[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
I’m not saying that it’s the only way to get the online thing rolling, but you have to watch out if you’re going to start popping all over the net advertising your services. You don’t want to come across badly. Of course there’s the not-so-subtle method of pretending to ask questions for forum discussions, while putting up silly videos each week, and constantly referring to your ‘clients’ in the hope that people will seek you out -lol. I’ve seen quite a few on here over the years.[/quote]
Ha, that’s a fact. If a trainer decides to, let’s say, make an instructional video on how to make a sandwich or how to make scrambled eggs, they have to know, deep in their heart, it’s desperate at best and unprofessionally corny at worst. The Internet is a pretty small place, and you find out quickly that reputations travel fast.
On a related note, new trainers shouldn’t go out of their way to make bold, provocative, hot topic statements just to draw attention. It’s unprofessional and you look silly to anyone who actually has a clue. Mike Boyle has been coaching top level athletes for 25 years. He can get away with saying athletes shouldn’t back squat. Nicky NewTrainer who got certified three weeks ago can’t say the same thing just hoping to “create some buzz.”
Another thing I’d recommend for all trainers is to establish some kind of online presence even if you don’t plan on training clients online or writing for publications. It’s the 21st century. Handing a potential client a business card with a phone number as your only contact method won’t cut it. A work-only e-mail address is a must, and a basic website is even better. You can get a domain name for $10 a year and forward it to a free blog or Facebook fan page/business page. Almost couldn’t be easier, so there’s no real excuse not to.
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
I’m not saying that it’s the only way to get the online thing rolling, but you have to watch out if you’re going to start popping all over the net advertising your services. You don’t want to come across badly. Of course there’s the not-so-subtle method of pretending to ask questions for forum discussions, while putting up silly videos each week, and constantly referring to your ‘clients’ in the hope that people will seek you out -lol. I’ve seen quite a few on here over the years.[/quote]
Ha, that’s a fact. If a trainer decides to, let’s say, make an instructional video on how to make a sandwich or how to make scrambled eggs, they have to know, deep in their heart, it’s desperate at best and unprofessionally corny at worst. The Internet is a pretty small place, and you find out quickly that reputations travel fast.
On a related note, new trainers shouldn’t go out of their way to make bold, provocative, hot topic statements just to draw attention. It’s unprofessional and you look silly to anyone who actually has a clue. Mike Boyle has been coaching top level athletes for 25 years. He can get away with saying athletes shouldn’t back squat. Nicky NewTrainer who got certified three weeks ago can’t say the same thing just hoping to “create some buzz.”
Another thing I’d recommend for all trainers is to establish some kind of online presence even if you don’t plan on training clients online or writing for publications. It’s the 21st century. Handing a potential client a business card with a phone number as your only contact method won’t cut it. A work-only e-mail address is a must, and a basic website is even better. You can get a domain name for $10 a year and forward it to a free blog or Facebook fan page/business page. Almost couldn’t be easier, so there’s no real excuse not to.[/quote]
Agree 100% with your post. Random newbie question but where did you guys go for CPR? Blue Cross? Red Cross? Is there a certain typ eof CPR you need?
http://www.redcross.org/templates/render/renderCanonical.jsp?pageCan=/lp/cpr-aed-firstaid&_DARGS=/jspf/views/modal/locatorModalView.jsp.saveLocation
Link above shows different examples
[quote]JohnMariette wrote:
Random newbie question but where did you guys go for CPR? Blue Cross? Red Cross? Is there a certain typ eof CPR you need?
http://www.redcross.org/templates/render/renderCanonical.jsp?pageCan=/lp/cpr-aed-firstaid&_DARGS=/jspf/views/modal/locatorModalView.jsp.saveLocation
Link above shows different examples [/quote]
American Red Cross. I think last time I was certified it was just called “Basic First Aid and CPR”, so I guess that’d be “First Aid, CPR, AED for Lay Responders” in your link.