Elite Trainer Academy

Kyle Pullin

The Elite Trainer Podcast is hosted by Kyle Pullin, a coach mentored by Sal, Adam, and Justin from Mind Pump and now leading the growth of their personal training business. This show is for fitness coaches who want to sharpen their skills, grow a real business, and impact more lives. Whether you're new to training or looking to level up, you'll get proven strategies, honest insights, and the tools to stand out in a crowded industry.

  1. 2 days ago

    The Three Career Paths for Trainers, How to Move Up Fast in a Big Box Gym, and How to Get Your First Clients as a Solopreneur | Elite Training Academy Podcast #57

    What does a real career in personal training actually look like?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the three main career paths for trainers. Working your way up in a big box gym, going solo as a solopreneur, or building a team and scaling a business. We cover the pros and cons of each and how to actually execute on whichever path fits your goals.We also talk about how to move up fast in a gym by dropping the scarcity mindset and becoming an asset to your team. Plus the best strategies for getting your first clients when you go out on your own including local paid ads, organic content, and why sometimes the best lead gen is just talking to people.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Three Career Paths for Trainers08:30 Working Up in a Big Box Gym18:45 Going Solo as a Solopreneur28:00 Getting Your First Clients38:00 Local Ads vs Organic Content

  2. 5 days ago

    The Business Metrics Every Trainer Needs to Track, Why Perceived Momentum Matters, and How to Set Communication Expectations | Elite Training Academy Podcast #56

    Do you actually know if your coaching business is growing?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the four key business metrics every trainer needs to be tracking. From retention and close rate to average dollar per sale and new leads, knowing these numbers tells you exactly where to focus your energy.We also talk about why perceived momentum in your coaching app matters more than optimal programming, and why something as simple as setting clear communication expectations can be the difference between a client who stays and one who quietly drops off.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 The Four Business Metrics to Track 09:30 Retention Is the Most Important Metric 18:45 Perceived Momentum in the App 27:00 Setting Communication Expectations 31:00 Hire a Coach to Learn From

  3. 6 Aug

    EP 55: How to Handle Sales Objections, What They Really Mean, and How to Close More Clients

    Are you losing clients because of objections you could have prevented?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the three most common sales objections trainers face. Price, stall, and spouse. We explain why every single one of them is a smokescreen for something else and how to get to the real reason someone is hesitating.We also cover how to prevent objections before they even come up, how to respond when a client says I need to think about it, and why building value in the conversation is the most important thing you can do before price ever comes up.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Mindset Around Objections08:30 The Three Common Objections18:45 How to Prevent Objections27:00 Responding to I Need to Think About It34:00 Reps Are Everything in Sales

  4. 3 Aug

    EP 54: What New Trainers Get Wrong When Coaching Women Through Weight Loss

    Are you making these mistakes with your female clients?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the most common mistakes new trainers make when coaching women through weight loss transformations. From being too focused on aesthetics to pushing clients too hard and being too rigid with nutrition, we cover what to do instead and why it makes all the difference.We also talk about why stress and sleep are often the most important factors to address before you even touch diet and training, and how to build sustainable habits that actually last.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Too Focused on Aesthetics07:30 Pushing Clients Too Hard16:00 Managing Stress and Sleep22:30 Being Too Rigid With Nutrition

  5. 28 Jul

    EP 53: The 5 Key Metrics Every Coach Should Track

    How do you know if your client is actually making progress?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five key metrics every coach should be monitoring with their clients. From workout consistency to waist circumference and weight, we cover exactly what to look at and how often to look at it.We also tackle one of the most debated topics in coaching right now. Should your clients be tracking their food? We break down both sides and why most general population clients do not need to track to get great results.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Key Metrics to Track With Clients09:30 Workout Consistency as an Indicator18:45 Waist Circumference and Weight Together27:00 Should Clients Track Their Food33:00 Whole Foods vs TrackingCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

  6. 27 Jul

    The 5 Key Metrics Every Coach Should Track | Elite Training Academy Podcast #53

    How do you know if your client is actually making progress?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five key metrics every coach should be monitoring with their clients. From workout consistency to waist circumference and weight, we cover exactly what to look at and how often to look at it.We also tackle one of the most debated topics in coaching right now. Should your clients be tracking their food? We break down both sides and why most general population clients do not need to track to get great results.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Key Metrics to Track With Clients09:30 Workout Consistency as an Indicator18:45 Waist Circumference and Weight Together27:00 Should Clients Track Their Food33:00 Whole Foods vs TrackingCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

  7. 20 Jul

    EP 52: From Cop to Top Sales Closer | How to Sell Without Being Pushy

    Can you go from zero sales experience to closing almost a million dollars in coaching?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we sit down with Marcelo to talk about how he went from law enforcement to becoming our top sales closer with no training or sales background. His story is one of the most inspiring we have heard and there is a ton that trainers can learn from it.We also break down why you do not have to be an extrovert to be good at sales, how to sell from a place of genuine care instead of pressure, and why believing in yourself as a coach is the foundation of everything.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started.00:00 Marcelo Background and Story08:30 From Trainer to Sales Manager16:45 Introverts Can Crush Sales24:00 Selling From a Place of Care30:00 Biggest Sales Mistakes New Trainers MakeCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneCole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

  8. 13 Jul

    EP 51: What the First Six Months With a New Client Should Look Like From Onboarding to First Cut

    Check out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?mindpumppersonaltraining.com What should the first six months with a new client actually look like?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down a month by month framework for taking a new client from onboarding all the way through their first cut. From collecting baseline data in month one to building momentum with small wins, reverse dieting, and knowing when to pull out of a deficit early.We also talk about the biggest mindset shifts you need to teach your clients in those first six months so they stick with you long term and actually reach their goals.If you got value from this episode make sure to follow or subscribe to the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast so you never miss an episode. Share it with a fellow trainer who needs to hear this.Thanks for listening. We are just getting started. 00:00 First Month With a New Client  09:15 Building Momentum With Small Wins  18:30 Reverse Dieting Before the Cut  27:00 Managing the Cut Phase  33:00 Teaching Clients to Embrace Hunger

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The Elite Trainer Podcast is hosted by Kyle Pullin, a coach mentored by Sal, Adam, and Justin from Mind Pump and now leading the growth of their personal training business. This show is for fitness coaches who want to sharpen their skills, grow a real business, and impact more lives. Whether you're new to training or looking to level up, you'll get proven strategies, honest insights, and the tools to stand out in a crowded industry.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Pullin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Pullin
  • Show Website
    Elite Trainer Academy

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