The PT Graduate

By Rich Ellis

Getting and staying in the fitness industry, that's where PT Graduate started, wanting to help others; Build their tribe, manage their financials and create leads into their fitness business.

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How many episodes does The PT Graduate have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.

The PT Graduate episodes:

March 24, 2022#53 Lisa Gombinsky Roach
Lisa and I chat about :
Not your usual Pt and erercise audience

Conductive education and how that leads to the exercise industry

Finding national attention for your cause

How not knowing who Shane Cameron is can be a bonus!

Counterpunch for Parkinsons: a business in inself

Re-qualifying so clients could take advantge of the the ebenfits of exercise

Exercise as Medicine

How the landscape and market has changed

Why 'Unruly' is such an appropriate name for her business

And much more....
Unruly Company FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/unrulycompanynz
Contact Lisa: https://www.unrulycompany.co.nz/our-trainers
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/OOhI1njLymo
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39min
March 17, 2022#52 Alexander Roach
I chat with Alexander about:
Moving from Canada

PTing in the special pops space

Creating an affiliate programme

Supporting special with maintream clients

Client support tips

Following your gut

Fake it til you make it
And much more besides....
Alexanders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.roach
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/72MZh3_IXNk
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32min
March 10, 2022#51 Helen Chisholm
Helen and I chat about:
Finding new opportunities in a new town

How redoing your quals can be a blessing

Getting infront of people can be easier than you think

Making thing happen for you

The power of saying no

Life goals and bringing them forward

Getting a mentor

Top tips that have stood the test of time
Helen on FB: https://www.facebook.com/helen.chisholm.1
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/WvsmO8ZvfrI
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36min
March 03, 2022#50 Nadine Amsler
I chat to this years PT of the Year about:
Working in the far north

Running multiple locations

Women's health and performance

PT minder and how it buys you time

Getting a company jetski!!

Quiet time for thinking

Looking after yourself

Checking in with clients before they start the session

Staying in touch with all for your clients on a 2 weekly cycle

How women are different to men
Aaand much more...
Nadine on FB: https://www.facebook.com/nadine.amsler.35
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/I8qgxrn_IIs
Website: https://www.outfitnorth.com/about-us
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30min
February 24, 2022#49 Sam Hall
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I chat to Sam Hall about:
Rugby and coming back to it having retired

Rugby and crossfit combo: how will it go?

Regional performance manager now National PT manager roles

Jetts the business for a PT considering joining

How the process goes for a PT starting out at Jetts

Where Jetts wants to be in the future

How spending time early in your businesses (on the floor) will help it grow

Making that human connection both back to your own WHY and then relating to the clients can make for success
and more....
Insta: sam_hall9
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.d.hall.9
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hall-692246210/?fbclid=IwAR21v57ZTr7pONmAyse82upmP5hWQFCM1AcpU6G__zp7sM6IlEu30COvsDQ
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30min
February 17, 2022#48 Tom Downs
I chat to Tom Downs about:
In person and online training

Setting up a gym in the corporate space

Being an award winner, twice!

Setting up systems for success

Analysing your own health stats and matching those with business stats

Laser focus and saying no but also saying yes and finding a happy middle

Success takes time - Knowing your client so well it's just one person not a group

The Hybrid Organic MasteryTM programme
Aaand much more...
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lzm80nt2ecY
Toms FB: https://www.facebook.com/tomdownspt/
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40min
February 10, 2022#47 Kristen Wingham
This episode I chat to Kirsten Wingham another member of #teamtashtraining: We chat about;
The value of setting your values early on in your career

How ballet tap and jazz has helped in PTing

Being part of a community and the power of that

Her 3 words.....

Working with emergency service personnel and helping them achieve their goals

Planning for client sessions and her best methods
Aaand much more...
Kristen's FB: https://www.facebook.com/bodykraftnz
Kristen's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bodykraftpt/
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/SMMW9cR4alI
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38min
February 03, 2022#46 Lara Leisbeth
I chat to Lara a member of Tash Columbus's Team Tash Training about:
Being a postie

Running through cancer

Transferable skills and how teaching ended up with burnout

Learning from your parents some great life skills

Being fully booked as a PT

Theatrical experience and again how it is also transferable

The vision of Tash!!
Plus top tips for PT's and humans in general
Website: https://www.teamtashtraining.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/OBV3i1wZeDw
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31min
January 27, 2022#45 Megan Reyden
Megan is an Exercise Physiologist, we discuss:
The differences between PT and Ex. Phys. roles

How Ex phys works for clients and patients

What 'Optimize Health' is all about

How adapting the business model was essential during lockdown

What's involved in doing a Masters for your qualifications as Ex Phys

Understanding how medication can impact exercise response

Getting good at social media - try 100 days!!

Community rehab in the form of exercise and running an outdoor group
and plenty more....
Megan's Links: https://www.optimizehealth.co.nz/?fbclid=IwAR3azmDcOSUUQbAa9R3uMeOEd55i-a0y410kvv-8t7FPzXlDB-JjxdaDouM
Insta Handle: @optimizehealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganreydenexerciesphysiologist
Clinical Exercise Physiology NZ: https://www.cepnz.org.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/i7f9TQWdgA4
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43min
December 23, 2021#44 Bobby Yang
In my chat with Bobby we discuss:
- Being a sprint and hurdles expert and how that translates to PT

- Studying masters papers

- Moving backwards and forwards from NZ to China

- Speaking Chineglish!!!

- Getting going from nothing in your first gym

- Going from lecturing to PT and having to find clients

- Building a small group into a PT business with 4 young sons!

- Becoming coach for the 2008 Olympic Games!

- Being nominated for PT of the year with support from a great boss

- Upskilling, having a budget, being ready to solve problems and many more tips you will love from this guy....

Bobby's Website: https://ultrafit.co.nz/
Bobby's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/deejaybobbydaddy/?hl=en
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30min

FAQs about The PT Graduate:

How many episodes does The PT Graduate have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.