Retail and consumer

Personal trainer marketing for a one-person business

Personal trainer marketing for trainers who sell their own time: a clear niche, an easy booking link and proof clients can trust.

Social media plans from $1,500 + GST a month

Personal trainer marketing

Personal trainer marketing that fills your diary

Rock Solid Marketing helps with personal trainer marketing for independent trainers and small personal training businesses across Australia: a clear niche, an easy way to book and proof that clients trust. You’re good at training people, but your week has empty slots, your Instagram gets likes from other trainers, and new clients mostly come from friends of friends.

We help you choose who you train best, show it honestly and make booking a first session easy. We size the work to a one-person budget, starting with the pieces that bring enquiries soonest.

Social media plans start from $1,500 + GST a month, and a Google Business Profile set-up is $500 + GST. If tidying your profile and asking clients for reviews will fill your diary, we’ll tell you before we quote.

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Sized for one trainerThe cheapest steps that bring enquiries first

9+

Years serving Sunraysia and the Mallee

10+

Years’ minimum experience for every specialist

10

Marketing specialists on your team

6

Core digital channels, one joined-up strategy

Common problems

What gets in the way, and how we fix it

  1. I post every day, but my followers are other trainers, not people who would book.

    What we do

    We help you pick a niche and post for that client: their goals, their worries and what a first session with you looks like.

  2. People ask about prices in my DMs and then disappear.

    What we do

    A simple page with your packages, your areas and a booking link lets people book a first session without the back and forth.

  3. I train clients in parks and at their homes, so I don’t show up on Google Maps.

    What we do

    We set up your Google Business Profile as a service-area business, so you can appear for the suburbs you travel to without showing a home address.

  4. I’m not sure what I can say about results or post as before-and-after photos.

    What we do

    We avoid weight-loss promises and misleading before-and-after images, and use genuine reviews with permission, in line with ACCC guidance.

Services

Services for this industry

Personal training marketing

Personal trainer marketing strategies that suit a small budget

Each step is chosen because it brings enquiries for a one-person business, not because it suits a big gym chain.

A niche worth owning

Seniors staying strong, new mums returning to exercise, tradies with sore backs: a clear niche makes you the obvious choice for someone, instead of one of many trainers nearby.

Found in your suburbs

A Google Business Profile set up for the areas you travel to, with your services, hours and photos of real sessions, so locals find you when they search.

Booking in one tap

A link in your profile, posts and website that goes straight to a first-session booking, so interest turns into a time in your diary.

Social posts for clients

Short videos and posts that show what a session is like and answer your clients’ real questions, written for the people you want to train.

Honest proof

Genuine client reviews, shared with permission, and your real qualifications and registration. No weight-loss guarantees and no edited before-and-after photos.

A brand that looks professional

A logo, business cards and a landing page through our New Business Package, so you look established from your first flyer to your Instagram profile.

Who it’s for

Is it the right fit?

Who it’s for

  • Independent personal trainers building their own client base
  • Mobile and outdoor trainers without a studio
  • Small personal training studios with two or three trainers
  • Trainers moving into a niche such as seniors or new mums

Not a fit

  • Trainers with a full diary and a waiting list
  • Anyone wanting ads that promise weight loss or set results
  • Budgets under the cost of a Google Business Profile set-up: start with free steps we can suggest on the call

Your marketing plan

A personal trainer marketing plan in three steps

A good marketing strategy for a personal trainer has three steps. Step one is the foundation: your niche, your offer and a Google Business Profile that shows the suburbs you cover. Step two is a simple place to book: a landing page or website with your packages and a booking link. Step three is steady content and reviews that keep new clients arriving.

Many trainers only need step one and some coaching to start. Others want us to run their social media each month. We agree the smallest plan that fits your goals at the free discovery call.

  • Niche, offer and Google profile first
  • A landing page with a booking link
  • Regular posts and genuine reviews
  • Spend added only as clients come in

More of the clients you train best.

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Work in this industry

Small business work in action

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We approached Rock Solid Marketing to build our online store for our retail division and to look after our existing website. The professionalism of Sean and his team from day one was incredible, they took the time to sit down with us to discuss our exact requirements and they offered suggestions for the build which would improve the overall running of the store.

The finished result of our online store is nothing short of fantastic- it integrates with our point of sale software, it is very easy to navigate, and presents and operates as a professionally made web store should. Since completion and hand over, the back up support we receive from Rock Solid Marketing is remarkable- nothing is too much trouble and we can contact the team at any time with any questions we may have. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Sean, Janine and the team from Rock Solid Marketing for building or revamping a website, creating an online store to suit your business or with online marketing.

Travis BroadstockOwner – Exposed Signage and ApparelRead the Exposed Signage & Apparel case study

Your specialists

The people behind your personal trainer marketing

Meet the whole team
Ami HeathAmi HeathMarketing LeadWollongong NSW
Rachel EhratRachel EhratCreator Of All Things Amazing!Tasmania
Lindsay BuckleyLindsay BuckleyDigital MastermindSydney NSW

How it works

How a partnership runs

Every partnership starts with a strategy, then runs month by month with one plan and one point of contact.

  1. Free discovery call

    A free 30-minute call about your business, your goals and whether a partnership is the right fit.

  2. Strategy and roadmap

    We get to know your goals, customers, challenges and opportunities, then give you a practical marketing roadmap.

  3. Monthly delivery

    Your account manager runs the plan each month across the channels it needs, from social media and SEO to email and press releases.

  4. Meet and report

    A monthly meeting by phone or visit, with a HubSpot dashboard that shows what the work is achieving.

What we can do

Online marketing for personal trainers

Google profileBooking linkSocial mediaNo lock-in contracts
  • Niche and offer workshop
  • Google Business Profile set-up ($500 + GST)
  • Logo, cards and landing page (New Business Package)
  • Social media posts and scheduling
  • Short video and carousel content
  • Review request process
  • Monthly results meeting

Social media plans cover 1 to 3 platforms. A full website starts from $5,000 + GST. Paid social ads are priced separately, with ad spend paid to Meta.

Plans

Personal trainer marketing plans and packages

Start with social media or the New Business Package. Every plan includes a briefing session and a monthly results meeting.

Starter

From

$1,500+ GST a month

1 platform · 8 posts a month

Ideal for new, early-stage, or small businesses seeking professional social media content on a single network.

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Standard

From

$2,000+ GST a month

2 platforms · 12 posts a month

Perfect for established organisations with audiences on multiple platforms, locations or product ranges.

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New Business Package

$4,995+ GST

Logo, cards, Google and a landing page

The perfect package to build a rock solid marketing foundation for your new business.

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Key facts

Personal Trainer Marketing at a glance

Starting price
Social media plans from $1,500 + GST a month
Google Business Profile set-up
$500 + GST
New Business Package
$4,995 + GST
Ad rules
No weight-loss or before-and-after promises
Contract
No lock-in contracts
First step
Free 30-minute discovery call

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Resources

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Social Media

How To Use Social Media To Build Trust & Drive Sales For Your Business

In 2025, social media remains one of the most powerful tools small business owners can use to build their brand, connect with customers, and drive sales. But let’s be honest: between running your business, managing day-to-day tasks, and keeping customers happy, finding the time and energy to stay consistent on social media can feel overwhelming.

FAQ

Questions about personal trainer marketing

Can’t find what you’re after? Call us on 1800 842 022 or browse every answer on our FAQ page.

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Our social media plans start from $1,500 + GST a month for one platform and 2 posts a week. A Google Business Profile set-up is $500 + GST, and the New Business Package (logo, cards, Google set-up and a landing page) is $4,995 + GST. We suggest the smallest step that fits your goals.

Pick who you train best, then make it easy for those people to find and book you. Set up a Google Business Profile for the suburbs you cover, share short posts that show a session, ask happy clients for reviews and put a booking link everywhere. A clear niche does more than a bigger following.

Treat it like any service business: a clear offer, a place to book, proof and steady visibility. For a studio with several trainers, give each trainer a profile and a specialty, run a simple referral program and keep the Google profile current. Marketing a personal trainer business also means following up people who enquire but don’t book.

Many areas have plenty of trainers, but most market themselves the same way. Trainers who own a niche, such as seniors, pre and post natal, or strength for tradies, compete with far fewer people. The market for a general trainer can feel crowded; the market for a specialist often doesn’t.

A logo and colours, business cards, a simple flyer, a profile photo, a one-page summary of your packages and prices, and templates for social posts. With those ready, every post and handout looks consistent. Our New Business Package covers the logo, cards, Google set-up and a landing page.

Only with care. The ACCC says testimonials and images must be genuine and must not mislead, and before-and-after photos can give a false picture if lighting, posture or editing differ. Get written permission, avoid editing and never imply that everyone gets the same result.

Not always. Many trainers do well with a good Google profile, a booking link and regular posts they create themselves. A personal trainer marketing agency helps when you have more paying sessions to fill than time to market, or when you want a professional brand and content without learning it all yourself.

No. Our social media plans have no lock-in contracts, and the New Business Package and Google profile set-up are one-off jobs. Your logo, accounts and content belong to your business, so you can take over the marketing yourself at any time.

Let’s Talk Marketing – Book Here

Let’s start by scheduling a free discovery call so we can get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit for your marketing needs.