The PT Graduate: Recent Episodes
Rich Ellis
Getting and staying in the fitness industry, that's where PT Graduate started, wanting to help others; Build their tribe, manage their financials and create leads into their fitness business.
I chat to people in the fitness industry to understand their pathway in, how they have made their business a success and some of the challenges and wins along the way.
There are always gems to be found in everyone's journey...I hope you enjoy.
I chat to Mish about:- Her new tattoo!!- Getting into fitness- Leaking wee as a PT!- Leading from the front on womends healthHer Top Tips:- Be a learner- Grab the baton but also pass the baton
Mish's Website: https://mishwright.com/
Mish's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishwright/
Mish's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mishfit
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/VxxKuIjRdnI
MISH's FREEBIE: https://app.fitproengine.com/v2/preview/u7zSBnKdpxCQZeSxP0Gb?notrack=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1GGGKVBPSPeFhMsPZIdG95YCyjXI1qpn0Pk4Q6S06M3PZjPgJngSyylmE_aem_AZWEa-yZUDYL9oxvzZuR0F4k4eIy0-DiyPo74hC7X8kOgC0iPPy5uAQ1RIIofHj3iPF1Ax1E0CutrLGQzmeqFz0k
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Chatted to Hannah about:- Her PT career- Benefits of the awards process- Kettle bell education- S&Cing for a football teamand much moreHannah's top tips:- Invest in yourself- Be strict with your diary- Be picky with who you work with
Hannah's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachhan.pt/?hl=en
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/JedO-eNpv5s
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Polly and I talk about: - Her longest runs- Juggling life an ultra running- Being sponsored- Nutrition and running- Being hit by a car- Winning ultra races- Coast to coast and much more
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/QHqQFjeMUg4?si=7rtMWO1_8cyuoL5V
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I chat to Jono about: - His business Fitness Education Online- How it all started as a boot camp instructor- The highs and lows of the group fitness game- Building an online product from scratchJono's Top Tips:- Take responsibility/accountability for yourself- Plan for the worst and make it happen- Crazy amounts of support for your clients - Be the best, razors edge theory- What do you value, check your calendar and your bank account to find outFEO Website: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/
FEO FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jono.petrohilos.98
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/57o5cSmAdpU?si=zTMHAvGwfBqE01yr
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I chat to Jared about:
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Getting into PT
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Changing direction in life
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Building a teamJared's
Top Tips:
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Get a mentor
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Enjoy the ride: believe in self
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Personal development is essentialJared's Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/jared.whitburn
https://www.facebook.com/jkhealthandfitness
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/dFEWb2mapAM
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I chat with Jill about:- PT and pilates- Swim/aqua aerobics/rockclimbing and many other talens- Building her tribe- Working in a bankHer top tips:- Lean into group work in times of economic downturn- Keep in touch with people- Connecting with those even outside of your business- Staying current and connecting with other who work alone
Jil's best contacts: tj_dickie@outlook.co.nz
Or: 021 504 896
YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/ZR9uSM8t95w?si=cTzj9qTuXF7l0ZUs
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I talk to Kris about:- Exercise as medicine- Working with clients who have challenges- GP referral qualifiactions- Balance training- What the parachute game is about- What the stick swap game is about!Kris's Top Tips:- Build a tribe for so many reasons- Play to your strnegths don't try to be everything to everyone- Dumb things down when you need toKris's website for education: https://exerciseasmedicinetraining.com/
Kris's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/eamaotearoa
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VGeYwpOr-60
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I chat to Ben about:- Various roles he has had- Day to day at Exercise NZ and his role there- Canada!- Web design, makreting and gym managementTop Tips:- Be Passion Led- Upskill- Build self reliance- Build on relationship building skills
Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mann-b9460311a/
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/kCoV8KsLCuY
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I chat to Thea about:- Her increadible career path into counselling and psychotherapy- Womens health and how HR lead to exercise that lead to therapy and a PhD- Wonderful chat and lots of great contentHer top tips:- Curiosity Curiosity Curiosity- Blend what you do don't feel you can't blend- Ask questions don't hold back on the questionsThea's website: https://www.theabaker.com.au/
Thea's FB: https://www.facebook.com/theabaker16
Thea's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theabakerwellbeing/
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/wNe96f5jKFE
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I chat to Jean about:- RPM, Les Mills and World Gym in Christchurch- The NZ Exercise Indutry Awards and her part in thatJeans tip tips:- Keep learning/educating yourself- Seek knowledge from outside the industry- Watch others e.g. Jason Gunn!- Be aware of your scrope of practice
Jeans Facebook/Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/jean.scott.9678
Jean's Email: jean@jeanscott.training
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/eH0m2XvZZLc
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I chat to James about his various roles with in the health and fitness industry:- LM, YMCA, WorkCare, Mates in Construction, Ryman and Lifecare- The importance of people skills- Transfereable skills in this industryJames's Top TipS- BE YOURSELF- Adapt to your different clients- Continuously do things for them- Share your knowledge with alwaysJames's Linked in deets: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-earls-17211316/YouTube Episode link: https://youtu.be/hLcdQzrS-IU
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Ben tells me about:- Being told he was fat!- Finding his niche - Working on his business systems- Coaching the coachesHis top tips:- Learn to be open minded, follow the science- Repeat courses for deeper learning- Be generous with your knowledge, what goes around comes aroundBen education site: https://learn-asp.com/
Ben's Insta handle: https://www.instagram.com/benperformancecoach/
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/rKHeYIdU8Po
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I talk to chaddy about his long a varied career:- How being an Aussie Rules player and solider in the Aussie army helped him- Working a a master trainer- His social experimentSome great top tips which were:- Build your tools kit so everything doesn't look like a nail- Educate yourself infact geek out on something you love- Take a 12 hour day and keep to it- Take 1 day off at least per week- Book something in ahead of time to look forward to- Watch how much time you donateChaddy Insta handle: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofchaddy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/8pJv4tt2Bw0
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I chat to Suz about:- Working with young girls and older population- Running a dance school- Running ultramarathons- Getting to base camp and the Shake it up challengeAnd her top tips:- Learn from others - Ask for help, people will be keen to support if you ask.
Suz's Website: https://www.girlthrive.com.au/
Suz's email: info@girlthrive.com.au
YouTube Link to episode: https://youtu.be/xvLQDKiXQNY
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Micah talks to me about:
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How I got into what I do and the things I do!
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HMC and all that's involved
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What I eat, how I move and my kids!
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Top Tips were short and sweet
1) Protect your energy
2) Use systems in your business
3) Get a mentor
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I chat to Niki about: - Overcoming injury difficulties- Mental toughness and not giving up- Being authentically you- Her studies and career path
Plus her top tips:1) Build a life of service2) Stay educated invest in yourself3) Find your people (clients/tribe)4) Build a brand not just a business5) Aim for your work to be heart aligned work6) Love who you are...
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I chat to Anna about:- Corporate work- Workshops and coachingAnna's services themes are:- M.E.N.S. (B) Mindfullness. Exercise. Nutrition. Sleep (breathwork)- Values- Everyday mindfulness and awareness- Stress managementAnna's Top Tips:- Get to know yourself better - your values and purpose- Environment is key - who are those 5 people around you are they the right people?Anna's Website:
https://www.freshcoaching.me/
Youtube Episode Link:
https://youtu.be/38-OYkVbkao
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I chat to Corinne about:- How she got started- 1 day of accountancy!- Functional medicine consulting inc. a client example- Climbing mountains and much more
Corinnes Top Tips:- Follow what your heart desires and questions- It's not a numbers game- Tune in to what you're enjoying about sessions- Get a mentor/coach for yourself- Network with others to be able to pick their brains- Say yes only when it's a happy yes!- Don't be affraid to do what others do not do- Practice what you preach, find your downtime...
Corinne's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/fitfixnz
https://www.facebook.com/CorinneFitFix
YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/Z-yFnmM-SqI
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I chat to Saskia about:- Anytime Fitness Cashmere- Winning UCPT of the year- Taking on the feedback from the year before- Learning continuously and lots more
and her top tips of course...
Saskia's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/strongwithsas?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
https://www.facebook.com/sassqueen19
YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/INyXxZEqJMg?si=FWdCGrz5PNdK4O9a
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I chat to Jimmy about:- Winning the supreme dacility award 2023- His business model (9 blue zones model)- Getting coaches in to set up the business- What's wrong with our industry- His yearly mantra- Top tips: 1. Question whether you want to be doing this in 5 years time2. Resilience, build yours now3. Get a mentorJimmy's Website: https://www.redefined.nz/
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/nL53UGNwOjE
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I chat to Donna for the second time we talked about:- Winning PT of the Year award- How it's changed her business- Purpose- Business systems and processes- How to find time without sacrificing income in your business- Plus her 3 great top tips:
- Keep learning
- Surround yourself with those that lift you
- Make clients feel safe and at ease
YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/574tK5DXGL4
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I chatted to Jen about: Her move from PT into business woman Safe Return to Exercise Programme Mum Safe Programme What her tatoos mean!* Her top tip: Finances, Profile, Phase of life and Values
YouYube Link: https://youtu.be/24da5JRCT-I
Jen FREEBIES!:https://www.jendugard.com/gifts?fbclid=IwAR0WQfv4YDv4d5CtRMZ-RnipiS3nNn2YeBYPo3L1qfjZMQ5f_HeAgHwD32s
Jen Websites:
- https://www.jendugard.com/jen-dugard-home-page
- https://mumsafe.com.au/?fbclid=IwAR1iVQtj39o_MPFLJIO5NSt0Jwbdumy6_UoEobpOolxfiN_qI0RnAgghvbo
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In this compilation episode you will hear from:
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Andrew Wilson from Chch and episode #37
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Karen Finlayson from Auck and episode #29
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Marwin Silerio from Auck and episode #42
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Kristie Vesseur from Hamilton and episode #69
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Gavyn Bernsten from Auck and episode #41
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LaurindaHowarth from Auck and episode #77
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Tash tells us all about winning the Studio Facility and Supreme Facility Award 2022:
- Getting a strategic planner
- Increasing customer yeild with a few clever tweaks
- Building that personal connection that was so clearly seen by the judges
- Listening to previous feedback and implementing
- Not being the biggest to be the best and many more top tips...
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/jTPnXDWb4UY
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I chat to Christie about:
- Winning PT of the Year 2022
- Her journey in fitness and aspitrations for the future
- Helping others in the industry
- Running retreats and the pre work
- Top tips from a winner...listen to the end!
Christie's FB: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveSoulNZ/
Christie's Website: https://www.activesoul.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/TjcT_RaPBps
I chat to Donna about:
- Why the scales don't matter!
- Being a finalist in the NZEx awards
- What she learnt about the process
- Whether she is going to apply again
- Why others should also apply
- Why making connections in the industry is important
- Finding the necessary balance in life so you can be everything for your clients
And much more....
Donna's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnathomasfitness/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Kg_vcJ85zKg
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We talked about plenty of differeent stuff but the key things I took are the beahviours to watch when people may be suffering and we may want to reach out:
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A change in beahviour, the loud get quite or the quiet get loud
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They do something out of character
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It's in the eyes
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they may look down when you get eye contact
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Don't approach agressively
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perhaps a story about how you say with a friend recently was usaful to them may work here too
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Gut feeling, even a stranger e.g. the girl on the checkout in Stefan's story
Reach out to Stefan here: https://www.facebook.com/ReMind-Life-Coaching-102765537797867/
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0q8UOGv8NhQ
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I chat to the owner of Hobsonville Physio Emma Mackie about:
- Coping through covid
- Getting a mentor
- Admitting when you don't know what you're doing
- Making the move from Scotland to NZ for a job
- Knowing your limits
- Coping with anorexia
And much more....
Emma's Website: https://hobsonvillephysio.co.nz/
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Fm25666OAVU
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I chatted to Susan about:
- Her career from a teen in Dunedin
- Not finishing school and being admitted to Uni!
- Getting her Phd
- Winning a national body building comp first time!
- Understanding yourself and who you are
- Putting the soft skills before the qualifications
And loads more...
You Tube epidoe Link: https://youtu.be/VJTc7jVm-04
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In this episode:
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Kelly Young from episode #64
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Neill Share from episode #55
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Lara Leisbeth from episode #44
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Greg Mawson from episode #31
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Lisa Gombinsky-Roach from episode #53
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Paul 'Mr Retention' Brown from episode #60
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I chat to Tre, Kother, Tracey and Vaughan about their business we cover:
- Setting up in a lockdown
- Shared ownership
- Working to each owners strengths
- Culture - Community
- Engagement
- Managing the finances and more...
Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/JNQQDNdjWdA
Website: https://www.infinitefitness.co.nz/
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This top tips episode comes from the following guests:
1) Alex Flint episode #9
2) Micah Lindsay-Brown episode #19
3) Ish Cheyne episode #6
4) Kylie Brahne episode #56
5) Paul Todd episode #11
6) Nikkiw Williams episode #2
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I talk to Lauren owner of Hobsonville podiatry about all things feet and:
- Coping through covid
- Client management systems
- Orthotics or not
- Barefoot shoes or not
- Barefeet or not
- Self care of your feet
Aaaaand lots more...
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YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/6C3uLMvlWbE
Lauren's website: https://hobsonvillepodiatry.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonvillePodiatry
Book in: https://hobsonville-podiatry.cliniko.com/bookings?embedded=false&fbclid=IwAR3Cnh7yoZ2_rDapZbexnUqgIUavgTLQe438dlyhI1aSow4EMgiG5Ttx_XU#service
This top tips episode comes from the following guests:
1) Neil Wagstaff episdode 3
2) Angela Oliver episode 70
3) Matt O'dea episode 30
4) Nadine Amsler episode 50
5) Aaron Callaghan episode 50
6) Sarah Goldsmith episode 66
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Hi Chat to Sally about:
- Working in beautiful Wanaka
- Implications of blowing a knee skiing
- Working with kids
- How the athlete deveoplment programme works
- How you could do it at your place (with Craig Harrisons help)
- Evolving in the role of PT
- Having a life
Aaand much more
Fit Collective Website: http://www.thefitcollective.co.nz/
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/XaxufKf3mdU
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Matangiroa and I chat about:
- Starting a gym in a pandemic
- Leveraging off other brands and communities
- Listening to and taking the advice of your Dad!
- Working with and building your community
- Having a strong purpose that makes a real change to people
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Barbells and why they is cool....!
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MORE
Youtube episode link: https://youtu.be/HS8dkyvq3n0
The Movement Website: https://www.themovementnz.com/our-team
Stuff Article on the gym: https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/129749977/bilingual-gym-helps-to-revitalise-te-reo-mori-one-rep-at-a-time
Insta: @themovementnz
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I chat to Hilary about:
- Working with Parky clients
- Connecting your community
- Taking advice gracefully
- Understanding what it's like to not be an exerciser: can we do that?
- Software development understandings in exercise - Working from a fruit shed!
And much more
Laurinda and I chat about:
- Side hussling then full timing
- Finding the why
- Being adaptable and resilient though testing times
- Shutting down when the time is right
- Building community, collaborating and connecting
- Being authentic in all things - bring the cray cray!!
Aaaand more...
Laurinda's Insta: @laurindahowarth
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cancerledmehere
Youtube episode Link: https://youtu.be/ynyrbUj2inQ
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I talk to Kate about:
- Being a mind state mentor
- Transitioning from PT to online practitioner
- Studying NLP and psychology
- Being authentic online and in person
- Looking after yourself
- Building rapport with gym members first
Aaand much more...
Kate's Website: https://www.kateirvine.co/
Kate's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kateirvinementoring/?hl=en
Kate's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateirvinenz
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/mfcpP9AJG08
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I chat to Kate about:
- 3 Common Wealth Games competitions and what was learnt
- Rehab and muscles stability activation
- Business stability, and off loading jobs eventually
- Niche skills/clients and finding yours
- Doing the jobs you love
- Screening leads before taking clients
- Realxing into the role, including social posts that people actually want
Aaand much more.....
Kate's Website: https://www.myrehabfitness.com/
Kate's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myrehabfitness
Youtube episode link: https://youtu.be/PfXu9jK9O1o
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I chat to Marcus the chiropractor about:
- Repping NZ in 3 different sports
- How he found his current career in chiropractic
- Working in with allied health pros
- Leaning on previous relationships for business revenues now
- Filling the funnel
- Putting in the work and seeing the world deliver
- Staying in the right head space
Aaaand much more
Marcus's Business FB: https://www.facebook.com/moveforlife.chiropractic
Marcus's Website: https://www.moveforlifechiropractic.co.nz
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/m7Mcft43_GU
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I chat to Aaron about:
- A coaching app that works on all levels
- Experience overseas
- Setting up a studio in Sydney
- Understanding the challenge of business ownership
- Working with some of the greats
- Where you live can impact your health and fertility
and much more....
Aaron's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aaroncallaghancoaching/?hl=en
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/NBusag8LyE4
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I chat with Scott About:
- The health sector and technology
- MND NZ - Park run and it's MANY benefits
- Using parkrun for networking, boosting clients movement and alot more
- Lobbying your MP
- Starting our own political party!!
And much more
Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/OmExMlcVwVE
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I chat to Ange about:
- How she became a 4th Dan in martial arts
- How mindset is the most important factor
- Why prioritising is the first and most important habit in business
- Being open to learning and seeing failure as such
- Why trying new things for more than 12 weeks is key
Aaand a whole lot more to boot
Ange's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachangeoliver
Ange's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coach.ange.fitnessfoodfreedom/?fbclid=IwAR2Lj8x2iX5xM-3xy1BlfXqrbz6dr5dUWiQln7-lE78_1HBUVom3e56Y-rM
Ange's Website: https://www.coach-ange.co.nz/
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/16GSkALFnYA
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That book Ange mentioned: https://www.bookdepository.com/Motivational-Interviewing-in-Nutrition-and-Fitness-Dawn-Clifford/9781462524181?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=NZ&utm_content=Motivational-Interviewing-in-Nutrition-and-Fitness&selectCurrency=NZD&w=AF7CAU96124PVLA8VTQS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65aiOnK_dTImVCmwYqTxTPcBUDQ_e7vG2Ok9sovDWPU-3dDQ61ae-Xx4aArzTEALw_wcB
I chat to Andrew King about:
- Spartan Race Coaching
- Movement in general
- Kids athletic development Prgrammes
- Alpha Race(s)
- Unbeatable Mind Coach(ing)
- ViPr and sandbells as part of non traditional movment
- Creating a name and a culture that is all community based
Aaaaan much more...
Fit Collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFitCollectiveWanaka
Total Life Tactics: https://www.facebook.com/totallifetactics
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/EgESecxsdIc
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Kirstie and I chat about:
- Her personal journey to regain fertility
- Learning so much along the way
- How the medical system failed her
- Why so many people need her support in todays culture
- Not trying to do eveything and how...
- Keeping your own cup fill to give your clients the best of you
- Minimising admin with clever use of tech
- Client management systems
Aaaaan much more....
Kirstie's Website: https://www.legacynutrition.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyNutritionNZ
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/legacynutrition_nz/
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/yMFrXitPG-I
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Lee-Anne and I chat about:
- Being the nutritionist at the Warriors
- Being on TV and getting that call
- Getting quick wins with clients
- Being intuative
- Learning along the entire journey
- Helping jockeys make weight
aaand much more
Lee-Anne's Website: https://leeannewann.com/
Lee-Anne's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeAnneWann
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/D67jTA5wVUI
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I chat to Caleb about:
- His research work
- Networking to find the right role
- That misxture of practical and research in school sport
- Finding the balance for sports stars
- Masters and possible Phd studies and where they fit in
- Working in group fitness and Council facilities to see what works for him
Aaaand much more...
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/59bWd0VAOmk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-carey-9980811b6/?originalSubdomain=nz
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I talk to Sarah Goldsmith from Evolve Fitness in Matamata about:
- Some real community building activities
- What a full service gym does
- Tips on creating community inside the gym
- Having an "open door policy" on the gym floor
- Tips on being a REAL trainer and how to 'Evolve' that skill
- How lighting can be a great investment in your facility
Aaaand many more gems
Evolve Website: https://www.evolvematamata.co.nz/
Elvolve on FB: https://www.facebook.com/evolvefitnessmatamata
YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/dK_CpBMCnoI
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I chat to Adain about:
- Helping people build belief
- Studying to become a PT
- Doing your homework before jumping into the industry
- Why am I doing this?
- Taking some taster courses perhaps
- What would you do differently if you'd known what you know now
And other words of wisdom...
YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/tkKKe62kTXo
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Talking to Kelly she talks about:
- Starting the first 9Round in Auckland
- Overcoming overwhelm
- Having a growth mindset
- Your success expextations
- Setting goals along the way
- Slowing down
- Having a strong WHY.....
Aaand much more
YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/_Dp0hV-lmvc
Kelly's website: https://9round.co.nz/find-a-club/albany
9Round Albany FB: https://www.facebook.com/9RoundAlbany
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In my chat with Marja (Maya) we discuss:
- Working in a rural community
- Being the only PT for miles
- Dutch baking for clients
- Working with the whole human (client)
- Meeting them where they're at
- Finding ways to connect with alloed health pro's
- Adapting your programme to your client on the fly
Aaaand much more
Marja's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015043387176
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/J9kPf20Ss0s
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In this episode we chat about:
- Getting into the industry becuase it was always her passion
- Personalised health
- Working for a club before it was Club Physical
- Volition by Fitaa and now Snap fitness
- Finding your people
- Financial packages
- Rention
Regins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fit4LifewithReignPage
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/XdZHJZUPhuQ
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Chatting to Eva we cover things like:
- Travelling instead of Uni and how that steered her towards PT
- Experiencing PT as a client first
- Working for a bog box has it's advantages
- Moving to a smaller factility
- Studying personalised health for better client results
- Moving to a new town and starting again
- Building from the ground up and building connections
- Business growth through connection
- And Eva's top tips
and much more.....
Eva's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-newman-7478b1100/?fbclid=IwAR0Y7-KTXGD0UNRQai24LVVVY7F1IEwJ2Ozl0T__-sz981g7ScN8T2tVuns
Eva's Insta: evamarie.hmc
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/xVKT1huvq1I
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Chatting to Paul we talk about:
- How the got the name Mr Retention
- Keynoting on a treadmill
- Systemising your business for value
- Understanding your customer, really understanding them
- Relationships and their power to fitness businesses
- Setting up an efficient space for multiple types of use
- Retention strategies
- Paradise fitness
And more...
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/cFk5NvF-it0
Paul's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004825994372
Face 2 Face website: https://face2faceretention.com/?fbclid=IwAR2W1HfAaP6pJFEyboK4bYyAlFEzXw9Yk2HLcg1v8UeGubqEcckCtEVeBfA
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Chatting to Codie we discuss:
- Getting into PT when it seemed so daunting
- Body building
- Mental health
- Relationships as a foundation for business
- Getting into coaching and NLP
- How hypnotherapy works in with NLP
- Understand people better sets them up for better ourcomes
and much more...
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/KSZ78ym7Fv8
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I chat to the team that look after us in Auckland.
Great clarification of their roles and and PTCouncil.
Plus their tops tips.....
Reign's Links: https://www.facebook.com/Fit4LifewithReignPage/
Kirstyn's New Course: https://sub30fitness.com/education-courses/exercising-after-covid-19/
Kirstyn's Socials: @kcfitnz and kcfitathome.com
Keeley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeley.thornley
In this High Quality Conversation Nathan tells me about:
- Starting at Les Mills
- Why he called his business Titanium Fitness
- Learning about epigenetics and the new lense it provides
- Workplace wellness and greater empathy in the office
- Online buinsess v in person business
- Great tips on working in the industry
- What not to do when it comes to running a fitness business
Aaaaand much more....
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/tF4WmsBVLss
Nathan on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/titaniumfitnessnz/
Nathan's website: https://www.risewellness.online/
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I chat to Kylie about:
- Starting but not staying in PT
- Shifting focus to a new area of practise
- Helping yourself to understand your own body
- Recoving from concussion and suffering post concussion trauma
- Understanding yourself better (increased awareness) is the answer
- Emotional release
and many more great things...
Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/uYzB4Pm5lcE
Kylie's Website: www.renewwithkylie.co.nz
Kylie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewwithkylie
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Neill and I chat about:
- Working in the industry cutting your teeth in an old fashioned gym
- Why answering the phone in 4 rings is important!
- Working in education
- Coming back to the trenches again
- Boutique studio growth and coping with Covid
- How new growth of smaller facilities will provide options for new trainers
- Having a STRONG purpose
And more
Neill on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009878927801
YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/RPF75cy7ZNI
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I chat to Brad Norris about:
- Behaviour change business
- Finding peoples values for change
- Gamifying change for values
- Lessons from the food industry
- Understanding people fundamentally
- Moving from PT to international corporate health provider
and so many more gems you really won't want to miss this one
Brads website: https://www.synergyhealthltd.com/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/vkXN0Rz8cXQ
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Lisa and I chat about :
- Not your usual Pt and erercise audience
- Conductive education and how that leads to the exercise industry
- Finding national attention for your cause
- How not knowing who Shane Cameron is can be a bonus!
- Counterpunch for Parkinsons: a business in inself
- Re-qualifying so clients could take advantge of the the ebenfits of exercise
- Exercise as Medicine
- How the landscape and market has changed
- Why 'Unruly' is such an appropriate name for her business
- And much more....
Unruly Company FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/unrulycompanynz
Contact Lisa: https://www.unrulycompany.co.nz/our-trainers
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/OOhI1njLymo
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I chat with Alexander about:
- Moving from Canada
- PTing in the special pops space
- Creating an affiliate programme
- Supporting special with maintream clients
- Client support tips
- Following your gut
- Fake it til you make it
And much more besides....
Alexanders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.roach
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/72MZh3_IXNk
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Helen and I chat about:
- Finding new opportunities in a new town
- How redoing your quals can be a blessing
- Getting infront of people can be easier than you think
- Making thing happen for you
- The power of saying no
- Life goals and bringing them forward
- Getting a mentor
- Top tips that have stood the test of time
Helen on FB: https://www.facebook.com/helen.chisholm.1
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/WvsmO8ZvfrI
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I chat to this years PT of the Year about:
- Working in the far north
- Running multiple locations
- Women's health and performance
- PT minder and how it buys you time
- Getting a company jetski!!
- Quiet time for thinking
- Looking after yourself
- Checking in with clients before they start the session
- Staying in touch with all for your clients on a 2 weekly cycle
- How women are different to men
Aaand much more...
Nadine on FB: https://www.facebook.com/nadine.amsler.35
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/I8qgxrn_IIs
Website: https://www.outfitnorth.com/about-us
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I chat to Sam Hall about:
- Rugby and coming back to it having retired
- Rugby and crossfit combo: how will it go?
- Regional performance manager now National PT manager roles
- Jetts the business for a PT considering joining
- How the process goes for a PT starting out at Jetts
- Where Jetts wants to be in the future
- How spending time early in your businesses (on the floor) will help it grow
- Making that human connection both back to your own WHY and then relating to the clients can make for success
and more....
Insta: sam_hall9
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.d.hall.9
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hall-692246210/?fbclid=IwAR21v57ZTr7pONmAyse82upmP5hWQFCM1AcpU6G__zp7sM6IlEu30COvsDQ
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I chat to Tom Downs about:
- In person and online training
- Setting up a gym in the corporate space
- Being an award winner, twice!
- Setting up systems for success
- Analysing your own health stats and matching those with business stats
- Laser focus and saying no but also saying yes and finding a happy middle
- Success takes time - Knowing your client so well it's just one person not a group
- The Hybrid Organic MasteryTM programme
Aaand much more...
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lzm80nt2ecY
Toms FB: https://www.facebook.com/tomdownspt/
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This episode I chat to Kirsten Wingham another member of #teamtashtraining: We chat about;
- The value of setting your values early on in your career
- How ballet tap and jazz has helped in PTing
- Being part of a community and the power of that
- Her 3 words.....
- Working with emergency service personnel and helping them achieve their goals
- Planning for client sessions and her best methods
Aaand much more...
Kristen's FB: https://www.facebook.com/bodykraftnz
Kristen's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bodykraftpt/
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/SMMW9cR4alI
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I chat to Lara a member of Tash Columbus's Team Tash Training about:
- Being a postie
- Running through cancer
- Transferable skills and how teaching ended up with burnout
- Learning from your parents some great life skills
- Being fully booked as a PT
- Theatrical experience and again how it is also transferable
- The vision of Tash!!
Plus top tips for PT's and humans in general
Website: https://www.teamtashtraining.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/OBV3i1wZeDw
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Megan is an Exercise Physiologist, we discuss:
- The differences between PT and Ex. Phys. roles
- How Ex phys works for clients and patients
- What 'Optimize Health' is all about
- How adapting the business model was essential during lockdown
- What's involved in doing a Masters for your qualifications as Ex Phys
- Understanding how medication can impact exercise response
- Getting good at social media - try 100 days!!
- Community rehab in the form of exercise and running an outdoor group
and plenty more....
Megan's Links: https://www.optimizehealth.co.nz/?fbclid=IwAR3azmDcOSUUQbAa9R3uMeOEd55i-a0y410kvv-8t7FPzXlDB-JjxdaDouM
Insta Handle: @optimizehealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganreydenexerciesphysiologist
Clinical Exercise Physiology NZ: https://www.cepnz.org.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/i7f9TQWdgA4
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In my chat with Bobby we discuss:
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- Being a sprint and hurdles expert and how that translates to PT
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- Studying masters papers
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- Moving backwards and forwards from NZ to China
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- Speaking Chineglish!!!
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- Getting going from nothing in your first gym
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- Going from lecturing to PT and having to find clients
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- Building a small group into a PT business with 4 young sons!
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- Becoming coach for the 2008 Olympic Games!
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- Being nominated for PT of the year with support from a great boss
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- Upskilling, having a budget, being ready to solve problems and many more tips you will love from this guy....
Bobby's Website: https://ultrafit.co.nz/
Bobby's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/deejaybobbydaddy/?hl=en
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Mikiko and I chat about:
- Her 7 elements of client care (including genetics)
- Being a sports coach in Japan
- Supporting Start Sport in NZ and how the hoodies sold out!
- Bio digital ambassadorship
- Studying to find a bigger audience
- Top tips to being better at what you do
- What approach to take when things like lockdown get in your way!
Aaand much more..
Mikiko's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikikopt
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PyPVR6QeUg4
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I chat to Marwin about:
- Fitness Industry Awards
- Working in the Les Mills environment and how it's supportive
- Moving from acting to PTing and how there are transferable skills
- Specialties but ultimately, what is a lifestyle transformation coach?
- The High Frequency Club part of the RISE movement (see links below)
- Coping in lockdown and how it taught him some seriously good lessons
- Being super curious and how it's powerful
- Asking yourself what do you need help with, and why?
- Taking care of yourself and finding a way to measure when things may be getting too much
Aaand more...
Marwin's Site: https://www.rise-workout.com/?fbclid=IwAR2w6f2RSwDkMUtdNAGSrjSw09NwH81htb7w_48TDBTNuve1Dyvk14SnYnk
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/oLWvOljGOIc
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Gavyn and I chatted about:
- Being nominated for a Fitness Award
- Winning the Innovation Award
- Building a business model and really STICKING to it
- Finding it's Covid proof
- Tips on being successful in business
- Working closely with a business partner for client success
- How 'Growing Younger' came about
And much more...
Gavyn's Website: https://www.growingyounger.co.nz/about.html
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/h5vRzBbLbu0
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In my chat with Keeley we discuss:
- Coping with/in Covid
- Business plans and networking
- Just being real on social media
- Mobile training and online
- Being injured and using the learnings for better business
- Why Gridiron is dangerous!!
- Keeping a lid on things when challenges occur
- Steps to take to stay motivated and goal orientated
And more...
Keeley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keeley.thornley
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Yw_2wOsDqro
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Tash Columbus Interview:
- How to get to 40 clients in a month from starting!
- Getting into business for yourself
- Using radio to blow up your boot/fitcamp
- Moving from a big box to your own place
- Delegating
- Finding apps to automate things and save time
- Asking for help is ok
- Offloading the wrong people who just don't 'fit' your culture
- AND......best of all DON'T BE A DICK!!!
And lots more to boot......
Tash's Website: https://www.teamtashtraining.co.nz/
Tash's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teamtashtraining/?ref=pages_you_manage
Tash's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/teamtash.training/?fbclid=IwAR0xhJ1UwBbt3qMpZv9UXpDOgiT4cB4f_TWehNR2dmZjNu6SE2t1nQ2vNV4
Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/QLGAfBn1mG8
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I chat to the award winning Jessee James and some of our topics are:
- Her journey to becoming a PT via gym instructor
- Going to the gym with her mum as a kid to box
- Being a boxing specialist now
- Travelling to Greece for 2 months and why she went there
- "Embrace Tinana" and what is means as a business concept separate to Jessee James
- Maori health model as we have discussed in episode 25 with Heather Reed and what it means for Jessee and how she works with her clients
- Finding your mantra: hers being: BELIEVE, ACHIVEVE, SUCCEED - what's yours?
- Putting yourself out there as life is short and we only have 1....
Aaaand much more.....
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseejay_pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMBRACETINANA
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I chat to Andrew about:
- His post grad studies on taking a face to face business online
- Business and floor skills - we need them both
- Targeting your marketing
- The Golden Compass - no not the movie!
- Motivational Interviewing to talk to clients better
- Introspection - do your clients do it well enough?
- Having a client treatment process with sustain your business - you cannot wing it for very long....it works, listen to this at the very end.
And more like Captain Fantastic - yes the movie!!
Andrew's Website: https://www.andythetrainer.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andytron.bw.wilson
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Chatting to Rick the ambassador for the PT Council Southland we covered things such as:
- What a holistic practice looks like
- Why training clients outside is worthwhile
- Use of the myofascial system and body awareness (Ref; Ian O'Dwyer & Beth Beauchamp)
- Meditation and how it helps Rick be a better person and trainer
- Wellspace and building a community: A tribe with a vibe that builds the tribe
- Learning lessons in hindsight
- Values + Communication = Trust & Commitment [with your clients, I love that formula!]
- Having a conscious space to allow clients to make a commitment to their goals
Aaand plenty more!!
Episode YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fG84w5AmAac
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I chat to Candi Soo about many things of the 35 years she has been in the fitness industry.
Some of those were:
- Knowing dance was your thing and turning that into a career
- Setting up and managing multiple franchisees
- Running multiple locations here in NZ
- Being a PT and transformation coach
- Getting into Zumba and using the system for good business
- Working in Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand
- Becoming a Rebook Aerobics champion in 1993
- Finding balance and adjusting to the new rules during Covid
- Setting up a film set style Zoom base for online classes
- Finding balance for yourself to to remain sustainable in this business
- 6 Top tips for soft skills that EVERY trainer should have
Aaaand much more......ENJOY!
Candi's Website: https://www.candisoo.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandiSooFitnessStudio
Twitter: https://twitter.com/candisoofitness?fbclid=IwAR2aKq1VArnfW1we_UMR8qTqJj4zKa6mW-UtrMWadqw7THVobsXwDf2i-ww
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCnKKbuqxXGzNV_vTWhKWA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candisoo_fitness/?fbclid=IwAR3Z5xufI8Dc0wX_pXR6PQNaZLxhhY1lEuNQRhG02uE67k314o_qA9uPd78
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Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/fKnej7MsrQ8
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We chatted about:
- MMA and winning BJJ medals back in the day
- 111 ways to bounce forward - (the book)
- Normal has gone we are in the post Covid era and need to adapt accordingly
- Kettlebell work for improving injury status or rates
- Pulling your business apart and putting in back together again
- Accurate marketing in your business will pay dividends
- Being consistent with marketing
- Outsourcing the stuff you don't want to do and still making money
- Other trainers are not enemies if we niche down and differentiate we should be colleagues to who help each other
Gary's Site: https://www.bootit.co.nz/taranaki/?fbclid=IwAR2DXZ96-lN2Mw5iUmkyPtNfBQzHByChG1i3ghtk9_NIrMpp3UnHYANfuIg
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0rHvm-1cwSI
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Robin and I chat about his new chapter at Body Fit Training (Browns Bay) We also discuss:
- BodyTech
- Habit
- Haurora wellbeing studio
- Body Fit Classes and culture including: Results tracking, Inbody scans, class blocks and much more
- Taking it slow to get the results you want, at the gym and in life generally...
BodyFit Website: https://bodyfittraining.com/
Robin Socials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/885924322327338/user/1206071346/
Insta Handle: taylor_fitns_
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The Mental Health one; we discuss:
- Self Audit - for working through the 'noise'
- What's critical v what's not (and what's in my control v what's not) + documenting thoughts, if that works for you (journal if you will)
- Filtering the chaos out there - watching the news, dodgy Facebook posts that all spell doom and gloom, which may be a reality but it doesn't help our mental health
- Preventing the self fulfilling prophesy in our thinking
- Practices that support our Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual health
And a few things in-between....
Contact Stefan here: ReMind Coaching Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReMind-Life-Coaching-102765537797867/
Or here: https://www.facebook.com/One-Forty-Seven-Fitness-470879956406116/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Wy5M6yAS5ks
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We chat about: -
- Chefing to IT to Massage to PT
- As well as body building along the way including 53 competitions including winning 2017 Mr. Universe Classic Men's Physique
- Using the bio scan - for self and clients
- Finding a niche and finding clients that way
- Becoming a holistic practitioner
- Making learning a part of the journey permanently
- Becoming a Napier city councilor
- how that fits and how to juggle that with the PT business
- ......and much more
Greg's Website: https://www.getitsorted.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/4bwyuiBc6uY
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We chat about:
- Running multiple sites
- Onboarding, mentoring and rewarding glass members
- Following your passion
- Running and learning from previous business successes and failures
- Having a sound business with multiple income streams
- Having an exit strategy
- Building through an affiliate network
- Having goals and plans for success as we do for our clients
Matt's Website: https://www.coastbjj.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/kwhfvef8-n8
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We chat about:
Starting in massage and getting into work quickly
- Pilates and Movnat plus bringing PT's into the business to collaborate and expand
- Building a large business but learning the mistakes the hard way
- Evolving into a movement business to prevent injuries rather than always fixing them
- Shifting online and building a saleable Covid proof business
- Adding in nutrition coaching to round out the offer
- Having a business partner that can do the technical stuff!
- Keep mentors and business advisors around you all the way through
Instagram: @bodyneedonline
Karen's Website: https://bodyneedonline.com/
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We chat about:
- Finding a business model through grief: Connect/Move/Laugh
- Connecting with the right people at the right time
- Having a number of services that can be interchanged depending on where the client is when they arrive
- Intuitive Life Coaching - asking the right questions
- Finding what clients really need when they may not know themselves
- Having a mentor along your professional entire journey
- Top book tips, see below
- Having space for gratitude and affirmations in your life
Book List:
- Eat Move and Be Healthy - Paul Chek
- Exhausted to Energised - Dr Libby Weaver
- Reflections on Health - Bryan Hale
- Gratitude Diary inc afflirmations
Corrina's website: https://connectmovelaugh.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/QkGJH5qL3o0
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We chat about:
- Moving into the industry at 30 fighting the 'you'll get fat' urge of aging
- Bootcamping then owning a bootcamp
- Building you confidence and courage to present and lead a bootcamp infront of others
- Holistic Core Restore by Burrell Education and how that made a difference in business and knowledge.
- Precision Nutrition both technical and coaching skills in one!
- Women's Wellness Podcast and how starting your own can help you support your clients
Amy's Website: https://www.connecthealth.fitness/
That book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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Stephanie is the: "2020 NZ Exercise Instructor of the Year"
Chatting to Steph we cover:
- Nutrition before PT
- Exercise Instructor to PT
- Working with New South Wales Rugby League
- Getting support at the beginning then paying it forward to others
- The AUT business model and how to progress as a PT
- Tips for exercisers from a busy Mum who knows how to juggle shit!
- Doing what you love what it comes to exercise
Aaand much more...
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/I7SnctADrvw
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We chat about:
- The Holistic health model plus...
- Maori health model: 'Te Whare tape Wha' and how that shape the way they do things at Hauroa wellbeing studio
- Community and welcoming everyone into their space
- Self efficacy and finding the motivation from within
- Why 6 Week challenges don't work (in the long run)
Heather's Insta: @hauroawellbeingstudio and @heatherreed
Website: https://www.hauorawellbeing.co.nz/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/J9fGz_RzVRk
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In this episode we chat about:
- Finding his thing - health and fitness
- The epigenetics pathway
- Moving to a subscription model
- Maximising your space for income
- Delegating jobs
- Use of technology and how it will shape the future
- COVID directed business changes
- Good technicians are not necessarily good business people
- Email addresses!!!
- Knowing your worth and sticking to it
- REPs registration and the power of ongoing education
and much morel...
Ross's Website: https://www.busybody.co.nz/
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We talk about: -
- Moving from New Plymouth to NEW York!!
- Dancing acting before health and fitness
- Learning to eat better in New York
- using the Wim Hoff method for resilience and self care
- Balancing PT with group classes
- Energy preservation
- Daily boundaries for work v self time
Aaand much more...
Useful Links:
Amy's Website: http://www.levelupwithamy.com/
Instagram: @levelupwithamy
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In this episode I chat to endermotherapist, movement and health coach Leanne Flanders:
We talk about: -
- How endermotherapy works
- What health issues it can help
- How moving your business can be a challenge
- Tips and tricks for setting up from zero again
- Typical clients who have issues that can be solved with move than one treatment modality
- Giving things a go more than once, tenacity will win out eventually
- Using your downtime wisely
- Any many other things
Useful Links:
Leanne's website: https://reconstructme.co.nz/
Insta Account: https://www.instagram.com/reconstructmeplease/?utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR21VFvgeP7w951ROUIB_i2lXv4sP-uHHNpt0WEfK5U3CONlTF0ar1g_IpE
YouTube Link to recording: https://youtu.be/m7TELDmUBQw
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I talk to Tarsh about:
- Finding your passion
- Appearing next to Jacinda on google!
- Being the new PT council ambassador for Northland
- How weekly education can make a difference
- Using what you've learnt for your clients benefit
- Learning more, learning different
- Widening your library and more....like serving Helen Clarke breakfast in bed, or did I?!!
Tarsh's website: https://www.letsmove.co.nz/
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In this weeks episode I chat to Rosie MacMorland from Devonport Auckland.
We discuss: -
- Transitioning from nursing to PT and why
- How nursing helped when moving to PT
- Finding niches that have a steady income as part of the PT role
- Surrounding yourself with people who support you
- How having your own space can be a HUGE advantage
- Starting your business in COVID and going online
- Variety in your day can help burnout
- Beware the seasonality of the industry and kiwi holiday behaviour!!
- Clients that want more than weight loss are GOLD!!
- We (PT's) are the minority make sure we are empathetic towards our clients who may not be exercise bunnies!!
- Getting creative with client goals when it's is more than just weight loss
Rosie's Website: https://www.gymandtonic.co.nz/
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/aYPur_gRqJM
I chat to Micah Lindsay-Brown about:
- White Wolf (business and) and it's meaning
- Her online 'Health Scorer' questionnaire for connecting with potential clients and improving their health awareness
- Online training what's involved to do it well including a Video course see show notes podcast
- Creating a cook book in time for COVID!!!
- Working at City Fitness how that has helped jump into self employment more easily
- 'Reading High Performance Habits' by Brendon Burchard to get clear on role modelling and being the best version of yourself
- The Oura ring for great amounts of data on health for self and clients
- And much more like surfing and surf boards....
Useful Links:
https://www.whitewolf.co.nz/
https://www.udemy.com/course/be-comfortable-and-confident-on-camera/
https://ouraring.com/
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Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uUv6g_a1ipg
I chat to Freya Thomson about: -
- Being an NZ kickboxing champion the pain and the medals!
- How Yoga was a good balance and how clients wanted it too
- Being vegan and how it has worked well in high performance sport too
- Being an animal lover and having goats escape into exercise classes!
- Doing IRONMAN!! just before lockdown and how yoga really helped with being on a bike for 7 hours!
- Working with a counsellor client who then introduced kids who needed support and creating classes from that opportunity
- Saying 'No' to potential clients and sticking to your niche is actually good for business
- Aaaand much more....
Those links:
Website: http://absolutefitness.co.nz/
Event we discussed: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confidence-through-crisis-tickets-157375525433
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I talk to Greg Kelland about:
- Working on the gym floor first, a great way to develop those soft skills -
- Precision Nutrition, how it's not afraid to admits its wrong and keeping up with the changes, there's a lesson in there for us all -
- 'Many Chat" a great way to work smarter not harder and keep your clients accountable at the same time with a chat bot -
- Motivational Interviewing (M.I.) and how powerful it can be for clients when they take ownership of their own goals progress and tasks to achieve their goals
- Helping clients 'know how much we care before they know care about what we know' such an important one for us all again. Until we have connected with our clients there's no point in sharing what we know, it doesn't matter yet!
Useful Links:
https://www.coachingwithgreg.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Ii_2p9Zas4iMvCcgm-oqc52L5v9SL8YBIJzeCy3CknjKw-td01cYUr4Y
https://www.instagram.com/gregthept/?fbclid=IwAR2IFpOjZy3iL7Fra_PiiLE_gChA8ZB4P8DLiNi3vVaorbvz_zTbZUkNuow
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Motivational-Interviewing-in-Nutrition-and-Fitness-Applications-of-Motivational-Interviewing-Audiobook/B07R3CT8V3?source_code=M2MOR131091619005N&ds_rl=1252391&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYq2xZpHFvwaYom90paWV_BP2QovQqdJVhxuM5oUVTxjFgFJzYxV5OcaAjZBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&fbclid=IwAR3yqFbnaaeFuPCSLYd3e2AYua496OZ1OEUATpFZl2WhWLMhvw8XCVYBJUY
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Talking to Emma Goldstraw today we covered:
- Transitioning from another industry
- Rebuilding your business in an new city
- Getting healthy yourself and how it can be a great lesson for helping clients
- Adding to your quals to differentiate and potentially become a guru in your field
- Knowing what you do in an easy explanation
- Adapting your message as your business evolves
- Getting outside your comfort zone to grow
- Allowing others to push you into things you may not have chosen to do
- Aaand much more.....
Useful Links:
https://www.emmagtotalhealth.co.nz/
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I talk to Debbie Wastney from Inspiraction - love that name!!
We cover topics like: -
- Transitioning from teaching to PTing
- Doing your time in the gym from reception to cleaning on the way to being a better PT
- Upping your brave and charging what you're worth
- Getting some balance in life that was lacking in teaching - Knowing your worth as well as charging for it!
- The importance of building a network of colleagues in the industry
- FITEX sharing business cards and making new contacts as well as earning your CPD's
Useful Links:
You tube link: https://youtu.be/Gi5rmVIyuMg
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We talked about: -
- Getting into PT and then Pilates
- Recovering from not being able to walk properly and becoming a fitness pro
- Holistic Movement coaching
- Women's health and working the long game with clients
- Becoming the worlds first visually impaired Stott Pilates instructor
- Speaking at the Women's health and fitness summit in Melbourne
- Mentors and how they can help you on your journey
- Making the most of your local market when there are gaps to be filled with your services
- and much more...
Find out more from Renee here:
https://www.facebook.com/Personal-Training-and-Pilates-Thames-Coromandel-123940434297896/
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In this episode I talk to the wonderful Abby Dutton. She is a dancer, a choreographer, a PT and studio owner a Miss Universe NZ entrant!! Abby owns an award winning studio on Hamilton and works with kids and adults alike. She also has a location she uses closer to home in Tauranga.
- Dance and PTing
- Running multiple locations
- The importance of networking
- Finding a little more balance in life
- Chance encounters that can change your life
- Living your values and narrowing your niche
- Saying yes often when opportunities present themselves
- and much more....
Useful links:
- PT Council we talked about: https://www.facebook.com/PTCouncil
- Abby's studio glow website: https://www.studioglow.co.nz/
- YouTube Video of the interview: https://youtu.be/MqcxdgrpsyQ
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The one about:
- Indoor Cycling Group (ICG) and becoming a Master Instructor due to Covid - (and being great of course!)
- Erin's pathway into the industry
- Managing two locations in Auckland and the work that comes with that
- How important organisational values are and how they affect recruiting policy and much more in a team culture
- Tu meke - and how the team review each other and propose awards for the person that has gone above and beyond - how cool is that!
- Books that have helped along the way like Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" and more recently "Find your Why"
- The PT academy
- Next Level education with John Polley which Erin and I did together
- and much more...
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The one about: -
- Being 19 in the industry
- Balancing your life with a growing family
- Playing rugby
- Finding your niche
- Looking after clients with exceptional relationship management
Paul's website: www.advancedfitness.co.nz
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Great catch up with Ben Edusei from Wellington.
We cover:
- Mobility moves and why?
- Men's health and how we can all influence it for the better
- Football (soccer!)
- Running
- Business tips and passion projects
- And more...
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Great chat with Alex Flint owner of 'Body Torque' this week.
We talk:
• Knowing your client avatar is talking to your market
• Growing up In gyms can lead to owning your own
• Working with ex All Blacks on Match Fit and how their message was great for all NZers to hear
• plus much more....
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Great catch up with Peter Bristow from Kumeu, Auckland.
- On collaboration with other local PT’s.
- Building an online business and a space for your face to face clients and more...
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Working in Bali, shifting people's perception of self, connecting back into self and much more...
- Daina explains her MCP model which she developed herself as a way of working with clients - a treatment model if you will.
- How she went from working in the navy to working in Bali as a body and mind focused practitioner
- Getting in touch with the self and what certain symptoms may mean if you are prepared to listen in
FAST FORWARD ABOUT 7 MINS FROM THE END - a few Bali internet issues which we paused but didn't complete remove!
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This week I talk to the head of fitness at Les Mills and ask him all about how Les Mills do fitness. He talks about the Les Mills induction programme for new trainers and how they have changed the paradigm at Les Mills to benefit both the PT's and their businesses but also the LM brand and each of their facilities.
- How to build a business within a business
- How that's OK long term too - you don't have to do your own thing
- The 'Not so Breakfast Podcast' show he runs with Sacha Coburn
- And much more...
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This week I chat to the lovely Nicci Maree who is based in Whangarei.
We cover:
• opening your own studio
• recruiting the right PTs around you
• managing expenses and Covid!
• and more...including compassion, empathy and care of clients which add value.
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We talk:
- functional health
- business models
- not charging by the hour
- and more...
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Interview with Peak Fitness & Health owner and director and coach of Running Hot online coaching
We chew over:
- Milking a cow
- looking after the legs on your stool
- and much more.....
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The one with Nikki Williams, if you don't know Nikki, where have you been. She is an Exercise NZ Auckland rep and has been working in the industry for a good many years - so has oodles of wisdom to share in this great chat we had.
- Longevity
- Curiosity and moving countries!!
- And plenty more...
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We chat over our theme of getting and staying the industry but also cover other topics such as the biggest challenge facing our industry. We also chat on things such as COVID and how the industry responded so well here in NZ.
We also get to grips with what PT's should be doing to borrow ideas from experts who have gone before and what lessons there may be out there for us all.
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