About this episode

Brandon discusses essential technology tools for online trainers to streamline their business operations.

Episode Summary Most online trainers are paying for tools they don't need, skipping tools they do, and wondering why their business feels chaotic. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the exact technology stack an online coaching business actually needs — organized by tier, with direct recommendations grounded in business research and consumer psychology. No affiliate recommendations. No fluff. Just a clear-eyed breakdown of what moves the needle in your business and what's quietly draining your bank account. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Why most coaches approach technology completely backwards and what it costs them Programming and client management platforms — TrueCoach, TrainHeroic, and Trainerize compared Why Google Sheets is hurting your perceived value (and the research that backs this up) The one-channel communication rule that protects your time and your sanity Video analysis as a non-negotiable for performance and technique coaches Why Venmo is not a payment system — and what to use instead Contracts, scheduling tools, and the baseline business infrastructure most coaches skip The CRM problem — the tool most coaches are ignoring that's costing them referrals and…

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Smitley

Topics covered

• technology tools for online trainers
• coaching business infrastructure
• client management platforms
• communication tools
• performance coaching
• payment systems
• CRM solutions

Keywords

• online training
• coaching technology
• business tools
• client management
• performance analysis
• payment processing
• scheduling tools

Mentioned in this episode

Products: TrueCoach, TrainHeroic, Trainerize, Voxer, Google Form

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