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THIRST For More Podcast

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The THIRST For More Podcast is designed to help provide insight and knowledge for the strength and conditioning, sports performance, personal training, online training, gym ownership, and health and fitness professionals. Host, Brandon Smitley, reaches out to various professionals in the industry and sits down with them to chat about becoming a better coach, how to improve athletic performance, improving communication, ideas for marketing and brand recognition, and general information on just accelerating your career and life. Brandon is the co-owner of Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST), a locally owned gym in Terre Haute, Indiana. He trains and works with youth athletes, personal training clients, and strength sport athletes. Brandon's goal is to "Build Better People Through Strength". Connect with Brandon and the THIRST For More Podcast below. Instagram: @team.thirst Instagram: @bsmitley Website: http://thirstgym.comCopyright 2026 Brandon Smitley | Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • E 68 | Technology Tools Every Online Trainer Needs

    E 68 | Technology Tools Every Online Trainer Needs
    Apr 13 2026
    Episode SummaryMost online trainers are paying for tools they don't need, skipping tools they do, and wondering why their business feels chaotic. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the exact technology stack an online coaching business actually needs — organized by tier, with direct recommendations grounded in business research and consumer psychology.No affiliate recommendations. No fluff. Just a clear-eyed breakdown of what moves the needle in your business and what's quietly draining your bank account.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODEWhy most coaches approach technology completely backwards and what it costs themProgramming and client management platforms — TrueCoach, TrainHeroic, and Trainerize comparedWhy Google Sheets is hurting your perceived value (and the research that backs this up)The one-channel communication rule that protects your time and your sanityVideo analysis as a non-negotiable for performance and technique coachesWhy Venmo is not a payment system — and what to use insteadContracts, scheduling tools, and the baseline business infrastructure most coaches skipThe CRM problem — the tool most coaches are ignoring that's costing them referrals and revenueContent tool over-investment — why most coaches are spending too much here too earlyThe full tech stack summary organized by Essential, Growth, and Advanced tiersTOOLS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEProgramming Platforms: TrueCoach, TrainHeroic, TrainerizeCommunication and Check-In: Voxer, Google Forms, Typeform, JotformVideo Analysis: Coaches Eye, Hudl TechniquePayment Processing: Stripe, Square, ThriveCartContracts: Dropbox Sign, DocuSignScheduling: CalendlyEmail Marketing: Kit (formerly ConvertKit), Mailchimp, FlodeskWebsite Platforms: Squarespace, Showit, WordPress, KajabiCRM: HubSpot, Notion, AirtableContent Editing: Descript, CapCut, Adobe PremiereAccounting: Wave, QuickBooks Self-EmployedRESEARCH REFERENCEDFinances Online (2022) — Small business software usage dataGrand View Research — Global fitness technology market projectionsParasuraman, Zeithaml, and Berry — SERVQUAL model and perceived service qualityHubSpot Sales Report (2023) — Sales follow-up frequency and conversion ratesDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, fitness, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare and fitness professionals before making changes to your training, supplementation, nutrition, or health practices. Individual results may vary. The host and producers are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any information, suggestions, or procedures discussed in this podcast.Subscribe & Review:If this episode added value to your training knowledge, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Your feedback helps us reach more fitness enthusiasts, coaches, lifters, athletes or anyone who can benefit from quality training information.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master’s degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley.Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon’s been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine.He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.
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  • E 67 | THE SCIENCE OF PRICING: Why Fitness Pros Undercharge (And How to Fix It)

    E 67 | THE SCIENCE OF PRICING: Why Fitness Pros Undercharge (And How to Fix It)
    Apr 6 2026
    Episode SummaryYour price is not just a number. It is a positioning decision, a sustainability strategy, and a direct signal to the market about the quality of your work. In this episode, we break down why fitness professionals -- trainers, strength coaches, and gym owners -- are systematically undercharging, what the research and industry data actually reveal about trainer compensation, and the practical frameworks you can use to rebuild your pricing with confidence.No generic business advice. No fluff. Evidence-based analysis and actionable tools.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe psychology behind underpricing: imposter syndrome, the passion penalty, and the fear of rejectionIndustry data on what trainers earn vs. what the market will actually bearWhy undercharging is a direct driver of burnout and early career exitHow to calculate your Minimum Viable Rate before your next client consultationThe difference between hourly and value-based pricing -- and why it mattersThe three-tier pricing model and how price anchoring works in your favorWord-for-word scripts for handling the three most common price objectionsRESEARCH REFERENCEDIDEA Health and Fitness Association Salary and Compensation Report, 2022U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fitness Trainers and Instructors, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023Grand View Research, Online Fitness Coaching Market Report, 2023Rao, A.R. and Monroe, K.B. (1989). The Effect of Price, Brand Name, and Store Name on Buyers' Perceptions of Product Quality. Journal of Consumer Research, 16(2), 351-357.Kim, J.Y., Campbell, T.H., Shepherd, S., and Kay, A.C. (2020). Understanding Contemporary Forms of Exploitation: Attributions of Passion Reduce Perceived Exploitation of Workers. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 118(1), 109-123.Simonson, I. and Tversky, A. (1992). Choice in Context: Tradeoff Contrast and Extremeness Aversion. Journal of Consumer Research, 29(3), 281-295.Ariely, D., Loewenstein, G., and Prelec, D. (2008). Tom Sawyer and the construction of value. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, fitness, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare and fitness professionals before making changes to your training, supplementation, nutrition, or health practices. Individual results may vary. The host and producers are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any information, suggestions, or procedures discussed in this podcast.Subscribe & Review:If this episode added value to your training knowledge, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Your feedback helps us reach more fitness enthusiasts, coaches, lifters, athletes or anyone who can benefit from quality training information.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master’s degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley.Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon’s been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine.He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.
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  • E 66 | Joel Seedman Is the Fitness Industry's Most Dangerous Influencer — Here's the Evidence

    E 66 | Joel Seedman Is the Fitness Industry's Most Dangerous Influencer — Here's the Evidence
    Mar 30 2026
    Episode SummaryIs Joel Seedman the most dangerous influencer in the fitness industry? In this episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, we put his most prominent claims under the microscope -- including his 90-degree joint angle rule, his chaos training methodology, and the business model behind his Advanced Human Performance brand.This is not a rant. This is evidence-based analysis built for fitness professionals who need to know how to evaluate information, push back on pseudoscience with clients, and protect their coaching reputation.WHAT WE COVERWho is Joel Seedman and why his content matters to fitness professionalsThe 90-degree joint angle rule and what decades of research actually show about range of motionChaos training and instability protocols: evidence vs. marketingHow credentials and scientific language get used to sell ideas the research does not supportThe five training principles that are consistently backed by peer-reviewed researchWhat all of this means for your coaching career, your clients, and your professional reputationRESEARCH REFERENCEDBloomquist et al. (2013) - Effect of range of motion in heavy load squatting on muscle and tendon adaptations - European Journal of Applied PhysiologySchoenfeld (2010) - Squatting kinematics and kinetics and their application to exercise performance - Journal of Strength and Conditioning ResearchHartmann et al. (2013) - Analysis of the load on the knee joint and vertebral column with changes in squatting depth and weight load - Sports MedicineBehm and Colado (2012) - The effectiveness of resistance training using unstable surfaces and devices - Journal of Human KineticsBehm et al. (2010) - The use of instability to train the core musculature - Applied Physiology Nutrition and MetabolismRatamess et al. (2009) - NSCA Position Statement on Progression Models in Resistance Training - Medicine and Science in Sports and ExerciseSchoenfeld and Grgic (2020) - Effects of range of motion on muscle development during resistance training - Journal of Human KineticsDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, fitness, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare and fitness professionals before making changes to your training, supplementation, nutrition, or health practices. Individual results may vary. The host and producers are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any information, suggestions, or procedures discussed in this podcast.Subscribe & Review:If this episode added value to your training knowledge, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Your feedback helps us reach more fitness enthusiasts, coaches, lifters, athletes or anyone who can benefit from quality training information.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master’s degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. Brandon has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University as well is the 2020 Reader's Choice for Best Personal Trainer in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley.Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio where as a competitive powerlifter he currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totaling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. He provides online coaching and programming around the world, and has personally worked with over 200 athletes in the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Brandon’s been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine.He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.
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