5 Steps to Going Independent in Personal Training (Part 1)

Step 1 - Get Startedpotential clients do not demand nor do they expect a
Most new trainers tend to have the perception thathigh level of flash to the site of the trainer they're
you need a list of impressive credentials, certifications,looking for.  They want the information so they can
and years of studying before even thinking aboutmake the best informed choice, and they want a
starting their own personal training business.  But,trainer that's going to benefit them.  So you need both
being a solo trainer is not like starting a high-levelon your site - info, benefits, and the last part is
corporation.  The real truth is, only need about atestimonials. Remember all three, and just keep a level
dozen high-paying clients - that's a very clear andof polish and attractiveness to the site, and that's all
simple goal, and requires action, not planning.  Youyou need.
have a very wide audience to find these clients and, atStep 3 - Just do it
the same time, there is only a small number of themSome new trainers I've met deserve a lot of credit -
you actually need to reach for success.  And if youthey're highly tenacious in getting their website done - If
nurture them and continue to have more clients flowyou put your mind to it, you can get one looking
into your pipeline periodically, you can very legitimatelyspectacular in very little time and technical know
earn six figures without much effort - believe that!how.  You can get video testimonials on there, lots of
So as a new personal trainer, forget about wastingkey info, and a very attractive look.  The next step, if
your time in the planning phase - that you can do thatyou're currently working for someone else is to dump
later on when looking to expand your training practice,the gym and just do it.  You'll be surprised by how
but for now, just get the darn thing started! Getquickly some determined trainers make the jump - but
focused on the goal and make the decision to takethese are the ones that end up being successful in
immediate action. A good first step is to get yourpersonal training.  When one particular friend of mine
website set up.told me he officially dumped the gym and went solo, it
Step 2 - Keep Your Marketing Simplewas kind of shocking at how abruptly he did it, but
Next, in planning your site, make sure you keep itonce you get this idea and belief in your head, it's hard
simple.  Don't be fooled by some of the flashy sitesto turn back.  This person hardly had any private
you may see on line.  Again, back to the lesson ofclients on tap, and tons of bills to cover, but he didn't
simplicity which I have mentioned in other articles,wait for the right time - he just did it!