Did you have that moment when you made the switch from doing personal training as a hobby to ‘this is what I want to do full-time’ when you realised… ‘Wow, now I’m running a business.’?

I remember that moment and I it occurred to me around then that there are probably some business “things” I should be doing.

Over the years running bootcamps and training PT clients I learned a lot of those things and today I want to share with you one really simple business thing that will help you stay organised, keep your fitness business growing and help you continue to evolve as a trainer and self-employed person.

It’s the simple process of coming up with a super simple, yet actionable Quarterly Plan.

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Create your own plan for next quarter in one of my free upcoming workshops: Book Here

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• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:01) - Quarterly Planning for Fitness Professionals
• (01:55) - Warmup Challenge Announcement
• (04:25) - Benefits of Quarterly Planning
• (07:44) - Five-Step Framework for Quarterly Planning
• (15:30) - Invitation to Quarterly Planning Workshop

As fitness trainers we all want to help others while also feeling emotionally and financially supported. But, going by recent emails you’ve sent me, that’s a bit of a struggle right now.

In this episode I share some of my own experiences, recent and in the past, where I didn’t feel financially or emotionally supported in my fitness career. And then, because I’m not an a-hole, I also share some ways that I worked through those moments.

I also dive into how this month’s theme on the podcast and in our community will help you if you feel like you or your classes are in a bit of a slump right now. It’s the perfect way to find your zest again!

• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (00:33) - Recent Challenges and Personal Updates
• (02:31) - Current Struggles in the Fitness Industry
• (06:49) - Empowering Clients and Business Philosophy
• (10:49) - My First Bootcamp Experience
• (18:44) - Warmup Focus and Upcoming Challenge

I don’t run ads on my podcasts, websites and newsletters. Instead I focus on creating helpful products and services to help you on your journey as a fitness trainer. If you love the podcast, you can support it by buying something from Bootcamp Ideas.

This week I’m recommending the brand-new BCI All-Access Pass which gives you access to all of my courses and tools (including BootCraft) for one low price. Check it out.

Links

• If you’re looking for the Bootcamp Ideas newsletter, then head to my 21 Days of Bootcamp Ideas series and sign up to get free access.
• Also, our free Facebook group, BCI: Ask, is back. Feel free to join us if you’re not already a member.
• If you’re enjoying the podcast, please leave a review so others can find it.
• If you’re not familiar with my website, it’s called Bootcamp Ideas. You can find more ideas for your business and group fitness classes there.

Here's how to be an influencer in your community without being an 'influencer'.

In today's episode I've brought back one of the most popular episodes from the Dale & Kyle Show where we break down the difference between a following, an audience and a community. We share why you need to know the difference and how you can serve all 3 to help you grow your business.

We also talk about some social media best practices to help you stay sane when it comes to creating content.

Enjoy!

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• (00:00) - Introduction to the Group Fitness Experience
• (00:57) - The Concept of a Light Work Week
• (01:44) - Podcast Episode Introduction: Building Your Following
• (02:53) - The Importance of Setting Boundaries
• (06:00) - Building a Following vs. Building a Community
• (15:31) - Consistency is Key
• (17:42) - Finding Your Medium and Authenticity
• (21:35) - Building a Community vs. Gaining Followers
• (22:51) - The Importance of Community Engagement
• (25:01) - Leveraging Social Media Platforms
• (26:53) - Diversifying Your Online Presence
• (30:19) - Consistency and Planning in Social Media
• (33:47) - Creating Effective Social Media Posts with Canva
• (36:56) - Automating Social Media with Social Bee
• (38:50) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Non-Sponsor

I don't run ads on my podcasts, websites and newsletters. Instead I focus on creating helpful products and services to help you on your journey as a fitness trainer. If you love the podcast, you can support it by buying something from Bootcamp Ideas.

This week I'm recommending the brand-new BCI All-Access Pass which gives you access to all of my courses and tools (including BootCraft) for one low price. Check it out.

Links to things mentioned:

• If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave a review so others can find it.
• If you’re not familiar with my website, it’s called Bootcamp Ideas. You can find more ideas for your business and group fitness classes there.
• This May I’m running a free challenge to help you find clients called The 5×5 Challenge. Join in anytime.
• Dale and I mention a few resources like Canva and Social Bee.