How to Set Up Your PT Business Tech Stack in One Weekend
The phrase "tech stack" is enough to make most personal trainers want to run and hide. It sounds complicated, expensive, and overwhelming. The result? Analysis paralysis. You end up with a messy combination of spreadsheets, emails, and DMs that costs you time and makes you look unprofessional.
Let's fix that. This is your minimalist, high-performance tech stack that you can set up this weekend.
The 'All-in-One' vs. 'Best-in-Breed' Myth
There are two approaches to building a tech stack:
- Best-in-Breed: You pick the "best" tool for each individual job (scheduling, payments, programming, etc.) and try to stitch them all together. This is a recipe for complexity and subscription fatigue.
- All-in-One: You choose a single platform that handles the core functions of your business. This is the smarter path for 99% of trainers.
The Real Cost of 'Free'
Many trainers start with a patchwork of free tools (Google Sheets, email, etc.). This isn't a tech stack; it's a liability. It doesn't scale, it wastes hours on manual admin, and it makes for a terrible client experience.
Your Weekend Tech Stack Setup
We're focusing on the essentials. What do you actually need to run your business effectively?
Saturday Morning: The Core Engine (2 Hours)
This is the foundation of your entire business.
Saturday Afternoon: Your Digital Storefront (1 Hour)
You need a professional way to attract and capture new leads.
Sunday Morning: Your First Product (2 Hours)
Let's create something to sell. Even if you only do 1-on-1, you need a defined 'product'.
Sunday Afternoon: Automation & Polish (1 Hour)
Let's save you some time.
Yes. To start and scale to your first $10k/month, this is all you need. A website, a complex funnel, and 10 different software subscriptions are distractions, not requirements.
For now, you can schedule manually. As your client base grows, you can add a tool like Calendly. However, scheduling is a feature that will be integrated into TrainingPro to further simplify your stack.
Your tech stack should feel like a well-oiled machine, not a Frankenstein's monster. By consolidating around a core platform like TrainingPro, you spend less time on admin and more time coaching.
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