Trainer HQ

Trainer HQ
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If you would like to rapidly increase profitability and learn what it takes to run a successful fitness business, then you’re in great hands. Trainer HQ provides a step-by-step proven system for building six and seven-figure fitness businesses.

  1. Launch It. Build It. Sell It: Building a PT Business With an Exit Plan #180

    11 June

    Launch It. Build It. Sell It: Building a PT Business With an Exit Plan #180

    Most fitness business owners focus on growth, clients, and revenue. But very few think about their exit strategy. In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad Sheppard and Jason Urbanowicz sit down with Benny D to discuss the lessons learned from building and selling a fitness business after more than 20 years. They discuss: • Why every business owner needs an exit plan • What makes a business attractive to buyers • The biggest mistakes owners make when building their business • How to create a business that doesn't depend on you • Lessons from more than two decades in the fitness industry • What Benny learned through the process of selling his business This episode is designed to help fitness business owners think strategically about long-term success and build a business that creates freedom, flexibility and future opportunities.

    54 min
  2. Why Some PT’s Fail With Business Coaching! #179

    2 June

    Why Some PT’s Fail With Business Coaching! #179

    Why do some personal trainers succeed while others stay stuck for years, even when they have support? In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad Sheppard and Jason Urbanowicz unpack one of the most important topics in the fitness industry. They discuss: Why coaching alone doesn’t guarantee success The biggest mistakes that keep PTs stuck Why implementation matters more than information The dangers of distraction and inconsistency What actually separates successful PT business owners from everyone else This episode is designed to give personal trainers a more honest understanding of what it really takes to build a successful fitness business long term.

    56 min
  3. How AI, Automation & MxP Are Changing Fitness Businesses! #178

    2 June

    How AI, Automation & MxP Are Changing Fitness Businesses! #178

    What actually is MxP… and why are so many fitness coaches starting to pay attention to AI and automation? In this episode, Brad & Jason are joined by MxP expert John Bellamy for a deep dive into the systems, automation, and AI tools helping fitness businesses simplify operations, improve follow-up, and create a better client experience. They unpack: Who MXP is for Who it’s not for Why most PTs struggle with systems How AI agents are changing customer care The role automation plays in lead conversion Common mistakes coaches make with CRMs And how to build a more scalable coaching business If you’re a PT, online coach, or studio owner wanting better systems and less chaos, this episode is packed with value. 🎧 Missed our previous episode with John Bellamy?Listen to “The Future of Fitness Business Automation #162” here:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/o04IXR80C3b

    1 hr
  4. How Much Does Business Coaching Cost? #177

    23 Apr

    How Much Does Business Coaching Cost? #177

    Before investing in business coaching, most personal trainers ask the same three questions: • How much does it cost, and is it actually worth it? • What’s the difference between coaching, agencies, and other programs? • What am I really committing to? In this episode, Brad Sheppard and Jason Urbanowicz break these questions down in a clear and practical way. They discuss: The difference between price and value What it actually takes to generate a return on investment The hidden cost of staying stuck in your business The pros and cons of different coaching models Why not all “coaching” is structured the same What commitment really looks like when building a PT business If you’ve ever questioned whether coaching is worth it, what you’re really signing up for or how lond it goes for, then this episode will give you a clear and honest perspective. 🎧 Listen the previous episode (EP 174): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trainerhq/episodes/Thinking-About-Business-Coaching--Listen-To-This-First-174-e3g8udu/a-ach8igg

    51 min
  5. The Economy Didn’t Break Your business… It Exposed It #176

    2 Apr

    The Economy Didn’t Break Your business… It Exposed It #176

    Fuel prices are rising. Cost of living is up. And a lot of coaches are starting to feel it. But here’s the truth… It’s not the economy or rising fuel prices that’s slowing your business down. It’s how you’re responding to it. In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad & Jase break down what’s really happening when external pressures like fuel prices increase and why some coaches struggle… while others quietly have their best months. You’ll learn: Why blaming the economy is costing you more than you think The difference between reactive coaches and top performers How fear shows up in your decisions (and kills your income) What you can actually control right now to keep growing The systems and standards that protect your business in any market This isn’t about ignoring reality…it’s about taking ownership of it. Because at the end of the day…You don’t get paid based on the economy. You get paid based on your standards.

    28 min
  6. From School Teacher to Building a Thriving PT Team | Mark Thomas #175

    20 Mar

    From School Teacher to Building a Thriving PT Team | Mark Thomas #175

    In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad Sheppard sits down with Trainer HQ Master Business Coach Mark Thomas to unpack his journey from school teacher in the UK to building a thriving personal training business in Australia. After arriving in Australia over a decade ago, Mark navigated farm work, visa challenges and a frustrating first experience in the fitness industry before eventually discovering the systems and mentorship that helped him build a sustainable PT business. Today Mark leads a team of trainers servicing more than 65 active clients and is developing a mentorship model inside his gym that supports trainers with lead generation, sales systems and business structure. In this conversation we explore: • The challenges many new PTs face when starting out• Why systems and mentorship are critical for growth• How Mark structured his PT team model• The role automation now plays in his business• Why he chose to become a Trainer HQ coach If you're a personal trainer looking to build a strong and sustainable coaching business, this episode is packed with valuable lessons.

    41 min
  7. Thinking About Business Coaching? Listen To This First #174

    12 Mar

    Thinking About Business Coaching? Listen To This First #174

    Many personal trainers consider business coaching at some point in their career. But before making that decision, there are three important questions worth asking. In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad Sheppard and Jason Urbanowicz answer the questions they hear most often from trainers considering joining the program: • Is Trainer HQ actually the right fit for where I am in business right now? • What results can I realistically expect? • Will this work for my situation and what actually happens when you get a coach? The conversation covers: Who coaching is best suited for The stages of business where trainers benefit most What the first 90 days typically look like Why implementation matters more than tactics What actually happens when someone joins Trainer HQ If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching could help you grow your personal training business, this episode will give you a clear and honest perspective.

    53 min
  8. The Trainer HQ Coach We’d Clone If We Could #173

    24 Feb

    The Trainer HQ Coach We’d Clone If We Could #173

    PT's work with us to grow and scale their fitness business to $2K to $5K+ per week. Find out how here: https://www.trainer-hq.com/business-coachingIf you’d like to automate your business operation to grow and scale, check out MxP: https://marketingxprofit.com/register-your-interest In this episode, we sit down with Trainer HQ Master Coach Lauren McLaughlin, a coach who has spent over 12 years helping personal trainers build stronger businesses and bigger futures as part of our team. Lauren shares her journey from dominating the sales floor and mastering marketing, through to international opportunities in Japan, and ultimately stepping into her calling as a business coach.  Along the way, she’s built a reputation for combining real-world experience with academic depth, earning a Masters in Business Coaching and becoming one of the most respected voices inside the Trainer HQ ecosystem. In this action-packed episode, we unpack: • Lauren’s origin story in sales and marketing • The lessons she learned leading top-performing teams • Her international chapter and what it taught her about business and people • Why she chose coaching, and what drives her passion for helping trainers succeed • The coaching frameworks, mindset shifts, and conversations that create real client results Inside Trainer HQ, we often say, “If we could clone Lauren, we would.”  This episode shows you exactly why.(✔️) - If you want to grow your fitness business beyond where it currently is, then let us go to work with helping you based on where you’re at and where you want to go: https://www.trainer-hq.com/business-coaching(✔️) - Subscribe to this channel now to access more https://www.youtube.com/@TrainerHQ/videos(🔴) - Connect with Trainer HQ(✔️) - Join our Facebook “Trainer HQ Community” Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainerhqcommunity (✔️) - Connect with Trainer HQ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trainer_hq/ (✔️) - Download our Best-Selling book “Pathway To Profits” for Free https://www.trainer-hq.com/get-our-book(✔️) - Visit our website to learn more https://www.trainer-hq.com/

    51 min
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If you would like to rapidly increase profitability and learn what it takes to run a successful fitness business, then you’re in great hands. Trainer HQ provides a step-by-step proven system for building six and seven-figure fitness businesses.

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  • Creator
    Trainer HQ
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
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    Explicit
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    © Trainer HQ
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    Trainer HQ

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