My Personal Trainer Salary Over The Last 10 Years

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In this video, I answer a viewer question/comment and describe my income as a trainer over the years. While I do pretty good now, it hasn't always been that way.
I'll take you through how much I made as a personal trainer from 2013 when I was just starting out, to now, and what made the biggest differences for me over that time.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
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[@OCJoker2009]

Fantastic financial breakdown of your business progression but it appears that you were already set-up for success before you even started. One observation generally speaking; not all Personal Trainers want nor will become massage therapists at the same time. So, you already had another back-up stream of income because of your passion for both individual professions. You have more streams of income than the average PT can juggle (i.e. KZbin, Personal training clients, managing employees, Education, massage therapy). When I attempted being a PT trainer for 3 years; my only stream of income PT and working with children in sport programs and a retail job (Part-time). No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make it work long-term the way you did. From risk stand point, I was not and still not willing to go into debt or broke over it and endure that kind of stress for years and not provide for my wife...simply no- I refuse to put myself in that situation; can't handle it! I realized I wanted stability, so I was forced to change careers since Personal Training could not give me. For the record, it wasn't because of a lack of trying or time management. That said, I am amazed how you juggle everything and at the expense of thinking about your business 24/7 + manage the financial fluctuation all the time WOW! I know you've said it before in one of your previous videos but some people aren't meant to do this line of work. Passion or hard work is not enough, there is some luck and natural business literacy/risk taking personality involved. Thoughts/feedback???

[@ptrgr72]

You put into words everything I was thinking after watching this video. He seems to have great risk management abilities and business literacy, like you mentioned. I myself switched careers like you. Did you not take into consideration doing PT, at least part time?

[@OCJoker2009]

@@ptrgr72 yes in fact, i am trying now after securing stable employment to start a side business as a running coach which is a niche market.

[@ptrgr72]

@@OCJoker2009 Good luck to you! I am sure you will do great!💪 It would be unfortunate not to explore our passions.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I appreciate all of the kind words and the detailed response! I think a fair amount of that is true! Having massage therapy as another income stream has been helpful at multiple points in time. I don’t think it had much effect on my overall success though. In fact, it’s made less of a difference than I thought it would initially. I’m confident I would have done almost as well, maybe better, if I had focused on something else other than massage. Instead of doing massage therapy I could have done more local chamber meetings, tried to coach a sports team in town, or done any other sort of networking thing that would have grown my training business quicker. So, my point is that even if massage isn’t your thing, there are many ways to achieve the same goal. That goal being extra income/exposure. Honestly, KZbin really has never been a significant source of income for me. It’s just starting to become one now after 3ish years of consistently posting videos. Training has been my only consistent source of significant income for a good while. I did rent out some property too, but that never made me life changing amounts of cash. Basically, I would say very little came down to luck, of course, some of it did. Meeting Alexis, someone who had similar interests, and was willing to help set up the business was huge. That said, pretty much all of it came down to having a plan, and consistently making small moves that add up in a big way over time. Any time you start a small business you’re taking risks, but I minimized it along the way as best I could. Being willing to have multiple jobs at once, and outwork the competition was a game changer.

[@davidsantacruz1233]

No one on earth who chooses to become a personal trainer is set-up for success before they even start. Jeff is too professional to say this so I'll say it for him: that is foolish thinking. Those who work the hardest in this field often have the best "luck".

[@CalebKei69]

New trainer here much appreciated. Starting at a commercial gym, crunch fitness, and managing my expectations. I never find content on the woes of a beginning personal trainer, but I'm planning to move to a studio or go private after a year. The idea of making 4000 is scary but I won't let it stop me. Anyways you're my trainer sensei and have helped me from day 1. Thanks

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for that! $4000 was tough the first year! Luckily things improved pretty quickly!

[@deehyatt5173]

I have the mind set that my first year will be like an apprenticeship. I’m staying positive. This will be my time to take in the information, learn more about what the gym can offer, suggest things to improve clients coming in etc. I coached Cheer and was a pretty good motivator and get kids in the program. Caring for elderly people, doing PT (physically therapy) with them, also required a lot of motivation. My cheerful attitude will for sure keep my clients coming.. ✨💪🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏼‍♀️👟

[@morganabsher151]

Your videos have literally saved me. I am a recent college graduate trying to break into the field and your videos have taught me more about personal training than the ACE certification course. Thank you for all your help!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I'm so glad! Thanks for your support!

[@chrismcloydcpt]

You did the samething I did when I started out training. You kept your part time job while you were building your business. The mistake I made was quiting my part time job. That took me out of the industry. I became broke real quick. Also you made slow and calculated moves. judging from what you told in the video. This also lets me know its time to build into my business plan multipule streams of income. Great video.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I appreciate the comment! There were many times when I wanted to quit the other job, but taking my time was the right move. I wanted to be able to cover basic expenses before quitting essentially. Minimizing risk is kinda my thing, so it worked out!

[@MrAmadeus1998]

Good video. I’m in my first year of training professionally and I’m averaging about 2k a month across 3 clients doing 2 45 minute sessions a week. Definitely a slow build up but it’s definitely getting easier over time.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Great job! You will certainly continue to improve and get clients as you go!

[@P60B40]

I got my first 3 clients this week I did dive head first however so hopefully I can keep getting more clients to keep my head afloat

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

That is awesome, congrats!

[@jenniferma1982]

Appreciate your video! I am studying a Personal training course, but not sure how it would work financially and I see so many of my own personal trainers do multiple jobs to make ends meet. Thanks for giving such insight and how you built up your business. Very very helpful. Thanks for the transparency & sharing your journey!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’m glad you found it helpful! There were many points in time where I didn’t need to have multiple jobs. I think I got used to the multiple job thing early into training, and just figured I would keep it going. Your path doesn’t need to be as hectic as mine though!

[@lynneramos3179]

Thank you, Jeff! I appreciate every bit of information and tips you share. I'm now in year #2 and livin' "The Grind" as I call it. Good things are happening ( :

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

You got this! Thanks for your support!

[@mohanedibrahim8303]

appreciate your content I'm an upcoming trainer and HR Graduate seeing your Hussle is really motivating. trying to figure out how to blend them both together.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks! Where their is a will there is a way! Luckily, training is something that’s pretty easy to start on the side of something else, and ramp it up gradually.

[@Sayan_Biswas.]

I also wanted yo know . Thank you so much for this field. Currently pursuing bachelor of sports science from India.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for the support! Keep up the good work with the sports science degree! That should help you throughout your career!

[@deinamejia4809]

This was super helpful and extremely motivating. thank you!!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support!

[@pcharm3711]

02:43 Woah! Me too! I am totally not alone😮

[@itsDEWgan]

Great topic!! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@itsDEWgan]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation As a follow up topic, would you speak on if / how /& when you decided to become an LLC vs. an S-Corp (or something else entirely)? What you started out as and why? If you changed from one to the other? And would you have performed any of those steps/decisions differently looking back? I’m currently at this juncture and would love to hear your insights on the subject and what you did (and think many will benefit too). Thanks again for all your helpful real world guidance. It’s found me at the right time going on my own at 40 after 14 years! (Finally!)😅

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

@@itsDEWgan that might make for an interesting topic! The only reason I haven’t covered it yet is because I’m not an expert on that stuff at all. I have an accountant handle that stuff for me. It still could be worth talking about though!

[@itsDEWgan]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Cool! Any general insights that you could provide would be helpful. I’d also love to hear about how you go about initially working with your accountant, what you need to have to together, and things you use to keep yourself organized in that regard. 👍

[@FLYNXOfficial]

Im getting my CPT and I hope i make more than 4,000 lol. I plan on putting my all in it

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

It’s tough starting out, but you should definitely make more than that if you stick with it!

[@ernestgutierrezjr4149]

keep up your great work !!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thank you! I will keep on keepin on!

[@adamrocks529]

This is great, thanks!

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

You're welcome!

[@renealexanderpm]

Have you done a video on that massage therapy license ? I think is a good add-on for business, but I donde know where to start.

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

I might do more videos focusing on it later! My only hesitation is that not all trainers are interested in getting their license in massage therapy and it’s a long process. It takes a lot longer than a typical certification.

[@renealexanderpm]

@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation I lot longer and a lot more money. I contacted 2 schools and I don’t know if I need glasses, but the prices I see are crazy. Also they’re calling like everyday and it’s a little fishy…

[@user-jr5lz1pq4l]

so easy and interesting

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@mharnab8207]

Hello i am completing my graduation in Tourism and Hospitality management. But i have interest in Fitness so i decided that i do a diploma in fitness in Abroad, Now the question is will my decision is valied?

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

Thanks for the support! Which diploma/certification did you choose?

[@mharnab8207]

Exercise science but what is you opinion for me, which diploma programme should i choose?

[@jordanbatka033]

You owe me $14’382

[@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation]

For what?