What does it really take to become a great personal trainer?
According to Chris Smith, CEO of Fitness World, it starts with getting good at failure.

Before leading one of Canada’s largest gym companies, Chris was chasing a very different dream — becoming a professional football player. He trained three times a day. Ate nearly 12,000 calories. Met with scouts weekly. Hired an agent. Did the IQ testing, the physical testing, the blood, sweat and tears.
He did everything right.

And it still didn’t work out.

In this episode of Smittyville, we talk about what happens when the plan falls apart — and why that moment might be the most important turning point in your career.

If you’re a personal trainer trying to build a book of business, grow your income, or step into leadership, you’re going to face rejection. Missed sales. Clients who quit. Opportunities that don’t materialize.

That’s not a sign you’re failing. It’s part of the job.
If failure isn’t happening regularly, you’re probably not putting yourself out there enough.

This episode is about resilience, perspective, and why the trainers who last are the ones who learn to reframe setbacks and keep moving forward.
This is the stuff no one teaches you on the gym floor.

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