In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, Kyle sits down with Cole Steininger to talk about the real key to client retention during the most difficult season of the year: The Holidays. You’ll learn how to use frequent touchpoints, build real rapport, and set up realistic plans that clients can actually follow. From mini wins to mindset shifts, this episode walks through how to coach clients through family stress, food guilt, and schedule chaos without falling off track. If you want your clients to stay consistent year-round, it starts here.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.
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• Intro to Holiday Coaching (00:00 )

• Why Frequent Touchpoints Matter (01:09 )

• Building Client Rapport Year-Round (03:03 )

• How to Keep Clients from Ghosting (06:17 )

• Game Planning for Holiday Disruptions (07:12 )

• Setting Mini-Wins and Realistic Expectations (09:15 )

• Teaching the Skill of Consistency (10:30 )

• Non-Negotiables for Holiday Clients (13:33 )

• Protein, Steps & Resistance Training (14:44 )

• Coaching Grace vs. Restriction (22:52 )

• Celebration vs. Gluttony Mindset (23:23 )

• Make It a Year-Round Strategy (29:39 )