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Hi Brian,
I believe that one of the most wonderful things about being a personal trainer is that there is really nothing frustrating about it. Starting a business is always challenging but once you roll, it's all good from there.
Come to think about it: April 15 not being far, that's the only nuisance. But even there I am grateful that my business is doing so well that I have to pay taxes. And for that, there is Turbotax.
I believe that one of the most wonderful things about being a personal trainer is that there is really nothing frustrating about it. Starting a business is always challenging but once you roll, it's all good from there.
Come to think about it: April 15 not being far, that's the only nuisance. But even there I am grateful that my business is doing so well that I have to pay taxes. And for that, there is Turbotax.
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My current frustration as an In Home Trainer is when people cancel as I'm on my way.
I don't like having gaps in my schedule, even though last minute cancellations are paid for, I still don't like having to "kill an hour"
My goal is to have things to do with me in my car or to get an extra hill hike in while I wait for my next client
I don't like having gaps in my schedule, even though last minute cancellations are paid for, I still don't like having to "kill an hour"
My goal is to have things to do with me in my car or to get an extra hill hike in while I wait for my next client
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While I would not use the word frustrating to describe the challenges of being an independent contractor, I would use testing.
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For me, working in a retirement community, the frustration is getting the residents how much they can gain from training. The next frustration would be getting them to pay. And I am way inexpensive compaired to most.
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I am new to the personal training business and I am really happy with where I am at. My clientele has doubled in the last 10 days and I am looking forward to this week to add a couple more because of the summer months approaching. I'm finding the most frustrating part of my job is finding the appropriate time to interview and talk with potential clients without working 12 hour days. My solution was to make myself available on weekends and as of right now it has worked out great. Besides that there is nothing else that really frustrates me.
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I work as an independent trainer and business is good, however there are " frustrating" days like today (Monday, of course). Up at 5am, out the door by 6, arrive at health club 6:25, client got a call had to leave (will pay), 7:30 client cx sick, 8:00 client out for medical reason, 9:30 client - cx sick, 10:00 client shows for 1/2 hr session, 10:30 client on vac. (until April, California ! nice), 11:15 teach class (1 hr), 12:30 client vac., 1:00pm client - cx sick. Have lunch, go home. The most frustrating part was the first two sessions that canceled in the morning. I straightened up the gym, walked the track, did paperwork, reviewed notes from fitness conference Sunday( 8:30am -5:30pm), had coffee - felt better.
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I'm with Karin on this one! Yes, there are times when I wish that something in my business went better or was a bit easier, but my overall take on my personal training business is that I entered this industry by CHOICE and because it represents my passion - therefore, to me any periodic problem doesn't really frustrate me, only teaches me how to handle a situation or do something differently to avoid it in the future.
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
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I think this is the best field to be in! Occasionally, a cancellation may get under my skin- even when I'm getting paid- or when clients don't take personal responsibility for their their health the other 163-165 hours of the week when you are not with them...but that is just because we care so much! Overall, the perks outweigh the frustrations by far!
