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In this episode of Paint the Edges, hosts James Macintosh and James Thayer sit down with Alex Gates, a seasoned physique coach with extensive experience in personal training and exercise education. Together, they discuss the transition from in-person coaching to building a thriving online career, highlighting the evolving fitness industry, the value of mentorship, personal branding, and the discipline needed to excel—offering valuable insights for trainers at any stage of their career.
Alex Gates https://www.instagram.com/alex_teamprocoach
Co-Founder https://www.instagram.com/theicmeducation
https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/
https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/
Class Starts MONDAY. Sign up now for Pre-Script® Level 1 https://www.pre-script.com/psl1
FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide
The Importance of Taking Action (00:02:59) Alex's Journey in Coaching (00:08:57) Reflections on Growth and Learning (00:11:56) The High Standards of the Fitness Industry (00:15:03) Navigating Career Choices in Fitness Education (00:17:11) The Value of Experience Over Goals (00:23:00) The Long Road to Mastery in Coaching (00:29:58) Reality Checks for New Coaches (00:35:39) Building a Strong Foundation in Coaching (00:40:56) First Impressions and Personal Branding (00:49:55) The Importance of Appearance in Personal Training (00:56:48) Training Intensity and Personal Experience (01:07:11)
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In this episode of Paint the Edges, hosts James Macintosh and James Thayer sit down with Alex Gates, a seasoned physique coach with extensive experience in personal training and exercise education. Together, they discuss the transition from in-person coaching to building a thriving online career, highlighting the evolving fitness industry, the value of mentorship, personal branding, and the discipline needed to excel—offering valuable insights for trainers at any stage of their career.
Alex Gates https://www.instagram.com/alex_teamprocoach
Co-Founder https://www.instagram.com/theicmeducation
https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/
https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/
Class Starts MONDAY. Sign up now for Pre-Script® Level 1 https://www.pre-script.com/psl1
FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide
The Importance of Taking Action (00:02:59) Alex's Journey in Coaching (00:08:57) Reflections on Growth and Learning (00:11:56) The High Standards of the Fitness Industry (00:15:03) Navigating Career Choices in Fitness Education (00:17:11) The Value of Experience Over Goals (00:23:00) The Long Road to Mastery in Coaching (00:29:58) Reality Checks for New Coaches (00:35:39) Building a Strong Foundation in Coaching (00:40:56) First Impressions and Personal Branding (00:49:55) The Importance of Appearance in Personal Training (00:56:48) Training Intensity and Personal Experience (01:07:11)
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