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. 3 days ago

    How to Handle the Client Who Says They Are Doing Everything but Not Getting Results | ETP #63

    What do you do when a client blames you for their lack of progress?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down one of the trickiest coaching scenarios you will face. The client who insists they are doing everything right but still not seeing results. We cover how to approach the conversation with curiosity instead of accusation, how to rebuild trust when it starts to break down, and how to get your client back on the same team as you.We also talk about how to coach the client who is obsessed with looking lean and working hard, and why sometimes you have to give them what they want before you can change their mindset.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 Client Who Does Everything but Gets No Results12:00 How to Approach Missing Food Log Data22:30 Rebuilding Trust When a Client Doubts Your Plan33:00 Coaching the Body Obsessed Client40:00 Making Small Changes Before Big OnesCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://mindpumppersonaltraining.comInstagram:Cole Steininger - @mindpumpcoleKyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleCorinne Schmiedhauser - @mindpumpcorinneMarcelo Villacis - @mindpumpmarceloMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f

  2. 9 Sept

    Why Clients Dont Perceive Their Progress Correctly and How to Fix It as a Coach | Elite Training Academy Podcast #62

    Why do clients feel like they are not making progress even when they are?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the perception gap between how clients feel about their coaching and how they actually feel about their results. We cover why clients hide their real goals, how to surface them through the coaching process, and how to use leading indicators and lagging outcomes to show clients they are actually moving forward.We also give you a practical monthly progress report framework you can start using right away to make sure your clients always see and feel their progress clearly.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 Client Perception Gap08:30 Why Clients Hide Their Real Goals16:00 Leading Indicators vs Lagging Outcomes

  3. 3 Sept

    EP 61: You Can’t Out-Program an Adherence Problem

    Are you coaching the body or the person?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the spectrum between physiological coaching and psychological coaching and why sitting too far on either end is holding your clients back. From the old school body-only trainer to the mindset-only coach, we cover what each gets wrong and how to find the right balance.We also share a real client example of how shifting between both sides of the spectrum over 16 months led to a complete transformation, and give you a framework for figuring out what your client actually needs right now.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 Physiological vs Psychological Coaching07:30 The Body Only Coach14:00 The Mindset Only Coach19:00 How to Find the Right BalanceCheck out our School Community with a 7-day FREE trial: https://Elitetrainergroup.comGet 1.9 CEU's with our Course ! https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.comNeed a Personal Trainer ?https://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

  4. 26 Aug

    EP 60: You Should Never Put a New Client in a Cut and When to Let Clients Make Their Own Mistakes

    Should your first move with a new client always be a cut?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why taking a new client straight into a deficit is almost always the wrong move and why building first creates more wins, more momentum, and better long-term results.We also talk about how to sell the reverse diet concept to clients who just want to lose weight fast, and why sometimes the best thing you can do as a coach is let a client make their own mistake and support them through it.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 Why We Never Cut New Clients First08:00 How to Sell the Reverse Diet16:30 Let Clients Make Their Own Mistakes22:00 The GLP-1 ConversationCheck 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

  5. 20 Aug

    EP 59: New Trainer Mistakes: Pricing, Programming & Client Results

    What would you do differently if you could start over as a trainer?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we share the biggest mistakes we made early on in our careers so you can avoid them. From selling sessions one by one instead of packages to copying exercises without understanding them, these are the things that slowed us down the most.We also talk about why you need to stop word dumping on clients and start asking better questions, why hiring a coach before you coach others is the fastest shortcut to becoming great, and how to take full ownership of your clients results instead of blaming them.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 Biggest Pricing Mistakes08:00 Programming Mistakes Early On16:30 Stop Word Dumping on Clients23:00 Hire a Coach Before You Coach28:00 Take Ownership of Client ResultsCheck 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. 17 Aug

    Ep 58: How to Know When a Client Is Ready to Graduate From Your Coaching

    Should your clients need you forever?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how to know when a client is actually ready to move on from coaching and how to reverse engineer that from day one. From consistency and emotional roller coasters to the milestone moment when clients start bouncing back on their own.We also talk about how to give clients a playbook for difficult situations, teach them to make their own decisions, and why positive reinforcement is more powerful than traditional accountability.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 When Clients Still Need You07:30 Signs They Are Ready to Graduate16:00 Teaching Clients to Bounce Back23:00 Give Clients a Playbook29:00 Reverse AccountabilityCheck 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. 13 Aug

    EP 57: 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

    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 Trainers 08:30 Working Up in a Big Box Gym 18:45 Going Solo as a Solopreneur 28:00 Getting Your First Clients 38:00 Local Ads vs Organic Content

  8. 10 Aug

    EP 56: The Business Metrics Every Trainer Needs to Track, Why Perceived Momentum Matters, and How to Set Communication Expectations

    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

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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
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Pullin
  • Show Website
    Elite Trainer Academy

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