• Ignite the Fire

  • The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career (Revised, Updated, and Expanded)
  • By: Jonathan Goodman
  • Narrated by: Pete Cataldo
  • Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (568 ratings)

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Ignite the Fire

By: Jonathan Goodman
Narrated by: Pete Cataldo
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Publisher's Summary

Now in a revised, expanded, and upgraded edition, Ignite the Fire is the highly practical approach to personal training already relied on by thousands of trainers worldwide.

Repeatedly called one of the "best books for personal trainers", it provides a clear road map teaching you how to become a personal trainer, to getting a personal trainer certification, to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income.

Have you ever wanted to know the best, high-integrity techniques to get more clients, run a fitness business, or have a solid system for selling personal training?

You're not alone. For years Jon's been asked these questions so he read, watched, researched, and interviewed the best in the world to compile Ignite the Fire. This powerful book for certified personal trainers will show you how to:

    Find your dream job in the fitness industry
  • Find, market to, and sell your ideal client while seamlessly dealing with objections
  • Build amazing workouts for beginners
  • Deal with difficult client types
  • Develop multiple income streams while maintaining your reputation

Ignite the Fire provides a clear road map to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income.

©2015 Jonathan Goodman (P)2015 Jonathan Goodman

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My first ever book review.

1st and foremost congrats on a great book. I loved every chapter. The writer did a great job of covering a lot of different topics with enough detail and its benefits toward your career to give you an idea of where to start building skills. I just finished the book a few minutes ago and felt moved to write a review. I know that I will be listening to this book a few more times through and will be looking for more informational content by the author. Nice job reminding us where to find more. Lol

Thank you, loved it, I walked away with a lot.

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Well done

What I enjoyed most about this book was the character of the author. Of course people say one thing and do another but a common thread throughout the book was integrity and I like that. Lot of good information- if definitely recommend any trainer, seasoned or new, to invest in this book.

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Amazing read

I truly loved reading this book. This was the best personal training book I've ever read. So if your in the business of fitness or wanna find about how to be a trainer and what it will take. Then you certainly want to invest in this book. Thanks

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Great book

Great book! Very informative on where to start as a personal trainer even if you're seasoned. He makes things simpler. Periodization is hard for the average client. He created the focus system making training clients much more simpler

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MOST EXCITED ON MY CAREER SEEKING JOURNEY!

This book is everything that I needed! Very informative information that will nurture me in my career from start to finish!! Thanks Jonathan!!

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Great read for PTs

What did you love best about Ignite the Fire?

I'm just getting started in my personal training career and this book really helped in many aspects from marketing to relationship building to branding. Awesome read!

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A must have for each personal trainer

If you could sum up Ignite the Fire in three words, what would they be?

Great industry insight

What other book might you compare Ignite the Fire to and why?

Rich dd, Poor dad. Same impact on my approach on business

What does Pete Cataldo bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the ability to read while driving. Otherwise that woud be impossible

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no, just great ideas and 'ah-a' moments

Any additional comments?

good job Jon! looking forwaard to your next book

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Great Insight

Narrator was great a delivering thi. Jonathan shares his experiences, both successes and failures, and how they shaped him to deliver the amazing information he does today. Very appreciative of this great resource. The chapters and audio didn't match up. Audible issue?

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Loved it!!! This book makes me want to be better.

Great info, with many available resources to make you a better trainer. I recommend this book to every coach, trainer and gym manager out there. I wish I would have read it when I first started. Thanks


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Great book!

Awesome job by Jon Goodman here. He kills it and I wish I had this when I started my career in fitness.

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  • 07-10-15

Really enjoyed this. Bit repetitive, but motivates

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. definitely worth revisiting when you feel a little jaded or stuck in a rut!

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  • Michelle Robert
  • 07-26-17

Very useful for beginners like myself!

Tq so much for such great ideas. Especially about advertising, how to support the boss and starting a blog. The reader is very engaging. Tq for doing a fabulous job!

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  • Alan Fitton
  • 02-19-16

fantastic read

brilliant audio book for any trainer speaks truth from experience and has helped me enormously think outside the box I honestly give this a 10/10
fantastic job
loved every minute

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 01-16-23

Highly recommended for PTs and coaches!

Very enjoyable to listen to, whoever narrated it did a great job. The book is also full of practical advice and actionable recommendations, which I highly value in any book.

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  • Gavin Rowlands
  • 09-04-19

Just brilliant.

fantastic listen. (audio book). It has highly motivated me to seek my own personal development. I will 100% be reading/listening to more of Mr Goodmans books. I was quite sad when it ended. On to the next!!!

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  • Rob.
  • 04-29-19

Good listen

Plenty of useful information for anyone already a personal trainer or thinking of becoming a personal trainer.

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  • Jack Perchard
  • 03-06-19

great book!

definitely helped me in my current training whilst working in a gym, lots of useful information and techniques

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  • Adrian.P
  • 12-04-18

Fantastic guidelines!

It has been a pleasure to finish this book! now I'm looking/seeking for some more!

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  • Jamie
  • 10-30-17

Awesome

Loved it! For any Personal Trainer looking to up skill it's a must listen to.

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  • Kayleigh
  • 06-06-17

Well read, well written and super helpful

I really enjoyed this book. Well worth the money. I think the author has a well balanced approach towards personal training and helping other people.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 12-14-16

A must read for PT'S!

Everything your study doesn't cover, but its the stuff you need to know. Loved it!

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  • Andrew
  • 11-26-16

great book

fantastic book. The narration was great and made it so easy to listen to. I'm looking forward to listening to more.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 10-02-20

Great Book

Very informative book. I learned a lot! Highly recommended to anyone in the fitness industry