How Merinda O’Brien Built a 45-Client Hybrid Strength Coaching Business

How Merinda O’Brien Built a 45-Client Hybrid Strength Coaching Business

Author: Fitness Education Online February 3, 2026 Duration: 35:43
In this episode, Bex chats with Merinda O’Brien, Head Coach at Generation Strength and elite strength coach, about building a sustainable online coaching business. Merinda shares her journey into the fitness industry, how her business evolved organically into supporting over 45 online clients, and what’s helped her maintain coaching quality and long-term client relationships. This episode is a great listen for coaches looking to grow online in a way that’s sustainable, professional, and align...

The Fitness Education Online Podcast is a weekly conversation for those who build their careers in gyms, studios, and training floors. Hosts Jono Petrohilos and Travis Mattern connect directly with the experts-the business strategists, the master coaches, the marketing minds-who understand the unique pressures and opportunities within the fitness industry. This isn't just theory; each episode digs into practical, actionable insights you can use immediately, whether you're fine-tuning a client's technique, streamlining your studio's operations, or finding better ways to connect with your community. As a leading provider of continuing education courses, Fitness Education Online extends that mission into this accessible audio format, creating a vital resource for professional development. You'll hear genuine discussions that cover the full spectrum of running a sustainable practice, from the latest in exercise science and client retention to the realities of entrepreneurship and effective marketing. It’s a podcast designed to meet you where you are in your professional journey, offering the knowledge and perspective needed to not only improve your skills but also to build a more resilient and successful fitness business. Tune in for a direct line to the ideas and strategies shaping the future of personal training, group fitness, and gym ownership.
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