Coaches Hour

Coaches Hour

Welcome to Coaches Hour — the podcast for personal trainers and online coaches who actually want to be better at coaching, not just better at marketing. Every episode we cut through the fluff and get real about what makes a great coach: from training and nutrition to client psychology, retention, and the mindset shifts that separate average trainers from the ones who truly change lives. Think of it as your weekly dose of tough love, practical strategies, and a little sarcasm. All aimed at making coaching great again.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Money Episode Part 2 - Bold Claims, Burnout & Building a Career That Lasts ft Paul Standell | Coaches Hour Ep 37

    Part 2 picks up where the money conversation left off and takes a different turn. Paul and the hosts get into the inflated reputation problem in the coaching industry, where coaches built followings before accountability existed online and now mentor others from a position that was never earned.From there the conversation moves into what actually protects a coaching career long term: not spending beyond your means early on, putting money away in the right places from the start, and treating education as a running cost rather than a one-offThere is also a conversation worth hearing about why younger coaches are being set up to feel like failures by comparing themselves to outliers who make success look easy while hiding how long it actually took.

    21 min

  2. MAY 18

    The Money Episode Part 1 - What Nobody Tells Coaches ft Paul Standell | Coaches Hour Ep 36

    Most PTs don't have a money problem. They add clients, work more hours, and still feel broke. Or they finally start making real money and get hit by a tax bill they never saw coming.This episode, with guest Paul Standell from the PT Project, covers the financial reality of building a coaching business: sole trader versus limited company, the VAT threshold trap, flat rate VAT, dividends versus salary, corporation tax, when to get an accountant and how much to pay one, the income complacency cycle most coaches go through, and why burning out in year three is a financial problem as much as a mental one.Paul also shares his own story from worth zero pounds at 30 to running two businesses past the VAT threshold in months. The conversation every coach in the industry needs but rarely gets.

    26 min

  3. MAY 4

    We Broke Down Every Bold Claim in Coaching Bios | Coaches Hour Ep 35

    If every coach claiming "thousands of transformations" was telling the truth, there would be no overweight people left in the world. This episode picks apart the most common bold claims in coaching bios. From transformation counts and "best PT" titles to 24/7 support, evidence-based coaching, and bespoke programs. Do the maths on most of them don't hold up? The episode goes further than calling people out. It looks at why overpromising damages your business, and why honest coaches are the ones who build something lasting.

    40 min

  4. APR 27

    It's Never 100% the Client's Fault | Coaches Hour Ep 34

    This episode starts with a post from a well-known coach that sparked a real debate, if a client can't complete a check-in on time, should you stop taking their goals seriously? The discussion goes deep on check-in culture, coach accountability, energy matching, fixed mindsets, and why the way you do one thing is the way you do everything. This is a must-listen for any coach who has ever felt frustrated by a client who won't engage.

    39 min

  5. APR 20

    Think Science, Speak Client | Coaches Hour Ep 33

    Most coaches assume that knowing more will make them better. This episode challenges that. The conversation covers why communication skills often matter more than knowledge depth, how coaches drift into overly scientific language that alienates clients, and what it actually takes to reach people at any level. From the "think science, speak client" principle to why asking questions beats giving answers, this is a practical episode on the skill most coaches overlook.

    32 min

  6. APR 13

    Someone Put Their Face on My Body | Coaches Hour Ep 32

    Jewade had his viral post copied word for word by a Dubai-based trainer, a badly AI-edited head swapped onto his body. That story opens a bigger conversation about where copying ends and is there a limit to it. This episode breaks down the difference between taking inspiration and stealing identity, why too many coaches are parroting big creators without understanding what they're actually saying, and how to build content that's genuinely yours.

    34 min

  7. APR 6

    How To Build Powerful Referral Networks | Coaches Hour Ep 31

    Most coaches think they need to have all the answers but the best ones know when to step back. In this episode, we dive into the real role of referrals in coaching: when to refer out, how to build a strong referral network, and why doing what’s best for the client (even when it costs you money). From physios and therapists to other PTs, we break down the fears, mistakes, and real world experiences that shape how coaches should approach referrals and why your ego might be the biggest thing holding you back.

    32 min

  8. MAR 30

    Training To Failure... And Beyond | Coaches Hour Ep 30

    Everyone says they train to failure but almost no one actually understands what that means. In this episode, we break down the different types of failure, why true muscular failure is rarely reached, and why the idea of “training beyond failure” doesn’t make sense in most contexts. We dive into stability, exercise selection, and how different muscles fatigue across ranges, plus how tools like muscle oxygen monitoring reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface. If you’re a coach or lifter chasing better results, this episode will challenge how you think about effort, execution, and progress.

    26 min
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Welcome to Coaches Hour — the podcast for personal trainers and online coaches who actually want to be better at coaching, not just better at marketing. Every episode we cut through the fluff and get real about what makes a great coach: from training and nutrition to client psychology, retention, and the mindset shifts that separate average trainers from the ones who truly change lives. Think of it as your weekly dose of tough love, practical strategies, and a little sarcasm. All aimed at making coaching great again.

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  • Creator
    Coaches Hour
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Coaches Hour
  • Show Website
    Coaches Hour