
Skyler Tanner
Want to learn how to talk to your strength training clients like the experts do?
Smart Strength Austin’s Skyler Tanner talks about the most effective ways to answer some of the most common questions your prospects and new clients might have, like whether cardio is necessary or not, the right training frequency, how to fix saggy skin, along with other common concerns (and a few technical things, too!).
If you want to improve the way you communicate with clients and become more confident in delivering talking points, there’s a lot you can learn from Skyler in this one!
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Show Notes
- 01:37 – Skyler Tanner is surprised at how Skyler Tanner is actually good at sales (and why and how you can be, too)
- 04:43 – Common client questions: what about cardio?
- 07:48 – Cardio versus weight training — should I do just one or both?
- 12:33 – How does Skyler adjust his explanations based on the type of client?
- 17:29 – How can you get rid of saggy skin on your arms?
- 18:59 – Does Skyler partner with nutritionists and dieticians?
- 20:20 – 2 things clients need to understand about saggy skin
- 22:08 – Be careful with how deep you let your client conversations go!
- 25:34 – Understanding hypertrophy versus hyperplasia
- 29:39 – Should your studio bother with super-precise body composition measurements?
- 31:14 – “Am I ever going to stop getting stronger?” (Plus, the dangers of going into just a strength maintenance mindset)
- 33:22 – Is HIT strength training once a week enough?
- 38:25 – Skyler’s quickest possible response to the “is once a week enough?” question
- 39:13 – Will strength training help with balance?
- 44:20 – How will strength training help me lose my belly flab/weight?
Note: these are the timestamps for the audio edition. For the video edition’s timestamps, please see the YouTube description box for this episode.
People Mentioned & Selected Links from the Episode
- Skyler Tanner | Official Website | Smart Strength Austin | HIB Episodes
- Tim Ferriss | Official Website | The 4-Hour Body
- Kevin Rose | Official Website
- Arthur Jones | HIB Episodes
- Dr. Peter Attia | Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (book) | Official Website
- Dr. James Fisher | Dr. Fisher on Research Gate | HIB Episodes
- To Sell is Human – Daniel Pink (book)
- Religion for Atheists – Alain de Botton (book) | The School of Life (YouTube channel)
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