🎙️ Episode 021: From Training to Tech - How George Pagan III Built a Fitness Business from Scratch
In this episode, Emma sits down with George Pagan III — personal trainer, studio owner, and founder of Fitlete — to talk about how he went from juggling warehouse jobs to building his own fitness studio and creating a tech platform for coaches.
In this episode George and Emma discuss:
George’s journey from athlete to coach to business owner
Why in-person connection still matters (even for online coaches)
The power of walking the neighborhood and giving free value
How Fitlete was born
How learning to code helped him relate to his clients
How to coach clients from complete novice to confident lifter
Strategies for managing all-or-nothing clients
Why you should just start, even if it’s messy
Emma’s favorite quote from the episode:
"Even if it doesn’t go as planned, you have to start. That’s the most beneficial thing you can do with any goal.”
Connect with George Pagan III (FITLETE):
Instagram: @fitletenation
Website: fitletes.com
Podcast/newsletter: https://thisweek.fitletes.com/
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