Think about it from the client's POV: if you can't figure out your own problems or know where to get help for them, why should the client think you can help them?
Remember that as a beginner, you aren't likely to have too many successful clients to rely on for referrals or as evidence of your expertise.
As a new trainer, I'm finding that being in shape yourself plugs many holes: 1. your first success story is yourself (pics help), 2. you have more starting credibility, 3. your confidence gets a boost because you know you look good, etc.
Naturally being in shape yourself is not the whole picture and that gets brought up pretty early in these types of discussions. But it can be a powerful piece of the puzzle for a beginning trainer IMO.
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