EP | 683 - Why Ad Performance Feels Weird Right Now — and How Seven-Figure Coaches Are Adapting

EP | 683 - Why Ad Performance Feels Weird Right Now — and How Seven-Figure Coaches Are Adapting

Author: Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger October 16, 2025 Duration: 16:44

If your ads aren't performing like they used to, it's not you. Things are feeling weird right now and this episode will hopefully turn the tide for you in both strategy and mindset. We'll cover some quick checklist items for your ads, why client testimonial ads crush and what to ask, why you should go after better prospects, and more.

 

Time Stamps:

 

(0:50) Ad Performance Stalling?

(3:26) Quick Checklist

(5:00) Client Testimonial Ads

(6:25) Hiring A Closer Question

(7:50) Closing % Down and DM Conversation Friction

(8:45) Better Prospects, Not More

(12:15) Scholarship Referral Question

(15:20) What We Do Inside of IFCA

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Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger have built a seven-figure online coaching company, Transform 4Ever Systems, by focusing on more than just workouts. Their The Fitness Business Podcast with Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger digs into that exact intersection where physical transformation meets entrepreneurial growth. Each episode feels like a candid conversation between two practitioners who are actively solving the complex problems fitness professionals face daily. You’ll hear them unpack the nuances of client communication, the psychology behind effective marketing, and the leadership strategies required to scale a coaching practice sustainably. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's grounded in their real-world experience of building a successful brand from the ground up. While the core audience is fitness entrepreneurs and coaches, anyone with a serious interest in the business mechanics behind health and nutrition will find immense value. The dialogue moves seamlessly from the science of achieving physical results to the practical art of selling and influencing in a crowded market. Tuning into this podcast offers a direct line to the mindset and tactics used by operators who are in the trenches, making it a unique resource for those who want their passion for fitness to translate into a viable, impactful career. It’s for those who understand that changing a body and running a business are two sides of the same coin.
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