• Ignite the Fire

  • The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career (Revised, Updated, and Expanded)
  • By: Jonathan Goodman
  • Narrated by: Pete Cataldo
  • Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (575 ratings)

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Ignite the Fire

By: Jonathan Goodman
Narrated by: Pete Cataldo
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Now in a revised, expanded, and upgraded edition, Ignite the Fire is the highly practical approach to personal training already relied on by thousands of trainers worldwide.

Repeatedly called one of the "best books for personal trainers", it provides a clear road map teaching you how to become a personal trainer, to getting a personal trainer certification, to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income.

Have you ever wanted to know the best, high-integrity techniques to get more clients, run a fitness business, or have a solid system for selling personal training?

You're not alone. For years Jon's been asked these questions so he read, watched, researched, and interviewed the best in the world to compile Ignite the Fire. This powerful book for certified personal trainers will show you how to:

    Find your dream job in the fitness industry
  • Find, market to, and sell your ideal client while seamlessly dealing with objections
  • Build amazing workouts for beginners
  • Deal with difficult client types
  • Develop multiple income streams while maintaining your reputation

Ignite the Fire provides a clear road map to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income.

©2015 Jonathan Goodman (P)2015 Jonathan Goodman

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Amazing resource for trainers and coaches

As a beginner personal trainer, this book was everything I was hoping for. I implemented many advice and my business is moving forward becaus of it. Highly recommend

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A must for any fitness professional

Everything you need to know about building a successful career in the fitness industry. Listen, absorb, and act!

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Must listen if you're in the fitness industry.

if you're a fitness trainer, coach or thinking of becoming one. This is an outstanding book. Not only gives excellent tips, but also helps to reset and re-educate oneself when feeling stuck, and go back to the basics. 5 stars!

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I will be listening to this again.

It was a great book. He brings fresh perspectives and ideas. I will listen again, but with a notepad and pen in hand.

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MOST EXCITED ON MY CAREER SEEKING JOURNEY!

This book is everything that I needed! Very informative information that will nurture me in my career from start to finish!! Thanks Jonathan!!

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love!!!!

I absolutely love this book! i should I purchased it sooner! will read again!

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A must read for every personal trainer!

Just finished the book in audio (while doing cardio on the treadmill at the gym💪). Hands down one of the best books in personal training! Jonathan Goodman, thank you!

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I love this book

It i so on point on so many things, it is very inspiring and gives great advice. I highly recommend it to any trainer. I have been a certified personal trainer for 8 years and enjoyed it very much.

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Great book!

Awesome job by Jon Goodman here. He kills it and I wish I had this when I started my career in fitness.

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A must have for each personal trainer

If you could sum up Ignite the Fire in three words, what would they be?

Great industry insight

What other book might you compare Ignite the Fire to and why?

Rich dd, Poor dad. Same impact on my approach on business

What does Pete Cataldo bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the ability to read while driving. Otherwise that woud be impossible

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no, just great ideas and 'ah-a' moments

Any additional comments?

good job Jon! looking forwaard to your next book

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