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Expert Marketer Reveals TOP Tips For Online Fitness Coaches On LIVE Coaching Call

Expert Marketer Reveals TOP Tips For Online Fitness Coaches On LIVE Coaching Call

Today you get a front-row seat for a real, unfiltered strategy call with Coach David O’Brien. In this video we unpacked the core pillars of his marketing system and walk you through specific recommendations to improve client acquisition and avoid content creation burnout so you can borrow what fits and leave the rest.

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Frameworks Episode 12 Recap: The Content Strategy Coaches Need to Win in 2025

Frameworks Episode 12 Recap: The Content Strategy Coaches Need to Win in 2025

In Episode 12 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick sits down with OPEX & CoachRx CMO Kandace Dickson to unpack how coaches should market themselves in 2025. Kandace, brings over two decades of hands-on digital marketing expertise and breaks down essential insights specifically tailored for fitness coaches.

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How to Stretch One Weekly Content Anchor Into Daily Posts That Actually Build Trust

How to Stretch One Weekly Content Anchor Into Daily Posts That Actually Build Trust

How often do you hit “publish” on a podcast or newsletter then sprint straight into brainstorming the next big thing? That habit is costing you hours and leaving money on the table. In Episode 13 of Marketing for Fitness Coaches I show you how to take one Weekly Content Anchor and stretch it into daily posts that deepen trust instead of draining you dry.

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Frameworks Episode 11 Recap: The Corrective Exercise Industry Is Broken

Frameworks Episode 11 Recap: The Corrective Exercise Industry Is Broken

This week, Carl is joined by physical therapist and OPEX coach Frank Tardi to take on a topic that’s long overdue: the overcomplication and overcorrection of movement in the fitness industry. The truth? The corrective exercise world has become a minefield of pseudoscience, fear-based assessments, and paralyzing protocols. We’ve turned normal human movement into something to be afraid of.

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Marketing Plateau? Diagnose Your System in 5 Steps

Marketing Plateau? Diagnose Your System in 5 Steps

If you’re worried that your marketing isn’t delivering, you’re not alone. These plateaus hit everyone. The more you see them as part of your coaching business, the less likely you are to quit too soon. Here’s how to diagnose your system, keep momentum, and build a steady flow of leads again.

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13 New Coaching Podcasts Direct from the CoachRx Network

13 New Coaching Podcasts Direct from the CoachRx Network

Every two weeks, we spotlight the new high impact episodes across the CoachRx Podcast Network, a growing collection of shows created by coaches, for coaches who care deeply about the craft. Inside this roundup, you’ll find episodes covering: Smarter program design strategies, Mindset tools to unlock athlete performance, frameworks that make progress inevitable, Marketing tactics to help you grow

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How to Make Time for the Work That Grows Your Coaching Practice

How to Make Time for the Work That Grows Your Coaching Practice

The Real Problem Isn’t “No Time”, It’s Unprotected Time. You already block hours for client sessions, workouts, and recovery, right? Those slots sit in your calendar like immovable plates on the bar. This episode is about giving your business-growth work the same weight. Marketing isn’t “extra.” It’s how you keep serving, keep earning, and keep coaching on your own terms.

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Frameworks Episode 9 Recap: EFFORT: The Missing Ingredient in Your Fitness Program!

Frameworks Episode 9 Recap: EFFORT: The Missing Ingredient in Your Fitness Program!

In Episode 9 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick zeroes in on a truth many coaches overlook, not because they don’t know it, but because they don’t emphasize it: The best program in the world won’t work if it’s executed half-heartedly. This episode dives into why effort matters more than perfection, what real effort looks like, and how coaches can teach it, track it, and train it.

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Why Short-Form Content Is Failing Coaches (And What to Do Instead)

Why Short-Form Content Is Failing Coaches (And What to Do Instead)

Long-form content is the secret most coaches overlook and the shift smart ones are starting to make. When someone spends 5, 10, or 20 minutes with you, they: hear your ideas, feel your coaching energy, and get to know how you think. That’s where trust starts to build. And that’s when people start seeing you as their coach, before they ever book a call.

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Frameworks Episode 8 Recap: 5 Habits That Will Actually Improve Your Health

Frameworks Episode 8 Recap: 5 Habits That Will Actually Improve Your Health

In Episode 8 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick cuts through the noise and breaks down five simple, science-backed habits that drive real, lasting change. No gimmicks, just clear actions that improve digestion, energy, recovery, mood, and overall performance without needing to overhaul your entire life.

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The Simple Tech Stack That Supports (Not Stresses) Your Coaching Brand

The Simple Tech Stack That Supports (Not Stresses) Your Coaching Brand

This episode breaks down tools for marketing, content creation, lead flow, and keeping things simple instead of chaotic. Kandace shares the tech stack she recommends, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow. Get practical advice on organizing your workflow, capturing client wins, scheduling posts, managing leads, and making your email marketing work for you. Make your tech stack support your strengths instead of slowing you down.

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Local Isn’t Dead: Why Online Fitness Coaches Still Need a Local Presence

Local Isn’t Dead: Why Online Fitness Coaches Still Need a Local Presence

In this episode of Marketing for Fitness Coaches, Kandace breaks down: What “local” really means in the digital era (hint: it’s about relational proximity, not geography) How local awareness builds trust 10x faster than cold content 5 simple ways to activate your local presence, even without a physical gym

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Episode 6 Recap: Medicine 3.0 and the Future of Coaching

Episode 6 Recap: Medicine 3.0 and the Future of Coaching

The healthcare system is shifting. Reactive care is no longer enough. Precision, prevention, and behavior change are the new frontier. And fitness coaches? We’re not just part of it—we’re essential to it. In Episode 6 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick sits down with Dr. Jesse Greer—physician, systems thinker, and co-founder of Preamble—to unpack what this shift means and where coaching fits into the future of health.

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The Referral Flywheel: How to Turn Great Coaching into Word of Mouth

The Referral Flywheel: How to Turn Great Coaching into Word of Mouth

If you’ve been building your marketing system with me step by step, you’re already creating trust, capturing leads, and inviting consults. But what if your next best clients are already in your world? Welcome to the power of referrals, the most underutilized marketing tool in the coaching space. In this episode, we dive into how to build a Referral Flywheel so that your coaching experience naturally creates consistent word of mouth.

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Episode 5 Recap: Exercise Effectiveness Framework– How to Choose the Right Movements (Not Just the Flashy Ones)

Episode 5 Recap: Exercise Effectiveness Framework– How to Choose the Right Movements (Not Just the Flashy Ones)

We’ve all seen it—and maybe done it: Writing programs filled with exercises that look cool, feel hard, or follow the latest trend... but lack real purpose. In Episode 5 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick gets straight to the point: Great coaching isn’t about being impressive. It’s about being effective. And it starts with choosing the right movements—for the right reasons.

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