#393 Katie Hughes: Moving From 1-1 to Semi-Private Personal Training
Release Date: 05/16/2023
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info_outlineYou can read countless articles about semi-private personal training, but nothing compares to insights from someone who's been through it all.
Our guest of the day, Katie Hughes, has successfully created a bustling semi-private personal training business right from her back garden. Join Stuart as he delves into Katie's journey, uncovering why she chose semi-private training, how she transformed her garage, and what she charges.
Tune in to discover how to transition from one-on-one personal training to a semi-private setup, the tactics to secure more leisure time, and why networking with your parents' friends could be the unsuspected key to business expansion.
Timestamps
01:37-Katie's Typical Week
02:07-Introduction to Katie’s studio
03:19-How did Katie start as a PT?
04:22-Katie's Inspiration for her studio
04:54-Creating the studio
05:42-How Katie got her first clients
06:48-When did Katie decide to do semi-private?
12:45-Introducing semi-private to current clients
14:55-Booking approaches for semi-private
18:45-Costs of one to one vs semi-private
20:30-Taking time off
24:39-Programming semi-private
32:12-Advice for trainers considering moving to semi-private
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