advice on scheduling clients
I’m new to the personal trainer world and am not sure how to go about scheduling clients without my schedule seeming disjointed and chaotic. Right now, my appts are sprinkled throughout the day/week and, with the other fitness classes i’m teaching and my family’s schedule… it just seems really chaotic. I would love to hear what other pt’s have done with scheduling.
Hi Eileen,
I won’t get sales-y here because I want to keep the integrity of IDEA Fit as a message board (I’m a terrible salesman anyway). But try getting a scheduler for your business.
There are plenty you can download from the internet or get apps for. Or you can check the Motionsoft scheduler . If you would like to shoot me an email, i’d be more than happy to show you ours or put you in touch with a list of other. Or just visit this link. http://www.motionsoft.net/online-services-and-scheduling.
Have a fantastic day!
Ron Benamor
Decide how many hours a week you need, or are willing to work
Personally I train 4 days a week. I only offer time slots that are conducive to my schedule and I am totally booked.
When booking a client it’s ok to not have to explain why you can or cannot see them It’s ok to say “I have 1 available on that day” period.
If you’re good, they will book with you when you’re available!
Hi Eileen,
Welcome to the world of Personal Training – where scheduling can be a nightmare. Unfortunately, most people want to train 5 – 9AM and late in the afternoon, into the evening. And let’s not forget about weekends! It’s definitely tough in the beginning since you don’t want to turn down work. Once you start getting established and picking up more clients, your schedule should start to take shape. Then you have to decide where to draw the line as far as your availability goes. If people really want to work with you, it’s amazing how flexible their schedule can become. Good luck Eileen.
Paul Thomas
www.homeworkoutguy.com
Eileen, if you are working at a gym, schedule them about 15 minutes apart. That way you have time between clients to get their paperwork ready, go to the bathroom etc.
If you have other commitments – and it sounds like you do -and this is not your sole source of income then tell clients “I can only train on these days.” if you are good they will make time for you.
Only being able to train on certain days may be good from a marketing standpoint because it creates scarcity and that can be a powerful motivator.
Joe
www.Joe-Cannon.com
Hi Eileen,
My schedule is usually all over the map as well. It starts early in the morning and it can go till late in the evening (depending on the day). There is really not much you can do if you are in it to make money. The only suggestion I have for you is to limit the clients you train each day and/or schedule them during those hours that work best for you. Anyone outside that time frame you can decline taking them as a client. Or you can hire someone else to work for you as an employee or a contractor and start passing them those clients you cannot handle (it’s a great way to grow your business if it’s something you want to/feel comfortable doing).
Welcome to the chaotic world of PT :-)!
Best,
Harris