Elite Trainer Academy

Cole Steininger - Mind Pump
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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. 1d ago

    How I Sold $117,000 in Personal Training in One Month and What I Learned | ETP #69

    What does it actually take to close that much coaching in a single month?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the six biggest lessons learned from selling 11.7000 dollars in personal training in one month.From why you should never coach on a sales call to why clients buy on emotion not logic, how to carry momentum through the pitch, and why asking why is the most powerful question you can ask.We also cover why people who pay a little are willing to pay a lot more and why sales is ultimately a transfer of energy.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 How I Sold 117K in One Month06:45 Stop Coaching on Sales Calls12:30 Clients Buy on Emotion Not Logic18:00 Keep the Momentum Through the Pitch22:58 The Power of Asking Why29:15 Small Buyers Become Big Buyers35:30 Sales Is a Transfer of EnergyCheck 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. 3d ago

    The Five Softwares Every Online Coaching Business Actually Needs to Improve | ETP #68

    Are you still running your coaching business on Google Sheets and Venmo?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five softwares every online coach needs to run a professional and organized business.From coaching apps and CRMs to call recording, Loom check-ins, and a weekly client checklist, we cover exactly what we use here at Mind Pump Fitness Coaching after scaling from one to thirty coaches.If you want to try our CRM go to EliteTrainerCRM.com/trial and the link will be in the description below.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 You Need the Right Software03:30 Coaching Software07:00 CRM for Leads and Contacts11:30 Call Recording Software15:00 Loom for Client Check-ins18:00 Weekly Client ChecklistCheck 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

  3. Oct 1

    Get Your First 10 Clients as a Personal Trainer Without Social Media or Marketing | ETP #67

    Getting your first 10 clients does not have to be as hard as you think.In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the exact step by step process to get your first 10 clients starting with conversations, building rapport, becoming the mayor of your gym, and transitioning relationships into free assessments that actually convert.We also cover the free assessment framework we use here at Mind Pump, why drawing out a plan on paper closes more clients than a pricing sheet, and how to push through imposter syndrome in those first few months.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 Getting First Clients Is Hard06:30 Become the Mayor of the Gym14:00 How to Transition Into Free Assessments20:00 The Assessment and Prescription Framework24:00 Push Through Imposter SyndromeCheck 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

  4. Sep 28

    How Many Clients Is Too Many ? When You Should Raise Your Prices as a Personal Trainer | ETP #66

    Are you overbooked and burning out without even realizing it?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down how many clients is actually too many, what the warning signs look like, and how to build a sustainable coaching business by defining your service standard and raising your prices at the right time.We also talk about why the clients who pay the most cause the least headaches and why staying too cheap for too long is one of the biggest mistakes experienced trainers make.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 How Many Clients Is Too Many07:30 Warning Signs You Are Overbooked15:00 Define Your Service Standard22:00 When to Raise Your PricesCheck 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

  5. Sep 24

    The 5 Mistakes ALL Trainers Make During the First Session With a New Client | ETP #65

    Are you setting your clients up for failure in the very first session?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down the five most common mistakes trainers make with new clients from day one.From destroying them in the first workout to over assessing, over explaining, and never following up, we cover exactly what to do instead to make sure your clients leave that first session excited to come back.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 Mistake 1 Brutal First Workouts08:00 Mistake 2 Over Assessing Clients16:00 Mistake 3 Over Explaining Exercises22:00 Mistake 4 Not Tying Workouts to Goals27:00 Mistake 5 Not Following Up After the SessionCheck 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

  6. Sep 21

    Keep Clients on Track During Busy Seasons of Life and Stop Losing Them When Life Gets Hard | ETP #64

    What happens to your clients when life gets busy?In this episode of the Elite Trainer Academy Podcast brought to you by Mind Pump, we break down why trainers lose clients during busy seasons and how to prevent it. We cover the protect reduce specify and resume framework, why communication is the most important non-negotiable, and how to get a specific verbal agreement from clients before a busy season hits so they stay engaged no matter what life throws at 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 Why Trainers Lose Clients in Busy Seasons07:30 The Three Non-Negotiables to Protect15:00 Protect Reduce Specify and Resume Framework23:00 Set the Communication Standard EarlyCheck 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

  7. Sep 14

    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

  8. Sep 9

    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

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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
    Cole Steininger - Mind Pump
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cole Steininger - Mind Pump
  • Show Website
    Elite Trainer Academy

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