Trainer HQ

Brad and JD break down the reality of PT burnout and why most trainers get stuck trading time for money on the gym floor. JD shares his journey from long, exhausting days and underpriced sessions to building a system-led business through online and hybrid coaching. This episode unpacks why under-selling sessions leads to burnout, how emotional decision-making holds trainers back, and why tracking data is the key to scaling sustainably. From pricing mistakes and client quality to automation, systems, and leverage, this conversation gives trainers a clear framework for building a business that delivers both impact and freedom. What you’ll learn: • Why most PT business models are broken • How selling systems creates leverage and consistency • The real dangers of underpricing your service • Why data-driven decisions outperform emotional ones• How online and hybrid coaching unlock time freedom • The importance of systems in long-term growth • How to scale without grinding more hours If you’re a personal trainer or coach who wants more freedom, better clients, and a business that doesn’t burn you out, this episode lays out the path clearly. 🎧 Listen now and start building a PT business that scales.