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Never Do This If You Want More PT Clients (The #1 Sales Mistake)
Description
Still selling PT sessions? That might be the reason you’re not getting clients.
In this episode, we dig into the biggest mistake personal trainers make when trying to grow — and what to do instead. If you want to coach smarter, get better results for your clients, and actually build a business that works long-term… this one’s for you.
💡 From pricing mistakes and accountability, to why discounting can backfire — we’re covering the real stuff no one teaches you when you qualify.
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⏳ Timestamps – Skip to What You Need
00:00 The mistake that’s stopping you getting clients
00:37 Why “selling sessions” doesn’t cut it
02:05 The price trap (and how it drags you down)
03:09 Sell outcomes, not time
04:01 What clients are really paying you for
06:01 Accountability: the missing link
07:32 Niche down — stop trying to coach everyone
08:46 Stop selling 45 minutes — sell transformation
09:16 Why you don’t need slick sales scripts
10:29 Don’t jump in too quick — just listen
10:37 Value > Discounts (seriously)
13:02 Why freebies don’t work
14:04 That time I tried to help a mate for free… (spoiler: it backfired)
15:26 Follow up your leads — don’t ghost them
17:11 Final word: you’re not selling sessions, you’re selling you
17:39 Shameless plug – our Bulletproof Business Course
18:23 Like, share, subscribe – you know the drill
📢 Want to stand out as a coach? It starts with getting the basics right. Ditch the price war, stop selling hours, and back yourself.
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✅ About Storm Fitness Academy Ltd.
Storm Fitness Academy is the premier provider of personal training and fitness instructor courses in Brighton, Sussex and online – we have the experience and know-how to qualify you. As the premier training provider in the area, we offer nationally accredited CIMSPA-approved fitness qualifications that ensure you meet the UK’s required standard to work in the fitness industry. If you are interested in learning with us, get in touch today.
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