The Solo Trainer Podcast

Ready to ditch the gym and build a profitable, flexible training business?This podcast is your guide. I’m Jen Gerasimas—former nurse, trainer manager, and independent business owner since 2017. Each episode delivers honest conversations, coaching, and practical steps to help certified personal trainers launch and grow businesses they love. Hear success stories, expert insights on pricing, clients, and systems, plus real strategies to work smarter, not harder. New episodes monthly—follow and start building your solo training business today.

The Solo Trainer Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jen Gerasimas, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jen Gerasimas hosts The Solo Trainer Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  What Should You Charge as an Independent Personal Trainer?

  May 27, 202613 minS1

  <p>One of the most common questions I hear from trainers is:</p><p>“What should I charge?”</p><p><br></p><p>The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.</p><p><br></p><p>Your pricing should be based on your financial goals, your business expenses, your schedule, and the lifestyle you want your business to support.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I walk you through how to calculate your minimum hourly rate—the lowest amount you need to charge in order to build a profitable and sustainable personal training business.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll...

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  Episode #18

  What Independent Trainers Actually Take Home (It’s Not What You Think)

  May 12, 20267 minS1

  <p>🎁 Want help getting organized and building your business the right way?</p><p>Check out my Business Coaching</p><p>Grab the FREE Solo Trainer Guidebook + Checklist </p><p><br></p><p>You might be charging $100 an hour… but that doesn’t mean you’re making $100 an hour.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re an independent personal trainer—or thinking about becoming one—there’s something you need to understand early:</p><p><br></p><p>👉 What you charge is not what you take home.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I break down business finances in the simp...

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  Episode #17

  Why Most Personal Trainers Struggle With Money (Do’s & Don’ts to Fix It)

  Apr 29, 20269 minS1

  <p>I’m kicking off a brand new business finance series, and we’re starting with the foundation.</p><p>Because here’s the truth—You can be fully booked, working nonstop, and still feel stressed about money.</p><p>In this episode, I break down the key financial do’s and don’ts every personal trainer needs to know to build a profitable and sustainable business.</p><p>We’re talking about:</p><p>Why separating your business and personal finances is non-negotiable</p><p>The importance of actually managing your numbers (not guessing)</p><p>How to approach pricing withou...

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  Episode #16

  He Was Working 190 Hours a Month… Here’s What I Told Him

  Apr 17, 20269 minS1

  <p>He was working 190 hours a month as a personal trainer…On top of trying to grow an online business, take courses, and pursue new opportunities.</p><p>And his message to me was simple:</p><p>“I feel like I have nothing left for myself.”</p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing a real conversation I had with a trainer after my last episode—When Your Business Runs You: My Confession.</p><p>Because what he’s experiencing?So many trainers are going through the exact same thing.</p><p>Doing well.Getting more opportunities.Saying yes to everything…<...

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  Episode #16

  He Was Working 190 Hours a Month… Here’s What I Told Him

  Apr 16, 202617 minS1

  <p>He was working 190 hours a month as a personal trainer…On top of trying to grow an online business, take courses, and pursue new opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>And his message to me was simple:</p><p><br></p><p>“I feel like I have nothing left for myself.”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing a real conversation I had with a trainer after my last episode—When Your Business Runs You: My Confession.</p><p><br></p><p>Because what he’s experiencing?So many trainers are going through the exact same thing.<...

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