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The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastGet to know us a little bit more! Ant, Nik & Sky (if you want!)TakeawaysAnt struggled with marketing and lead generation early on.Sky's journey began with a health scare that changed her life.Nik's experience on cruise ships shaped his coaching philosophy.All three faced challenges in client retention and business management.The importance of tracking progress and financials was emphasized.Sky transitioned to online coaching during the pandemic.Ant and Nik founded PTMA to support personal trainers.The conversation highlights the need for personal trainers to develop business skills....
2025-07-2117 min
The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEssential skill for running an online coaching business + Q&A No.186In this episode of the PTMA podcast, we have a lively discussion about our experiences in coaching, the transition to online coaching, and the importance of maintaining in-person interactions. We explore the challenges of executing new ideas, the significance of introducing new programming blocks effectively, and the strategic considerations behind social media presence. The conversation also delves into the traits that distinguish high performers in the fitness coaching industry, emphasizing discipline, accountability, and the willingness to work during unsociable hours. Timestamps ;00:00 Introduction and Team Dynamics01:45...
2025-06-1629 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEnhancing Client Engagement Through Group Chats + Q&A No.184SummaryIn this episode of the Shit House Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics related to personal training, business strategies, and productivity. They explore considerations for moving gyms, prioritizing tasks, maximizing client engagement through group chats, and the importance of email marketing. The conversation also touches on managing inquiries when capacity is full, maintaining productivity, and establishing efficient coaching systems. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore a variety of topics ranging from the light-hearted debate of whether cereal qualifies as soup to the more serious discussions on time management, the integration of AI...
2025-06-0245 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastUtilize social media as a free marketing tool. + Q&A No. 183In this episode of the PTMA podcast, the hosts discuss various aspects of lead generation, sales calls, mentoring, and the challenges faced in the fitness industry. They emphasize the importance of building genuine relationships, handling failures gracefully, and celebrating the small victories in mentoring. The conversation also touches on balancing multiple niches and the significance of staying true to one's values in business. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a relatable and engaging dialogue for listeners.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back02:53 Relaxing In-Person Lead Generation
2025-05-1921 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastWhat to do when your gym rent keeps rising! + Q&A No.182We explore strategies for maximizing email engagement, effective client check-ins, and the importance of clear communication in coaching. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced by personal trainers in commercial gyms, the transition to online coaching, and how to raise awareness for coaching services. Additionally, we touch on key behavior topics for weight management and the significance of understanding client goals.TakeawaysMaximize email engagement by improving your call to action.Start emails with relatable content to engage readers.
2025-05-1223 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastE #179 "Learning from our mistake running our coaching businesses" + Q&AIf you had to start a group training session for the first time looking to transition clients from 1-1) what are the steps you would take to make sure it was set up and run successfully - and how would your pricing & overall service delivery compare to your 1-1's?How many times does a client have to be late to a session and by how much until i should pull them up on it?The thing you hate most about running the business that you really have to...
2025-04-0843 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy Podcast"trying to get more online clients?" + Q&A No.177If you was a PT with a £500 spare every month what would you do with it or where would you invest it intoAny recommended resources to learn more about structuring functional conditioning workouts you see more of these days? In terms of exercise selection within AMRAPS, EMOMs etc, the selected rep ranges/times, or are these things just made up, chuck them together and see what happens?!!!From Commercial Gym PT to Gym Owner: What does it take?How do you navigate a c...
2025-03-1728 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to manage clients who start to fall away from the January Motivation + Q&A No.172Questions covered in this weeks Q&A below.
A special focus on the question regarding motivation and adherence dipping from the initial excitement of a new year for clients.
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Questions;
i don't work evenings only mornings to afternoon, so naturally lead genning at quieter times & only work with female clients, i'm doing my lead gen with both a lead magnet (a mini gam...
2025-01-2738 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastOverwhelm in your business + Q&A No.168What does freedom and/or financial freedom look like to you ?
How do I create content that helps my audience to get to know me and shows my day-to-day without coming across as if I'm making 'influencer' type content. This isn't the sort of personality I have so I want to make it authentic/genuine but also make it easy to consume and engaging.
Realistically, how many hours of marketing should you spend a week on your business?
'How to best avoid imposter syndrome/f...
2024-12-1040 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastIs it possible to grow an online coaching business without working in a gym and having access to those leads? + Q&A No.166What's been your most challenging moment, and rewarding moment this year? What did you learn?
Struggling for podcast ideas. I've already gone through check ins & pre-consult forms. Where do you think would be best to get more ideas?
When it comes to email marketing, what examples can you give for setting an upcoming journey for a new subscriber?
Extra things you can do to keep online clients as engaged as face to face?
Should i get deposits from clients w...
2024-11-2133 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSwitching off from my business when taking time away & Q&A No.158
Do you think PTs should have a learning platform for their clients? Similar to your PTBT course where videos are stored.
How do I switch off from my business when taking time away to allow me to push hard again and continue being efficient in the business?
I'm thinking of opening my doors online and starting to actively try and get some online clients in the next few months. Do you think there's a best (or worst) time of the year to launch new products or services?
On the podcast a couple of weeks ago (I think!), you's mentioned if...
2024-09-0937 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastWhat if client don't have any goals? + Q&A No.157
In terms of Studio/SGPT equipment, which brand has a good reputation within in the industry from what you've seen/heard over the years?
What do you think makes an online coaching service work and better than others?
How can I improve my marketing overtime?
What are some major changes to being a PT you think will take place over the next 10 years?
What boundaries do you think you should have as a business and PT? What have you seen work for others and yourself that have the most positive impact - feel a bit all over the place at...
2024-09-0219 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSky is the new PTMA Business Coach! & Q&A No.156This we are buzzing to welcome Sky to the team.
We have known and worked with sky from 2016, and are buzzing to have her join the family.
Learn about what Sky will be doing, and some random facts about her.
Plus the normal awesome questions from the team this week.
2024-08-2044 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastThe hardest part of coaching! & Q&A No.154
How much planning did you put into your giveaway
What coaching scenario makes you feel the most out of your depth, and how do you combat that?
Who did you aspire to be or what did you dream of doing when you were growing up?
What's your opinion on the growing importance of showing who you are on socials, more so now that there is an endless amount of ever conflicting information available to viewers/followers?
People are now buying accountability, structure and routine, rather than info on how to train/eat etc. Please advise how to approach this from 1...
2024-07-3140 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastBest way to keep clients locked in and focused on their goals? & Q&A No.153
How would you approach getting people from classes in the gym onto the email list? Was thinking of printing off a QR code to take them to my landing page but curious to hear how you would handle it
What's your end vision for the PTMA in 10 years time?
From your experience, what is the best way to keep clients locked in and focused on their goals?
Who do you look up to as a mentor, or who have you learned from the most?
What was the turning point for you with coaching where you started to feel like you...
2024-07-2338 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCreating a nice specific Facebook group & Q&A No.145Questions covered this week include;
If a new client signs up, but wants to delay starting for a month or so, what would you do in the time before they start to keep them "warm"?
What plans have you got for the future of PTMA? How do you both measure success?
What is a hobby or interest that you have that people would be surprised about?
I live in a poor area where people have very little disposable income. How would you overcome this to attract people who do have more financial flexibility, possibly from...
2024-04-2929 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow important do you think an exit form is? & Q&A No.142
Time : 00:59 > Biggest fear?
Time : 2:59 > How important do you think an exit form is? What kind of questions do you think 100% need to be involved?
Time : 5:42 > Have you ever 'sacked' a client and if so, why and how have you gone about it?
Time : 9:28 > I've been learning about motivational interviewing recently and trying to incorporate it into my consultations as well as conversations with clients
I find it really hard to properly listen and think at the same time though.
Any advice? Or is it just a case of more practice?
Time : 10:52 > With the urgency I now have to find clients...
2024-04-0923 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to encourage clients to LOVE learning about the journey - not just doing it & LIVE Q&A No.132Time; 2:22
How would you follow up with people who no-show consultations?
Time; 4:02
How can you encourage clients to LOVE learning about the journey - not just doing it
Time; 09:56
Had my first bit of negative feedback from a client this week which I can see where she is coming from and feel like I'd like to know more about what they were saying, I'm fairly confident I know who it is but my feedback form is anonymous. How would you potentially approach getting more context from it?
Time; 12:52
how many hours a...
2024-01-2328 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastWhen is the right time to ask for the business when lead generating on the gym floor & Q&A No.126Time; 1:20
I'm starting to wonder whether I'm too loose with tracking my client's nutrition. I really struggle with ways to actually measure and manage their intake if we're taking a more habits-based approach and not counting calories
Time; 5:50
How to not get overwhelmed with work when you struggle to get times and schedules
Time; 9:30
Tell us (at least) one thing you learned from the other speakers at the conference this weekend!
Time; 12:50
How do you keep ticking the boxes and getting the important stuff done when life happens?
2023-11-2746 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to be a client centred coach & Q&A No.125Let days for tickets to the conference this week > 20% off last few remaining tickets. Email us for discount code.
Questions;
Time; 3:15
I'm really trying to be a client-centred coach and ask as many (admittedly leading) questions as possible to help guide clients to solving their own problems. Even though I feel like this is the best way to coach people, sometimes it feels like I'm not really helping people solve their problems in that moment For example, I had a call with a client this week wh...
2023-11-2138 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to deliver a shit hot lead magnet! & Q&A No.122Time; 00:27
How to know how much is enough when creating a lead magnet? I want it to be shit hot, but also want it to actually get finished!
Time; 05:23
How do you overcome the feeling of feeling like your business isn't doing well when, you are struggling to get leads/people into your business
Time; 08:49
I sometimes struggle to get into conversations but of self-doubt: I tell myself the story that I have nothing to bring to this person, they probably know everything I could be telling them and they are just going to...
2023-10-2328 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastProvide an amazing service that no one else is probably doing or offering to their online clients & Q&A No.120Time; 01:50
In terms of task/time management, what is the best resource you've come across? Or does good old pen and paper still reign supreme?
Time; 06:47
What aspects of coaching do you think you have the most room for development in?
Time; 09:20
I want to create a lead magnet to post on socials & in and around the gym, but I'm not really sure where to start? Where would you guys go from here?
Time; 11:25
I think I heard Nik describe himself as an introvert before? What did he find most useful to...
2023-10-1025 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to improve goal setting with clients, so expectations and habits align.With last week being monthly review week for the PTMA coaches - and they're 1-2-1 back and fourth this week, which means no weekly check in questions.
We thought we would dig in to a question that was asked by one of the coaches.
Supporting clients first of all set detailed goals, and then supporting them believe in the goals they have set is a hard task .. one that needs real focus and time.
As thought that process ... we manage expectations, future pace...
2023-10-0522 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to increase the price point for long standing clients & Live check in Q&A No.115Time; 00:25
Any advice on keeping on top of things while not feeling 100%?
Time; 2:22
About your Q&A podcast, do you read the questions beforehand? I do a Q&A podcast with my clients too, and I write down the answers (in bullet points) before starting the recording but the whole process ends up taking a long time. I wonder if there's a more efficient way to go about it.
Time; 4:34
If you were planning to open up your own facility, what research would you delve into first and how soon would you get started?
2023-08-3019 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive Check in Q&A No.103Our weekly Q&A session for the PTMA coaches. some belting questions this week.
Time stamps for questions below :-)
Time : 00:24
Have you got any advice on getting tax returns after self assessments and how it all works?
Time : 7:08
When you're a fully self employed rent paying PT, how much control/influence can a gym have in terms of what you offer, what you sell etc? Or what would be reasonable? I'm talking strictly your Coaching services, not sex toys, gimp masks and all that.
...
2023-05-3131 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive Check in Q&A No.95
Cold calling/messaging is something I’m not use to or comfortable with Do you have any advice on building confidence and putting together a system to track?
I am thinking of running ads to promote my boxing classes, but I dont know whether its worth it because I would be advertising to people that arent a member at my gym. This could be a positive but also a negative. What do you think I should do?
Do you think we should have at least one lead magnet of each type (awareness/consideration/decision)? And what kind of impact doe...
2023-04-1318 min
The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastDo you give leads a nudge? & Live Check in Q&A No.92
This is probably a “it’ depends” type answers but As an online coaching how often would you message and check up / support your clients, especially if they are new to your service?
What is the best way to go about messaging old leads and clients
What questions would you ask when a client leaves the service?
Two of my clients took a break from my service recently (one for a few months, the other for a few weeks). I stayed in contact with them and they mentioned looking forward to coming back.
They were supposed to come back last w...
2023-03-1424 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastYour PT Business doesn’t define you - With Chris IrvineBack at last with guests on the podcast, and we kick off with a belter of a guest.
We have known Chris since he started in the industry and to say this man grafts and has earned everything he has achieved in the industry is a huge understatement.
From running a very successful business in a commercial facility, to creating and running Nitrafit company, all the way through to coaching other coaches in business.
We dive into a topic that I don't thin has been spoken about too mcc and hop...
2022-10-0252 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive Check in Q&A No.68
best video editing software , i use capcut just wondering if there was any better in your opinion
Any advice for downgrading clients to less frequency? Have started to do so for a few clients but realise this isn’t something I’ve got much experience doing so having some adherence issues with programmed sessions
How to make the service valuable during consultation
What are your thoughts on the software notion?
The Gym Group has just opened in my town and I have joined as a member. A new private boutique gym will also open soon in my town on October. Thes...
2022-08-3025 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive Q&A Check in No.65
2 Questions today!.
1) My goals for the next month or so are to generate new leads and nurture current ones.
I also want to create curiosity for my 1-1 service while still also promoting my bootcamp.
I'm worried in case I try to focus on too many things at once and none of them pay off, so do the above goals sound ok or should I focus on fewer things?
2) Do you have any tips for creating a lead magnet as I'm struggling to come up with ideas
Should we have one set...
2022-08-0929 min
The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in Q&A #50PT Business Transformation Program now LIVE to sin up and find out more Click here!
Questions covered this week include;
What should the success rate of signing clients up through a consultation be?
In your opinion, what is the best question to have on a check-in form?
How do you compromise between your price for the service you think should be provided vs what they can afford? I did a consultation and had an idea of what they needed, but they could only afford maybe 3/4 of the price. Some ideas would really help thanks guys
From g...
2022-03-2940 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in Q&A #48If you have a questions or discussion point for next week, please use admin@ptmentoracademy.com and put "Q for podcast" in the subject line and we will be happy to answer/discuss on next weeks episode.
Questions covered this week are;
I want to save as much money as possible but also have a big ambition of being a rent-paying PT, what advice would you give me?
How to get yourself back on track when you feel you have had a set back?
I've had a few enquiries recently for online coaching but I only no...
2022-03-1536 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in Q&A #44
Please recommend what you would cover/include in a general sickness policy relating to clients cancelling sessions. Do you make up sessions with an already full schedule? It seems unreasonable to penalise a client for something that is not their fault. (Clients do not seem interested in anything other than 1-2-1/face-to-face sessions. They also expect what they are paying for, as part of the service, to be delivered). How do you communicate all of this in a fair and reasonable way without this issue affecting your business? Q.2 Please remind me what should be included in a COVID policy...
2022-02-1550 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive Check in Q&A #41Welcome to another episode of the weekly Q&A from the community.
Questions covered below.
Also, if you want to find out more on the upcoming Business Transformation program > click here!
What would you do if you urgently needed clients but don’t feel comfortable doing cold marketing / sales?
What are some things I can do to make good quality videos? I don’t want it to just be me stood talking in front of a camera as I’d like some visuals to help explain stuff. Don’t want to spend a t...
2022-01-2545 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy Podcast100TH EPISODE!!100th Episode of the podcast!
Actually a big milestone, through nothing more than following through with the consistency and what we said we would do.
But to "celebrate" we invited 4 amazing humans and coaches on who have worked with us in different capacities over the past 12 months + ....
So huge thank you to Sophie, Nicole, Dom, and Sam .... amazing to have you guys on, and we are definitely going to get more of the guys on in the future too.
We spoke through the varying topics getting everyone views and experience, and cove...
2022-01-121h 15The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE CHECK IN Q&A #38Last one for the year guys.
Hope you've got something from these over the past year.
This was episode 99 of the podcast, 100 will hopefully be a little different.
Questions covered this week;
What are some examples of ways you can work with other local businesses? Think this could be a good avenue for me in smaller town just not sure how to go about it
When marketing my services do I market them all at once or chose 1 at a time ?
The gym seems full of teens at the moment, how would you...
2021-12-2429 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE CHECK IN Q&A #37Questions covered this week;
Can’t think of a proper one so who benches more, Nik or Ant? 🤔
How do you not sound like you are hard selling when getting leads from a class?
I know conversations are key, but practical ideas to not feel shady sliding into DMs? Just feel like I’m bothering people
Lady didn't show up to her pre-consult enquiry meeting (15 mins booked on zoom) as she 'had woken up late'. Should I let her book in another meeting due to poor reasoning? if not, how do i let her know this? tha...
2021-12-1434 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastHow to start your own podcast with Stuart Aitken from Lift The BarWe are very fortunate to have Stuart Aitken on in this episode. Stuart runs a very successful podcast, and in our opinion are something one day we aspire to come to close to the quality of episodes Stuart puts out for LTB.
This is specially to support PTs/fitness businesses who are thinking of putting a podcast together but are potentially missing the mark with their reasons why and who they are directing it towards, we covered;
What do you feel are the main advantages of a podcast?
What are the top 3 things that PTs need to know when setting o...
2021-11-2856 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLive check in Q&A #30Question covered this week;
How would you market a 6 week nutrition/fat loss course? Aimed at 25 - 35 year old females, education based with a program for all to follow ( 1-2-1/ group coaching)
1. You talk a lot about your wants, needs, beliefs and values and how do you go about creating and relating these to your business.
2. If you were going into a new commercial gym (doing 12 hours rent also) what would be your first priority actions going in there to get you off to a good start.
What are your thoughts on w...
2021-10-1236 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastImproving how to use video for social media with Stephen DevaneyAn absolute must for any Personal trainers/fitness businesses to listen to!
Stephen is the founder of HD Creative, which help fitness business owners to create and edit video content.
You can find Stephen on IG @ste_hdcreative
We talked through;
Why is video now so important for marketing your PT/Online coaching business?
How as a new PT or coach can you overcome camera shyness and/or improve camera skills?
What are the best practical video tools to create great video content in the most efficient way possible?
What is the best way to repurpo...
2021-08-121h 00The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE CHECK IN Q&A #15We tackle some awesome questions this week from the legends in the PTMA community.
Want to transform your business over the next few months? Get a greater understanding and and be able to apply; marketing, focused goals, onboarding prospects and clients, prescribing the right program, understand the right pricing, give yourself bullet proof non negotiables, learn how bridge the gap between marketing and sales, manage your time for better return and work/life balance? etc ....
>>>>The PT Business Transformation Program starts 10th May. We keep the group small and focused so you feel like you're g...
2021-04-2740 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE CHECK IN Q&A #12Another episode from the group coaching participants, we cover the below questions this week;
Are ebooks a good idea or are they done? Don't want to waste my time putting something together.
If someone fills the pre-consult form, doesn’t book a call straight from it and you’ve already made contact with them by email after. How long would you leave it until you made contact again and what would you say?
How the hell do you make a reel on Instagram? Have you seen more engagement from them?
How to addr...
2021-04-0658 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastStuart Aitken - Managing self doubt as a personal trainer and thoughts on leaving the industry.We were thrilled to have Stuart on this episode.
Stuart works with Lift the Bar and runs the podcast, which is nearing their 300th episode. Stuart was also a personal trainer, and runs the social media and marketing for Lift the Bar.
We talk through and go off on a few expected tangents on;
Expectations coming into the industry and what influenced them.
Feeling self doubt and wanting to leave the industry
Any tips on how to process those thoughts to move yourself forward
Rationalising self doubt and feeling like an imposter
Some golden nug...
2021-04-041h 00The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in #9
With my challenge group programme I am building specifically for them and their pain points, am thinking about marketing it to them at a certain price and then offering out to "public" at a price a bit above that. Gives the challenge group the feeling that they are getting a priority offering and discounted price before I put it to the public. Thoughts on that please would be appreciated.
What app do some of the guys use to chop n crop to make insta videos. Would make it easier to make a d post mo...
2021-03-1657 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastDan Osman - Client Centered CoachingIn this episode we are very luck to have Dan Osman join us to discuss Client centered coaching.
Dan is someone we truly respect and admire in the industry. He has a huge amount of experience to draw upon. Has a fantastic ethos, and the one of the nicest guys your likely to meet.
You can hear from Dan on IG @the.dan.osman
Any questions or comments, please fire through to admin@ptmentoracademy.com
And please if you know someone who who would enjoy this, please share.
2021-03-1450 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in #8This weeks questions below, also check out the post on the @antptma tomorrow for a free download of a pre-consultation form/process.
I have 1:1, 1:2, small group PT and larger group Zoom clients. Some have nutrition coaching, some don't. Some do a mix of PT and small group/Zoom. Given that they all pay a different amount for different level of service, would you still recommend having a facebook community for all of them in one place?
What's the difference between working ON and IN your business, always confuses me.
Is i...
2021-03-0955 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastMentorship and industry opinions - With Mel Spooner from CAWSIn this episode, we were being interviewed/questioned by our good friend Mel Spooner from CAWS.
We talk through;
What we are known for.
Our backgrounds.
What is missing from the industry now.
The entry point into the industry for personal trainers.
and much more ...
You can check CAWS website @ www.trainwithcaws.com
2021-03-071h 18The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck In #7In this week's check in's we cover the below questions. If you'd like to throw us a questions or topic to cover, please feel free to email us @ admin@ptmentoracademy.com
I swear I listened in the pricing webinar so don't shoot me... But if you offer online coaching as 'personalised' would you recommend keeping the price individual like with a 1-1 or going to more of a 'level' based price plan so it can be set in stone for leads and allow it to have more of a group feel. I find it hard and quite t...
2021-03-0324 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE Chck in Q&A - #8Questions from this check ins below;
When you are creating interest in something from stories are you asking questions or just giving information? What does creating interest ideally look like?
When scheduling for the week ahead, I've often had to adjust my schedule as a result of consultations being booked through calendly. Is it okay to adjust your schedule as you go or would you recommend consultation to be booked with a weeks notice?
For an online coach would you say it’s important to have a landing page or a website?, And also...
2021-02-2431 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCheck in Q&A - Week 6 on the program. Series 7 - Episode 7Guys on their last week this week on the group program.
Next course is starting on the 1st March, you can register your interest by clicking on this link; https://form.jotform.com/210252285481350
Want to submit a question for the next episode? > admin@ptmentoracademy.com
Question that were submitted this week are;
Main issue is not doing the 'On' business stuff such as programming, admin, marketing etc. Any tips to help get this stuff done, especially programming, when it's easy to skip it when not feeling great and just do the 'In...
2021-02-1737 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastLIVE Q&A - Series 4 - Episode 6This week we answer questions from the guys that are no on week 5 of the business transformation program.
If you'd like to take part in March's intake of the program, please click this link ; https://form.jotform.com/210252285481350
Questions we answer this week are below;
I Have 3 clients from the same household I took on 4 months ago just before lockdown who train on zoom together now doing group pt. They have got results however I feel like they need more of a 121 approach. What would you suggest I do with them? Thanks
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2021-02-1047 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCOVID REHABILITATION - PART 2 - WITH DR Col and Mel from CAWSOn this second part of the 2 part series, Mel returns and also we are joined by Dr Col.
In this discussion we go into how Covid effects different people, talk through some real life scenarios trainers are dealing with.
Assessing, and the importance of being sufficiently educated to deal with this rapidly growing virus that at some point as trainers we are more than likely going to come across when working with clients.
To become certified in Covid Rehabilitation, visit the CAWS website @ www.trainwithcaws.com
Find them on IG @CAWSDAILY
2021-02-0459 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 4 - Episode 5 - Week 4 Q&A from the transformation programThis week we answer the below questions;
Hopefully this makes sense. because you have to assess the needs and prescribe to a client what they need to build the service.
On a landing page for people to buy online coaching for example Would you still mention what online coaching includes for example (check ins, nutritional guidance etc) when they might not actually need some of it?
Once I've reviewed my pricing, do I increase my current f2f clients pricing, even if it's quite a bit higher? Or gradually bring it up? I'm uns...
2021-02-0238 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastCOVID REHABILITATION - CAWS TRAINING COMPANY WITH MEL SPOONERThis being the first of a part series with the founders and creators of a training company called CAWS. And specifically about their COVID rehabilitation course called REBUILD.
In this first session, we talk about how CAWS and REBUILD came about. What market it fits and how as fitness professionals we can do our part to support the population for rehabilitate from COIVD and LONG COVID.
In the episode following, we are joined by Dr Col Robertson, discussing where we fit in, and how we can help.
https://www.trainwithcaws.com/ for more inf...
2021-01-2951 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 4 - Episode 4 - LIVE Q&AThis we we address a variety of questions, such as;
In your option, what’s the best services PT’s can do for their clients just now?
Dealing with clients who always put up a barrier to their own solutions Where is best to learn human behaviors and habits?
Do you think the use of an app like My PT Hub or Truecoach helps with client adherance in terms of them recording there workouts/progress? In terms of an app being prettier to look at then a table on google sheets. If so, what app would you recommend, playe...
2021-01-2634 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSERIES 4 - EPISODE 3 - LIVE Q&AWelcome to this weeks recorded Q&A session.
This week we have a variety of questions from;
Accountability groups to generate leads.
Being comfortable and understanding how to use pain points to trigger your audience.
Ideas on how to generate the sale at the end of a group program.
What motivates us to show up each day.
How to overcome mind blanks when recording videos.
How to deal with prospects who only want to sign up for the minimum commitment frequency.
Any questions, please email them through to; admin@ptmentoracademy.com.
Thanks again fo...
2021-01-2047 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMA Business Transformation - LIVE Q&ANext in the series of our weekly Q&A.
The guys and girls we work with both on a 1-2-1 basis and in the group format submit questions via the weekly check in and we feedback via a LIVE q&a into our Facebook group.
Hope some of the questions are relevant to what you may be going through right now, and some quick fire answer, (and some not so quick) to help you directly in and on your business.
2021-01-1243 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeason 4 - Episode 1 - PTMA Q&ANew series of the podcast coming up over the coming months.
This time we are taking direct questions from the attendee's on the business transformation program we run.
The guys submit questions each week for us to answer directly into the Facebook group, and also had some requests to put it on a podcast to make it a little easier and accessible to listen to.
The questions are wide and varied, and will hopefully bring some value and clarity to anyone listening going through similar challenges.
Please feel free to ask any...
2020-12-0928 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 17 - Ste McGrath with online Transformation CoachingThis episode is an incredible insight into the world of transformations done right.
Ste has a background in teaching and runs a very successful online transformation business. With honest insights and perspectives from how he transitioned from teaching in the fitness world.
A brilliant episode with lots to take away.
2020-11-1752 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 16 - Online Group Coaching with Luke Johnson of PTCWe are joined again by Luke Johnson of PTC to talk through a follow episode on online group coaching.
Talk through tried and tested methods, and findings from recent tests he has done in the market place.
Really good conversations about how to market yourself, humanise yourself virtually to your prospects to gain their trust.
Huge amount of value in this one.
2020-04-301h 09The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 15 - Programming adaptation with Andy Mckenzie and Mark LawsThis episode we are luck yto be joined by Andy Mckenzie and Mark Laws.
We have some great conversations about;
Programming
Assessments
Bench marking and scaling for you clients
Online delivery, and much more.
2020-04-241h 36The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 14 - Female take over with Emma Storey Gordon, Hayleigh Madigan, Carly Thornton, and Emilia ThompsonThis episode we are really luck to have, ESG, Hayleigh, Carl and Emilia take over and have some great discussions from dealing with clients, marketing, and pivoting their business during this time.
2020-04-241h 03The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 13 - Rachel France from Biomechanics EducationIn this episode we are joined by Rachel France from Biomechanics Education.
We talk through assessments, remote delivery and generally how pt's can and should potentially be using it within their business.
2020-04-1648 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 12 - Phil Learney on Content creation and keeping your clients engagedIn this episode we are joined by Phil Learney of the ACA.
We cover;
Content creation
Pivoting your business
Engaging clients via social media.
A great one to get into.
2020-04-141h 20The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 11 - Chris Burgess from Lift the Bar - Online marketing.This episode, we are very fortunate to have Chris Burgess from Lift The Bar joining us on Marketing, and consumer psychology.
2020-04-0958 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 10 - The Glasgow PT (Chris Bradley)This episode Nik and Ant are joined by Chris Bradley (The Glasgow PT).
We chat through his journey of his career, the events that have triggered his progression, and and how he is dealing with and structuring his current business.
2020-04-0851 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 9 - Adapting your business to meeting changing demands With Matt FordThis episode Nik and Ant are joined by Matt Ford, the founder and creator of Archon.
Matt talks us through his perspective on pivoting and adapting to varying demands on your business. The advantage of creating a solid network of people around you, and seeking advice and perspective from experts not in the fitness industry.
2020-04-071h 05The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 8 - Pre-Consultations & Consultations.In this episode Nik and Ant go through the use and structure of a pre-consultation and delivering a consultation for the online services trainers can offer.
2020-04-061h 03The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 7 - Group Online Coaching with Luke Johnson of PTCThis week we are joined by Luke Johnson the founder of The PTC (Formerly known as shredded by science).
A WHOLE SESSION ON GROUP ONLINE COACHING.
You can find Luke on IG @LUKEJOHNSONPTC OR @PTCOLLECTIVE
2020-04-0359 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 6 - Online coaching with Emma Storey GordonThis episode we are joined by Emma Storey Gordon.
A belting discussion on online coaching and how to manage and support clients from a bespoke one to one basis, and some insight into her commito6 group coaching.
You can find ESG on IG @ESGFITNESS
Any feedback or comments, please either leave a review or email us direct @ admin@ptmentoracademy.com
2020-04-0358 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 5 - Programming considerations with Mark LawsIn this episode we are joined by Mark Laws and talk through;
How he dealt/dealing with his gym being forced to close.
How he has adapted to a online service.
The programming considerations he has when transferring people to online/remote coaching during this period of COVID-19.
You can find Mark on IG @makrlaws2011
Any question or feedback, please fire them through to admin@ptmentoracademy.com
2020-04-031h 04The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 4 - With Dr Mike BannaThis episode we talk to Dr Mike Banna, a GP, and co-host of Fitness Unfiltered.
We talk though;
Mike views points both professionally and personal on the current COIVD-19 situation we find ourselves in.
Whats Mike's experience is in being a client and transitioning to remote training with his trainer.
Routine, and myths.
Huge thank you to Mike for this.
You can find Mike on IG @DRMIKETHE2ND
Nik @nikptma
Ant @antptma
Feel free to give us some feedback via the reviews or @ admin@ptmentoracademy.com
2020-04-0344 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 3 - Balancing a thriving online business with parenthood with Sarah HoldenThis episode we welcome Sarah Holden.
Sarah has made the transition from running a f2f personal training business working from a PureGym, to a very successful full time online coaching business.
We talk through;
Varying services.
How Sarah made the transition.
How she juggles parenthood with working predominantly from home, and still being able to get in some serious training sessions.
A brilliant episode with lots of take away's.
You can check out Sarah's social via;
IG - @sarahholden_fit
You can find me and Ant on I...
2020-04-0357 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 2 - Supporting your client mental Heath with Dan OsmanThis episode we are joined by Dan Osman talking through supporting your clients mental health.
We talk through;
Dealing with varying circumstances
Being there when needed.
Communication
Supporting your own mental health and setting certain boundaries.
And much more.
Please give us any feedback, and you can also connect with us and Dan via the below social media;
Dan @ace_dan_osman
Nik @ nikptma
Ant @antptma
Always welcome to feedback, so feel free to give us a shout @ admin@ptmentoracademy.com
2020-04-0355 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastSeries 3 - Episode 1 - Client Nutritional consideration with Sky AsquithThis week myself and Ant are joined by MNU nutritionist Sky Asquith.
We go through;
Communicating with your clients to establish client centered approach.
The ever changing circumstances and challenges they face.
Methods of application.
Consideration when adapting ad reassurance.
Hope you enjoy.
You can find Sky on IG @skypuregym
Nik and Ant; @nikptma & @antptma
Any question or comments are always welcome.
Enjoy and stay safe.
2020-04-0345 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMA Business Transformation Program - Series 2 - Episode 6 - Q&AThis week we go into the below questions from the group;
How do i deal with being ill and missing clients sessions?
Some advice on online coaching (group versus bespoke).
Recommendation on what PT software to use.
Welcome packs for clients.
Please drop us some feedback on the episode, what you'd like more / less of.
Thanks all.
Nik and Ant.
2020-02-0653 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMA Business Transformation Programme - Q&A - Series 2 - Episode 5Weird start this week after being on the road since 6 ... needless to say was a good session.
This weeks questions answered on;
Dealing with overwelm!
How do i charge for small group training?
Dealing with wanting to take holidays and not lose out on money?
Streamlining programming for so many clients all at once?
Some great questions this week, as a result of a lot of the guys getting busy from the graft they've put in over the last 8 weeks.
Welcome all feedback, review, questions or comments :-) Thanks for listening.
2020-01-2942 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMA Business Transformation Programme. - Q&A - Series 2 - Episode 4This weeks Q&A was filled with epic questions from the group.
We cover;
Peak and off peak price points, when is potentially the right time to implement these.
How to systemise your on-boarding process.
How to deal with other trainers in your gym offering "free taster" sessions.
How to deal with overwhelm and "keeping your head above water" when business starts to get busy.
Client welcome packs.
How to stay motivated and stop procrastinating.
How to deal with clients questioning the price.
How to deal with clients, or potential clients who have value in products an...
2020-01-161h 04The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMA Business Transformation Programme. Series 2 - Episode 3In this weeks Q&A, we answer the groups questions covering;
How often should you follow up with leads.
What types of things to include in a client feedback survey.
How to deal with financial objections.
Dealing with clients who want to change their time slots.
Feel free to drop any comments or reviews below.
Any seperate subjects you'd like us to cove ... please give us a shout @ admin@ptmentoracademy.com
2020-01-0945 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMentor Academy - Business Transformation Program - Q&A - Episode 2Answering the questions from the group this week, we go into;
What to do when clients chose 1 session per week.
Thoughts on some timings on small group sessions, and how to go about session planning for peak time in Jan/Feb.
What types of questions to use to gain data from you target market and how and when to use these in varying situations.
A few regular tangents as per usual.
2019-12-3043 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastPTMentor Academy - Business Transformation Program - Q&A - Episode 1Answer to the questions you posted on the group from week 2 of the program.
Covering;
Lead gen activites
How to structure and lead conversations
Small group structure
Payments
Referrals
2019-12-181h 04The Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 21 - LIVE FACEBOOK COACHING SESSION RECORDED.The latest episode is taken from a LIVE coaching session delivered on the PureGym PT Development Facebook group.
We had various questions from trainers throughout the session, from consultations, increasing session frequency, lead generation, etc.
2019-03-2652 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 20 - Getting clients to Adhere to Nutrion recommendations.This week we go over the struggles of getting client to adhere, especially to nutrition protocols.
Although we base the talk around nutrition, its very transferable to exercise, and other areas of programming.
Any comments welcome.
2019-02-1239 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 19 - Self Development in 2019Skip the first minute and a half of the main section, as sound got funky on the recording.
This weeks episode we discuss the opportunities for self development.
How to figure out what to focus on for the biggest return, some thing we do to develop ourselves, books, podcasts, etc ..
2019-02-0644 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 18 - Preventing burn out, having difficult conversation with long term clients that plateau.This week we go off the questions from the group.
We cover how to prevent burn out, whilst dealing with your scheduling. What to do when a long term client looses motivation, and isn't adherent after significant success at the start of the training phase with you.
And touch on some up coming event of bodypower.
PS - the mic cut off towards the end, so about 5-6 mins missing.
2019-01-2832 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 17 - Managing clients expectations.This week we continue the conversation on managing clients expectations coming into your business, and some simple tips to improve we set them up with better outlooks and expectations working with you.
2019-01-2142 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 16 - Prioritising the right things for Jan/Feb (RECORDED LIVE VIA FACEBOOK GROUP)First one back in 2019. Today was a recording from the LIVE session we did on the Facebook group. We cover what things to focus on in Jan/Feb, go off on tangents (as normal), swear a bit (as normal) ... and don't hold back on what we feel is the real reason your business could be struggling.
Enjoy :-)
2019-01-1736 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 15 - Client RetentionThis week we spend time talking through client retention. Why it could happen, where it could stem from ... and simple ways to improve over time.
2018-12-1838 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 13 - Belated intro to Nik and AntThis weeks podcast we have been meaning to do for some time, but just cracked on with the LIVE uploads we have been doing each week. So this week (if you're bothered ), we go into our backgrounds, what we do now, and our thoughts on the what would help change the industry for the better.
2018-12-0400 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 12 - Live Questions and Answer Session (Main topics; increasing prices and interaction).This weeks episode we record a LIVE Q&A session from the Facebook group. We talk through increasing prices, interaction, setting up a meet a greet station in the gym and thoughts around workshops.
2018-11-2647 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 11 - Creating a PREMIUM serviceThis week we answer and talk about cancellations in a PT business. Also, on the main topic go over what a premium service may look like and some quick wins to start to creat a service that exceeds clients expectations.
2018-11-1941 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 10 - PART 2 - What to do in November to prepare for DecemberA shorter episode this week, continuing on from last weeks “prep for December” episode. We go into some more detail specifically about how and what to do for the monthly challenge with clients and put our views on some questions that were asked.
2018-11-1233 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 9 - Assessing clients with Chris Peil from The Move Well ProjectThis week me and Chris go into what he looks for and his view on assessing clients before training, how to apply this to the general population. And we touch on periodisation.
2018-11-0857 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 8 - What to do in November to prepare for December!This week me and Ant talk through some simple and actionable points if you want to build you business in December. The second half of the podcast is discussing ideas that you can implement to retain client in December.
2018-11-0542 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 7 - Personal Training Taster SessionsToday in the LIVE Stream, me and Ant talk through taster sessions. Our thoughts on offering them, and the impact we have seen. The wording, aim, alternatives and a few rants here and there.
2018-10-2340 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 6 - LIVE Q&A - Outsourcing areas of your business.Outsourcing areas of your business.
2018-10-0835 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 5 - LIVE Q&A - WHAT INFORMATION TO GATHER.Quick LIVE q&a, where we talk about client issues experienced from trainers, and what information would help to solve these issue's, and when to gather it.
2018-07-1335 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 4 - LIVE Q&A - Managing difficult clientsWe discuss how to deal with clients who are difficult to manage. From the consultations set up, using different methods and some examples from the past. Plus some live questions answered.
2018-04-2452 minThe Personal Trainer Mentor Academy PodcastEpisode 3 - LIVE Q&A - Reviewing Business and Time managementThis week we talked about why and how you could benefit from reviewing your busienss. And took questions on time management etc
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