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How to Grow Your Fitness Business in 2024 (Part 2) Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we continue this multi-part series in which we outline the most important steps you need to take in order to grow your online fitness business in 2024 (and beyond).

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_zXTQt3qVZI

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Why Mike has sworn off dermatologists

(03:52) — Jordan is a BIG mobility guy

(09:14) — Why the pursuit of goals is greater than the outcome

(12:46) — Are college degrees a waste of time & money?

(25:11) — Mike loves a good archetype

(28:19) — How to build an online fitness business in 2024 - Part 2

(29:00) — 1) Education

(43:40) — 2) Documentation

(55:23) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: david@inpostmedia.com

How to Grow Your Fitness Business in 2024 (Part 1) Dec 12, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we begin a multi-part series in which we outline the most important steps you need to take in order to grow your online fitness business in 2024 (and beyond).

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IhPiRDMk5Rw

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's obsession with his home gym, Mike's new treadmill, & big toe mobility

(08:16) — Introducing our new series: How to build an online fitness business in 2024

(09:01) — The most important principle to keep in mind

(11:30) — Long-form vs short-form content (& when to utilize both)

(27:42) — Why it is VITAL to build an email list

(37:14) — Wrap-up—what to expect in the rest of the series

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

$20,000 Treadmills, Clients Dealing with Stress, and More... Dec 05, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk about Mike's new $20,000 treadmill (lol), how to help your clients overcome dealing with stress, technology and AI, Jewish holidays, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y1Or3Rxusvc

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Pyramid vs reverse pyramid training

(07:50) — $20,000 treadmills

(14:30) — Mike is in NYC (& social media isn't real)

(20:10) — Ranking the Jewish holidays (from Mike's perspective)

(23:47) — The impact of technology on maintaining in-person relationships

(35:02) — Can Mike guess the newest addition to Jordan's home gym?

(40:03) — How would we adjust things for a client going through a period of high life stress?

(52:42) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Lengthened Partial Reps for Muscle Gain Nov 28, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about lengthened partial repetitions and how they impact muscle growth. We also discuss training for health vs. aesthetics, recovery after 30, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sEjsFbOGmWY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Why Thanksgiving is the most relaxing day ever (& turkey is HIGHLY underrated)

(07:04) — Turkey vs duck

(11:23) — Peter Attia on the Carnivore diet

(15:16) — Why Jordan loves running with a weighted vest & the best treadmills

(20:23) — Jordan's new trap bar is a marvel of engineering

(22:54) — Lengthened partials for hypertrophy?

(32:09) — Mike is impressed by Jordan's new lifestyle

(35:10) — Processed foods vs "clean" foods

(37:57) — Training for health vs training for aesthetics

(44:21) — Changes in recovery after the age of 30 & what motivates us to train right now

(48:00) — Is there a genetic component to peoples' palates & how certain foods make us feel?

(53:49) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Jordan is Tilted Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Jordan is absolutely livid. Which Mike thinks is hilarious, so he really fans the flames. We talk about why Jordan is pissed (take your best guess, lol), as well as online coaching platforms, hiring for your business, our ideal home gym set-up, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJM4vb-llvA

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Why is Jordan so angry?

(11:23) — Should you use online training apps like Train Heroic & Trainerize?

(22:56) — Jordan LOVES living outside of the city

(24:56) — How we'd build our dream home gyms

(40:09) — Why Jordan will never turn down an opportunity to make a business connection

(44:30) — Reasons we built our businesses the way we did

(51:05) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

New Research On Productivity, Jeff Bezos, Male vs Female CEOs, and More Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk about new research pertaining to productivity (and a surprising way to improve it). We also discuss Jeff Bezos' recent move, differences in behavior between male vs female CEOs, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/70pyNrILwnM

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — If you're not following our IG (@personaltrainerpodcast)... You should be

(01:33) — Mike made a nostalgic pre-workout swap

(07:17) — New research around productivity

(09:42) — Orange juice is CRIMINALLY underrated

(15:42) — Why everyone should have to physically PAY (not auto-deducted) taxes for at least a few years

(19:38) — More reasons to stop watching the news

(26:46) — Elon Musk, believing online 'experts', & the key to a good Donald Trump impression

(37:07) — A highly underrated TV scene

(39:33) — Male Vs. Female CEOs

(46:11) — The (in)accuracy of wrist heart rate monitors

(47:50) — Why you SHOULDN'T build a membership

(54:21) — The walking pad might be the greatest investment you can make

(1:02:58) — Can we trust fast food calorie listings?

(1:09:07) — Fiber or protein—which is more important?

(1:17:02) — Sushi for breakfast?

(1:21:03) — How lean do you need to be before bulking?

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Chin-Up Technique, Holding the Treadmill, and More... Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is obviously going to lead to some very angry DMs. We also talk about how to control yourself when doing chin-ups so you aren't swinging around uncontrollably. And we talk about holding onto the treadmill (which you might be surprised about our thoughts).

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wucv8TnaVjU

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We've got some thoughts on Halloween

(11:06) — The Israeli-Palestinian conflict (& a quick history lesson)

(27:32) — Holding onto the treadmill when walking vs not—is there a difference?

(30:39) — "No one has ever gone past RPE 8." -Mike Vacanti

(32:26) — Mike can't pronounce names

(34:59) — Our thoughts on in-person, small-group coaching

(42:07) — The best ways to transition in-person clients to online

(46:28) — The origin of the Indian club

(50:30) — How to stop swinging on your chin-ups

(56:09) — Tips for getting your first chin-up

(1:01:16) — One last thing before we go

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

Male vs. Female Social Dynamics, Mike's New Gym Outfit, Current Physique Standards, Online Coaching, Content Creation Strategies and More Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk male vs female social dynamics, Mike's new favorite gym outfit, today's physique standards and how they compare to even just 10 years ago, online coaching, content creation strategies, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D46NjYSO_Ao

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's new gym outfit

(07:05) — Male vs female social dynamics

(13:53) — The ever-changing standards around business, physique, success, etc., & how they can impact happiness & fulfillment

(31:29) — Content creation strategies for 2023

(41:51) — How important is in-person experience for an online coach?

(54:00) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

How to Double Your Testosterone (lol!) Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk all about testosterone and how you can double yours. On a serious note, Jordan's testosterone nearly doubled during his 30-day blood sugar spiking experiment and we dive into what happened, why, and what lessons you can take from it.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kLZqhuYhXDY

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan is a BIG loaded stretch guy

(04:32) — How Jordan DOUBLED his testosterone levels in 30 days

(11:00) — How you can actually raise low testosterone levels

(19:39) — No trends are new trends in the fitness industry (& the cyclical nature of the business)

(23:45) — The difference between short-form and long-form audiences

(33:29) — Are all proteins equal?

(37:54) — Ranking our favorite (& least favorite) cardio equipment

(46:07) — Why Jordan isn't doing any high-intensity cardio right now

(51:24) — LAST CALL - Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

Follow the show on social:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast

Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: david@inpostmedia.com

All About Ozempic, Sugar Cravings, and Client Psychology Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we talk all about Ozempic, strategies for your clients to eliminate sugar cravings, important components of client psychology, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DbAPEtPxAVU

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike is re-entering the cottage cheese world

(07:17) — The truth about Ozempic

(20:35) — We're living in a society too driven by feeling

(35:55) — The real solution to making a mistake (& why it isn't ignoring that it was a mistake)

(39:52) — Strategies for dealing with sugar cravings

(46:53) — Mike can't believe he was so off the mark on this...

(56:10) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase