I've been mulling over this idea for a diet + meal plan marketplace where prospective clients can connect with trainers, buy training / diet advice from them, and maybe pay the trainer some monthly fee for regular consultations. I'm still reaching out to trainers to see what they think and the general response so far has been "sounds interesting". So, same question, is this an alluring concept or am I completely off-base here?
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08-09-2017, 08:13 PM #1Registered User
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Would trainers sell on a marketplace?
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08-09-2017, 08:38 PM #2husband, father, trainer
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You and 3,023 other people before you have popped up on this forum with the idea of a website or app which would connect trainers with clients. And there exist many like this.
It's useless for PTs, since most people go to a gym or trainer who is at least 2 out of 3 of,
1. close to them
2. a friend already goes there
3. has the specialty or training style they particularly like
A webpage or app addresses the first and last points, but as yet none of them do anything that a google search can't. But it's an excellent way of employing people who make apps so that they don't make another Angry Birds or Pokemon Go, and thus serves a wider social purpose. Go for it.
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08-09-2017, 09:40 PM #3pirate ninja kitteh
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As Kyle said, this is already on the market in tons of places and they keep coming up with more. I'm listed in professional directories for free (like TRX, pilates, Ideaconnect, etc) so even specialty people can find me if needed on those. But overall I hear these sites/apps don't bring in the money and tend to bring in "bargain shoppers" rather than committed/motivated clients.
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09-05-2017, 08:50 AM #4Mr. Humble
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There are no fitness apps that a hundred other health professionals/enthusiasts/students have not already thought of. None.Originally Posted by spinachcop
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