The fitness industry is changing FAST, and if you're not adapting, you're falling behind. In this episode, Ryan Tullis sits down with elite coach and competitive bodybuilder Dilan Velagic to expose the hard truths about coaching, AI in fitness, and why most trainers fail.

Dilan's journey from an average gym-goer to a respected coach proves that building a career in fitness isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about mastering communication, mental resilience, and business strategy.

Key Takeaways:

🔑 The #1 mistake online coaches make (and how to fix it)

🔑 Why mental health is the missing piece in fitness coaching

🔑 How AI is disrupting the personal training industry – good or bad?

🔑 The secret to building a loyal client base that actually sticks around

🔑 Why knowledge isn’t enough – coaching is about relationships

🔑 How Dilan and Lauren built a successful business by playing to their strengths

🔑 The future of fitness: where coaching is headed in the next 5 years

🔑 This episode is packed with raw insights, controversial takes, and real-world strategies that every personal trainer, gym owner, and fitness enthusiast needs to hear.

💬 Drop a comment below – Is AI the future of personal training or the end of it?

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Chapters:

00:00 The Journey from Gym Rat to Pro Coach

04:07 The Ugly Truth About Fitness Coaching

08:24 Should You Date Your Business Partner?

10:31 What It REALLY Takes to Be a Successful Coach

12:39 Will AI Replace Fitness Coaches?!

18:46 The Future of Fitness & What’s Next

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Tyler Johnson:

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Memoirs of A Fitness Trainer:

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Keywords

fitness, coaching, bodybuilding, AI, personal training, communication, relationships, nutrition, mental health, athlete preparation