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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 30 MIN

How to write a book w/ Trainer David from Kansas

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!Why do 90% of personal trainers fail within their first year? This eye-opening conversation with David, a successful trainer from Wichita, Kansas, exposes the critical gaps in traditional fitness education that leave new trainers unprepared for real-world success.David shares his journey from YMCA trainer to business owner, revealing how the repetitions he gained working with diverse clients proved far more valuable than any certification. "I've never met a trainer who contributes their success to their baseline certification," he notes, highlighting the disconnect between industry education and actual career requirements.The discussion explores how the personal training industry's low barrier to entry damages its professional reputation. Unlike physical therapists who undergo rigorous clinical training, trainers can start working after a weekend certification course. This minimal requirement leads many to view training as a side hustle rather than a serious profession.Both professionals advocate for a complete overhaul of trainer education to include supervised experience, business skills training, and communication coaching. They discuss how successful trainers must master multiple roles – from social media manager to community outreach organizer – while developing their technical knowledge.The conversation takes an interesting turn when they explore book publishing as a pathway to establishing authority in the fitness industry. David shares his plans to write a book for struggling trainers, while receiving practical advice on self-publishing, editing, and marketing strategies that can transform a trainer's career trajectory.Whether you're a new trainer struggling to build your business or an experienced professional looking to level up, this episode delivers actionable insights on differentiating yourself in a crowded marketplace. Subscribe now to join our mission of changing the fitness industry one qualified trainer at a time!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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