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Jan 2025
50m 29s

2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

  • Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13)

  • Built in purpose. (8:55)

  • Personal growth. (11:03)

  • Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05)

  • 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025.

  • #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09)

  • #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41)

  • #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22)

  • #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11)

  • #5 - Build a network. (37:57)

  • Questions: 

  • What are the best certifications?  (41:52)

  • Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28)

  • Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38)

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