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Introducing:
Your New Mentor
A 17-year industry veteran, Jonathan Goodman is the founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center, Online Trainer Academy, and QuickCoach in addition to being the author of the top-ranked book for trainers, Ignite the Fire, with 1,410+ 5-star reviews on Amazon.
Past Newsletters
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Join Now for FreeMay 3, 2024
Money, health, love, and relationships
Apr 26, 2024
It hertz
Feb 2, 2024
Burn out. My burn out
Dec 29, 2023
My most impactful changes of 2023
Dec 15, 2023
Excellence is mundane
Dec 8, 2023
Listening, walking, and asking for money
Jun 16, 2023
FOMO, HAM, and Taking Ownership
May 5, 2023
Sweaty abs, AI, and making millions
Mar 3, 2023
Top Takeaways from 3 days of Learning
Feb 17, 2023
Getting clients online, SNASA, and girl push-ups
Jan 27, 2023
Less ego, more service, and gahbage
Jan 20, 2023
Improved Programming, sandwiches, and doing less
Dec 23, 2022
Renewal magic, ‘grunty face’, and boring fitness
Dec 16, 2022
Six-packs, light weights, and referrals
Dec 9, 2022
Butts, confidence, and selling more training
Nov 25, 2022
‘Boring’ fitness, High prices, and Opening a gym
What Subscribers Are Saying...
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This was a great read. Refreshing. Honest. Valuable. Thank you.
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Hey coach Jon, You good!?!
I have to say that I look forward for this mail at the end of each month. So far this has been the ine that I relate to the MOST.
I really dig it and it gives me perspective. A good deal of it.
I just wanna say that I appreciate you and how you do what you are doing for the industry. It makes a difference.
Thank you.
I have to say that I look forward for this mail at the end of each month. So far this has been the ine that I relate to the MOST.
I really dig it and it gives me perspective. A good deal of it.
I just wanna say that I appreciate you and how you do what you are doing for the industry. It makes a difference.
Thank you.
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Goddammit, I love this authentic approach. It's awesome seeing you evolve in this space-and seeing someone with the guts to be real it's an incredible breath of fresh air in this time
Keep up the great work,
Eric
Keep up the great work,
Eric
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Hey Coach, Thanks for the email today. Marketing is interesting. You put stuff out there and hope it reaches somebody and helps them. Well, your message resonated with me today.
Thank You
Thank You
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I absolutely love this new series of emails and loved the message today! Definitely a positive kick in the ass for the upcoming year.
Happy New Year's to you and a sincere thank you!
Happy New Year's to you and a sincere thank you!
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Thank you for this.
It was an excellent and insightful read.
It was an excellent and insightful read.
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This email is
ABSOFREAKINGLUTELYMAZING!!
ABSOFREAKINGLUTELYMAZING!!
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I appreciate this. You have always seemed so authentic. There's a handful of folks in the industry I listen to, and you're one of them I've been at this for a while (11 years) and I'm tired.
I'm truly making a difference, but it's leaving me overwhelmed and not making nearly enough money. No one really knows, they think everything is great.
But I'm ready to hang it up. I can't though. I have 3 little ones who depend on me, and I'm giving them a good life with lots of dad time. I guess my point is that your email opened my eyes to thinking different. A contrarian of sorts. I despise social media. I like the podcast idea. That could really work in my area. I'm going to dig deeper to see what other directions could go in that have solid growth opportunities, but are rarely utilized for health and fitness.
Thanks for being real.
I'm truly making a difference, but it's leaving me overwhelmed and not making nearly enough money. No one really knows, they think everything is great.
But I'm ready to hang it up. I can't though. I have 3 little ones who depend on me, and I'm giving them a good life with lots of dad time. I guess my point is that your email opened my eyes to thinking different. A contrarian of sorts. I despise social media. I like the podcast idea. That could really work in my area. I'm going to dig deeper to see what other directions could go in that have solid growth opportunities, but are rarely utilized for health and fitness.
Thanks for being real.
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One of the best emails you've sent Jon. To the point, inspiring and of great value.
Best regards,
Benjamin
Best regards,
Benjamin
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Thanks for sharing this, I'm inspired to be more of my authentic self.
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You're an inspiration! I'm loving the tips - it's already helping my brand - or lack thereof - who says I have to decide my newsletter name now!? That's already a relief.
Really glad we've briefly connected. Excited for the next newsletter, Coach!
Really glad we've briefly connected. Excited for the next newsletter, Coach!
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Good afternoon Jon! I want to thank you for what you are doing. It's hard to find those who are in a position of power to help and do so without personal gain being the primary objective.
I was reading your newsletter, and it makes sense.
I consistently post on IG, but haven't gotten any clients from it. I only have 3 clients, and all are from personal connections. I'm doing my best to find more ways to expand more connections and build new relationships, if you have any more suggestions it would be greatly appreciated!!
I hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
Stay Humble, Stay Hungry, Keep Moving Forward
I was reading your newsletter, and it makes sense.
I consistently post on IG, but haven't gotten any clients from it. I only have 3 clients, and all are from personal connections. I'm doing my best to find more ways to expand more connections and build new relationships, if you have any more suggestions it would be greatly appreciated!!
I hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
Stay Humble, Stay Hungry, Keep Moving Forward
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Once again, so well put and such a great overall message.
Even though this was only the second email in this series, I found myself very excited to sit down and read it today (notice how I actually read it, not just skim it like most emails).
Thank you again for the great work you do.
Even though this was only the second email in this series, I found myself very excited to sit down and read it today (notice how I actually read it, not just skim it like most emails).
Thank you again for the great work you do.