How I Lost 7 Clients Overnight—And What It Taught Me About Business
The Fitness Entrepreneur Podcast
Release Date: 02/11/2025
The Fitness Entrepreneur Podcast
Most coaches obsess over lead generation, but that’s not where real profit lives. Retention is. In this episode, Phil reveals the simple systems, client classifications, and brand touchpoints that keep clients paying longer and referring more. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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If you’re a fitness coach, online trainer, or gym owner, this is essential to understand. The coaches who lean into AI and Ozempic in their mindset, marketing, sales, delivery, and team will win. The ones who don’t will get left behind. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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Your environment dictates your success. Here’s how to control it before it controls you. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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The sale is made before the call. Build long-form + proof, then close in the DMs. Here’s the full workflow. Watch the video on my Fitness Entrepreneur YouTube channel ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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Most coaches glamorise 10k months and think success is easy. The truth? Your attitude is either building your business or killing it. In this episode we break down the mindset shift every fitness entrepreneur must make if they want to last. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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Rory Phelan went from £800 a month and a third shoulder surgery to 13k to 16k months in under a year. We unpack the levers. Kill the fear of money. Compress work to 60 minutes a day and revenue lifts 20 percent. Sell the result, not the plan. System over self. Niche hard. Build community that retains. This is the path from scattered PT shifts to a focused, profitable offer. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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Ever had a record week… only to wake up the next day worrying where the next client will come from? That cycle keeps coaches stuck in fear, never enjoying the business they built. In this live training, I break down the mental block behind it, and how to finally escape the trap so you can grow, earn, and actually enjoy your life. Listen now. Your business will never feel the same again. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/...
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“Give Me 5 Minutes”: Mission Over Metrics Forget vanity metrics. In this episode, I show you how to fix retention, sales, and marketing so your business actually grows. ► Book a call with our team today and we’ll show you exactly how to add more clients, more revenue, and more freedom to your fitness business: https://fitness-entrepreneur.com/an-business-growth-session/
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Ex-Royal Marine to market leader. 125 active clients. Cash rich and time rich. In this hotseat I break down how Harry scaled fast with simple systems, strong positioning, and daily sales discipline. What you’ll learn: The short-form to story engine that starts conversations and converts • The 40/20/20/20 content mix that keeps demand high • The pricing and packaging moves that lifted MRR • The hiring sequence that unlocked bandwidth and retention • The sales review habit that lifts close rate week after week Ready to grow like Harry and...
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Stop chasing gimmicks. Start solving real problems. In this episode, we break down why generic marketing is killing fitness businesses, and how to stand out by speaking directly to your clients’ deepest pain points. Want help applying this to your business?
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Most coaches think they’re building a business, but in reality, they’ve just created a glorified job that pays them by the hour. If you can’t step away without everything falling apart, you don’t own a business—you own a liability. In this episode, I’ll break down exactly how to transition from a time-for-money trap to a real business that works without you, so you can finally have freedom without sacrificing income.
If you’re tired of working in your business instead of on it, book a call with one of our coaches to map out a plan to scale without burnout: fitness-entrepreneur.com/authority-network-application
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Let’s be honest—marketing as a fitness professional can feel like an annoying, time-consuming chore. Even with a large social media following, I’ve had my fair share of frustrations. But here’s the truth: marketing is a moral and ethical responsibility if you genuinely want to help people. If no one knows about your services, you can't change lives.
One of the biggest threats in this industry is client churn, and I’ve personally experienced the sting of losing clients. It’s a wake-up call that reminds you just how important it is to communicate your value consistently and effectively. If you’re tired of winging your marketing strategy and want a clear, manageable approach that works, I’ve got some practical advice that can make all the difference.
If you’re tired of working in your business instead of on it, book a call with one of our coaches to map out a plan to scale without burnout: fitness-entrepreneur.com/authority-network-application Let's dive in and sort it together.