Are you struggling with the tech side of your online fitness coaching business?

Online fitness trainer Ryan Cali, one of our Online Trainer Mentorship students, faces the tech woes many of us do–learning new platforms, creating streamlined client systems, and building an engaging Facebook community.

But here’s the kicker: being a successful online fitness coach isn’t about having a flawless tech setup.

Join us in this week’s Hot Seat edition of The Obvious Choice Podcast, where we break down easy steps to overcome your tech insecurities and how involving your clients in your growth process builds a stronger connection.

If you’re struggling with tech or feeling like you’re “not there” yet, this episode is for you!

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:08) Meet Ryan Cali

(02:26) Richard Feynman’s ant story

(04:24) The “sketching” approach to business development

(05:55) Involve clients in your growth process

(07:10) Ryan’s tech savviness challenge

(08:08) Providing a great client experience

(11:55) The magnetic power of passion

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Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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Imagine having a role as a gym director and then shifting to being an online fitness coach. How would that feel? Today’s podcast guest took the quantum leap and went all in as an online fitness trainer while building her own coaching business.

With a background in kinesiology and 16 years of experience in the industry, Kaylee Bennett–one of our coaches in the Online Trainer Mentorship (OTM)--shares her journey from in-person training at a gym to running a flourishing online coaching business.

After COVID-19 disrupted her career path as a gym director, Kaylee pivoted to an online model and never looked back.

She discusses the mindset shift that transformed her approach, how structured guidance from the OTM program helped her scale and streamline her business, and the benefits she’s now reaping from her bold move.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:20) Meet Kaylee Bennett

(02:05) Finding work-life balance

(03:28) How Kaylee got into fitness training

(08:06) From trainer to gym director

(12:49) The impact of COVID on Kaylee’s career

(17:44) Challenges of running her online fitness training business

(22:28) Joining the Online Trainer Mentorship (OTM) program

(25:49) Benefits of OTM’s structured, flexible coaching approach

(31:06) Balancing career success with family life

(38:58) Entrepreneurial freedom and future goals

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Please dm Jon the word "mentor" at @itscoachgoodman on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the Online Trainer Mentorship.

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

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HOW - Rate/review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

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Host:

Instagram: @itscoachgoodman

Guest:

Instagram: @kaylee.bennett.coaching

Facebook: @kayleebennett

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Do you ever feel like you’re biting off more than you can chew–juggling a full-time job, family, and trying to grow your business?

We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: scaling your online coaching business isn’t about hiring more people immediately. It’s about reclaiming your time through smarter time management and delegation.

In this week’s The Obvious Choice Podcast (Hot Seat Edition), we chat with Anne Brady, a kinesiology professor, online fitness coach, and one of our recent students in the Online Trainer Mentorship.

Anne opens up about her biggest challenge: figuring out how to grow her coaching business without dropping the ball on her other responsibilities.

Join us as I break down strategies on task delegation, using “seasonality” in business, and pacing yourself for sustainable business growth.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:13) Balancing a full-time job and coaching business

(01:09) Taking a quantum leap isn’t easy

(01:58) A look at Anne Brady’s schedule

(05:34) The difference between on-time and off-time

(06:32) Biggest mistake people make when scaling their business

(08:46) How to delegate tasks effectively

(12:27) Don’t look for someone as good as you at everything

(13:53) How to eliminate time restrictions as a business owner

(17:47) Growing your business too fast can lead to burnout

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

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FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate/review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

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Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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Success isn't a destination, but a conveyor belt that gets faster and demands more of your attention. If you're not careful, the sacrifices you make in order to keep up may turn into major regrets later in life.

• Beware of letting your ego and comparing yourself to others change who you are
• The importance of in-between times and what to do with them
• Being more present for the short dash between DOB and DOD

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

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FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

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Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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We tend to make getting clients a lot more complicated than it needs to be.

• Complex problems don't necessarily need complex solutions, so why do we prefer complex solutions?
• Using The Marble Method to attract clients and how to do it
• Three rules to getting referrals from other businesses

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

--

FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

--

Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com.

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One of the hardest questions we have to ask ourselves is - do my actions match what is most important to me? If the answer is no, then it's good to know how you got there and how to get back on track.

• "Just this once" is a misguided way of thinking
• The Life Satisfaction Equation
• Money isn't going to turn you into anything, but it will amplify who you already are

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

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FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

--

Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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You might think that writing a book is hard, and you'd be right. But writing the book isn't the hardest past - it's figuring out the positioning of it.

• If you're going to write a book...write a freaking book
• How you should approach the branding and positioning of the book
• The two different types of value and the positioning mistake authors make

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

--

FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

--

Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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When you're preparing to go into a new season of focus, that doesn't mean the other areas of your life should be neglected.

• Creating your off-season checklist so other areas don't regress
• The importance of micro-interactions
• Creating your own calendar Dooms Day and how to rebuild your calendar

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Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today.

--

FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.)

HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com

--

Hosts:

@itscoachgoodman

@fitnessjonestraining

@amberreynolds.me

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Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com.

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