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The Complete Personal Trainer Podcast

by Paul Meldrum

Do you want to become the ultimate fitness professional? In this podcast, former Australian Personal Trainer of the Year Paul Meldrum helps you understand how to succeed as a personal trainer. With weekly series, guest interviews and more, this podcast will help you get results, make more money and make a mark as a personal trainer.

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Episodes

  1. You Don’t Need to Be Smart — You Need to Be Consistent

    Most coaches aren’t failing because they’re not smart enough. They’re failing because they keep switching strategies, chasing new tactics, and overcomplicating the basics. In this episode, I break down the truth behind why consistency — not intelligence — is what actually builds successful…

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  2. Leading from Within: Mindset, Growth & Authentic Leadership with Benjamin Donhardt

    In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Donhardt—founder of Supafit Grow, business mentor, and leadership coach who’s walked the walk. From growing successful gyms to coaching business owners across the country, Ben brings a unique blend of no-BS honesty, mindset mastery, and heart-led...

  3. Breath Work, Stress and Self Care - Becoming a Holistic Coach

    In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Armitage—breathwork practitioner, holistic health coach, and founder of Two Six Wellness—for a deep-dive into what it truly means to coach the whole human. We unpack the power of breathwork, why stress is more than just a mindset issue, and how to build...

  4. What to Do When Your Clients Keep Chasing Shortcuts?

    Got clients who keep on looking for shortcuts? Here's what to do!

  5. “I’m Not a Salesperson!” — Why That’s Costing You Clients

    In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Bedford, a seasoned sales mentor who's been in the trenches of the fitness industry since 2004. From starting as a 17-year-old PT to opening six gym locations and now mentoring studio owners and online coaches, Brad has seen the evolution of fitness sales...

  6. The 5 Online Trainer Archetypes

    In this episode, I talk about the 5 archetypes you can have for online coaching and the pre's and cons of each. I hope you enjoy it!

  7. The Ascend Shoulder Solution

    In this episode I talk about the Ascend Approach to the shoulder.

  8. An Integrated Look at Rehab and Movement Thought Processes

    In this special episode I’ll discuss and integrated approach to rehab and movement including concepts such as the bio psychosocial model, load management, movement slings and much more. Make sure to put your thinking cap on!

  9. Building Your PT Business in 2025

    Want to learn how to build your PT Business this year? This is the way to do it!

  10. MPC Podcast - General Pop Programming

    Click the link below to get the Free Course on Program Design and Periodisation for General Population. https://www.meldrumperformancecoaching.com/Program-Design-and-Periodisation-for-the-General-Population Book your free 30-min consult here: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/paul-dsgf/DiscoveryCall

  11. MPC Podcast - Complete Revenue and Sales Funnels

    Book your free 30-min consult here: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/paul-dsgf/DiscoveryCall

  12. MPC Podcast - What Makes MPC Unique

    Booked your free 30-min consult here: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/paul-dsgf/DiscoveryCall

  13. MPC Podcast - Retention Strategies

    Access the free course now by clicking the link: https://www.meldrumperformancecoaching.com/The-Ultimate-Retention-Program

  14. The Ultimate Personal Trainer - With Guest Victor Black

    In this episode of The Ultimate Personal Trainer Podcast, Paul Meldrum interviews Victor Black or Victor Black Masterclass. We discuss safer use recommendations, the history of use, best practices and the business of coaching. This is absolutely excellent material for all Personal trainers.

  15. The Ultimate Personal Trainer - With Guest Alex Kikel

    In this episode of The Ultimate Personal Trainer Podcast, Paul Meldrum interviews Alex The Prep Coach Kikel. In this episode they discuss programming around the myocyte maturation cycle, optimising neuroplasticity, the idea behind parasympathetic beta oxidative walks and much more! Check out Alex...

  16. The Trouble with Testosterone Coaching

    When selling a solution to a problem, you better actually fully understand the problem you are trying to solve. In this podcast I discuss the issues with programs claiming to solve these highly complex and nuanced issues.

  17. MPC Podcast - 5 Business Lessons Learned in 20 Years

    In this episode I talk about 5 lessons I have learned in 20 years. 1. Sales and marketing are great - ONLY if you have a great product. 2. If you have a great product it will sell itself - marketing will skyrocket its success. 3. Luck is a huge factor. 4. Onboarding is where most coaches lose...

  18. MPC Podcast: Optimising Growth in Stubborn Bodyparts

    In todays podcast I discuss how to bring up a lagging body part focusing on training, neurological and metabolic factors. Check it out

  19. Advanced Hypertrophy Concepts

    In this episode, I discuss some advanced hypertrophy concepts.

  20. Your Client's Relationship With Food

    In this podcast I discuss what a healthy relationship with food should look like for each phase of dieting - cutting, maintenance and massing.

  21. The Return!

    We are back! In this episode, I discuss the similarities in both our mentoring program and our coaching with clients and how it all fits together. this episode gives a real insight into the thought process I use when working with all my clients to provide a truly integrated approach.

  22. 5 Min PT Tip: Dealing With Unrealistic Client Expectations

    Let's be real for a second: all our clients want results and wanted them yesterday. In this episode I talk about how to deal with a very common problem, which is unrealistic client expectations.

  23. 5 Min PT Tip: Perfecting the Repetition

    Standardisation of the rep is important. Range of motion, form and posture all matter. However, what about tempo? Can we use this to improve results and lower systemic stress? When does this apply and who do I apply it to? Check it out!

  24. 5 Min PT Tip: Attacking Your Education

    As an educator, I work with a LOT of PTs who struggle to fit in their continuing education. In this episode, I dropped some hints on how to make continuing education work for you.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Do you want to become the ultimate fitness professional? In this podcast, former Australian Personal Trainer of the Year Paul Meldrum helps you understand how to succeed as a personal trainer. With weekly series, guest interviews and more, this podcast will help you get results, make more money and make a mark as a personal trainer.

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Do you want to become the ultimate fitness professional? In this podcast, former Australian Personal Trainer of the Year Paul Meldrum helps you understand how to succeed as a personal trainer. With weekly series, guest interviews and more, this podcast will help you get results, make more money and...

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