Mimi is four months into her solo training business and determined to grow through real-world connection — not ads, not social media.

We dig into practical ways to find clients in your community, including:

• Asking for referrals confidently

• Getting in front of senior living groups and neighborhood buildings

• Partnering with PTs, acupuncturists, and wellness centers

• Using charity events to spark introductions

• Showing up at disability-awareness and community events

• Choosing prices that support sustainable growth

• Building momentum with one intentional action a day

If you’ve been thinking, “I just want to train great clients and build this steady,” this episode will meet you right where you are and guide you forward.

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If you want a successful independent personal training business, you need more than passion—you need boundaries, strategy, and systems that protect your time, energy, and income. In this episode, I share the 5 big mistakes I made early in my business, how I fixed them, and what I wish I had done from the start.

You’ll learn how to avoid the common traps that lead to burnout—like not charging for travel, waiting too long to raise rates, saying “yes” to too much, and compromising your schedule. My goal is to help you build a business that gives you freedom, not frustration.

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How do you build a long-term personal training career without burning out? Jen talks with wellness business coach Jessica Maurer about spotting burnout vs. boredom, protecting your energy, building simple systems for steady clients, and mindset tools that actually stick. Practical, honest, and made for trainers who want a career that lasts.

Links

Guest: https://jhmfitness.com/

Instagram: @jessicahmaurer

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Building a sustainable business as an independent trainer isn’t about luck—it’s about doing the right things consistently.

In this episode of The Solo Trainer Podcast, I share the 5 steps that filled my client roster and kept it full for nine years. You’ll learn how I found clients outside the gym, priced my services in a way that worked, built a sales system I could trust, and delivered programming and service that clients didn’t want to leave.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you can really do this on your own—this episode will help you see what’s possible.

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Why I stopped working as a gym trainer wasn’t an easy decision—it was survival. Burnout had stolen my passion for clients, for my family, and even for myself. In this episode, I share the emotional moment that forced me to step away, the 3 biggest reasons I left the gym, and how I rebuilt my career as an independent personal trainer.

Want more insight into my entrepreneurial journey and the lessons I’ve learned? Watch my video: Starting My Business Wasn't What I Expected!

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the gym grind or wondered if independence is possible, this story will give you hope and practical insight.

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Thinking about leaving the gym and starting your own business as a personal trainer? In this first episode, I share the story behind The Solo Trainer—why I created it, who it’s for, and how it can help you become a confident, successful independent personal trainer.

You’ll learn the mission of The Solo Trainer, why this podcast exists, and how it’s here to guide you with real stories, expert advice, and step-by-step strategies to grow your business on your terms.

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