Is there a way to get him to lower the price?

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CypKitty

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I currently have a personal trainer through a gym. I've has him since May this year, but knew him before that. He has his own business at home doing the same thing.

Very soon he is not going to do it through the gym anymore and if I want to continue having him as my personal trainer, I need to purchase the packs through him.

I got the price list and it is a lot more than what it is at the gym. I currently pay $40 a session twice a week. His biggest bulk pack brings it to $46.50 - which I cannot afford

He does have an off peak pack - but I can't do that. However doing the maths, biggest bulk pack equals to $38.75 a session, which I CAN afford

Is there a way to talk to him and try and get him to lower the price. Of is this just business and what it says goes? I have thought abou dropping to just one session a week however I don't want to do that if I don't have to.

Thanks in advance :)
 
You could join a martial arts school for that cash, get all the motivation you need and be able to use the quivering hand of death on any bad guys that try to do you harm.

Look you have posted a few times about how much you like the dude. If that’s what you need, great, but business is business. I know this trainer comes across as your bud right. But they are salesmen and try to come off as your bud. That’s all good. Just remember the bottom line is cash to them AND you.

This is why people make friends at the gym to motivate each other, learn from each other.

Personally I don’t know why you can't work a few sessions with the guy, then workout on your own for 2 months, then go back for a few sessions and make him work hard by giving you a new routine that you can then take and focus on for a few more months.

In the end he is probably more willing to drop the price instead of lose the business.
 
That’s 34.5336 USD x2 sessions =69 a week x 4 weeks= 276 a month

Yeah, I would join a martial arts school or dance studio and pocket well over 100 bucks a month. Use that to buy a nice bicycle or something.
 
Everything is negotiable, especially in this economy. And if he isn't willing to work with you on price, move on or take Johnny's advice.
 
This always works

1. Challenge him to a fist fight where the winner gets to name the new price.

2. Blindside him with a billy-jack to the jaw bone.

3. Close with a "monkey steals the peach"



4. Enjoy new lowered price
 
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You can always try to talk him down about the price. As you are a previous customer, he may be willing to take a little hit in order to keep you. On the other hand, he might choose not to. Just be ready for either outcome.

Something that might help you is if you express that you plan on staying with him for a very long time. Plenty of trainers out there would typically rather take a hit in order have a committed long-term client than go looking for new leads.

And if that fails, then don't be afraid of finding a new trainer. You might end up with someone you like even better.

Just keep your head up and don't stop.
 
Thanks for the interesting advice guys

No martial arts. I go to PT because I enjoy PT. It is fun and I get pushed. Boot Camp used to give me that feeling, but now it doesn't happen anymore because it is too easy.

Second of all, the guy isn't my 'bud'. He has a good reputation at the gym and everyone talks to him. He has gotten a few clients from the PT I also had before. She was really hard, military kind of stuff. Now she is pregnant with twins woohoo. The guy is good and he knows what he is talking about.

I don't think he is all about the money, I think he genuinely cares about the clients. I work in childcare and earn more than my hubby. While money is a factor, it doesn't mean that I don't care about the children and therefore go out of my way for them if needed. You get what I mean?
 
CypKitty said:
Second of all, the guy isn't my 'bud'. He has a good reputation at the gym and everyone talks to him. He has gotten a few clients from the PT I also had before. She was really hard, military kind of stuff. Now she is pregnant with twins woohoo. The guy is good and he knows what he is talking about.
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you've been seeing this guy for almost 6 months. if he is willing to drop you over 8 dollars a session (a loyal client) then i'd say move on. any trainer of any reputable status pushes their trainees hard so don't think it's going to be an impossible feet finding someone new and probably even better.
 
CypKitty said:
No martial arts. .
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that's cool

CypKitty said:
Second of all, the guy isn't my 'bud'. He has a good reputation at the gym and everyone talks to him.
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Sounds like a bud (bud=salesman)

CypKitty said:
The guy is good and he knows what he is talking about.
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okay

CypKitty said:
I don't think he is all about the money, I think he genuinely cares about the clients. I work in childcare and earn more than my hubby. While money is a factor, it doesn't mean that I don't care about the children and therefore go out of my way for them if needed. You get what I mean?
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Edit: listen, i agree, he cares, hell I do too.

If one of your clients can't pay as much for child care anymore, do you work with them or is business, business? and they need to move on.

If you do care and work things out with them, great. If not, I understand that too. The question is does he care enough to work it out with you or is business, business?
 
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Its a buyers market out there.
Everything in life is negotiable, always has been and always will be. Just cant guarantee that at the end of your negotiations you will have the result that you want. That bit lies in your hands.
 
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