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:

July 29, 2021#23 Amy Finnigan
We talk about: -
Moving from New Plymouth to NEW York!!

Dancing acting before health and fitness

Learning to eat better in New York

using the Wim Hoff method for resilience and self care

Balancing PT with group classes

Energy preservation

Daily boundaries for work v self time
Aaand much more...
Useful Links:
Amy's Website: http://www.levelupwithamy.com/
Instagram: @levelupwithamy
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28min
July 22, 2021#22 Leanne Flanders
In this episode I chat to endermotherapist, movement and health coach Leanne Flanders:
We talk about: -
How endermotherapy works

What health issues it can help

How moving your business can be a challenge

Tips and tricks for setting up from zero again

Typical clients who have issues that can be solved with move than one treatment modality

Giving things a go more than once, tenacity will win out eventually

Using your downtime wisely

Any many other things
Useful Links:
Leanne's website: https://reconstructme.co.nz/
Insta Account: https://www.instagram.com/reconstructmeplease/?utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR21VFvgeP7w951ROUIB_i2lXv4sP-uHHNpt0WEfK5U3CONlTF0ar1g_IpE
YouTube Link to recording: https://youtu.be/m7TELDmUBQw
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32min
July 15, 2021#21 Tarsh Boobyer
I talk to Tarsh about:
Finding your passion

Appearing next to Jacinda on google!

Being the new PT council ambassador for Northland

How weekly education can make a difference

Using what you've learnt for your clients benefit

Learning more, learning different

Widening your library and more....like serving Helen Clarke breakfast in bed, or did I?!!
Tarsh's website: https://www.letsmove.co.nz/
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29min
July 08, 2021#20 Rosie MacMorland
In this weeks episode I chat to Rosie MacMorland from Devonport Auckland.
We discuss: -
Transitioning from nursing to PT and why

How nursing helped when moving to PT

Finding niches that have a steady income as part of the PT role

Surrounding yourself with people who support you

How having your own space can be a HUGE advantage

Starting your business in COVID and going online

Variety in your day can help burnout

Beware the seasonality of the industry and kiwi holiday behaviour!!

Clients that want more than weight loss are GOLD!!

We (PT's) are the minority make sure we are empathetic towards our clients who may not be exercise bunnies!!

Getting creative with client goals when it's is more than just weight loss
Rosie's Website: https://www.gymandtonic.co.nz/
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/aYPur_gRqJM
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31min
July 01, 2021#19 Micah Lindsay-Brown
I chat to Micah Lindsay-Brown about:
White Wolf (business and) and it's meaning

Her online 'Health Scorer' questionnaire for connecting with potential clients and improving their health awareness

Online training what's involved to do it well including a Video course see show notes podcast

Creating a cook book in time for COVID!!!

Working at City Fitness how that has helped jump into self employment more easily

'Reading High Performance Habits' by Brendon Burchard to get clear on role modelling and being the best version of yourself

The Oura ring for great amounts of data on health for self and clients

And much more like surfing and surf boards....
Useful Links:
https://www.whitewolf.co.nz/
https://www.udemy.com/course/be-comfortable-and-confident-on-camera/
https://ouraring.com/
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Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uUv6g_a1ipg
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39min
June 24, 2021#18 Freya Thomson
I chat to Freya Thomson about: -
Being an NZ kickboxing champion the pain and the medals!

How Yoga was a good balance and how clients wanted it too

Being vegan and how it has worked well in high performance sport too

Being an animal lover and having goats escape into exercise classes!

Doing IRONMAN!! just before lockdown and how yoga really helped with being on a bike for 7 hours!

Working with a counsellor client who then introduced kids who needed support and creating classes from that opportunity

Saying 'No' to potential clients and sticking to your niche is actually good for business

Aaaand much more....
Those links:
Website: http://absolutefitness.co.nz/
Event we discussed: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confidence-through-crisis-tickets-157375525433
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/a6tPYuRetJk
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33min
June 18, 2021#17 Greg Kelland
I talk to Greg Kelland about:
Working on the gym floor first, a great way to develop those soft skills -

Precision Nutrition, how it's not afraid to admits its wrong and keeping up with the changes, there's a lesson in there for us all -

'Many Chat" a great way to work smarter not harder and keep your clients accountable at the same time with a chat bot -

Motivational Interviewing (M.I.) and how powerful it can be for clients when they take ownership of their own goals progress and tasks to achieve their goals

Helping clients 'know how much we care before they know care about what we know' such an important one for us all again. Until we have connected with our clients there's no point in sharing what we know, it doesn't matter yet!
Useful Links:
https://www.coachingwithgreg.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Ii_2p9Zas4iMvCcgm-oqc52L5v9SL8YBIJzeCy3CknjKw-td01cYUr4Y
https://www.instagram.com/gregthept/?fbclid=IwAR2IFpOjZy3iL7Fra_PiiLE_gChA8ZB4P8DLiNi3vVaorbvz_zTbZUkNuow
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Motivational-Interviewing-in-Nutrition-and-Fitness-Applications-of-Motivational-Interviewing-Audiobook/B07R3CT8V3?source_code=M2MOR131091619005N&ds_rl=1252391&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYq2xZpHFvwaYom90paWV_BP2QovQqdJVhxuM5oUVTxjFgFJzYxV5OcaAjZBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&fbclid=IwAR3yqFbnaaeFuPCSLYd3e2AYua496OZ1OEUATpFZl2WhWLMhvw8XCVYBJUY
Others:
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/UxUywb87T3Y
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31min
June 11, 2021#16 Emma Goldstraw
Talking to Emma Goldstraw today we covered:
Transitioning from another industry

Rebuilding your business in an new city

Getting healthy yourself and how it can be a great lesson for helping clients

Adding to your quals to differentiate and potentially become a guru in your field

Knowing what you do in an easy explanation

Adapting your message as your business evolves

Getting outside your comfort zone to grow

Allowing others to push you into things you may not have chosen to do

Aaand much more.....
Useful Links:
https://www.emmagtotalhealth.co.nz/

Others:
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26min
June 03, 2021#15 Debbie Wastney
I talk to Debbie Wastney from Inspiraction - love that name!!
We cover topics like: -
Transitioning from teaching to PTing

Doing your time in the gym from reception to cleaning on the way to being a better PT

Upping your brave and charging what you're worth

Getting some balance in life that was lacking in teaching - Knowing your worth as well as charging for it!

The importance of building a network of colleagues in the industry

FITEX sharing business cards and making new contacts as well as earning your CPD's
Useful Links:
You tube link: https://youtu.be/Gi5rmVIyuMg

Others:
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32min
May 27, 2021#14 Renee Clark
We talked about: -
Getting into PT and then Pilates

Recovering from not being able to walk properly and becoming a fitness pro

Holistic Movement coaching

Women's health and working the long game with clients

Becoming the worlds first visually impaired Stott Pilates instructor

Speaking at the Women's health and fitness summit in Melbourne

Mentors and how they can help you on your journey

Making the most of your local market when there are gaps to be filled with your services

and much more...
Find out more from Renee here:
https://www.facebook.com/Personal-Training-and-Pilates-Thames-Coromandel-123940434297896/
YouTube of the Episode: https://youtu.be/fCwLbtLOLqw

Others:
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33min

FAQs about The PT Graduate:

How many episodes does The PT Graduate have?

The podcast currently has 223 episodes available.