In this episode of the Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Mark is joined by returning guest and friend, Jack Hallows a personal trainer turned social media powerhouse. Together, they dive into the realities of online coaching, the evolution of fitness content, and what it actually takes to grow an authentic and successful brand in today's hyper-saturated digital landscape.

Jack shares his journey from gym floor PT to amassing over 280,000 followers online, breaking down what works on social media, how to stay true to your voice, and the importance of being a great coach before becoming a content creator. Expect raw honesty, laughs, practical advice, and a few well-placed F-bombs.

If you're a coach trying to grow your business or navigate the minefield of fitness content online, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• How Jack went from 4.5k followers to 280k+ by staying consistent and true to his coaching values
• The difference between being a coach who uses social media vs. a content creator pretending to be a coach
• Why "entertaining" doesn’t always mean “educational” and how to balance both
• The 3 E’s of content: Education, Empowerment, and Entertainment
• How to reverse engineer your audience to create content that resonates (and converts)
• Why so much fitness content is BS and how to stand out without selling out
• The power of social proof and authenticity in growing your business
• Jack’s upcoming “Coaching Upgrade Seminar” for personal trainers and online coaches
• Mark’s honest frustrations with social media and how they both navigate the content grind

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