Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: From Athletic Curiosity to Coaching Mastery: Vidur Gupta’s Journey
This episode of Back Room Talk explores the coaching journey of Vidur, an OPEX coach based in India whose path from curious basketball player to seasoned fitness professional demonstrates how early athletic experiences and a relentless pursuit of personal autonomy can shape a coaching practice centered on deep human connection. Vidur's story reveals how transitioning from group fitness models to individual design coaching allows for the kind of transformative relationships that define professional coaching excellence.
      
      Unlocking Client Success: CoachRx’s Health Data Plus Lifestyle Trends & Insights Feature (Coming Soon!)
CoachRx just raised the bar with the new Health Data Plus Lifestyle Trends & Insights feature. Now, coaches get a clear window into their clients’ everyday habits, making Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching much easier and more powerful.
      
      It’s Not About You! Create Content That Serves
If your post sounds like “me, me, me,” your best clients scroll. They don’t want your highlight reel, they want help. Where you are today is miles ahead of the frustration they’re in, so while you intend to inspire, you can accidentally feel unrelatable. Influencers chase attention with self-centered content. Pro coaches serve. Today we flip the spotlight. Here’s how to turn “about me” posts into client-first content that earns watch-time, trust, and consults without feeling like an influencer.
Frameworks Episode 19 Recap: Simple ≠ Easy
Today we’re tackling a myth that creeps into both coaching and life: the idea that if something is simple, it must also be easy. The truth? Some of the simplest things are the hardest. Simplicity strips away distractions. It leaves you face-to-face with the work, with nowhere to hide.
      
      Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: Why Mitch Fischer Left Corporate Gyms for Private Coaching (And Never Looked Back)
Mitch Fischer, a coach with a background in multisport athletics and a gift for helping clients through every stage of their health journey. Mitch shares what it’s really like to go from a big box gym to running his own private practice, how he connects with clients facing menopause and body image challenges, and why creating a strong, supportive community matters so much. If you coach, want to coach, or simply love learning about health, you’ll get tons of actionable advice and relatable stories about overcoming setbacks, building trust, and helping others see their own potential. Plus, they talk about family, balancing business, and what really keeps good coaches in the game. Stick around for practical tips, honest moments, and resources you can use right away.
      
      CoachRx Podcast Network Roundup September 4-17, 2025
The CoachRx Podcast Network just dropped another incredible week of content, and this batch is something special. We're covering everything from cutting-edge coaching software and recovery protocols to complete training blueprints and the art of stepping back to level up. Here are the 7 must-listen episodes that are changing the game for coaches right now.
      
      The Branding Advice No One Gives Coaches (But Should)
If your post triggers the “I’m being sold to” reflex, the scrolling thumb wins. On social, brand building earns interest. Direct response closes later, after you’ve earned the opportunity. This recap walks you through how to keep organic content in brand-building mode and where to “sprinkle” direct response so it converts without killing trust. You’ll get a 3-part hook formula, a quick scroll test, and the exact handoff from short form → weekly anchor → lead magnet → consult.
      
      Back Room Talk Coach Spotlight: From Band Life to Coaching Excellence: Kyle Lampi's Journey Through Music, Fitness, and Finding Purpose
Get an inside look at the real life of a coach and entrepreneur who's shaping the fitness world from the ground up. Candace Dixon sits down with Kyle Lampy to explore his journey from an outdoor-loving kid to a seasoned fitness coach. Kyle talks about the lessons his dad taught him, building a career through tough times, and why keeping things simple always wins. He shares how listening to clients, making tiny changes, and creating real solutions can drive lasting results.
      
      Frameworks Episode 18 Recap: How Stepping Back Made Me Better at Coaching & Educating
Get an inside look at why the OPEX Method was built and what drives the passion behind it. In this video, you’ll hear about stepping back from day-to-day coaching, launching a new fitness concept, and returning to lead coach education at OPEX full-time. Learn how the course and community are evolving, why the fitness industry needs stronger principles, and what sets OPEX apart in the world of coaching education. If you’re ready to reconnect as an OPEX coach or looking for a new direction in your coaching journey, discover how you can join a supportive, thriving community focused on helping you make a difference and build real value as a professional coach.
      
      The 5 Biggest Marketing Mistakes Fitness Coaches Make (And How to Fix Them)
Most fitness coaches think posting daily is the answer, but showing up doesn’t matter if you don’t have a real strategy or system. In this video, you’ll learn the five biggest marketing mistakes that keep coaches from booking clients, plus simple steps to fix each one fast. Get clear on what actually works, stop wasting energy on busy work, and use proven habits that build real growth. You’ll get a one-step action for every mistake and a free “fix it” checklist, making it easy to apply right away. Download the free one-page marketing plan below and get the five mistakes/fixes straight to your inbox. Take your business to the next level with less stress and more results.
      
      Frameworks Episode 17 Recap: Mere Fitness: The Truth Beneath It All
Today, we’re stepping back from the tactics of program design and nutrition to talk about something deeper, the foundation beneath it all. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity, this episode explores what I call Mere Fitness: the fundamental truths about health and fitness that every coach and client must recognize. Because here’s the reality: you can’t talk about training cycles, macros, or recovery hacks until you acknowledge the ground all of it stands on.
      
      3 Essential Coaching Frameworks Every Fitness Professional Should Know
Coaching is about more than workouts and nutrition advice. The best results come from systems that guide both you and your clients to clear decisions, sustainable habits, and lasting change. If you want to coach at a higher level, you need frameworks repeatable approaches that you can apply to any situation, not just once or twice, but every day with every client. This blog covers three foundational frameworks that give coaches an edge: structuring effective training programs, helping clients build real habits, and guiding people to true autonomy. Let’s break these down and see how you can use them for more impact and better results.
      
      CoachRx Podcast Network Roundup August 16 - September 3, 2025
The CoachRx Podcast Network delivered another powerhouse collection of episodes through late August and early September, tackling everything from coaching authenticity and career development to social media mastery and conscious competence. Here's your complete guide to 9 essential episodes that are shaping how coaches think, train, and grow their impact.
      
      3 Rules of Social Media in 2025 (Most Coaches Miss This)
You can’t win a game if you don’t know the rules. And in 2025, a lot of great coaches are still playing last decade’s content game: posting tips, reels, and “thoughts of the day” without a strategy to turn attention into clients. The result? Effort without momentum. This recap walks you through how to market like a coach in 2025, so your content compounds, your system does the selling, and you can keep coaching.
Frameworks Episode 16 Recap: Teach. Learn. Move. Create.
We’re breaking down the OPEX motto: Teach. Learn. Move. Create. This wasn’t just a slogan. It was born from James Fitzgerald’s vision of what it really means to be a coach and it’s become a guiding framework for how I approach coaching, leadership, and even life.
      
      From Gym Floor Cleaner to Head Coach: Eddie Geraghty's Journey Building Ireland's Premier Individual Design Practice
This episode of Back Room Talk explores the inspiring journey of Edward "Eddie" Geraghty, an Irish fitness coach whose path from gym cleaner to head coach and successful individual design practitioner demonstrates how dedication, proper education, and genuine care for clients can create extraordinary career growth. In just two years, Eddie grew from 10 clients to 65 while building Ireland's premier individual design coaching service and mentoring a new generation of professional coaches.
      
      How to Stop “Hope Marketing” and Build Lead Flow That Actually Converts
Stop posting and hoping someone bites. If your fitness coaching content gets attention but few real leads, this episode is for you. Learn how to turn your thoughtful posts into clear next steps so people know exactly how to start working with you. No pressure or complexity, just simple, honest marketing that actually works. Find out what most coaches miss, and how to shift from “hope marketing” to a system that builds trust and fills your roster. Get practical tips on setting up lead flow, making real invitations, and building a process that feels like coaching, not selling.
      
      Frameworks Episode 15 Recap: Building Conscious, Competent Clients
Ready to help your clients become truly independent? This episode takes you through the key coaching framework for building lasting autonomy. Learn why teaching your clients to think, not just follow instructions, leads to real results and sustainable habits. Discover the step-by-step stages your clients move through, from not knowing what they don’t know to becoming fully confident and self-sufficient. If you want to make your coaching stick, this one’s for you.
      
      Make Your Whole Marketing Plan Fit On One Page! (Free Template Inside)
Tired of marketing feeling like chaos? Here’s how to get your whole plan on just one sheet so you always know what to do next. In under 10 minutes, you'll have a five-part system mapped out that turns your content into clients. Download the free one-page template linked below and take your marketing from scattered to steady. Perfect for coaches who want a clear, action-based plan that actually fits your real life. Watch and build a process you'll actually stick to.
      
      CoachRx Podcast Network Roundup August 1-15, 2025
The CoachRx Podcast Network delivered another incredible lineup of episodes in the first half of August, bringing you powerful stories of resilience, cutting-edge program design strategies, and game-changing marketing insights.

