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freetimefitness



Joined: 20 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:26 pm    Post subject: Hey guys need help and ideas Reply with quote

I'm just starting out and I want to know what the best strategies are for a personal trainer not based in a gym?

Also does anyone here work with special populations and disabilities?

T
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muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT



Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Posts: 394
Location: New Castle, PA

PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you already certified?

If you need help with marketing and strategy, I'd check out Eric Ruth, Phil Kaplan, John Izzo and Marjorie Geiser's materials.

John posts on this board frequently, and has his own blog http://lifeofapersonaltrainer.blogspot.com/

so I'd look him up and read up! (John, I expect my 10% commission!! LOL Smile Just kidding)

Margie Posts frequently as well. Check her stuff out at
http://www.meg-enterprises.com
(I expect 50% from you margie! LOL Smile )

I do work with Seniors and have a client with MS that I am training, but mostly my clients fall in the "General Population" category.

Dave
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kaiserS



Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 65


PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT wrote:
Are you already certified?

If you need help with marketing and strategy, I'd check out Eric Ruth, Phil Kaplan, John Izzo and Marjorie Geiser's materials.

John posts on this board frequently, and has his own blog http://lifeofapersonaltrainer.blogspot.com/

so I'd look him up and read up! (John, I expect my 10% commission!! LOL Smile Just kidding)

Margie Posts frequently as well. Check her stuff out at
http://www.meg-enterprises.com
(I expect 50% from you margie! LOL Smile )

I do work with Seniors and have a client with MS that I am training, but mostly my clients fall in the "General Population" category.

Dave


I created a free marketing report for independent trainers on my blog -
funny you mentioned special populations - creating that specialty is an important part of being a solo trainer -

http://super-trainer.com/marketing-blueprint/

If you've got any other specific questions based on it let me know - good luck!
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freetimefitness



Joined: 20 Feb 2008
Posts: 39


PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:58 am    Post subject: Massive thank you Reply with quote

Thank you so much for the link!

The whistle blower report is incredibly potent and inspiring, I've signed up to your website I'll be keeping a close eye on all your articles.

You've set my head straight thank you


Tom

FreeTimeFitness

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megfit



Joined: 15 Sep 2006
Posts: 120
Location: Southern California

PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boy, I'm away for awhile and miss the great conversations, huh? Thanks for the plug, Dave, and we'll talk....

Seriously, though, "T", I'd suggest you check out my book, Just Jump. The feedback I'm getting has been incredible and could answer a lot of the questions I'm sure you have! If you click the link below, you can read more about it.

Margie
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kaiserS



Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 65


PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Massive thank you Reply with quote

freetimefitness wrote:
Thank you so much for the link!

The whistle blower report is incredibly potent and inspiring, I've signed up to your website I'll be keeping a close eye on all your articles.

You've set my head straight thank you


Tom

FreeTimeFitness

UK


Yeah thank you Tom - haha - potent is EXACTLY what I was going for -
There's a lot of bullshit flying around in this industry - how else could average training rates be above $60 an hour, and average FULL-TIME trainer salaries under $30,000? Someone's getting SCREWED!
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