Elite Trainer Academy

Getting your first 10 clients does not have to be as hard as you think.In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the exact step by step process to get your first 10 clients starting with conversations, building rapport, becoming the mayor of your gym, and transitioning relationships into free assessments that actually convert.We also cover the free assessment framework we use here at Mind Pump, why drawing out a plan on paper closes more clients than a pricing sheet, and how to push through imposter syndrome in those first few months.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Why Getting First Clients Is Hard06:30 Become the Mayor of the Gym14:00 How to Transition Into Free Assessments20:00 The Assessment and Prescription Framework24:00 Push Through Imposter SyndromeCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Are you overbooked and burning out without even realizing it?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how many clients is actually too many, what the warning signs look like, and how to build a sustainable coaching business by defining your service standard and raising your prices at the right time.We also talk about why the clients who pay the most cause the least headaches and why staying too cheap for too long is one of the biggest mistakes experienced trainers make.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 How Many Clients Is Too Many07:30 Warning Signs You Are Overbooked15:00 Define Your Service Standard22:00 When to Raise Your PricesCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Are you setting your clients up for failure in the very first session?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five most common mistakes trainers make with new clients from day one.From destroying them in the first workout to over assessing, over explaining, and never following up, we cover exactly what to do instead to make sure your clients leave that first session excited to come back.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Mistake 1 Brutal First Workouts08:00 Mistake 2 Over Assessing Clients16:00 Mistake 3 Over Explaining Exercises22:00 Mistake 4 Not Tying Workouts to Goals27:00 Mistake 5 Not Following Up After the SessionCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

What happens to your clients when life gets busy?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why trainers lose clients during busy seasons and how to prevent it. We cover the protect reduce specify and resume framework, why communication is the most important non-negotiable, and how to get a specific verbal agreement from clients before a busy season hits so they stay engaged no matter what life throws at them.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Why Trainers Lose Clients in Busy Seasons07:30 The Three Non-Negotiables to Protect15:00 Protect Reduce Specify and Resume Framework23:00 Set the Communication Standard EarlyCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow

What do you do when a client blames you for their lack of progress?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down one of the trickiest coaching scenarios you will face. The client who insists they are doing everything right but still not seeing results. We cover how to approach the conversation with curiosity instead of accusation, how to rebuild trust when it starts to break down, and how to get your client back on the same team as you.We also talk about how to coach the client who is obsessed with looking lean and working hard, and why sometimes you have to give them what they want before you can change their mindset.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 The Client Who Does Everything but Gets No Results12:00 How to Approach Missing Food Log Data22:30 Rebuilding Trust When a Client Doubts Your Plan33:00 Coaching the Body Obsessed Client40:00 Making Small Changes Before Big OnesCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Why do clients feel like they are not making progress even when they are?
In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the perception gap between how clients feel about their coaching and how they actually feel about their results. We cover why clients hide their real goals, how to surface them through the coaching process, and how to use leading indicators and lagging outcomes to show clients they are actually moving forward.
We also give you a practical monthly progress report framework you can start using right away to make sure your clients always see and feel their progress clearly.
If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.
Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.
00:00 The Client Perception Gap
08:30 Why Clients Hide Their Real Goals
16:00 Leading Indicators vs Lagging Outcomes

Are you coaching the body or the person?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the spectrum between physiological coaching and psychological coaching and why sitting too far on either end is holding your clients back. From the old school body-only trainer to the mindset-only coach, we cover what each gets wrong and how to find the right balance.We also share a real client example of how shifting between both sides of the spectrum over 16 months led to a complete transformation, and give you a framework for figuring out what your client actually needs right now.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Physiological vs Psychological Coaching07:30 The Body Only Coach14:00 The Mindset Only Coach19:00 How to Find the Right BalanceCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Should your first move with a new client always be a cut?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why taking a new client straight into a deficit is almost always the wrong move and why building first creates more wins, more momentum, and better long-term results.We also talk about how to sell the reverse diet concept to clients who just want to lose weight fast, and why sometimes the best thing you can do as a coach is let a client make their own mistake and support them through it.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Why We Never Cut New Clients First08:00 How to Sell the Reverse Diet16:30 Let Clients Make Their Own Mistakes22:00 The GLP-1 ConversationCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

What would you do differently if you could start over as a trainer?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we share the biggest mistakes we made early on in our careers so you can avoid them. From selling sessions one by one instead of packages to copying exercises without understanding them, these are the things that slowed us down the most.We also talk about why you need to stop word dumping on clients and start asking better questions, why hiring a coach before you coach others is the fastest shortcut to becoming great, and how to take full ownership of your clients results instead of blaming them.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Biggest Pricing Mistakes08:00 Programming Mistakes Early On16:30 Stop Word Dumping on Clients23:00 Hire a Coach Before You Coach28:00 Take Ownership of Client ResultsCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

Should your clients need you forever?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how to know when a client is actually ready to move on from coaching and how to reverse engineer that from day one. From consistency and emotional roller coasters to the milestone moment when clients start bouncing back on their own.We also talk about how to give clients a playbook for difficult situations, teach them to make their own decisions, and why positive reinforcement is more powerful than traditional accountability.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 When Clients Still Need You07:30 Signs They Are Ready to Graduate16:00 Teaching Clients to Bounce Back23:00 Give Clients a Playbook29:00 Reverse AccountabilityCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f