The Obvious Choice
Episodes
The Importance of Collaboration #103
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode sees the panel look at how collaboration can help you in addition to others you work with. The Episode: The Importance of Collaboratio...
Value is Not Measured in Effort #102
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today the discussion focuses on the misconception that the value you offer through your service is equal to the effort you exert while providing it. ...
Online Training Should Be Fun #101
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel breaks down how you can make your coaching business a little more fun, and how this can benefit you and your clients on multiple levels! ...
How To Be Consistent #100
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the team break down the importance of consistency, and how to bring more of it into your online training business. The Episode: Ho...
What To Do When You're In A Rut #99
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on how to manage feelings of being stuck and what to do when we find ourselves in a rut in life and business. The Episode: Wha...
How The Needle Actually Moves #98
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get into a discussion on the hard work and dedication that goes in before the needle can move in a big way for you and your business. The ...
How To Assess Clients Online #97
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today the discussion focuses on how online coaching assessments can be conducted in the most effective way. The Episode: How To Assess Clients Onli...
When To Pay For Advertising #96
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our team of experts discusses the right time to pay for advertising and the important steps that lead up to this moment. The Episode: When To Pay F...
How To Build An Online Business When Youre Tech Illiterate #95
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team sit down to discuss the most fundamental aspects of starting an online business. The Episode: How To Build An Online Business When You'...
How To Execute #94
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today the panel of experts talk about the important process of execution and how to turn training into a business. The Episode: How To Execute E...
What You Can Learn From Our Past Launches #93
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team shares some of the lessons learned and the challenges posed by the process of launching a program. The Episode: What You Can Learn From ...
When Clients Want To Go Off Plan #92
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today our panel talk about adherence and what to do when your clients want to go off an agreed training plan. The Episode: When Clients Want To Go ...
Onboarding New Clients The Right Way #91
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we unpack some helpful thoughts on the onboarding process and how to welcome in new clients in the best way. The Episode: Onboarding New Cl...
What's The Best Lead Generation Method? #90
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel discusses some opinions about the best lead generation methods for your online coaching business. The Episode: What's The Best Lead G...
The Boring Legal Stuff You Must Know When Training Clients Online #89
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our team gives an overview of the necessary pieces you need to put in place to take care of the legal side of your coaching business. The Episode: ...
People Just Aren't Buying Right Now #88
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we examine the validity of the common complaint that 'people just aren't buying right now'. The Episode: People Just Aren't B...
Why You Should Definitely Share Your Story #87
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our panel sits down to chat about the importance of sharing your personal story and getting over the fear of opening up. The Episode: Why You Shoul...
How To Build Packages As A Nutrition Coach #86
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our team shares some thoughts on building a package based on nutrition and how these lessons apply to fitness and diet. The Episode: How To Build P...
How to Ask for the Sale (And Why You Should Do it Way More Often than You Are Right Now) #85
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our panel of trainers discusses the importance of asking for sales, gaining more clients, and how often to put your offer out there. The Episode: H...
Taking Control Of Self-Sabotaging Behaviors #84
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our panel of expert trainers discusses ways to take control of self-sabotaging behaviors and operate your business in healthier ways. The Episode...
Respect, Dawg #83
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team has a conversation about respecting other people's time and ways to manage unforeseen circumstances. The Episode: Respect, Dawg Whe...
Dealing With Negativity On The Internet #82
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we talk about the inevitability of being criticized on the internet as online trainers and how best to deal with these situations wh...
Growing And Hiring Trainers To Work For You #81
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss when to hire trainers to work for you and how to build systems into your business that will allow it to keep thriving if y...
12 Thoughts On Content Creation #80
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our team shares and discusses twelve helpful thoughts on creating content for your online coaching business. The Episode: 12 Thoug...
Building An Online Training Business When You're Broke Part 2 #79
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of the team's conversation on the topic of building a training business on a budget. The Episode: Building An Online Tr...
For Trainers Who Suffer From Mental Health Struggles #78
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a discussion about the importance of focussing on your mental health. The Episode: For Trainers Who Suffer From Mental Health Struggl...
But What If I Don't 'Look' Like A Trainer? #77
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The OTA team look at the common doubts trainers have about appearances and external expectations. The Episode: But What If I Don't 'Look&...
Get Social Proof To Add Validity To Your Online Training Business #76
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today our team talks about the usefulness of collecting social proof and testimonials from your clients. The Episode: Get Social Proof To Add Valid...
Building An Online Training Business When You're Broke #75
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel discusses some helpful strategies and tips for building a training business on a small budget. The Episode: Building An Online Training B...
Tough Clients — When To Troubleshoot Or Let Them Go #74
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A selection of our usual panel talks about dealing with difficult clients and when to let them go. The Episode: Tough Clients — When To Troublesh...
How To Renew The Clients You Should Be Getting #73
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today the discussion focuses on how you can make sure to get the renewals you deserve and boost your numbers of returning clients. The Episode: How...
How To Balance Your Day Job, Family, and Online Business #72
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our team of experts discusses strategies for balancing the demands on your time while maintaining your online training business. The Episode: How...
Your Content Is Your Life #71
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, the team shares some thoughts on creating authentic content and connecting properly with an audience. The Episode: Your Content I...
A Real Life SOLD OUT Online Training Launch Example #70
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our panel sits down to discuss an example of selling out an online course and the important steps in this process. The Episode: A Real Life SOLD OU...
How to turn public criticism into sales #69
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the team talks about ways to turn negative feedback or criticism into sales for your online training business. The Episode: How to...
How To Be A Content Creating Machine #68
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our panel discusses the best ways to create and publish fitness content online. The Episode: How To Be A Content Creating Machine ...
How Melissa Shevchenko Had Her First $9500 Month Online from Challenges #67
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Melisa Shevchenko to talk about how she has built a successful and highly profitable online training business...
Jim Gazzale's $1,500, One-New-Client-A-Week Method #66
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Jonathan speaks to Jim Gazzale about his method for gaining new clients in his online coaching business and how he has raised ...
Overcoming Fears of Rejection In Online Training #65
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, the team sits down to talk about the task of overcoming fears of rejection as an online trainer. The Episode: Overcoming Fears of...
What To Do When Other Trainers Steal From You #64
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the team discusses the topic of having material stolen by other trainers. The Episode: What To Do When Other Trainers Steal From Y...
How To Simplify Your Online Business in 2021 #63
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Simplify Your Online Business in 2021 Episode 63: Show Notes. In this episode, our panel talks about the power of simplifying your busine...
Carolina's Time To Shine #62
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode sees the team talking about how you can be ready for success when your thing becomes the thing. The Episode: Carolina's Time to Sh...
What Your Clients Are Really Paying For (When Information Is Free) #61
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today the team breaks down the actual value that clients pay for from their trainers. The Episode: What Your Clients Are Really Paying For (When In...
Putting The Social Back Into Social Media To Gain Clients #60
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode sees the team breaking down how to up your social media game and improve your engagement and resulting business. The Episode: P...
Closing The Information Gap To Make More Sales #59
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode deals with the issue of the informations gaps that are present in the fitness industry, in both trainers and clients. The Episode: Closin...
$35K In 30 Days: How Marc-André Seers Dominates His Market In A Language Other Than English #58
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about how Marc, a fellow online trainer, has up-leveled his skill and how this has allowed him to maintain his impressive numbers. ...
The Importance of Building Positive Relationships With Colleagues #57
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team discusses why focusing on relationships is a central part of any coaching business, and how the work you put into this part of your job will ...
What the Week of an Online Trainer Looks Like #56
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we share what the week of an online trainer looks like, getting into specifically your engagements with clients. The Episode: What the We...
Why Your Story is Crucial to Building Your Online Business #55
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss why sharing your story is a crucial part of landing new clients and building a thriving online business. The Episode:...
How To Keep Your Online Clients Engaged #54
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about overcoming client boredom and keeping them fully engaged so that they stay long enough to get the results they want. ...
How To Help Clients When Life Throws Them a Curveball #53
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's discussion focuses on the role of the trainer in helping a client through difficult times, and how this might play out in different scenar...
How to Get Started In Online Training in 2021 #52
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to the end of the strange and surprising year of 2020, we are looking ahead at how you can get ready for next year in the world of online train...
How to Deal with a Negative Client #51
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Deal with a Negative Client (Online Trainer Show #51) Whatever business you have, there’s one thing you cannot avoid - dealing with a negativ...
3 Marketing Principles for Great Success #50
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3 Marketing Principles for Great Success (Online Trainer Show #50) What does it take to build a successful business? A lot of new entrepreneurs think ...
Why People Pay for Fitness When They Could Get it For Free #49
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why People Pay for Fitness When They Could Get it For Free (Online Trainer Show #49) The idea of paying for fitness is a new phenomenon. But fitness h...
The 13 Steps to Successful Online Training Sales #48
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 13 Steps to Successful Online Training Sales (Online Trainer Show #48) Here’s some insider knowledge: You don’t have to know your episode topi...
The Ethics of Online Training #47
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ethics of Online Training (Online Trainer Show #47) Is it ethical to make Jonathan touch his toes if they hurt? This is a complicated question, so...
Choose The Best Package Type For Your Business #46
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choose The Best Package Type For Your Business (Online Trainer Show #46) Want to know the key to our hosts’ hearts? Summer melons, garbage trucks, a...
The Hybrid Training Business Model #45
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hybrid Training Business Model (Online Trainer Show #45) We get it, COVID changed everything. Now what? The time to create the training model you ...
The Excuses That Are Killing Your Business #44
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Excuses That Are Killing Your Business (Online Trainer Show #44) There's always an easy way out of any situation, but you should take the road...
Comparing Yourself To Other Online Trainers Is Damaging Your Business #43
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing Yourself To Other Online Trainers Is Damaging Your Business (Online Trainer Show #43) Whoever came up with the quote “Comparison is the th...
The Procrastination Behaviors That Are Stalling Your Business #42
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Procrastination Behaviors That Are Stalling Your Business (Online Trainer Show #42) Jerry believes that spending $10,000 on a landing page and wat...
How To Train Online Without In-Person Experience #41
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Train Online Without In-Person Experience (Online Trainer Show #41) With the power of the internet and influence of COVID, people are asking: “...
Preventing and Overcoming Disgruntled Clients #40
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Preventing and Overcoming Disgruntled Clients (Online Trainer Show #40) Quick question for you: Who thought to eat the first banana or find great arti...
The Difference Between Marketing and Branding - and Which You Should Focus On #39
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Difference Between Marketing and Branding - and Which You Should Focus On (Online Trainer Show #39) Marketing versus branding…sounds confusing, ...
Growing Your Business From The Bottom Up #38
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growing Your Business From The Bottom Up (Online Trainer Show #38) Just to let everyone know, the show will now center around Jonathan’s impeccable ...
How To Use Organic Reach In Facebook Groups To Get New Clients #37
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Use Organic Reach In Facebook Groups To Get New Clients (Online Trainer Show #37) Today’s lesson is as follows: Don’t shave or go outside,...
Facebook Group Secrets #36
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook Group Secrets (Online Trainer Show #36) After the “Ren’s nonsense” segment (it’s literally in the script) gives us some insight into ...
How To Handle Sexual Harassment With Online Training Clients #35
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Handle Sexual Harassment With Online Training Clients (Online Trainer Show #35) Today’s topic is heavy, and the gang got right into it. Carol...
What to Do When Your Clients Cannot Afford Your Training #34
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What to Do When Your Clients Cannot Afford Your Training (Online Trainer Show #34) The guys palled around for a few hours (which is what happens when ...
How To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans (Who Promote Your Business For You) #33
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans (Who Promote Your Business For You) (Online Trainer Show #33) Before you listen to this exciting new episode...
How Gym Owner Jesus Acuna Made $4600 In A Single Day With Online Training #32
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How Gym Owner Jesus Acuna Made $4600 In A Single Day With Online Training (Online Trainer Show #32) Fitness gyms were hit hard by COVID, sending many ...
The Importance of Putting Your Fitness First As An Online Trainer #31
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Importance of Putting Your Fitness First As An Online Trainer (Online Trainer Show #31) They say to put on your own oxygen mask before helping som...
Using Strategic Partnerships To Fast Track Business Growth #30
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Using Strategic Partnerships To Fast Track Business Growth (Online Trainer Show #30) There are right and wrong ways to begin a podcast, and the gang h...
How Online Trainers MUST Manage Their Money #29
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How Online Trainers MUST Manage Their Money (Online Trainer Show #29) To properly kick off this episode, the crew briefly gushes over how awesome Jami...
Building Your Support Systems #28
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building Your Support Systems (Online Trainer Show #28) After the gang debates which episode number this is, they dive into the nuances of building y...
How to Know Who to Believe on the Internet (Spoiler: The Answer Is Nobody) #27
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Know Who to Believe on the Internet (Spoiler: The Answer Is Nobody) (Online Trainer Show #27) This is an episode full of firsts and big news! R...
How To Be More Efficient By Knowing What to Automate and Delegate #26
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Be More Efficient By Knowing What to Automate and Delegate (Online Trainer Show #26) The gang’s “mama bird” – Amber – isn’t on the ...
The Secret to Scaling Your Online Business Beyond 10 Clients #25
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Secret to Scaling Your Online Business Beyond 10 clients (Online Trainer Show #25) Is Ren at the point where he has more confidence than skill in ...
How Firefighter, Alex Harriman Made $6578 Online Training Between Shifts #24
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How Firefighter Alex Harriman Made $6,578 Online Training Between Shifts (Online Trainer Show #24) Is it time to level up your online trainer skills? ...
How To Use Money To Buy A Happier Life #23
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Use Money To Buy A Happier Life (Online Trainer Show #23) Today’s episode is something a little bit different. While Jonathan is away, OTS...
How To Optimize Your Process To Add Value and Increase Client Retention #22
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Optimize Your Process To Add Value and Increase Client Retention (Online Trainer Show #22) Jonathan, Ren, and Carolina aren’t sure what “op...
How To Help Clients Follow Through For Big Results #21
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Help Clients Follow Through For Big Results (Online Trainer Show #21) We’ve all had the challenge of getting clients to follow-through. In...
Convert More Clients By Understanding These Two Things #20
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Convert More Clients By Understanding These Two Things (Online Trainer Show #20) Have you ever been on a sales call and the client bursts out in te...
The Secret to High Quality Online Assessments #19
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Secret to High Quality Online Assessments (Online Trainer Show #19) How can you accurately tell if your clients have made any progress as they wor...
How to Price Online Training for Max Profit and Max Clients #18
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Price Online Training for Max Profit and Max Clients (Online Trainer Show #18) How much should you charge? Wasn’t that in a previous episode ...
The Best Apps and Software to Manage Your Online Training Business #17
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Apps and Software to Manage Your Online Training Business (Online Trainer Show #17) After a discussion about Hamilton and the biggest birthda...
How to Win by Celebrating Your Clients #16
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Win by Celebrating Your Clients (Online Trainer Show #16) Jonathan, Carolina, and Ren talk about winning while celebrating with your clients. ...
How To Instantly Be More Productive Without Apps or Software #15
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How To Instantly Be More Productive Without Apps or Software (Online Trainer Show #15) As your business grows, you can’t keep putting pressure on...
How to Save TONS of Time Overnight #14
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Save TONS of Time Overnight (Online Trainer Show #14) Today on one of the longer episodes of the show, Jonathan, Carolina, and Ren talk about ...
Know When You Need a Course, a Coach, or a Mentor #13
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know When You Need a Course, a Coach, or a Mentor (Online Trainer Show #13) As you start to get used to the grind, you start wanting to improve the...
Mistakes We've Made (And Learned From) #12
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mistakes We’ve Made (And Learned From) (Online Trainer Show #12) It doesn’t feel good to make mistakes. But it’s when we mess things up that we...
How To Choose The Right Online Training Business Model #11
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Choose the Right Online Training Business Model (Online Trainer Show #11) As the pandemic continues to cause massive global changes, you might ...
Why Memberships are a Horrible Idea for Just About Every Online Trainer #10
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why Memberships are a Horrible Idea for Just About Every Online Trainer (Online Trainer Show #10) Today, Jonathan, Carolina, and Ren shoot down y...
How to Produce Content to Get Clients (And Not Take Forever #9
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Produce Content to Get Clients (And Not Take Forever) (Online Trainer Show #9) Many people fail with content because they try to do way too muc...
When To Use Paid Traffic, Organic Growth, Or Neither #8
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When to Use Paid Traffic, Organic Growth, or Neither (Online Trainer Show #8) What is the difference between paid traffic and organic leads? Which is ...
Creating Magical Client Experiences To Increase Retention and Grow Your Business #7
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creating Magical Client Experiences to Increase Retention and Grow Your Business (Online Trainer Show #7) You need to create a magical experience for ...
The Secrets to Focusing on the Right Things in Your Business #6
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Secrets to Focusing on the Right Things in Your Business (Online Trainer Show #6) A lot of people that start a business don’t realize that many ...
Packages & Pricing #5
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Packages and Pricing (Online Trainer Show #5) Pricing can make or break your business. But with that said, you also have to choose to start somewhere....
Why Online Coaching Doesn’t Need to be Discounted #4
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why Online Coaching Doesn’t Need to be Discounted (Online Trainer Show #4) In a heavily online-dependent world, does going online really mean having...