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Title: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 08:24:23 AM
Do you people just do this as extra money or an actual business?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: io856 on December 27, 2009, 08:25:22 AM
just a bit of extra $$$ since its a service industry
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Post by: johnnynoname on December 27, 2009, 08:25:37 AM
Do you people just do this as extra money or an actual business?

it's gas money for me at the moment

but don't tell my boss that.....he'll, legit, beat the shit out of me
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: saucetradomous on December 27, 2009, 08:34:36 AM
it's gas money for me at the moment

but don't tell my boss that.....he'll, legit, beat the shit out of me

I thought your pimped drove around and dropped you off at each corner?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: johnnynoname on December 27, 2009, 08:35:40 AM
I thought your pimped drove around and dropped you off at each corner?


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Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Mr Nobody on December 27, 2009, 08:39:14 AM
Do you people just do this as extra money or an actual business?
Just part-time, personal training is hard business to make alot of cash in and partially to see how people can progress actually it gives a good feeling with helping people. Coach you do this full time correct?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 08:57:59 AM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: 240 is Back on December 27, 2009, 08:59:24 AM
i'd love to read it... I'm not a PT, but would still love to learn how one can make $100k doing that... especially cause the ones at my gym are some $9 hourly employees.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Red Hook on December 27, 2009, 09:02:27 AM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.

do you tell your clients that you are on HRT and that 99% of your gains are from drugs?  do you play along and let them believe it is from BCAA?

I am guessing the latter.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: johnnynoname on December 27, 2009, 09:03:57 AM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.

i'd be interested, honestly
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Mr Nobody on December 27, 2009, 09:04:32 AM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.
Lets here it coach, now you have to take into consideration geography, population and such.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Considering I probably make more in a month than you do in a year...does it really matter?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:07:54 AM
Considering I probably make more in a month than you do in a year...does it really matter?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Mr Nobody on December 27, 2009, 09:12:18 AM
Considering I probably make more in a month than you do in a year...does it really matter?
I'm not sure if you are talking to me Coach, I'm in the computer industry and make good money but possibly would like to change to full time PT but its a hard business just from what I know part-time training clients.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:14:55 AM
No, it was directed at "red hook" sorry.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Red Hook on December 27, 2009, 09:16:04 AM
Considering I probably make more in a month than you do in a year...does it really matter?

if you are addresssing me then it does matter!

basically it is akin those diet ads "before/after" where the guy takes off season pics and then pics when he is fully "on".  All the while selling some diet aid that has nothing to do with the results.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:25:07 AM
Red hook, I don't use bullshit gimmicks, that's one of the first things I tell people. (Its not easy, its hard work)
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Red Hook on December 27, 2009, 09:28:26 AM
Red hook, I don't use bullshit gimmicks, that's one of the first things I tell people. (Its not easy, its hard work)

JME, from what I know of you (online through getbig) you take your work serious and know the the ins and outs of your trade. Now answer my questions regarding HRT, perhaps I should have PMd you instead.

Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:33:21 AM
Just PM me since this thread has nothing to do with your question. Just trying to help pt's that are serious about making a good living.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: johnnynoname on December 27, 2009, 09:35:05 AM
Just trying to help pt's that are serious about making a good living.

what about helping out PT's who are just happy doing like 20 hr's of PT a week?

seriously, I really am not looking to do 40 PT's a week (right now) but wouldn't mind doing 15 -20 a week
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 09:38:00 AM
Do you work for someone or are you on your own?
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on December 27, 2009, 09:50:26 AM
Do you people just do this as extra money or an actual business?

Used to be my primary business when I started CFS in 2001 but its now a secondary item.  I still have a good client base
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: uberman09 on December 27, 2009, 10:05:03 AM
do you tell your clients that you are on HRT and that 99% of your gains are from drugs?  do you play along and let them believe it is from BCAA?

I am guessing the latter.
Boom.

anyway this is pointless, more and more people get access to internet knowledges and to a gym. There is a huge growing number of self taught people getting into lifting weights and getting healthy. They dont need any PT. Just need to READ. And they teach there kids or relatives how to do it the right way too. It's viral.

 PTs will become more and more useless. Getting fit and lean is becoming an easy and very widespread hobby.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: uberman09 on December 27, 2009, 10:07:12 AM
Used to be my primary business when I started CFS in 2001 but its now a secondary item.  I still have a good client base

oh plz stfu...business here business there...you have no business talking about businesses as you have.. NO BUSINESS and never had any. You re not a "businessman" you are a delusional internet liar working at the local mc donald. The more you keep telling people you re a "businessman" wont make you one magically you turd.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Mr Nobody on December 27, 2009, 10:09:45 AM
Used to be my primary business when I started CFS in 2001 but its now a secondary item.  I still have a good client base
PT is going to be much different pay for Vince being in the woods of NC than say someone in NYC.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: johnnynoname on December 27, 2009, 10:26:13 AM
Do you work for someone or are you on your own?

i work for Gold's (there i said it) and i know that i'm better off on my own cuz i get to keep 100% of my hourly rate rather than give 50% ( I only have to give 30% if i do more than 25 PT's a week)

but, I love my boss and i like working for the gym
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on December 27, 2009, 10:27:08 AM
PT is going to be much different pay for Vince being in the woods of NC than say someone in NYC.

Yep, and since I moved from Greenville, SC its the reason why its a secondary job.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Devon97 on December 27, 2009, 12:38:44 PM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.
I would like to hear Coach.

Please share. I train a few people a month for rent money but def just a side hobby. WOuldn;t mind adding 2 or 3 people but don't want to do much more.

I'm just not willing to hustle and work 20 hr weeks. My vitrual biz is too easy now.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 12:46:36 PM
Boom.

anyway this is pointless, more and more people get access to internet knowledges and to a gym. There is a huge growing number of self taught people getting into lifting weights and getting healthy. They dont need any PT. Just need to READ. And they teach there kids or relatives how to do it the right way too. It's viral.

 PTs will become more and more useless. Getting fit and lean is becoming an easy and very widespread hobby.

This isn't about the training aspect it's about the business end of it. How to set up the business, martketing, getting paid by not charging by the session and creating a steady income, marketing, sales, retaining clients, getting clients. The key is for you to have the training system THAT WILL WORK and not bullshit the client and just take their money.

No, its not just as easy for people to get on the net and research training methods. 1. it's not as easy as that. 2 People who want trainers usually have lives outside of the gym and don't have the time to research.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 12:50:14 PM
i work for Gold's (there i said it) and i know that i'm better off on my own cuz i get to keep 100% of my hourly rate rather than give 50% ( I only have to give 30% if i do more than 25 PT's a week)

but, I love my boss and i like working for the gym

Then this might not work for you but might benefit your employer. Hey, if you're happy thats great.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 12:52:37 PM
I would like to hear Coach.

Please share. I train a few people a month for rent money but def just a side hobby. WOuldn;t mind adding 2 or 3 people but don't want to do much more.

I'm just not willing to hustle and work 20 hr weeks. My vitrual biz is too easy now.

If I get enough positive responses I will start posting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 01:01:47 PM
PT is going to be much different pay for Vince being in the woods of NC than say someone in NYC.

You might not make NYC money, but you can still make a good six figures
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: WillGrant on December 27, 2009, 01:02:46 PM
Used to be my primary business when I started CFS in 2001 but its now a secondary item.  I still have a good client base
hahaha here we go  ::)
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: _bruce_ on December 27, 2009, 02:30:54 PM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.

Go for it...  8)
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Fitlab on December 27, 2009, 03:34:00 PM
JME it would be interesting to see how you conduct yourself in business and the systems you employ.

Post away mate.







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Post by: haider on December 27, 2009, 03:39:19 PM
Boom.

anyway this is pointless, more and more people get access to internet knowledges and to a gym. There is a huge growing number of self taught people getting into lifting weights and getting healthy. They dont need any PT. Just need to READ. And they teach there kids or relatives how to do it the right way too. It's viral.

 PTs will become more and more useless. Getting fit and lean is becoming an easy and very widespread hobby.
Most people are not exercise or bodybuilding enthusiasts like us here... they just want to get fit and better looking, putting the least amount of mental effort into it as possible. I can especially understand this approach for really busy people.
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Post by: Spike on December 27, 2009, 03:50:39 PM
Boom.

anyway this is pointless, more and more people get access to internet knowledges and to a gym. There is a huge growing number of self taught people getting into lifting weights and getting healthy. They dont need any PT. Just need to READ. And they teach there kids or relatives how to do it the right way too. It's viral.

 PTs will become more and more useless. Getting fit and lean is becoming an easy and very widespread hobby.

WOW you must be FUCKIN HUGE

I beat you scare people when you walk in gyms with your superior intelligent coupled with your elite genetics

uberman09 is the beast of getbig 8)
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: peroni on December 27, 2009, 04:07:00 PM
Yes, its not that hard to make over a $100k. If people on this board are intrested, I will makes a post daily on how to do it. Its not that difficult to make a six figure income in PT. If no one is intrested I will just leave it here.

You can do it but it takes time and a sincere interest not just in making money, but learning all the time as well as a sincere interest in your clients.

I've done well for many years now, but being a Golds gym trainer is not going to get you paid. You need to go out on your own and build a reputation, never stop learning, etc etc. I own a gym so of course, that helps...
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Coach is Back! on December 27, 2009, 04:11:06 PM
For me, having a passion for what I do is #1. I'm only going to give what worked for, but Peroni is right! You have to work at it.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Steve Namat on December 27, 2009, 06:11:22 PM
If I get enough positive responses I will start posting tomorrow.
Let's start it! I'm curious.
Title: Re: Personal Trainers on here
Post by: Devon97 on December 27, 2009, 06:31:31 PM
Pull the trigger coach!
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Post by: pellius on December 27, 2009, 07:03:36 PM
I'd be interested in hearing what Coach has to say. Maybe I'm missing something but I never understood why he gets so much shit here. The only thing I can think of is that it's because he's a Republican/Conservative and believes in God and isn't ashamed to admit it. And why should he? Half the country are Conservatives and the vast majority believe in God.

But maybe it's something else. He is a successful PT and I'd like to know how he built his business. It sure beats punching a clock and having to wear a neck tie.

BTW, Obama is now about 8 miles from where I live. Already taxes are going up and unemployment is rising. But I'm sure he means well. And that's all that really matters. They give Nobel prizes now for good intentions.