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Old 09-27-2008, 09:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I just got back from a three year hiatus in Asia and am an American moving to Vancouver with my gf. I have a pocket full of cash to hold me over for a few months. I am a certified personal trainer and also have my pilates certification. I had a little experience in Asia with personal training (basically with a couple of friends). I am looking for advice on how to get just one on one clients. I cannot get a job at the moment there, so I am just looking to get privates as much as I can.

Should I take ads out in the paper?? Distribute business cards?? If the client wants a session at a gym that I am not a member of, how do you go about covering the gym fees?? Like I said I am new to the business and just trying to get my feet wet. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old 09-27-2008, 10:32 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It sounds like you might spend a little more time learning the craft and building references before attempting to support yourself w\ a 1 on 1 client base.
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Yeah, I am basically just trying to make a lil extra cash until I work out my visa situation. I just dont know how to market myself. I have a little experience with some friends, but beyond that I dont really know how to go out and find clients. Any advice??
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:51 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Why not try to get a job at a gym before going out on your own?
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well I am not Canadian I am an American who will be living in Vancouver for a lil while.
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well I am not Canadian I am an American who will be living in Vancouver for a lil while.
Can you not work in Canada?
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SORRY TO INTRUDE BUT I AM NEW AT THIS TALKING STUFF ABOUT FITNESS BUT WONDERING IF YOU WOULD NOW THE BEST WAY TO SET UP A 12 SESSION BOOTCAMP? i KNWO THE BASIC BUT NEED SOME STRATEGY ON DOING IT PROPERLY
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