Mistakes Personal Trainers Commonly Make
The personal training space is overcrowded, but it’s an industry that can be extremely lucrative if you’re good at what you do. Many trainers have locations where they train out of, but a new trend that has really taken off over the years has been online training. No matter if you work in a gym or online, many trainers make the same mistakes that could be holding them back from success and income. This article will showcase some mistakes personal trainers commonly make so you can learn and not follow in their footsteps.
Mistakes Personal Trainers Commonly Make
1. It’s your business, treat it as such
I’m not sure why this is, but many trainers treat their “business” like a side hustle and don’t put forth enough energy and effort to really get it going where it can stand alone on its own. For whatever reason, many trainers act as if they are an employee of the gym and not their own boss. They allow the gym to dictate what they charge clients, when they are allowed to train, items in the gym they are allowed to use, and even who they are allowed to train. This is, unfortunately, one of the mistakes personal trainers commonly make.
Some trainers are, however, employees of the gym and need to follow the rules and regulations they put in place. But, if you’re not an employee, you better be prepared to find another gym if they are limiting your ability to make money and train your clients the way you feel they need to be trained in order to get results. I’m not saying you need to be a jerk to the gym and leave on poor terms, but don’t settle for a gym that won’t allow you to make money as an independent personal trainer. It should be noted, expect to pay “rent” or “per client” fees to train clients in gyms. Just like you want to make money, they want to make money off of you for using their facility and equipment. You do have the ability to negotiate the rates you pay to the gym for your services rendered.
If you have a bunch of clients, it might be better for you to pay “rent” than it is to give them a portion of your income per client. By paying rent, the more business you bring in, your rent won’t change allowing you to pocket more money. When using the other strategy, the more clients you bring on, the more money you are shelling out per client to the gym.
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