The Obvious Choice

45 | Building A Killer Onboarding Process To Set Your Clients Up For Success

Your new client is at peak excitement and motivation when first signing up with you. Help them carry that momentum forward by making their next steps easy and clear. Two things every client needs to know when they start. Nine missteps to learn from Coach Charlie. A full onboarding process example to learn from. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking...

44 | (HOT SEAT) Do You Need To Change Your Niche?

You market to one type of client, but a completely different kind signs up with you. Now what? How to split test your content to decide which path to take. Pay attention to the signs the Universe is sending you BONUS: Instead of trying to find new leads, do this instead. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time....

43 | How You Can Better Help Clients Who Are Drastically Different Than You

There's a difference between understanding your client's bodies academically and knowing their lived experiences. You'll have to do some extra work to learn what it's like to be them if you want to help them succeed. Understand the Seesaw of Empathy to take better care of your clients. How to learn to be more fluent in your client's language and experiences. One question you should ask all of your clients. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software fo...

42 | 8 Non-Obvious Coaching Truths

Some of these may be tough to swallow, but they're worth thinking about. Being more productive ≠ yet another app or trying to "make money while you sleep." Where referrals and easy sales come from. Two things your clients don't give a rat's tail about. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users...

41 | The 4 C’s of Every Successful Coaching Business Must Have

You need more structure. In today's episode, Jon dives deep into the four elements of all coaching businesses. The secret isn't doing all of them. It's doing one of them at a time. Most coaches kind of work on all at the same time, which results in them working really hard and getting nowhere. What's the One Thing you need to focus on right now? Focus on that, then make a different thing your focus. And so on. By the end of this short episode, you will know what to focus on and get...

40 | Fixing the holes in a successful online coaching company (a look behind the scenes)

Online coaching needs more than programming. Deliver a well-thought-out experience, and you'll see more client success - and money in your pocket. The one feeling you need to prevent your clients from feeling when they first sign up. Two ways to check in with clients to help you stay on top of their experience. How to get clients to refer you new clients (without bribing them) The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coac...

39 | How a coach increased their online hourly rate 250%

Finding that you're making less per hour coaching online than you were in person? Here's what you need to do about it. The decision you'll have to make so you don't get burnt out. Debunking the myth that online coaching should be cheaper Three steps to making more money in your online packages The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically ...

38 | (HOT SEAT) Rising Above The Noise Online

What makes you stand out amongst other coaches may not be what you think it is.   Hint: It's about building trust.   Three small tweaks you should make to your posts and profile. Finding your natural allies to grow your network with your ideal client What you should keep pinned at the top of your Instagram to connect with your followers   The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what...

37 | Overcome Any Sales Objection

Getting beaten down by sales objections? Learn to use your coaching skills to close more sales. Six common sales traps to avoid Overcoming three most common objections One big thing you're doing that's costing your sales The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim your free account at ...

36 | Nail Your Sales Call With Five Steps

Sales calls aren't just for sales - they're your first coaching opportunity. You'll need to be a curious, confident skeptic to nail it. The two goals of every sales call. Five things your potential client needs to discover during the call. Sixteen great example questions you can ask to help highlight your potential client's needs. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by deliv...

35 | (Hot seat) When Your Pool of Leads Runs Dry

If you've hit the bottom of the client pool and you need more clients, you'll want to do more than post more content.  Get more clients by going deeper instead of widening your net How to work with your ideal client for free while still making money Leveraging your client's story through publications The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetic...

34 | Never Lose A Client Again

Keep your clients longer and make more money by nailing client experience. Five questions you should ask your clients on day one. An idea you can steal to keep your clients motivated How to make renewals crazy simple The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim your free account at www....

33 | The Other Side of Inspirational Stories

Overnight success stories may seem inspiring, but there are things you don't see. The two most important questions you could ever ask in a sales call Succeed more often in everything you do with this approach How inspirational stories are messing with your head The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,0...

32 | (HOT SEAT) The Headaches of Multiple Social Media Pages

You have multiple social media pages but don’t have enough time to create content for one of them.  Keep your existing pages or start from scratch? Business Pages: playing the game on hard mode  One hire that can benefit your content creation   The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim...

31 | The Anatomy of Losing a Sale

Have you ever lost a sale and wondered what went wrong?  Two things you need to find out during the sales process.  Mistakes you're making when communicating with potential clients.  How to recover from a lost sale and use it as a learning opportunity to improve your sales approach. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program...

30 | Are we about to see the influencer bubble burst?

The fitness industry is going to look wild very soon - and trust is going to be hard to come by.  How to navigate the peaks and valleys of business Using the Desired Path method to keep your clients on track Metrics that matter that have nothing to do with social medial The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time....

29 | Taking Cassie From Invisible To Obvious

Trying to be heard in a virtual mosh pit is practically impossible. Learn how to rise above the noise and be heard. The two paths to getting clients You have one competitive advantage Four ideas on capitalizing on your competitive advantage  -- The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and c...

28 | The 5-Steps To Easy Sales

Figuring out what to sell and who to sell it to feels hard. Make it easy with the 5-step HOCS System.  How to ensure your plans don't fail Use Google X's mantra to build your business Your geekiness is the key to sales -- The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim your free account ...

27 | David Sells $5000 Packages Without Social Media

The social media grind is exhausting, and your efforts' reward can be meager. Luckily, there's another way. Knowing where the type of client you want already exists Online doesn't mean far away Even if you work in-person, online coaching plays an important role for your clients Please hit the subscribe button. -- The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-l...

HOT SEAT | Being Present While Dreaming Big

It's a tightrope walk when making the right decision for your business today while keeping that vision for the future alive.  Two things to help you pick the right thing to focus on when you have a lot of opportunities The perfect person you should hire if you need to expand How not to be scared of saying no to opportunities The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering ...

26 | Big Fish/Little Pond vs Little Fish/Big Pond

Which would you rather be? Neither is right or wrong but knowing which one you want to be will change how you approach your business.  Three things to do when you go viral The magic 9-word email that brings in big bucks How to balance the seesaw of experience and empathy The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time....

25 | This Dangerous "F" Word

Fine is the four-letter word that keeps you from doing more, making more, and helping more.  The illusion of "fine" What clients are really objecting to when they say they can't afford your coaching Creating filters that drive choices for what you do in your business The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Joi...

24 | The big money lie you tell yourself

You do want to make more money...right?  The vicious cycle that's holding you back Three differences between cheaper clients and expensive clients Being the canary in the coal mine for your network  The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim your free account at www.QuickCoach.Fit. ...

23 | Scarily simple marketing you should try

You've tried ALL THE THINGS to get clients - except the ones that scare you the most. Growing an online business by starting locally Message over metrics and lurkers over likers Making mistakes can get you clients The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim your free account at www.Qui...

22 | Less ego, more clients

How do you become the obvious choice to a few, instead of just an okay choice to many? Know which game you're playing Get wild clarity about who you serve and who you don't How to build a network that gives you clients, in-person or online.  The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users and claim ...

21 | Selling deep health coaching to clients who don't care (yet)

It feels like you're shouting into the ether when sharing about deep health and sustainability. So how do you get your ideal clients to care?  Three things you need to know and do to get clients online The mistake coaches make when promoting sustainability and deep health How to figure out what your clients want The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-lookin...

20 | Getting clients without trying to win the internet

If getting less likes on your posts is causing an existential crisis, this episode is for you.   The social media system is rigged to addict and frustrate you Turning negative comments into profit The one thing you need to figure out to attract clients The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-looking, aesthetically clean program every time. Join 23,000+ users...

19 | Being more than a nuts and bolts coach

You offer a lot more than programming, right? So stop selling programming. Instead, learn what your clients need from you and how to solve those problems. Where your coaching process starts The key to getting clients to buy into your coaching Understanding what you're actually selling (Hint: it's not 5lbs of fat loss) The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a goo...

18 | Building A High Profit, High Impact Coaching Program

Why do some coaches sell programs for thousands while others can't sell them for $20? Two reasons why leads say you're too expensive (and what to do about it) Attract the right clients with these three types of content  The full Online Trainer Mentorship sales outline you can adopt Please hit the subscribe button. The Obvious Choice is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that raises the value of what you do by delivering a good-lo...

17 | AI will be changing how you coach

AI will dramatically change the coaching industry - what will that mean for you? Why you should stop selling workouts. How technology will create even more demand for coaches. The skills you'll need to thrive with the use of AI in coaching. For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach...

16 | The sweet spot of followers and 'celebrity'

What's the sweet spot for the number of followers you should have and what's the right amount of 'celebrity'? For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

15 | Surviving and growing in the fitness industry with Bret Contreras

How do you avoid becoming obsolete in the fitness industry? In this epic episode, Jonathan Goodman and Bret Contreras dig in deep on how to stay relevant, how to refocus when you get knocked off track, and which opinions of theirs have changed over the years.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today ...

14 | Ignoring social media ‘rules’ for success

Jonathan joins Sara Smith to talk about how imposter syndrome and productive procrastination inspired QuickCoach.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

13 | An existential crisis, impromptu therapy, $2,500 dinner

Your journey to making enough money to go full time as an online training may have very little with posting online. Learn what to do to get online clients without being online, join in on Jonathan’s existential crisis, and hear about Señor Asshat.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickC...

HOT SEAT | Attracting new clients and creating content

How do you use social media to attract new clients and create content when you're already too busy?  Listen in as Jonathan puts a coach from his Online Trainer Mentorship program in the hot seat to help them improve their coaching business.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach...

11 | Buying $500 from a meat truck, future me hates current me, TukTuk

Need to improve your sales and posting on Insta ain’t cutting it? Learn from the random meat truck guy that sold Jonathan $500 worth of meat.   For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

10 | How to get clients (even if you’re brand new)

Being a social media influencer might be the last thing you should do to try to get clients. Jonathan shares what to do instead with Jennifer Van Barneveld-Pe on this bonus podcast episode.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

9 | Mimosas, reading wrong, and a travel hack

The team discusses the craftiness of Tropicana’s mimosa product and why it might be a good move for your business. You'll also hear about how your humanity helps you sell and Ren and Amber teach Jon about white elephant gifts. For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

Bonus Episode: How do you leave a stable career for your dream?

Hear the advice that Jonathan shares with a coach via Instagram. Leaving a comfortable, stable job and following your passion is scary. Jonathan shares the theory of fear, how to set yourself up to make the jump, and how to take care of yourself and your loved ones when you make the jump.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Regis...

8 | 7-figure membership failures, why people don’t buy, and constraints

In this beast of an episode, Jonathan shares his Whales and Minnows philosophy that he uses to drive his business and live his life, how his positioning of the Online Trainer Academy hurt the business, and Ren shares how his client had their images and social media quotes taken for an article without her permission.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to...

7 | Pornography as research???

Jonathan shares what it took to get one of his posts to reach 2,270,219 accounts on Instagram and what you can apply to your social media profiles. Ren shares one of his most brilliant thoughts about why you, and your network, need to see the same content repeatedly. Amber shares an example on how to make your promotional posts more simple and effective.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, fre...

6 | Mr Beast, Influencer hopping, and never logging into TikTok

In this episode, Ren gets help from Jonathan about making his email newsletter not suck; you’ll learn how to develop that gut feeling around making choices in your business, and the team reminds coaches that you don’t need to be the best - you just need to be one step ahead of your clients.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Re...

5 | Great coaching, basketball’s boring, and sadly, people don’t like my face

Jonathan and Ren are on their own today - what could possibly go wrong? Laughing at Elon Musk's master trollery and what lessons you can take from it, the Hangover Habit, and the pro coach move that helps you prevent frustrated clients.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

4 | Mt. Stupid, Thong song, and the black Homer Simpson

Jonathan shares a recent bout of harassment he’s encountered online for being Jewish. The team discusses the misuse of the word ‘woke,’ and Ren and Amber try to explain to Jonathan why coaches buy expensive software for habit coaching.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at http://QuickCoach.Fit/

Introducing the QuickCoach Custom Client App!

Pull up a metaphorical chair and listen as Jonathan shares the thought process behind the design of QuickCoach and how he's chosen to do it differently than any coaching app available.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

3 | Massive content production, janky business, and Palessi (Payless) shoes

Follow along as Jonathan and Co. talk about what grade level you should write at to best communicate with your clients and why it’s important. Learn more about what Jonathan means when he says, “Do dope shit and talk about it in a dope way.”  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

12 | Emergency Episode: Appgate 2022

Jonathan shares the story behind the crapstorm that happened after the soft launch of the paid tier of QuickCoach. He tackles the upset reaction of some users, the app glitch that caused massive panic and shares how to handle when something goes wrong in your business.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free accou...

2 | Papa Swolio, does money make you an a-hole, and making a human

The podcast team is back! Join Jonathan Goodman, Ren Jones, and Amber Reynolds as they discuss the brilliance behind Papa Swolio’s content, code-switching, and how Jonathan pulls a Beyonce every couple of years.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Goodman Show on your favourite podcast app. The Goodman Show is presented by Quickcoach.Fit, free professional software for trainers to impress their clients. Register your free account today at www.QuickCoach.Fit

1 | Next steps (A heart to heart)

Bonus - The Making of QuickCoach

Join Jonathan Goodman and Tyler from the Solberg Performance podcast where Jonathan shares the behind-the-scenes making of his new personal training software, QuickCoach.  He'll flip the script entirely about what personal training software should be, the research that drove the development of QuickCoach, and why it's totally free (yes, really!)  You can get on the waitlist for QuickCoach by visiting QuickCoach.fit