#459 Dean Somerset - Personal Trainer Career Masterclass

Author, personal trainer, and prolific fitness industry educator Dean Somerset returns as we film live in person (watch on YouTube or Spotify).Dean shares his experience with:Is it reasonable to expect to live completely pain free for lifeWhat acute factors increase injury riskHis best practices to minimize injury riskHow to communicate with clients dealing with painHow to manage and work around pain and injuryWhen to refer out to allied health care professionals like physical therapistsTraining with injured limbsAnd moreDean also gives a breakdown of many fitness career success thoughts including:Why he feels starting a career now is completely different than when we started, both challenges and opportunitiesShould you start in a commercial gym todayWhat skills to work on earlyIn-person and online coachingTrying different ideas and figuring out what you enjoyWhy he’s still committed to full time in-person trainingHow he uses semi-private training to expand his capacityHis love for writingHow to approach writing now in a fitness careerAnd a goldmine of other career success ideasDean also shares details about:His Complete Fit Pro Blueprint seminars with Tony GentilcoreThe NSCA Alberta Provincial Clinic in Calgary May 2nd where Dean, Andrew, Chad Landers, and others are presentingMore info: https://www.nsca.com/events/state-and-regional/alberta-provincial-clinic/Some early details about his second bookInstagram: @dsomerset1CHAPTERS00:53 New Seminar Blueprint03:20 Pain Is Common04:22 Pain-Free Expectations05:31 Sponsor Break – Meal Prep06:36 Injury Risk Factors09:09 Pain Perception Talk21:14 When To Refer Out22:30 Training Around Injuries25:19 NSCA Clinic Preview25:56 Cross Education Rehab28:12 Modern Trainer Challenges32:51 Influencers And The Attention Economy41:17 In Person Vs Online Coaching44:52 Arnold Expo Encounters45:42 In Person Training Value47:06 Scaling With Semi Private50:11 Delivering Semi Private Well53:45 Rolling Starts And Flexibility57:10 Business Systems Mindset01:02:53 Choosing Projects You Enjoy01:08:49 Writing Skills And Platforms01:16:04 Email Lists Over Algorithms01:24:19 Events, Travel And Wrap UpSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you as a coach or trainer, you can support the show by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on social media (tag me — I’ll respond)• Sending it to a trainer or coach building their careerFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you