syndrome)In this episode we both open up on our own experiences with feeling imposter syndrome and share what steps we took to overcome and embrace it.You see, imposter syndrome is a sign that you must just be on the right track. We hope this episode inspires you to see it in a new light.Full show notes: https://leadyourtribe.co/imposter-syndrome/
2020-10-0837 min
The Dale & Kyle Show3 Keys to Attracting Clients to Your BrandA tribe will follow a strong brand with a clear story. Here are the 3 keys we believe every brand (especially small brands) needs in order to attract followers and make an impact.Here are the 3 keys:Key 1: A Story That ResonatesKey 2: A Website That’s UniqueKey 3: Live InteractionListen in to the full episode to find out:Our suggestions for how to create a story that resonates with people.The things you must avoid with your website so that you stand out.What we mean by ‘live interaction’ and ho...
2020-10-0141 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Be More 'You' OnlinePutting yourself out there can be incredibly daunting, especially when you compare what you have to say with what other leaders and influencers out there are already doing.We end up feeling ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and we end up just writing and sharing content that we think people want to hear. We water down what we have to say and that results in us feeling crummy because we aren’t sharing what makes us awesome and little to no engagement because the soul has been taken out of our content.In this episode Dale and Kyle share...
2020-09-2540 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe Is Getting A New Name And FocusWelcome listeners of The Trainers Tribe to a special, short episode.Since re-launching the podcast in March 2020, Dale and I have become aware that there are topics that we love to talk about and one's we don't. There are also topics that you love to listen to, and one's that you don't. And these two sets of topics actually line up.We wanted to come up with a new name and purpose for the podcast that reflects that.Listen to today's short episode for all of the details:...
2020-09-1706 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowSuccessfully Launching Your Idea to the WorldAs humans we all have a part of us that enjoys being creative. We like to make things that look nice and that help others.The bit that we often struggle with though is finding people to buy the thing we made. Whether it's having an effective marketing strategy for getting more clients into your sessions or getting people to sign up to your online sessions, it's often put in the too hard basket.Over the past month we've been sharing a series on how to go from idea to a product you can sell.
2020-09-1038 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowBusiness Partnerships: How To Find Someone You Can TrustBy teaming up with someone, business partnerships allow two people to create something amazing that neither could have made by themselves.But there are pit falls to be wary of. How to you find someone you can trust? Do you split things 50/50? Is it better to hire someone or partner with them?That and more answered in today’s episode of The Trainers Tribe.Here are some of the tips we cover:Don’t pair up with someone the same as you, make sure you have complimenting skills (diversity is good).Your valu...
2020-09-0333 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Build Your FollowingWhen it comes to building an audience, a following or a community 2 things are key: Consistancy and Value. Consistancy will show people that you're going to keep turning up and that you'll stick around. Being valuable will help your message spread. Together it will help those who align with your values and the services you provide find you.If you struggle with consistancy then start small. Try just 30 minutes a week dedicated to building your audience. Spend the first 15 minutes creating something to post then spend the next 15 minutes deliberately diving into where your audience is hanging...
2020-08-2840 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowBringing Your Big Idea To LifeHave you got a big idea?Perhaps a new service you've been wanting to add in addition to your group fitness sessions.How do you know if it will take off?In our experience ideas don’t work in reality for one of two reasons:We get so excited about the idea that we sink heaps of time and money into creating it only to launch it to the world to find no one wants to buy it (this is more Dale)The idea feels too overwhelming (too much time, money or sk...
2020-08-2039 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Key to Making a Business Work: Solve ProblemsWant to know if your idea for your group sessions will work?Start by asking yourself: Will this solve a problem for my clients?Kyle shares how he solved two problems, wanting to find a new career and needing workout ideas for his sessions, by creating Bootcamp Ideas. Dale shares about how Energetic Education was created by a frustration with boring professional development workshops.Full show notes: https://www.bootcampideas.com/solve-problems/Download our 5 Steps for Creating an Online Offer cheat sheet.
2020-08-1333 minThe Dale & Kyle Show5 Steps To Creating an Online OfferThis is a great time to put together some sort of online program or service for your existing clients, and also for brand new clients who are just now finding your business.In this episode we walk you through 5 basic steps to putting out your first ever online offering, whether that's a product or online member portal.Be sure to download the accompanying cheat sheet.A little check-in with Dale & Kyle [1:15]What you can do with an online offering [6:30]Step 1: What is the Problem you’re trying to solve? (And does anyone care?) [7:35]Step 2: Te...
2020-08-071h 02The Dale & Kyle ShowAre You Using Lots of Business Tactics With Zero Strategy?If your marketing and business growing efforts seem to be getting no traction, it’s possible that you’re using the wrong Tactics. But how does one know which tactics are the right tactics? The answer: If it fits your Strategy.Once again, Kyle gesticulates wildly while talking, this time when explaining the difference between strategy and tactics. Dale shares the strategy (and then specific tactics) he used to leave full time teaching and become a presenter and keynote speaker for teachers and corporations.Some other things answered:How can you tell the difference betw...
2020-07-3136 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowPicking The Right Course To Do Next (CECs vs. Experience)In today's episode we're talking about upskilling, how the fitness industry education system works and how to pick an awesome course.What we talk about:CECs vs. what you’ll learn [1:20]Do you need to earn CECs or be registered to train people? [4:30]We pull back the curtain on how continued education works [6:30]What makes a course interesting? [10:30]Where we go to learn and upskill [14:30]Do you need points? Other options you can take [21:20]Right here, right now [26:35]Full show notes and links: https://www.bootcampideas.com/cecs-trainers-tribe/
2020-07-2435 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Get Your Name Out ThereWith so much going on at the moment, it can be hard to still get your name and your businesses out name out there (in a way that's respectful). The pandemic we're in is a marathon, not a sprint so we need to be mindful of marketing in way that is sustainable. In today's episode Dale and Kyle share two ways to effectively spread the word on what you're doing. The 'Level 1' version just takes 5-10 minutes per day (which everyone can find time for) while the 'Level 2' version takes more time but ca...
2020-07-1636 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Use Your (Online) Sessions to Engage Your ClientsNow we’re several months into various stages of lockdown, it’s time to look at your online sessions (and face-to-face one’s too) and start adding back in some wow and excitement.Dale’s run hundreds of bootcamp sessions and workshop sessions from all around the world. Often to groups of people where a lot of them don’t know him.He shares how he gets people engaged and having fun quickly and then leaving the session talking about what they experienced to others.Topic Times:Welcome to the show! [0:00]What to add to...
2020-07-0925 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowShould You Eat The Soup?In this much more personal episode, Dale and Kyle check in on what they are feeling at the moment, the struggles of living in a global pandemic and what they are doing to try to stay hopeful and positive.Show notes: https://www.bootcampideas.com/soup-trainers-tribe/
2020-07-0245 minThe Dale & Kyle Show6 Books That Changed Our LivesThis week on The Trainers Tribe podcast we look at books and reading and share 3 books each that forever changed out lives after reading them. Kyle's 3 involve productivity, changing the way you think about things and courage. Dale's more of an autobiography man and shares 3 books that helped him change his priorities in life and to see struggle and failure in a new light.Plus, early on in the episode there is a HUGE personal announcement from Dale. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is.Different habits you can try to read mo...
2020-06-2552 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow To Find Time For All Of The ThingsHow can you possibly fit everything you need to do to grow your group fitness business in one day?To do lists seem like a good idea but between planning and teaching classes, being there for your clients, and all the behind the scenes that need to be done in the business and then taking care of your house and family the time runs out quickly.Especially when finding time for marketing? Between the 17 thousand social media platforms, each with a different strategy you need to learn, it can all seem utterly overwhelming....
2020-06-1844 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowFlaky Clients & How to Motivate ThemSometimes it seems that no matter how good your sessions are and no matter how much energy that you pour into creating and running them, some clients still find excuses not to come.Cancelling last minute, not showing up, arriving late, injuries, getting sick, sleeping in and more. I’m sure you’ve experienced your fair share of these.In today’s episode Dale and Kyle share with you what’s going on in the minds of clients who are repeat offenders of being flaky and how you can get them motivated and inspired to come onc...
2020-06-1142 minThe Dale & Kyle Show7 Guideposts To Re-Launching Your Bootcamp – Part 2This week on The Trainers Tribe we're continuing on from last weeks episode which is all about how to return to running your face-to-face sessions and make them even better than before.The original episode was so long that we decided to split it into two pieces. Last week we covered guideposts 1 to 4, this week we're covering the 3 remaining guideposts.Guidepost 5: Time To Increase Your Prices (and what to do with clients who can’t afford it) [1:15]Guidepost 6: Think Of Another Revenue Stream [11:30]Guidepost 7: Be Kind To Yourself [27:40]Support th...
2020-06-0435 minThe Dale & Kyle Show7 Guideposts To Re-Launching Your Bootcamp - Part 1There is a great opportunity to be had right now for group fitness business owners.Exercise has been one of the few things that our governments have continued to recommend we do through out this pandemic. Now, with small gatherings of people outdoors being introduced in Australia and other countries, people are going to be looking for ways to rebuild their exercise habits.In today's episode we talk about how to relaunch your bootcamp to the world and make it better than before (for both you and your clients).In this episode, Part 1...
2020-05-2827 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowWhat We Think About Returning to Face-to-Face TrainingAs restrictions begin to ease, what’s the best way for you to return to face-to-face training?Should you stop doing online stuff? Should you do a bit of both? Will your clients even want to come back?That, and more, is what we cover in today’s episode of The Trainers Tribe.0:55 – Listener Question: What is going to be clients biggest barriers to returning to face-to-face training? What can we do to alleviate this and motivate clients from a heart-centered place?4:50 – Dale talks about the opportunity here.7:15 – Keep your clients updated (daily at the moment...
2020-05-2142 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowDon’t Make the Mistake of Asking the Wrong QuestionsDid you know the questions you ask yourself can have more impact on your success than knowing the right answers?For example: Spending a week asking yourself whether your sessions should be at 6:00 or 6:30 will leave you feeling worn out without much to show for it. If you spent that same week instead asking yourself what you'd like to help your clients achieve in 5 years, you'd end up with a much better idea of where you are going.In this episode Dale and I (Kyle) talk about the difference between high quality and low quality...
2020-05-1448 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowWhat Does Being Successful Mean To You?Is being successful really about adding new clients to your business every week? When is enough clients... enough?Today’s episode is inspired by a question from a listener, Donna from New York (if you have a question for us you can ask it here).She wrote:I would love to know your thoughts on the statements "grow or die" and "maintenance is a myth". Two statements that have been haunting me a little the last few months and how this topic came about. In my particular situation of the pandemic and being in a...
2020-05-0737 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowMarketing Without MarketingFacebook ads, sales pitches, cold calls. Does the thought of doing all of that make you want to curl up in a ball?There is another way to find clients, a better way, a more respectful way, and that’s what Dale and Kyle are talking about in today’s podcast episode.They dive into how to create an impact and gather a tribe, without using stereotypical marketing tactics.4:30 – Why the way you’re marketing needs to change6:00 – Are you going to keep doing what you’re doing?7:15 – Why empathy is important in marketing9:45 – Tip: feature mem...
2020-04-3042 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowRunning the Mental Marathon of Staying and Working at HomeIt looks to be that this is our new way of life for now.Have you felt the emotional slump yet now that truth is landing home?It’s so important to look after yourself in this new reality so that you can keep showing up for your clients. How you can do that is exactly what we're talking about in today's episode.Note: Just a heads up if you're listening with kids around, I do drop an F-bomb right near the very end of the episode (I'm quoting someone) but I'll let yo...
2020-04-2344 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowBehind The Scenes - Time to be VulnerableAfter we finished recording the last episode on community, I kept the microphones rolling a little longer. They captured this little moment of candid conversation between Dale and I (Kyle) that I wanted to share with you because it shows we're going through the same thing as you right now.Enjoy this little behind the scenes moment!
2020-04-1901 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowHow to Maintain and Build Community OnlineCommunity is King.That's the message Dale and I have been sharing for years.But what happens when all of the things you used to build your community with like social events, team/partner workouts and other face-to-face interactions are taken away?In this episode of The Trainers Tribe I share what I've learned from my experience of building community online over the past 10 years and Dale shares how he's been rapidly growing a community around his online bootcamps.Building an online community and engagement is no longer optional, we all...
2020-04-1642 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowPivoting Your Fitness Business OnlineWe're back, baby!Welcome old listeners and new to a brand new episode of The Trainers Tribe. We're kicking things off this episode by talking about Pivoting.Just like in sport where a player pivots on the spot to change direction and keep playing, pivoting in business is about changing the direction of your business to stay relevant without the need to quit and destroy everything you worked so hard for.Right now everyone in the face-to-face fitness industry is being forced to pivot online. While initially this can seem shocking and a...
2020-04-0939 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowJonathan Fields: Building Community Based Fitness Businesses [Best Of]This is a replay of one of our ‘Best Of’ episodes of our podcast The Trainers Tribe. We’re publishing these fan favourites as we lead up to releasing new episodes this year.Kyle here! On today’s episode I’m really excited to have on one of my hero’s and mentors, Jonathan Fields. I was actually quite nervous giving this interview so I apologise if I’m not my chirpy self.I had Jonathan on to talk about his new book, and while we do touch on it, he ended up dropping some...
2020-03-0543 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowStepping out of your comfort zone [Best Of]This is a replay of one of our ‘Best Of’ episodes of our podcast The Trainers Tribe. We’re publishing these fan favourites as we lead up to releasing new episodes this year.This episode is especially relevant as Dale just stepped big-time out of his comfort zone (and kicked a lifelong goal) of speaking at a TEDx talk. We're looking forward to sharing the recording with you once it become available.What are you avoiding doing that you’re afraid to do?We all have these and instead of doing them we...
2020-02-2718 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowStarting A Bootcamp Business With $100 [Best Of]This is a replay of one of our 'Best Of' episodes. We're publishing these fan favourites as we lead up to releasing new episodes this year.So if you’ve been thinking of finally starting your own bootcamp this year or if you feel like your bootcampcould do with a restart, grab a pen and paper, hit play and start taking notes.You’ll learn:What equipment you should invest in firstHow to find your first few clientsWhat business tools you need to run things smoothlyHow to plan awesome workouts that get talk...
2020-02-2036 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowS03I01 - Teacher to Fitnesspreneur with Jase ButtyToday’s episode is one I have been planning for about six months. Jase is a great friend of mine and we have worked very closely over the years, firstly as PE teachers and most recently through building both of our businesses. Jase’s story is one that all trainers will be able to relate to, juggling two full time jobs, whilst trying to keep a young family in tow and still managing to find the time to enjoy his own hobbies (such as footy and basketball).Jase talks about his passion for fitness and the steps he h...
2018-01-1928 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowS02E05 - Trainer’s Top Tips for Finding and Keeping ClientsIn this final episode for the season we turn things over to you, our listeners. In our Facebook group, we asked you: “What has been the number 1 thing you've done to help you find and/or keep clients?” Dale and I read your responses and add our own thoughts and experiences. Listen in to hear what they are.
2017-11-2740 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowS02E04 - Using Social Media To Build Your BusinessIn today's episode we're talking social media hacks.If you’re not doing anything on social media at the moment we recommend starting with Instagram. Stick atit and you’ll get better as you practice.People like seeing themselves on social media so sharing pics of your clients is great (with their permission).Dale’s tips for posting:Best time of day: 6-9pm at night for morning clients#hashtags to include: location, city, type of training, business name, fitness, fiffam, outdoor training,bootcampsBest things to post: A mix of group...
2017-11-1727 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowS02E03 - Helping Your Clients To Feel SuccessfulWe kick off today's episode by talking about the relationships we have with our clients. When you attract like-minded people (see last episode) you’ll inevitably end up being friends with some people and that’s OK. This will also create an environment where clients will become friends with them. One thing to be wary of is inner circles or ‘cliques’ that may form in your group. Make sure you’re still trying to make everyone feel included. Keep moving your attention around the group.Dale has found friendships have been a huge part of the success of his gro...
2017-11-1226 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowS02E02 - How Much Marketing Is Too Much?In this episode we're talking about marketing. The first thing we want to highlight is that there is no one formula for marketing your business. You need to work out what works best for you. Dale has tried a ton of different things: letterbox drops, Facebook promos, flyers up in cafes, etc. What he's found that's worked best for him is Google Ads. Dale pays an expert to manage all of his Google Ads, it's expensive but he still get's a good return on investment. It takes up no extra time for him so he ca...
2017-11-0326 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowS02E01 - How To Turn Your Clients Into A Powerhouse CommunityWelcome to Season 2 which is all about finding and keeping clients!We’re going to pull apart each aspect of this topic and do a deep dive each episode into one aspect.Episode 1 is on our favourite part of finding and keeping clients: Building CommunityLet’s dive in:The first thing to know about building community is making people feel part of something. Do this throughmaking it enjoyable and creating teamwork. Check out one of the fun workout podcast episodes we’ve done(S01E05 and S01E10).
2017-10-2728 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 023 - Get Stuff DoneIn this week's lesson we are going to break down one of your goals/projects for 2017 into actionable steps. I hope you had some success at choosing your top 5 and at coming up with your big why for each one.
2017-01-2723 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 024 - When It Goes WrongThis article continues on from Week 3: Part B's post which is all about how to plan your week so you can get stuff done (written by an excellent procrastinator).
It also marks the last day of our challenge. I hope you have gotten a lot out of the past 21 days. Learning how to do a yearly review, how to decide which projects to tackle next and how to plan out your week so you can start shipping those projects.
2017-01-2711 min2017-01-1518 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 022 - Project PickingWhat exactly do you want to do this year?
I’ve based this method off one I learnt from the guys at Fizzle. It worked really well for me and I hope it does for you too.
In today’s task we are going to make a big list of everything you want to do in the next 3-12 months.
I bet you already have a bunch of ideas bouncing around in your head. Fighting each other for your attention.
Maybe they come out at night when you are ready to go to sleep. Maybe when you sit down to do s...
2017-01-1517 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 020 - Starting a Bootcamp BusinessWelcome to our first episode of 2017!
In our first episode back Dale and I lay out the things you need for starting your own bootcamp with just 100 bucks.
2017-01-1036 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 019 - Work Life BalanceNo need to buy one of the "How to have a good work-life balance" books. You'll gain all you need and more in this 'life changing' podcast.
Be ready though, to receive way more than simply life balance. You'll discover and gain clarity about yourself that will aid the way you live and run your business.
This podcast is for anyone, whether in business, raising a family, working a 9-5 job - or all of the above. Whether we're consciously aware of it or not, we all aim to gain and sustain balance - just like tight rope walker.
2016-12-1848 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 018 - Workshop RecapIn this episode we share why we decided to log off from just doing online work and organise some live face-to-face training.
We cover what went right, what went wrong and we also share some big news on what's going to happen next.
Doing these workshops proved to us that there are other trainers out there that share our vision of a more fun, accessible, positive fitness industry.
We've put our minds together to create an easy to follow way for you, awesome trainer, to take what we're teaching and apply it to your bootcamp.
I'm talking about running sessions...
2016-11-2832 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 017 - Email ListGet your pen and paper ready.
Whatever stage you're at with your email list; from storing it on excel and copy & pasting over - or if you've been using Mailchimp for a while. There is great wisdom here to get stuck in. If you're starting from scratch or ready to progress with what you're currently doing, you'll be able to move forward with this advice to ease the process and help your business grow.
Step by step advice for beginners to set up a professional looking mailing system with Mailchimp - which is a free clever way to sow your...
2016-11-2133 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 016 - Comfort Zone ChallengeWhat are you avoiding doing that you’re afraid to do?We all have these and instead of doing them we dance around them with ‘busy’ work which holds us back from achieving and doing what we really want.In this week’s episode Dale and I share stories about how doing something we feared ended paying off big for both of us.Then we dive into how to make those big scary things you want to do more manageable and achievable so you can stack the odds in your favour. Sometimes the sheer si...
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2016-10-1346 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 013 - Q&A 1In episode 13, Dale and Kyle read and answer seven questions about bootcamps that have come in from listeners. See the questions below and the timestamps of our answers.
Show notes: trainerstribe.com/13
2016-10-1048 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 012 - OutsourcingWant to learn how to plan and run awesome sessions for your clients? Dale and I are running a one day workshop this November in Melbourne to show trainers just that. Find out more.
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What is outsourcing? Dale describes it as:
‘Outsourcing is where I hire someone to do things that I struggle with or lack the skill altogether to do.’
Outsourcing helps you round out your business and free up more time to do the things that only you can do. In this episode we explore all aspects of outsourcing from hiring people overseas to do a specific task to hi...
2016-10-0339 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 011 - Vanessa BirchHave you ever wondered why some bootcamps just seem to grow organically? How they become not just a group fitness business, but a mini movement?
In today’s episode Kyle catches up with someone who’s done just that. Vanessa Birch is the co-founder of Momentum Bootcamps in Singapore. In just two years Momentum has grown to 10 trainers, 17 sessions and 150-200 clients coming through per week.
In addition to that, they’ve just arranged a deal with PayPal Singapore to do corporate training with them.
So how does this happen? Is it all luck?
At a glance it might appear that w...
2016-09-2151 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 010 - Dice ChallengeIn today’s episode we have another competition running, this time on the best bootcamp drill using dice.
Before we go on, congratulations to episode 5’s winner (best card drill):
Cathy Gretch
She's won a copy of Dale’s Card Games That Will Blow Your Mind ebook.
On to this episode. Here are the drills we mentioned, you can grab a PDF of them below:
Dale:
Dice Wars
Centurion Dice
Yahtzee
Kyle:
Roll The Dice
Monopoly
Fastest Hands
Show notes: trainerstribe.com/10
2016-09-1919 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 008 - About TimeIn this episode we are going to talk About Time. No, not the fabulous movie starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnal Gleeson (although I’d love to chat about movies!) we’re going to be talking about the time you have each and every day.
I loved listening back to this episode because Dale and I are in quite different places with time. I have quite a lot of time and often find myself battling with problems around that where as Dale has a full time job and a full time business and often find himself quite time poor (headed on the...
2016-09-0636 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 009 - Jarrod RobinsonOur guest on the show today is Jarrod Robinson aka The PE Geek.
Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from country Victoria Australia, with a passion and enthusiasm for the role emerging technologies play within teaching and learning. He is first and foremost an advocate for lifelong movement and physical activity, however realises the power of 21st century technologies that can shape new age teaching pedagogies.
Jarrod is known throughout the online community as “The PE Geek”, and authors a blog of the same name at www.thepegeek.com which has proved to be an invaluable resource for teachers seeking effecti...
2016-08-1932 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 007 - Know YourselfIn episode 7 Dale and Kyle dive into why it’s so important for us to understand our strengths and weaknesses when running our own business.
Over the episode we go through 3 different useful tests.
Strength’s Finder 2.0
Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies
Myers Briggs
1. Strengths Finder 2.0 is a test that tells you your top 5 strengths. It’s backed by 50 years of research and study. This is a great one for building a business that aligns with your strengths.
Kyle’s 5 strengths were Command, Restorative, Analytical, Relator and Ideation.
2. Gretchen Rubin’s Habit Tendencies quiz is a great one for working out how you...
2016-08-1955 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 006 - Business Mistakes and WinsMany trainers like training but are unprepared for running the business side of things.
In this episode Dale and Kyle share 5 things each that they wish they hadn’t done or are thankful they are doing now.
Dale’s 5:
Don't be cheap
Invest in good quality equipment. Get a website, either do it yourself with something like WordPress or Squarespace or pay someone to do it for you. It looks professional and helps attract new clients. Invest in a good logo and good clothing. This is what people see of your bootcamp.
Hire people who are BETTER than you at a ta...
2016-08-1328 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 005 - Card ChallengeToday we’re running a community competition!
The way this episode works is we’ll set some parameters for designing a drills (For example: For this competition it must use a deck of cards.) and then we’ll put it out to you to see who can design or has already designed the best drill.
The winner will get a copy of Dale’s new ebook.
To submit just post your drill in the comments section. We’ll announce the winner at the next competition in episode 10. (If you win we’ll notify you before that)
Don’t limit yourself to just a stan...
2016-08-1319 min
The Dale & Kyle ShowThe Trainers Tribe 004 - The MelnicenkosIn this episode we interview the creators of fitness business, Sound Fitness, and online education business, Unique Bootcamp Workouts.
They are Hanni and Leon Melnicenko.
Leon grew up learning martial arts and ended up in the Royal Marines. During his stint there he met Hanni. Hanni had worked her way through job after job, finally landing herself a bit of a dream job as operations manager at a fantastic company. All while being a single mum.
After Leon left the marine’s, Hanni saw that his passion for fitness and great nature would make him an excellent trainer. This is ho...
2016-08-1350 minThe Dale & Kyle ShowPlanning The Perfect Session‘There is no one perfect session. It’s about variety. Take a step back and look at things a month at a time.’Welcome to episode 3!In this episode we dive into how we plan the sessions that we have used at our bootcamps. The same one’s that you see shared on here.We aim to pull back the curtain on the decisions we make and the process we use to stay on top of planning.You’ll find out all about:How Kyle and Dale plan their weeks differentlyWhy Kyle looks...
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