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“Going down the employee track is a great way to develop your business skills at someone else's expense.”
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Personal Trainer Career Info

Which Track are you On?

You've made it to Step 4 where we Launch your Personal Training Career. You have read all the personal trainer career info that came with your certification program, you have gone through the first 3 steps of our guide failthfully....and now...

It is Time To Decide!

Which track are you on?

The Employee Track or the Business Track?

The Employee Track is the easy way and is probably the best choice for somebody just starting out. You can develop your skills and practice working with clients all while getting paid a guaranteed wage.

Since you are already certified, there is no more investment to be made. You can just jump in and start your personal training career. But once you plateau, you will want to consider jumping to the Business Track.

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The Business Track is for individuals that want to run their own personal training business independently. There is a lot more to consider so it is important to be confident in your training abilities.

This step is so much more involved than how to become a personal trainer. It is about creating a lasting business that will grow and reap significant rewards for many years.

So choose your track below in our personal trainer career info index

 

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Step 4 Index


The Employee Track vs. Starting Your Own Business

    The Employee Track
        Writing your Resume
        Sample Personal Trainer Resume
        Find Personal Training Jobs

        Personal Training Job Board


        What's it Like working for...
              24 Hour Fitness
              Bally Total Fitness
              Gold's Gym

        Job Interview Questions

    The Business Track
        Writing a Business Plan
        Developing Your Budget
        Logo Design and Business Cards
        Attracting New Clients
        Marketing and Promotions
        Liability Insurance
        Insurance Buying Tips
        Legal Issues
        Business Software
        Personal Trainer Web Sites
        Personal Training Franchises
        Trainers Wanted: Clients looking Trainers



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