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Lessons on how to level up your physique and coaching business with the best educators, coaches and professors in the game.
Episodes

Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
18 min
In today's episode, I walk you through the steps to increase client retention, which I use and teach to my mentees.
If you can implement at least some of these, you'll see significant improvements in client retention, which will allow you to build a better, bigger business.
Hope you take a lot of value from this one!
Thanks,
Matt
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Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
11 min
In today's episode, I go over how to sell without being salesy, the value of being product-led & how being a good coach is the best sales tool you have.
Hope you take a lot of value from this one!
Thanks,
Matt

Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
16 min
Todays episode I answer listener questions about the state of the industry, how to build a business with limited resources & how to be productive when out of routine.
Hope you take a lot of value from this one!
Thanks,
Matt

Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
19 min
Today, I'll explore the issues we coaches typically encounter with physique development and the many mistakes I've made over the years.
And the solutions that allow me to make physique progress alongside coaching 100+ clients & running 3 successful businesses
If there's anything you'd like to see me dive into in a future episode, hit me up at Matt_Physiquecollective on IG.
Thanks, Matt

Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
19 min
Hi guys, back after a little break and with a solo episode today. I'll be putting more of these out to give you guys the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to grow your coaching businesses.
Today I am doing a bit of a deep dive into time management & some considerations that we want to be making as coaches. Especially when it comes to maximising our efficiency alongside living a life that isn't just working 24/7.
If you like/love/hate this style, please let me know at matt_physiquecollective on Instagram.
Thanks,Matt

Jan 11, 2025
Jan 11, 2025
1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Chester Soko (@Dr_soko on Instagram). Chester has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, runs a successful tele-med business & is absolutely jacked.
In this episode, we cover the current recommendations for volume & intensity, if you can really grow at maintenance, how to best manage your blood lipids to prevent atherosclerosis, and much more. A really great episode to level up your programming and health management
Hope you enjoy it!
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy, which relaunches January 31st
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Dec 22, 2024
Dec 22, 2024
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I am joined by Steve Hall from Revive Stronger (@Revivestronger on Instagram). Steve has the best evidence-based podcast on the internet, is a great coach and natural bodybuilding pro.
In this episode we cover what it truly means to be “evidence based”, how we can apply that within our coaching & training, what we have changed our minds on over the years & much more. A really great episode and I really enjoyed Steve’s perspective on a bunch of topics.
Hope you enjoy it!
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy, which relaunches in January.
Sponsored by Strom Sports Nutrition - Code PHYSIQUE for free shipping

Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024
1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I am joined by Zac Fotheringham (Zac_teamprocoach on IG). Zac has been absolutely dominating the coaching scene this year, and I had to get him on to talk about his approach.
In this episode, we discuss how he builds amazing coaching relationships, his approach to getting the best out of people, his coaching background, where he is at with his own journey and where he wants to take his coaching.
I took a bunch away from this episode & think you guys will as well, especially those who want to get into coaching at the highest level.
Hope you enjoy it!
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy.
Sponsored by Strom Sports Nutrition - Code PHYSIQUE for free shipping

Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
1 hr 21 min
In this episode, I am joined by Mike Leng (unorthodoxnutrition on IG). Mike is a coach specializing in nutrition and performance enhancement in BJJ & combat sports.
In this episode, we discuss how he works on effective communication with his athletes, how to get "buy-in" from people who are not purely sold on physique development, his insights into building his business, and loads more nuggets of advice.
I took a bunch away from this episode & think you guys will as well.
Hope you enjoy it!

Oct 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2024
38 min
In this episode, I am joined by Calum Raistrick (Calum_teamprocoach). Cal is a world-class bodybuilding coach and educator, who has been in the game, delivering high-level results for years.
In this episode we talk about how he grew Pro Coach, how he structures his day to maximize performance, and his own journey, along with tons of tips that both new and experienced coaches will benefit from.
We also talked about his new venture, the ICM - Institute of Coaching Mastery, which I highly recommend if you want to improve your coaching knowledge.
Hope you enjoy the episode.






