2587: This is What a Great Trainer Looks Like With Ben Bruno
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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)
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