quit my job to become a personal trainer

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 08:04 AM

i realise no one probably cares but i thought i'd shout about it anyway cos i'm quite excited
started an 8month NVQ course - gets me to level 3 whcih is the highest u can get in this country

got a new job in sales and lasted 2 days before quitting -

sales is bad

personal training good

**Mizfit** · 09-20-2006, 08:09 AM

good luck hun

**Dangerdan** · 09-20-2006, 08:10 AM

I think about doing the same thing alot, haven't made the jump yet though and I suspect the pay is a bit less than I'm making now.

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dangerdan

I think about doing the same thing alot, haven't made the jump yet though and I suspect the pay is a bit less than I'm making now.

yeah your the same as me - been thinking about it for years only just got the balls to go for it

money is good over here

always thought it was bad but did some research

£25,000 - £30,000 a year - and thats just a starting salary

**Dangerdan** · 09-20-2006, 08:22 AM

Yeah, congratulations on making the jump. I'm still trying to get a job in the fitness industry with my current field. I think the starting salary where I live is probably a little less than that what you posted, but you can definatly make a decent living doing it.

I have spoken to the manager and owner of my current gym and have been offered a training position. Maybe I'll get the balls to make the leap before too long.

**taiboxa** · 09-20-2006, 08:22 AM

PT is uhh.. like being a cars sellsman GOOD LUCk
i was a pt for 6 yrs lol i was certified like 3 months before turning 16

from age 16-22

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by taiboxa

PT is uhh.. like being a cars sellsman GOOD LUCk

say what now

**heavyrotation92** · 09-20-2006, 08:25 AM

I am getting so bored in the industry i am in now. i am an it admin and nowadays my day consists of surfing the web. i know, most people dream of sitting behind a computer and doing jack shit but trust me, its gets boring real fast. i'm the type of person that needs to be challenged constantly or else i become completely apathetic. i was considering personal training.

what motivated you?

**big L 17** · 09-20-2006, 08:25 AM

good luck wish i could do that

**taiboxa** · 09-20-2006, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by G-Force

say what now

because PEOPLE ARE JUST ASSIGNED TO U
u have to SELL ur self to them
MAKE THEM WANT U AS UR TRAINER
and then make them want to buy a 10000 sessions for 5000 bux a piece
other wise ur just a bumb making minimum wage trying to catch a break
i maen i had times that were great.. some people pay 50 bux a session and buy like a 10pack thats 500 bux for tai right there
others walk away going I KAN TAFFORD THAT i got cihld support to pay

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 08:35 AM

yeah i realise that but this is something that i am passionate about

selling business summits on the phone all day in a sweaty office was not

**taiboxa** · 09-20-2006, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by G-Force

yeah i realise that but this is something that i am passionate about

selling business summits on the phone all day in a sweaty office was not

yeah i LOVE training but i got so burnt out Trying to SELL my self... its not like people are gion to drop at ur feet throwing money at u to train them

***G-1000*** · 09-20-2006, 08:43 AM

I have to agree with tai on this. I train part time and it's not alwas easy to keep business. After people train with you for 10 15 times. They then think there ready to train on there own. You have to keep a flow of new cliantes all the time. That is if you work for a gym.

If you work for your self that is a whole new world. That is what i do. But i would never get rich from it that for dam sure. I make just enugh to pay a few bills.

**pumpd4lif** · 09-20-2006, 08:49 AM

if i were u i would get some cards made up u r a business now sell urself if u want i can give u an email to a freind of mine who owns a printing company the guys idea's are amazing he is very talented he can make u some awsome ass cards bro get 1,000 for 150$ pass them out u get 3 clients outa them they already paid for themselves

**gixxerboy1** · 09-20-2006, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by G-Force

i realise no one probably cares but i thought i'd shout about it anyway cos i'm quite excited
started an 8month NVQ course - gets me to level 3 whcih is the highest u can get in this country

got a new job in sales and lasted 2 days before quitting -

sales is bad

personal training good

pt is mostly sales. If your not good at sales your not going to make money as pt.

I would never be a pt again. It sucked and i had the best clients ever.

**heavyrotation92** · 09-20-2006, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by G-Force

yeah i realise that but this is something that i am passionate about

selling business summits on the phone all day in a sweaty office was not

is that what really motivated you? not wanting to do what you are doing now?

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 12:22 PM

hmm lots of people wanting to be negative it seems

i realise the obvious similarities between sales and PT and but i also notice the obvious difference

]one of them (and the most important) i have already stated above

also i dont know what it is like in america but over here there is opportornuty to earn really good money

***perfectbeast2001*** · 09-20-2006, 12:29 PM

hey g force good luck man. I know a few guys over here making real good money. PM me I am interested in what you had to do (courses ect) I am thinking about it myself.

**G-Force** · 09-20-2006, 12:39 PM

hmm lots of people wanting to be negative it seems

i realise the obvious similarities between sales and PT and but i also notice the obvious difference

]one of them (and the most important) i have already stated above

also i dont know what it is like in america but over here there is opportornuty to earn really good money

**DNoMac** · 09-20-2006, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by taiboxa

because PEOPLE ARE JUST ASSIGNED TO U
u have to SELL ur self to them
MAKE THEM WANT U AS UR TRAINER
and then make them want to buy a 10000 sessions for 5000 bux a piece
other wise ur just a bumb making minimum wage trying to catch a break
i maen i had times that were great.. some people pay 50 bux a session and buy like a 10pack thats 500 bux for tai right there
others walk away going I KAN TAFFORD THAT i got cihld support to pay

Agreed. Training=sales. If your good at selling, you just need to retain customers by getting them results, keeping them motivated, ect. I've been doing it over 2 years now (part-time), but I don't think I could ever do it as a career. I love fitness and all, but it doesn't seem like a consistent career to live off of. Regardless, if your pationate about it, and really wanna do it, go for it! Btw, flirting with the older ladies doesn't hurt at all either, good luck bro.

**usualsuspect** · 09-20-2006, 02:17 PM

Should certainly try out for yourself and see whether its for you or not. Give it time as the first few months of growing pains are always a struggle.

Also if you are the type to take things personal (aka sensitive) you might be in for a really long ride. Remember, in general, most people are lazy and not willing to put forth the same effort and committment into their fitness goals as you are. Knowing that beforehand will save you many headaches down the road. Treat their lame excuses as "strictly business." And believe me, they'll have a ton.

Best of luck.

**mavsluva** · 09-20-2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by G-Force

hmm lots of people wanting to be negative it seems

i realise the obvious similarities between sales and PT and but i also notice the obvious difference

]one of them (and the most important) i have already stated above

also i dont know what it is like in america but over here there is opportornuty to earn really good money

Good for you, man. It takes some courage to do what you're doing. I wish you the best of luck!

**rar1015** · 09-20-2006, 02:54 PM

Good luck man and i hope it works out for ya.

**aadrenaline** · 09-20-2006, 03:00 PM

being a PT you can make good money both on the books and off the books

if you know what i mean

from what i notice with PT's is appearence seems to sell them to people who dont know much about training...if your huge and lean and "pretty" (this is why tai stopped doing it

) it seems people want you cause they want to be like you ripped, big..ect. just an observation i see at the gym

**spywizard** · 09-20-2006, 03:31 PM

isn't personal training sales of one's services??? and keeping the customer happy thus = more $$$$ ???

sales are great.. but you have to believe in what you are providing..

**gixxerboy1** · 09-20-2006, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by aadrenaline

being a PT you can make good money both on the books and off the books

if you know what i mean

from what i notice with PT's is appearence seems to sell them to people who dont know much about training...if your huge and lean and "pretty" (this is why tai stopped doing it

) it seems people want you cause they want to be like you ripped, big..ect. just an observation i see at the gym

I noticed the exact opposite. It seemed the everyday looking woman trainer had more clients then the fit women. I don't know if it also comes into intimidation. Most people are intimidated by the whole gym and then throw someone who is all ripped makes it worse.

**aadrenaline** · 09-20-2006, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

I noticed the exact opposite. It seemed the everyday looking woman trainer had more clients then the fit women. I don't know if it also comes into intimidation. Most people are intimidated by the whole gym and then throw someone who is all ripped makes it worse.

yea its your right its a 50/50 so my previous post was all bullshit lmao except the tai part

**G-Force** · 09-21-2006, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by aadrenaline

being a PT you can make good money both on the books and off the books

if you know what i mean

from what i notice with PT's is appearence seems to sell them to people who dont know much about training...if your huge and lean and "pretty" (this is why tai stopped doing it

) it seems people want you cause they want to be like you ripped, big..ect. just an observation i see at the gym

on and off the books? not suggesting selling clients certain 'supplements' are ya?

yeah i agree about lookin the part - i see personal trainers that are skinny wioth no muscle - why would anyone take advice of someone like that

i have been training for as long as i remember and damn it i look good - i know i can do well with this

cheers for the support lads

**goose** · 09-21-2006, 04:39 AM

I`m really happy for you!!!!

Well done,it`s so hard to get a fun job in England.

Remember dont give them BALL advise like some people around here (IGF)..............

**IronFreakX** · 09-21-2006, 04:53 AM

Now you get to titfvck big tit gym girls!!!!!!!!!!

AND SCREAM "Pathetic PATHETIC MUTHERFVCKER!, DROP DOWN! MAGGOT!"

Good luck bro

Kill some ninjas there......

**gixxerboy1** · 09-21-2006, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by G-Force

on and off the books? not suggesting selling clients certain 'supplements' are ya?

yeah i agree about lookin the part - i see personal trainers that are skinny wioth no muscle - why would anyone take advice of someone like that

i have been training for as long as i remember and damn it i look good - i know i can do well with this

cheers for the support lads

lots of reasons. Knowledge doesn't equal the look or vise versa. I seen trainers who look great but are dumb as a box of rocks. Also clients feel more comfortable talking to another average Joe. And most clients goals aren't to look all muscular and ripped.

**G-Force** · 09-21-2006, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by goose4

I`m really happy for you!!!!

Well done,it`s so hard to get a fun job in England.

Remember dont give them BALL advise like some people around here (IGF)..............

ha ha

wouldnt dream of giving cr@p advice dude
i am a ninja

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