Hello everyone! I’m going to show you how to quickly start a personal training business.

This is the number 1 most frequently asked question! In the previous question, we talked about figuring out if this is the right industry for you. Now, we can get down to the basics of building a very successful fitness business.

First, take inventory of your skills and resources. Who do you know who would be interested in your services? Who do you know with connections to journalism, media and public relations, to help spread the word? How about other business owners you are already friends with, so you can learn from them and collaborate with them? In particular, finding a successful coach with a great business is an amazing way to fuel your success.

Second, you’ll want to get certified (even though it’s not required by law!). Yes, having a good certification is important to get started, but we’ll talk more about that later. You’ll also need liability insurance (which will be discounted if you have a certification), a waiver form, a Par-Q form, and other forms to keep track of your customers and legally protect yourself and your business.

Third, what kind of people and customers do you want to serve. You may not have a clear idea right now, and that’s okay, but keep this question in mind as you advance in your career and work with clients. Good advice is to follow your passions, whether it’s bodybuilding, weightlifting, a team sport, a certain group of people, or even gardening, sailing, or skiing. Connecting with the people you are passionate about (their goals, personalities, skills, demographics, activities, etc.) is one of the keys to being very successful and making work feel fun and not boring.

Now, where would you like to work? In the gym? A private training studio? In the home? For a training camp? These are the most common fitness jobs, but other options include working in a physical therapist or chiropractor’s office, a senior center, and after-school programs or summer camps. In fact, one of the beautiful things about this industry is that there are so many people who need our help. There are so many different types of opportunities out there; There really is no limit to the types of jobs and work environments you can create for yourself and your company.

Keep in mind that most trainers just starting out work at a gym, as it provides more structure, mentorship/training, and clients. It is very difficult to start your own business from scratch unless you already have contacts, experience starting a business, a loyal following, and a good amount of knowledge and practicing experience under your belt. One of the upcoming key videos will show you exactly how you can tell if it’s time to pull the trigger and start your own business. If it’s not the time, this will show you exactly what you need to do to make sure your business launch is a complete success.