About this episode
Ben Bruno How long has he been training? (1:11) His love/hate relationship with the social media space with fitness. (2:05) The keys to building life-long clients. (16:25) The art of meeting a client where they are. (27:42) The simple traits that set good trainers apart. (29:52) Star f*****. (43:01) Do right by people. (50:50) His mentors in the fitness space. (55:59) Being a generalist vs. having a niche. (1:02:19) As a trainer you can only have good days and great days. (1:06:44) Training actors vs. athletes. (1:12:06) What clients have made the biggest impact on him? (1:16:36) Life is not all you see on social media. (1:19:11) Frustrating "science dorks." (1:21:24) Is the barbell hip thrust overrated? (1:30:17) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (1:34:23) Knowing your audience and how to speak. (1:44:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Ben Bruno trainer post Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) How Good Do You Want to Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life – Book by Nick Saban Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential – Book by John C. Maxwell Mind Pump #2047: How to Become One of the Highest Paid Trainers in the Fitness Industry With Don Saladino Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt? Mind Pump #2562: Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Ben Bruno ( @benbrunotraining ) Instagram Website Chelsea Handler ( @chelseahandler ) Instagram DON SALADINO ( @donsaladino ) Instagram Eric Cressey ( @ericcressey ) Instagram Justin Timberlake ( @justintimberlake ) Instagram Mike Boyle ( @mbsc_online ) Instagram Gunnar Peterson ( @gunnarfitness ) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD ( @bretcontreras1 ) Instagram Michael Israetel ( @drmikeisraetel ) Instagram Phil Heath ( @philheath ) Instagram