Frameworks Episode 10 Recap: The Consistency Equation: How to Build Health That Lasts
In Episode 10 of Frameworks, we’re getting into the overlooked engine behind long-term success: the systems and behaviors that make showing up inevitable, not optional. This episode isn’t about motivation. It’s about what works when motivation fades.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
8 Fresh Episodes: Recovery, Oly Lifts, HYROX & Local Leads
The CoachRx Podcast Network dropped eight brand-new episodes that cover recovery, Olympic lifting, hybrid-race prep, coaching credentials, mental toughness, principled programming, and digital local marketing. Queue the ones that map to your clients’ needs first, then circle back for the rest.
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.
Episode 7 Recap: The 3 Training Phases Every Coach Must Understand
In Episode 7, Carl Hardwick breaks down one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—aspects of program design: training phases. Specifically: Accumulation. Intensification. Deload.
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
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.
11 Fresh Episodes to Fuel Your Coaching (Plus a 4-Week HYROX Plan)
Since our last round up, the CoachRx Podcast Network delivered 11 new episodes that answer the questions you or your clients are probably asking. Here's your curated listen-list for immediate application.
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.
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.
Episode 4 Recap: Coaching Is Leadership — How to Lead with Integrity, Not Just Intensity
Coaching is more than sets, reps, or cueing movement. It’s leadership—and in Episode 4 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick (CEO of OPEX & CoachRx) unpacks what it truly means to lead your clients with integrity, clarity, and purpose.
Your Weekly Content Anchor: How to Pick It, Build It, and Stick With It
In this episode of Marketing for Fitness Coaches, we’re breaking down one of the most powerful parts of your system: the Weekly Content Anchor. This is the core piece of content — podcast, newsletter, blog, or video — that grounds your strategy, amplifies your voice, and helps potential clients trust you faster. If you’re tired of trying to “be everywhere” online, this is your permission to simplify.
Lead Flow That Converts: A Coach’s Guide to Turning Interest into Clients
In Episode 6, we’re tackling one of the most common sticking points for coaches: What do I do with leads once they opt in? How do I guide them from “interested” to “invested”? This episode walks you through a simple, repeatable lead flow system that helps you follow up with confidence, book more consults without feeling salesy, and turn conversations into clients without getting stuck in the DMs. Whether your leads come from a free resource, a referral, or Instagram DMs, this episode will help you map a clear, trust-building path to the first consult and beyond.
Episode 3 Recap: How to Program Aerobic Training — The Foundation Most Coaches Overlook
When coaches think performance, they often think power, speed, strength. But in Episode 3 of Frameworks, Carl Hardwick makes a bold and necessary statement: “Aerobic work is not optional. It’s foundational.” Far from being just “cardio,” aerobic training plays a critical role in everything from recovery and stress regulation to mood, cognition, and long-term health. And yet—it’s often misunderstood, misapplied, or ignored entirely.
May on the Mic: 11 New Episodes & a Brand-New Show Every Coach Should Queue Up
May on the Mic: 11 New Episodes & a Brand-New Show Every Coach Should Queue Up
Lead Magnets That Convert: How to Attract and Warm Up Coaching Leads
What Is a Lead Magnet, Really? It’s not “just a freebie.” A lead magnet is a high-value resource you offer in exchange for someone’s email (or phone number) so you can follow up and build a relationship over time. It should solve a specific problem, feel worth it, and help someone experience a preview of what it’s like to work with you. It’s not fluff. It’s trust-building.