Side Hustle – Personal Trainer
With the season changing and fall vastly approaching, the idea of earning some extra cash with training individuals or groups isn’t a bad idea. Although summer is the season to show off your body, fall is the best time to get toned and in shape. Because of the holidays people eat tons more and pack on the pounds easier because of it.
Trainers are considered independent contractors / self-employed and their love of health and fitness can be contagious, to get started you must know the most important asset of your new business is you.
So:
1. Get Certified
Certifications are always helpful because it verifies that someone be it an individual or company can say that you are capable of providing the services you are certified for. So the next thing is deciding which certification programs are for you? Click here for help
* Compare the major certification programs
* Online courses versus Workshops
* Free Practice Exams and Study Tips
* Trainer Recommended certification programs
* Pass the Test with our Exam Prep Course
2. Get Ready to Run
In most businesses, one piece of advise is to look the part. Being in shape yourself will develop confidence in your new skills and prepare for starting a personal training business. Get a mentor
* Build your exercise routines using our video tutorials
* Learn from other Trainers
* Practice on friends and family
* Build your Confidence
3. Get Clients
This probably the most important after certifications, because you will need people to pay for your services. Good prospects could be athletes (professionals and amateurs), women age 25-45, corporations that offer this service to employees as an incentive and non-profits specializing in health and fitness. Having good customer service will be key, even as you kick they butt to get them in shape. Get more
* Converting Prospects to Clients
* The Initial Consultation
* Forms, waivers, and worksheets
* Developing the training plan
* The Client’s first session
* Ongoing Communication with your clients
