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From Bodybuilding to BUSINESS-BUILDING: A Crash-Course for Physique Entrepreneurs
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Photographer Andre DeLoach, owner of Empyrean Photography, has 32 published fitness magazine covers, among other numerous publishing credits. Andre has photographed recognized names in the fitness industry like Clark Bartram, Jessie Pavelka, Brandon Bass, and Joey Gloor, while also working a host of aspiring male physique models. With a Master's degree in Counseling and as a former career counselor, Andre shares his insights in a thorough, easy-to-understand way that will empower fitness models to create business careers that are both profitable and personally meaningful.
Year after year, so many people aspire to make a business career in the fitness/bodybuilding industry, yet, so few of them ever succeed, despite their hard work, great ideas, and best intentions. This unnecessary trend needs to end. And this workshop is designed to help do just that. This intense yet engaging workshop will guide you through 3 major areas: sound business planning, personal branding, and the challenges and opportunities of 21st century entrepreneurship.
After the workshop, you will:
Be able to avoid the business-killing mistakes often made by fitness models/bodybuilders
Know how to use an unique planning tool to map out a new business or improve/expand an existing one
Know how to calculate the financial strength of your business
Understand the 4 essential components of successful personal branding
Be able to effectively respond to some of the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
Regardless if you are considering an in-person or online business, or a for-profit or non-profit enterprise, you will benefit from this workshop experience. Be sure to bring a pen, a mug of coffee, and a willingness to get to work.
Hear how ISSA has helped students like you
Only 2 months after being certified I got hired as a Fitness Coordinator and started making my income as a fitness trainer for Marines and Civilians. The knowledge I have gained by getting certified through ISSA has laid a solid foundation for further certification I got afterward.
Liesa Wayson
I do not believe there is another certifying organization that has the background, integrity, caring and compassion that the ISSA has...
J.R. Smith
I am really looking forward to helping people realize and reach their goals of becoming more healthy and physically fit, no matter their age.
Heidi Lyons
The knowledge that I received has been extremely helpful in my own weight loss journey where I have lost more than 100 lbs.
Antione Robinson
I’ve been searching for the best training a company has to offer for years, ISSA really has it all.
Andrea De Persio
This program encompasses a broad amount of information across the board in physical fitness.
Carmen Maendel
Being in ISSA family is my first steps in my international career, gold's gym trust Issa trainers, all world.
Omar A. Mahgoub
Now I am a certified personal trainer. This will be my first step into the fitness world, and now, my knowledge is much greater.
Farah Najah
As a professional soccer player, I'm happy to have achieved this! Fitness is beautiful, its the perfect lifestyle.
Jorge Andrés Marín López
With the knowledge, I've gained from the program. I feel confident to go into the work as a personal trainer now, and to start this phase in my life.
Jamil Karimov
I am so overly emotional and proud that throughout these last 12 weeks of insane studies and working all the time; I finished. I can't wait to see how ISSA helps me better myself and everyone around me.
Brittany Marsh
I just finished my newest certification of Specialist in Exercise Therapy, and that ISSA was there to help me successfully pass the exam with confidence. I highly recommend the ISSA to fellow trainers, and to trainers, we hire for our studio!
Johnny Ryder
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