Elite Trainer Academy

Kyle Pullin
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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.

  1. 17h ago

    New Trainer Mistakes: Pricing, Programming & Client Results | ETP #59

    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

  2. 3d ago

    How to Know When a Client Is Ready to Graduate From Your Coaching | ETP #58

    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

  3. Aug 13

    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

  4. Aug 10

    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

  5. Aug 6

    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

  6. Aug 3

    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

  7. Jul 28

    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

  8. Jul 27

    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

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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
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Pullin
  • Show Website
    Elite Trainer Academy

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