Questions & Answers by Lisa Lorraine Taylor

Have you ever received new leads or clients from Craigslist?

Marketing Websites Marketing and Sales Clients

10 Answers | Asked by Patricia Long 2808 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2804 days ago

Hi Patricia, I've marketed my outdoor wokouts through Craig's list and like Whitney I did get quite a few people t... read more

How many clients a day to you train and why?

Personal Training Clients

12 Answers | Asked by Stacy Rae Mednick 2808 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2804 days ago

I train 10-12 clients a day (both 30 and 60-mins 4 days a week) and 3 group personal training/circuit classes. I also te... read more

What do you suggest is the best way for me to go about finding other personal trainers interested in renting my space to train?

Personal Training Business: Personal Training Club or Studio Owner

11 Answers | Asked by SWEAT Club 2809 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2804 days ago

Craigslist is great, but you do have to pay for it now. Also marketing during conventions and word-of-mouth. ... read more

How many of you Personal Trainers out there can see yourself doing this job for the rest of your life?

Personal Trainer Personal Training Career

36 Answers | Asked by Tina Carreras 2809 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2804 days ago

I will be training and updating my skills for the rest of my life! Personal Training is one of the only fields that you ... read more

What is the best conference for personal trainers?

Personal Training Conferences Events

14 Answers | Asked by Shawn Strickland 2807 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2804 days ago

IDEA World is my personal favorite as I'm able to take a wider variety of classes that are not necessary geared to Perso... read more

Are there any dangers to doing the master cleanse?

Nutrition Diet Weight Loss

9 Answers | Asked by Katia Milanova 2816 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2815 days ago

Hi Katia, A master cleanse (aka lemonade diet), is a great cleanse if you're doing it for the right reasons. From... read more

My pilates studio is about to do a Groupon. Has your studio done it, and is it worth it?

Marketing and Sales Business

14 Answers | Asked by Jennifer Montgomery 2841 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2815 days ago

I personally don't offer Groupons but the gym that I contract with does for a few services. I've been told that it reall... read more

How do you network with other trainers, health professionals or clients to increase your business?

Business Business: Personal Training Business Planning/Strategies

9 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 2859 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2815 days ago

I network thru conventions (IDEA World..naturally!), facebook, linkedin and as an AFAA Primary Examiner, FiTour Pro Trai... read more

What equipment do you consider essential for trainers to use with clients?

Equipment Personal Training

23 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 2859 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2815 days ago

I try to keep it simple as I'm outside, in a gym and in home so I try to keep it light also. I'm like Jacqueline, I use ... read more

Where is the best place for trainers to purchase fitness equipment?

Equipment Personal Training

21 Answers | Asked by Leah Welchel 2842 days ago

Answered by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 2815 days ago

Hi Leah, I agree with Leah...IDEA World! It's one of the best opportunities to get all your equipment as well as t... read more