The Fitness Leaders Podcast with Kenton Boutwell and Nick Clayton

Shannon Fable: Finding Authenticity in Your Fitness Career

In this episode of the Fitness Leaders podcast we chat with Shannon Fable, Co-Founder of GroupEx Pro and Founder of Sunshine Fitness Resources.  Shannon worked for notable brands in the fitness industry including Schwinn Fitness and served as the Director of Exercise Programming for Anytime Fitness.  On top of her many achievements, she is an international presenter, author, and Emeritus Board Member & Subject Matter Expert for ACE Fitness. Shannon shares her story about finding her niche in fitness and the importance of maintaining authenticity, tips on networking and relationship development, and how to successfully sell your products and services. In This Episode * How to identify and reach your target market * The fallacy of “comping” sessions * Why “clients” hire you Connect with Shannon * Website [https://www.shannonfable.com/] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/sfableitness] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonfable/] Connect with Us * Get your free Fit-Pro Freedom ebook [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/freedom/] * Enroll in our Hybrid Trainer Course [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/hybrid/] * Connect with Nick on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/njcfit/] * Connect with Kenton on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kentonbout/]

Kevin Mullins: Personal Trainer or Architect of the Human Body?

In this episode of the Fitness Leaders podcast we chat with Kevin Mullins, personal trainer at Anatomy, author, presenter, and actor. After struggling through community college Kevin found his passion in fitness and moved through the ranks, working at Equinox and serving as the Director of Product Development and Education for the St. James. Kevin is a self described “average guy” with the superpower of seeing solutions when most see problems. Check out his story and learn why he left the business side of fitness to return to training. In This Episode * Kevin’s “Rule of 3” to getting new clients from the fitness floor * The importance of finding your passion when choosing a career * How to get your first opportunity to present at fitness events Connect with Kevin * Website [https://www.kevinmullinsfitness.com/] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/kevinmullinsfitness] Connect with us * Get your free Fit-Pro Freedom ebook [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/freedom/] * Enroll in our Hybrid Trainer Course [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/hybrid/] * Connect with Nick on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/njcfit/] * Connect with Kenton on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kentonbout/]

Nick Tumminello: Carving Your Own Path as a Fit-Pro

In this episode of the Fitness Leaders podcast we chat with Nick Tumminello, a 20+ year fitness professional, owner of Strength Zone Training [https://www.strengthzonetraining.com/certifications/], and the creator of the NT Loop [https://www.ntloop.com/].  Nick was the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, has written 3 best-selling books, and delivered over 100 presentations around the world. Nick is known as the “trainer of trainers” and talks about how he got his start in fitness, what fitness was like 20 years ago versus now, and what really matters when working with clients. In This Episode * How to modify client workouts based on how clients are feeling and functioning on a given day. * The importance and benefits of TRUE full range of motion strength training. * Why having multiple revenue streams (outside of in-person training) is the key to steady, predictable income. * The role that products play in building expertise and credibility. * Tips for getting published and invited to speaking engagements. Connect with Nick * Website [https://www.strengthzonetraining.com/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nick_tumminello/] Connect with Us * Get your free Fit-Pro Freedom ebook [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/freedom/] * Enroll in our Hybrid Trainer Course [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/hybrid/] * Connect with Nick on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/njcfit/] * Connect with Kenton on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kentonbout/]

Robert Linkul: Betting on Yourself in the Fitness Industry

In this episode of the Fitness Leaders podcast we chat with Robert Linkul, NSCA-CPT,*D, member of the NSCA Board of Directors, and owner of Training the Older Adult where he specializes in functional fitness training for 50+ year olds. Robert talks about his career journey, how he found his niche, started an online educational company, and built a fitness franchise growing across the US. In This Episode * Why COMMON training techniques and beliefs don’t necessarily equal the BEST training techniques * How Robert went from personal trainer to manager to business owner and how you can apply that to YOUR career * Tips on assessing and training older adults beyond chair-based exercises Connect with Robert * Website [https://www.trainingtheolderadult.com/] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/robertlinkul] Connect with us * Get your free Fit-Pro Freedom ebook [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/freedom/] * Enroll in our Hybrid Trainer Course [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/hybrid/] * Connect with Nick on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/njcfit/] * Connect with Kenton on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kentonbout/]

Michael Cohen: Lessons Learned from an Olympian and Lifelong Coach

In this episode of the Fitness Leaders podcast we chat with Michael Cohen, Level 5 USAW Coach, 2 time Head Olympic Coach and USA Olympian. Coach Cohen shares his story of growing up in a weightlifting family, his road to the Olympics and the transition from competing to coaching and running one of the largest Olympic weightlifting facilities in the country. In This Episode * The biggest mistakes coaches make when working with athletes/clients * The most important skills coaches must develop - and how to develop them * How to adapt Olympic lifting to athletes of all ages and abilities, and transferring them to life skills Connect with Michael * Website [https://cohenweightlifting.com/] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/cohen_weightlifting] Connect with us * Get your free Fit-Pro Freedom ebook [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/freedom/] * Enroll in our Hybrid Trainer Course [https://fitproapp.gymcloud.com/hybrid/] * Connect with Nick on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/njcfit/] * Connect with Kenton on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kentonbout/]