In this episode we welcome back Becky Searls to the podcast, who joined us originally in episode 48. She is a former high school Spanish teacher turned personal trainer and fitness coach. In this episode she shares an update to her inspirational career journey. Discover how Becky's background in education seamlessly transitioned into the fitness industry, highlighting the striking parallels between curriculum planning in teaching and program planning in personal training. Becky reveals her innovative approach to breaking free from the traditional time-for-money model, offering invaluable insights for fitness professionals eager to scale their businesses while maintaining work-life balance.
We tackle the pressing issue of burnout in the fitness industry by encouraging exercise professionals to visualize their ideal work-life scenarios. Explore how moving beyond the conventional hour-by-hour earnings model can lead to more rewarding career paths. Through Becky's experiences, we emphasize the importance of intentional career planning, networking, and mentorship. Learn how self-awareness and strategic connections can pave the way for a fulfilling professional journey that aligns with personal values and goals.
In a quest for efficiency, Becky recounts her transition from personalized coaching to an app-based model, beginning with a pivotal beta test. This crucial step not only refined her offering through valuable feedback but also highlighted the balance between personalization and scalable services. Dive into the growth mindset that fueled the evolution of the "Better With Becky" brand, and explore the ethical considerations and exciting potential future opportunities it promises. Through Becky's story, discover how a bit of strategy and a lot of passion can lead to a successful and sustainable fitness business.
Our Guest: Becky Searls, CPT
Becky Searls is definitely not another influencer, and she’s more than a personal trainer. Her experience in education, embrace of evidence-based research, and personable judgment-free approach sets her apart in an industry famous for baseless hype and scammy practices.
Spending over a decade as an accomplished foreign language teacher, Becky truly has the heart of an educator. When she learns something important, her first thought is always how to best share it with others. She also knows life's greatest lessons are found outside of the classroom. So as she dives deeper into research papers spanning health, fitness, nutrition, and psychology, she can’t imagine keeping all the useful things she discovers to herself.
That's what Better with Becky is: the place she translates cutting-edge science into practical tools and everyday advice for the rest of us.
That may explain why, as her debut product, Build with Becky doesn't look like other exercise programs. Yes, it will give you a great workout. But you won't believe how much you'll learn along the way, without even realizing it. And yes, you'll probably see progress toward your fitness goals. But don't be surprised if you also gain deeper insights that connect with other parts of your life. That's just part of what you get with Becky!
Links from this Episode:
https://www.betterwithbecky.com/