From Crunch to $10K/ month | 23 yr old Poojan’s Personal Training Journey Towards Success

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What does it take to build a $10,000 per month personal training business in just 15 months? The answer isn't what most certification programs teach you.
Meet Mr. Poojan, who transformed from a fitness enthusiast into a thriving independent trainer by rejecting cookie-cutter approaches and focusing on what actually delivers results. His journey reveals the hard truths about the fitness industry that few are willing to discuss openly.
"I'm not going to put my clients on a BOSU ball for a month of stability training," Poojan explains, describing the moment he realized traditional certification models wouldn't help him build a sustainable career. After just a few months at Crunch gaining initial experience, he made the strategic leap to independence at the perfect moment.
Now commanding $50-75 per hour with a full client roster, Poojan shares his remarkably effective two-pronged approach to building his business: accumulating 65 five-star Google reviews that position him among the top trainers in his area, while cultivating relationships that generate a steady stream of qualified leads. His story demonstrates how technical knowledge must pair with business acumen and genuine people skills.
The conversation delves into practical strategies for increasing your rates, adding revenue streams through nutrition coaching, and protecting yourself from industry uncertainties. Most importantly, it highlights the critical role of mentorship in accelerating your career trajectory—compressing years of trial and error into months of decisive action.
Whether you're considering becoming a trainer or looking to level up your existing fitness business, this episode provides a clear blueprint for creating a practice that's both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. Ready to transform your passion into sustainable success? This

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Chapters

1. From Passion to Profession (00:00:00)

2. Finding the Right Certification Path (00:09:21)

3. Breaking Away from Corporate Gyms (00:18:30)

4. Building an Independent Training Business (00:25:31)

5. Reaching $10K Months (00:32:47)

6. Creating Multiple Revenue Streams (00:39:05)

7. The Value of Mentorship (00:45:28)