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Smittyville: A Podcast for Personal Trainers
The podcast for personal trainers who want to build a real career in fitness.
Smittyville bridges frontline training with business strategy, leadership, and income growth. Practical advice for personal trainers at every stage.
Hosted by Chris Smith (CEO, Fitness World) and Krissy Vann (host, All Things Fitness & Wellness), each episode covers fitness industry trends, trainer career development, coaching business strategy, and the leadership skills that separate good trainers from great ones.
Whether you're building your client base, increasing your income, or trying to understand where the fitness industry is headed, this is your home base.
Smittyville. Real talk for real personal trainers.
Smittyville: A Podcast for Personal Trainers
Latest Episodes
27% of Personal Trainers Say Burnout Is Hurting Their Income. But Is Burnout Really the Problem?
Burnout is becoming a major concern for personal trainers, and new data suggests it may also be affecting how much they earn.According to the NASM State of Personal Training Report, 27% of personal trainers say burnout is capping ...
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Inside the Mind of a Gym CEO: Leadership, Growth & 350 Emails a Day with Chris Smith of Fitness World
On this episode of Smittyville, Fitness World CEO Chris Smith pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to become a CEO — and what the job looks like once you get there.Chris shares the unconventional path that took him fro...
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NASM’s 2026 State of the Personal Trainer Report: What the Data Really Means
NASM surveyed 1,133 certified personal trainers to understand where the profession is heading, how trainers are earning, and what separates the industry’s highest performers from everyone else.In this episode, Chris Smith breaks down the...
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Millions of Women Are Looking for Help with Perimenopause. Are Personal Trainers Ready?
Millions of women are entering perimenopause looking for answers, and many are turning to their personal trainer for guidance.In this episode of Smittyville, Chris Smith explores the important role fitness professionals can play in supp...
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