The Fit Biz Accelerator

Tobias Young
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The Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast is your ultimate resource for launching, growing, and scaling a profitable online fitness business. Hosted by IFBB Pro, 7-time cover model, and fitness business coach Tobias Young, this podcast delivers proven strategies, insider tips, and actionable insights to help personal trainers and fitness coaches attract more clients, increase revenue, and create true freedom. Each episode dives deep into game-changing tactics and features expert guest interviews with industry leaders, ensuring you have everything you need to dominate the online space. Tune in, take note

  1. 2d ago

    From Stage 4 Kidney Disease to Building a Wellness Brand | Sara Goldstein

    What happens when doctors tell you your health may never recover?Sara Goldstein was dealing with Stage 4 kidney disease, PCOS, chronic inflammation, high cholesterol, burnout, and a body that seemed to be working against her. At her lowest point, she weighed over 220 pounds and was told some of her health issues were irreversible.Instead of accepting that future, she rebuilt her life from the ground up.In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Sara shares the lifestyle changes that transformed her health, how she developed a healthier relationship with food, and why she believes most people are making wellness far more complicated than it needs to be.We also dive into the surprising benefits of sourdough and fermented foods, the role stress and relationships play in long-term health, and how Sara turned her personal journey into Bake Love To Me, a wellness-focused food brand built around real ingredients and sustainable habits.In This Episode:• Sara's journey from chronic illness to recovery• The mindset shifts that changed everything• Why many people are under-fueling their bodies• The connection between stress, hormones, and health• Sourdough, fermentation, and gut health explained simply• How to build healthier habits without extreme diets• Why food should support your life—not control it• Lessons from building a purpose-driven wellness brand• What fitness coaches can learn about nutrition and client successIf you're tired of restrictive diets, overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, or trying to build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.Connect with Sara GoldsteinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bake_luv_to_meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-goldstein-717242132Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakelovetome.llc#SaraGoldstein #GutHealth #Sourdough #Wellness #Nutrition #FitnessBusiness #HealthTransformation #PCOS #Entrepreneurship #FitBizAccelerator #HealthyLifestyle #FoodFreedom

    41 min

  2. 3d ago

    Coaching Clients Through Grief Stress and Burnout

    What happens when your client is doing everything right and then life hits?A divorce. The loss of a loved one. Surgery. Burnout. Family stress. A major life transition.Most coaches know how to help clients succeed when life is going well.The best coaches know how to help clients stay consistent when life gets hard.In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Sonia Ryan shares the lessons she's learned through some of life's most challenging seasons and how those experiences have shaped her approach to coaching.You'll learn how to support clients through grief, stress, divorce, burnout, and other major life events without encouraging an all-or-nothing mindset that often derails progress.In this episode:• How to coach clients through emotionally difficult seasons• Why accountability should change during periods of high stress• The minimum effective habits that keep clients moving forward• How to help clients avoid starting over repeatedly• The role of emotional intelligence in successful coaching• When recovery should become the priority• How to support clients without becoming their therapist• Why consistency is about adapting rather than being perfectOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation:"Real consistency isn't doing the same thing all the time. Real consistency is adjusting without quitting."Whether you're a personal trainer, online coach, nutrition coach, or fitness professional, this episode will change how you think about accountability, consistency, and long-term client success.👉 Connect with Sonia Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_fit_frenchie74/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-ryan-69b548b1If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who works with real people facing real-life challenges.#FitnessCoaching #OnlineCoach #PersonalTrainer #ClientRetention #FitnessBusiness #MindsetCoaching

    34 min

  3. May 22

    How Fitness Coaches Can Keep More Money & Pay Less Taxes | Ryan Otto

    "It is easier to save a buck than it is to make a buck." That's how Ryan Otto opens this conversation — and it's the line most fitness coaches need tattooed on their forehead. One of Ryan's clients saved $120,000 in taxes last year. Not by making more. By structuring smarter. Most coaches obsess over leads, sales, and revenue. Then tax season hits and they hand half of it back — because nobody taught them how to keep what they earn. Ryan Otto is the founder of Accent Financial Services and the creator of "tax smithing" — a proactive approach to tax planning that helps business owners legally minimize taxes, improve cashflow, and build long-term wealth. He's spent 26 years in accounting and runs seven businesses of his own, so he thinks like an entrepreneur — not like the guy who shows up once a year to tell you what you owe. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young and Ryan break down exactly how fitness coaches can stop bleeding money to the IRS and start building real wealth — even at $10k, $20k, or $30k months. They get into: The S-Corp threshold every coach hitting $50k+ in net income needs to knowHow one piece of paperwork can save you $15,000+ per year in self-employment taxesThe Solo 401k strategy that unlocks up to $70,000 in deductible contributionsThe 3 things every coach should do before the end of this monthIf you're scaling your coaching business and still treating taxes like a once-a-year problem, this episode will change how you run your finances. Connect with Ryan Otto:📸 https://www.instagram.com/accentfinance/📘 https://www.facebook.com/accentfinance🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsryan/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@accentfinance Follow Ryan for more tax strategy and wealth building breakdowns built for entrepreneurs. #FitnessBusiness #OnlineCoach #TaxStrategy #PersonalTrainer #FitnessPodcast

    28 min

  4. May 14

    Why Motivated Clients Still Quit | JD Tremblay

    Most clients don't quit in a dramatic moment.They slowly lose emotional capacity until consistency feels impossible. Your client is motivated. Checking in. Hitting workouts. Talking about goals.Then week 6 hits and they disappear. Most coaches blame discipline. Performance coach JD Tremblay says they're solving the wrong problem. After working with competitive athletes and online coaches scaling high-volume client rosters, JD noticed the same pattern repeatedly: the clients who looked the most committed were often the closest to burnout. In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young and JD break down why clients really fall off and why most coaching systems are designed for short-term compliance instead of long-term consistency. They get into: Why your most motivated clients are often the closest to quittingThe early signs a client is mentally checking out before they ghostThe difference between commitment and capacity and why confusing them kills retentionHow coaches unknowingly create the burnout cycles they're trying to preventIf you coach humans for a living, this episode will change how you read client behavior. Connect with JD Tremblay:🌐 https://hungrywarrioracademy.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-tremblay-2b6215256/ #OnlineCoach #ClientRetention #FitnessBusiness #PersonalTrainer #FitnessPodcast

    35 min

  5. May 7

    Training the Mind Like You Train the Body with Guest Aaron Hendon

    What if meditation wasn’t “woo-woo”… but actually mental strength training? In this episode of the Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with mindfulness coach, speaker, and author Aaron Hendon to break down how entrepreneurs, coaches, and high performers can train their minds the same way they train their bodies. Aaron shares his journey from battling anxiety behind the scenes while building successful businesses to discovering how mindfulness and meditation can completely transform performance, presence, leadership, sales, and overall quality of life. This conversation dives deep into:• How meditation trains the brain for performance• Why stress is NOT a badge of honor• The connection between mindfulness and sales success• How fitness coaches can help clients mentally AND physically transform• Why presence closes more sales than pressure• Practical ways to reduce anxiety and stay driven without burnout• The mindset shifts that helped Aaron’s sales team increase performance by 160% If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, gym owner, or anyone chasing success while struggling with stress internally, this episode is for you. 👇 Follow Aaron Hendon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhendon_themindfulceo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahendonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhendon/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themindfulceopodcast 📘 Coming Soon: “How to Live a Grateful Life in an F’d Up World” 🎧 Listen, Follow , and share this episode with a coach or entrepreneur who needs this message. #Mindfulness #Meditation #EntrepreneurMindset #FitnessBusiness #SalesMindset #MentalPerformance #AaronHendon #FitBizAccelerator #PersonalDevelopment #MindsetTraining

    39 min

  6. Apr 30

    Functional Medicine, Strength Training, and Scaling a Mission-Driven Business featuring Kristin Oja

    In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with Kristin Oja — healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Stat Wellness — a rapidly growing functional medicine and strength training company that has scaled from a solo startup to 60+ team members across multiple locations. Kristin shares her journey from personal trainer to Doctor of Nursing Practice, and how she built a mission-driven business that blends functional medicine, movement, and real human connection. We dive into: Why chasing trends can destroy your businessHow to stay true to your mission while scalingThe power of clarity in your messagingBuilding high-performing teams (and avoiding costly hiring mistakes)Delegation, leadership, and growing beyond yourselfThe truth about the booming wellness industry (and what most get wrong) This episode is packed with actionable insights for fitness coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build a business with purpose and staying power. 📌 Whether you're just starting out or scaling fast — this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, leadership, and success. 👉 Follow Kristin for more insights:https://www.instagram.com/statwellness/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinojadnp/ #FunctionalMedicine #FitnessEntrepreneur #WellnessBusiness #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipMindset #ScalingBusiness #HealthEntrepreneur #HighPerformance #EntrepreneurLife #PurposeDriven #FitBizAccelerator

    42 min

  7. Apr 23

    Starting and Scaling a Profitable Fitness Studio with guest Todd Kuhn

    🔥 What It REALLY Takes to Open & Scale a Profitable Fitness Studio In this episode of the FitBiz Accelerator Podcast, Tobias Young sits down with Todd Kuhn — a seasoned fitness entrepreneur with over 20 years of studio ownership experience — to break down the truth behind building a successful studio business. This is not the “Instagram version” of studio ownership. We dive into the real challenges most coaches and trainers face when transitioning into business owners — from pricing mistakes and poor systems to hiring struggles and scaling plateaus. If you’re thinking about opening a studio, or already running one and feel stuck, this episode will give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: The biggest mistakes first-time studio owners makeWhy most studios struggle to pass 100 membersHow to price your services for profit (not survival)The shift from trainer → business ownerWhy systems (not hustle) are the key to scalingHiring mistakes that can cost you time, money, and cultureHow to build a studio that doesn’t depend on YOU🚀 Key Takeaway: Building a real business takes more than passion. It requires systems, leadership, and the willingness to grow into the person your business needs you to become. 📲 Connect with Todd: Follow Todd Kuhn for more insights on studio growth and fitness business strategy: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddkuhn01/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkuhn/ #FitnessStudio #BusinessGrowth #StudioOwnership #PricingStrategy #TeamBuilding #Scaling #Entrepreneurship #FitnessIndustry #Systems #Leadership

    25 min

  8. Apr 16

    Building Omnipresence, Personal Brand Growth, and Social Media Strategies with Jake Isham

    How to Build a Personal Brand That Stands Out (and Actually Converts) If you’re posting content but not seeing real business growth… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Tobias sits down with filmmaker-turned-brand strategist Jake Isham to break down what it really takes to build authority, trust, and omnipresence in today’s crowded online space. From storytelling frameworks to content strategy and client conversion, this episode goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into what actually works. You’ll learn: Why most personal brands fail to stand out (and how to fix it)The real meaning of omnipresence (without burning out)How to use storytelling to build trust and authorityThe difference between content that gets views vs. content that gets clientsSimple strategies to grow your brand consistently—even with limited timeHow to turn attention into leads, clients, and long-term business growthJake shares insights from working with 150+ entrepreneurs and brands, helping generate over 1 billion views online, and explains how to position yourself as the obvious choice in your niche. If you're a fitness coach, entrepreneur, or content creator looking to grow your brand the right way—this is a must-watch. 📲 Follow Jake Isham: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jakecreativemarketingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeisham/Website: https://www.jakeisham.com/ 💬 Let’s Connect:If this episode helped you, drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway! 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, follow, and SHARE for more content on business, branding, and growth.

    29 min
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The Fit Biz Accelerator Podcast is your ultimate resource for launching, growing, and scaling a profitable online fitness business. Hosted by IFBB Pro, 7-time cover model, and fitness business coach Tobias Young, this podcast delivers proven strategies, insider tips, and actionable insights to help personal trainers and fitness coaches attract more clients, increase revenue, and create true freedom. Each episode dives deep into game-changing tactics and features expert guest interviews with industry leaders, ensuring you have everything you need to dominate the online space. Tune in, take note

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  • Creator
    Tobias Young
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tobias Young
  • Show Website
    The Fit Biz Accelerator