CamBro Conversations 2) Should you quit your day job to work in fitness? Alex Fit Cleland
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Apr 5, 2020 Join Alex Fit Cleland, a personal trainer, online coach, and content creator who traded accountancy for a passion in fitness. He shares his transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of following your dreams despite familial expectations. Alex discusses the hurdles of building a personal training business, mastering client relationships, and leveraging social media. He offers invaluable tips for aspiring trainers transitioning to online coaching and highlights the significance of delivering quality service to ensure client retention and business scalability.
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Travel and Reflection
- Alex took a year out to travel, using the time to reflect on his career path.
- While in Asia, he wrote down the pros and cons of accountancy versus fitness in a notebook.
Transition to PT
- After returning from his travels, Alex told his family about his decision to become a PT.
- Despite their concerns, he got qualified in 5 weeks and quickly landed a job at Cotton's Hotel and Spa.
Cotton's Experience
- Alex gained valuable experience at Cotton's, particularly with mobility training for an older demographic.
- He also took on a sales membership role to increase his client leads and income.