For some people, teaching a few classes as an instructor or training a couple of clients per week is a perfect side hustle. But what if you're a full-time fitness professional? Is there a good side hustle that will bring in a few extra dollars?

Starting Your Business in Fitness

Oct 22nd, 2019 46m 17s

Very few fitness professionals start their careers thinking they’re going to be salespeople who automatically know how to operate a business and manage others. However, the fact is that fitness is a business and it’s important to know how to th

Turning Failure into Success

Oct 15th, 2019 1h 17m

Like many other fitness professionals, Tricia Murphy Madden has experienced both failure and success. On this episode of Empowered Entrepreneur, Madden, the director of education for Savvier Fitness and co-creator of Barre Above®, shares the le

How to Engage Clients for an Optimal Experience

Oct 8th, 2019 30m 30s

The experience you create for your clients and group fitness class participants is one of the most important parts of any fitness business, yet it gets very little direct attention. On this episode, guest Fabio Comana, MA, MS, a faculty instruc

Being an Entrepreneur Without Starting a Business

Oct 1st, 2019 40m 3s

Doris Thews, Vice-President of Group Fitness, Team Training and Innovation for Vasa Fitness. The term "entrepreneur" is often used to describe an individual who creates a business from nothing. Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week

Developing a Plan For Success

Sep 24th, 2019 58m 53s

There are a very few jobs where it is possible to have a rewarding career making half-naked people sweaty and the position of group fitness instructor is one of them. One of the great things about being a group fitness instructor is that you ge

Becoming a Master Trainer

Dec 5th, 2018 42m 8s

"Master trainer" is a designation given to fitness professionals who educate their peers. Master trainers may lead a day-long workshop on how to use a specific piece of equipment; teach a multi-day certification program; or teach conference ses

The Ups and Downs of Crowdsourcing

Nov 19th, 2018 46m 14s

Fitness professionals often find themselves immersed in the creative process as they conceive new ways to get people moving. Whether they’re dreaming up novel equipment ideas, developing entire programs or planning the perfect playlist, ingenui

Sergeant Ken Weichert

Nov 5th, 2018 42m 56s

There are numerous fitness industry brands that are instantly recognizable—both products and services. Being first to market creates a unique brand identity. A fitness professional who can curate specific brand identity for his or her method of

PTI East Roundup

Oct 12th, 2018 38m 52s

This episode was recorded live at the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute East, Alexandria, Virginia. Fitness entrepreneurs, personal trainers, directors and studio owners in attendance share how they use the information they learn to help grow the

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