So I had a personal trainer interview today…

My first personal trainer interview was today at One World Fitness on 14th Street NW,DC. I love the small, intimate environment of this fitness studio and the eclectic nature of the patrons and trainer, and the owner has a wealth of business and training knowledge that I just want to absorb for my own benefit.

The interview was short, fun, and non-traditional. I had to give the usual responses to questions such as why do I want to be a trainer, why I no longer want to pursue a career in politics, etc. But the fun part was when the owner pretended to be a stubborn, overweight prospective client that I had to convince to sign up for sessions with me. I never practiced marketing myself as a trainer, but apparently I did a pretty good job. The owner especially complemented me on my persistence. However, the exercise proved that I have a lot to learn about business. Although I know my stuff when it comes to training, I need to focus on the business side of personal training not only to become a successful personal trainer, but to eventually own and operate a successful fitness studio. That is my career goal in case you didn’t know that

Anyway, at the end of the interview, I was offered the job! I begin with a training session to learn more about the business and policies next Saturday, and I hope to be certified by July. I still haven’t decided which certification I want to get, but right now, to get me started, I’m choosing between ACE and NCSF. These two seem like the best certifications to get rolling; once I become established, I can go for the more costly and recognized certifications if I feel the need to.

So if you know anyone who wants personal training in that area, let me know! Better yet, just let your friends in the area know and get in touch with me. Also, feel free to leave any tips that you have for a personal trainer just starting out! I appreciate learning from others’ experiences.

I’m very, very excited to get started with this new stage of my life