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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 13 MIN

How to Go Independent as a Trainer (and Actually Get Clients)

from The Show Up Fitness Podcast · host Chris Hitchko, CEO Show Up Fitness

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Are you a personal trainer thinking about going independent—but worried about how to actually get clients?In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we break down exactly how to leave the gym, go independent, and build a profitable personal training business without relying on a big box facility.Whether you’re working at a gym like Life Time, Equinox, or 24 Hour Fitness, or you’re already on your own but struggling to grow, this episode covers the real strategies successful independent trainers use to own their clients, increase income, and create freedom.You’ll learn:How to transition from gym employee to independent trainerHow to get clients without working at a gymThe biggest mistakes trainers make when going independentSimple marketing strategies that actually workHow to build a sustainable fitness business (online or in-person)This isn’t theory—this is the real-world blueprint for trainers, coaches, and service professionals who want to stop trading time for sessions and start building a business.If you’re ready to quit the gym, own your clients, and take control of your income, this episode is for you.Become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer vol 2 will help ANY personal trainer turn their passion for fitness into a career. SUF-CPTs make 2-5x more than the average personal trainer with a NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, ACSM personal training certification, That's why the SUF-CPT is the fastest growing and best personal training certification for trainers with our elite partnership with life time fitness and equinox.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

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Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why! Are you a personal trainer thinking about going independent—but worried about how to actually get clients? In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we break down exactly how to leave the gym, go independent, and build a profitable personal training business without relying on a big box facility. Whether you’re working at a gym like Life Time, Equinox, or 24 Hour Fitness, or you’re already on your own but struggling to g...

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