Most PTs are invisible where it matters now


For years, the game was simple:

Rank on Google → get traffic → get clients.

That still matters.

But something has shifted—and most people haven’t caught up yet.

Your next client isn’t scrolling through 10 websites anymore.

They’re asking one question…
and trusting the answer they’re given.

And that changes everything.

Right now, there are three places this decision happens:

  1. Google → who shows up
  2. Perplexity / Gemini → who gets mentioned
  3. ChatGPT → who gets recommended

Most fit pros are only thinking about the first.

The problem is… the decision is now happening across all three.

Do this (it’ll take you 2–3 minutes)

Most people avoid this because it shows the gap immediately:

  1. Google your main keyword
    e.g. “Personal Trainer [your area]”
    Are you on page 1?
  2. Ask Perplexity:
    “Who’s the best [niche] coach for [target client] in [area]?”
    Do you show up?
  3. Ask ChatGPT the same thing
    Are you suggested?

If the answer is no to any of those…

That’s the gap.

And it’s not because you need to “post more.”

It’s because there isn’t a proper system behind your marketing.


Quick example

I’ve been working on this with Rick, a multi studio owner in New York.

We didn’t focus on more posts or trying to go viral.

We focused on:

  • how people actually search
  • what they’re really asking
  • and how to position him so he shows up in those moments

Over the last 12 months:

  • ~843,000 search impressions
  • 7,000+ clicks
  • about a 6× increase in traffic

But the important bit…

His site is now being picked up inside AI tools:

  • 29 ChatGPT citations
  • 10 Gemini citations

So he’s not just ranking anymore.

He’s being recommended when people ask for help.


What to do next

If you’re not sure where your gap is:

👉 Take the Growth Engine Scorecard.

It takes a couple of minutes and will show you:

  • what’s actually holding things back
  • and where to focus first

If you already know something’s off

I’m opening a small number of Strategic Reviews next week (London + virtual).

This isn’t just a chat.

We’ll identify:

  • where your client journey is leaking
  • why you’re not showing up in search or AI
  • and what needs fixing first

If you run the test and can see the gap, reply REVIEW and I’ll send you the details and available slots.

Cheers,
Andrew

Andrew Wallis

Most PTs aren’t struggling because of effort.They’re stuck because they don’t have a system.That’s why income stalls at £2k–£5k/month. I help fitness professionals fix that by installing a simple Growth Engine that creates consistent leads, better conversions, and predictable revenue. No hacks. No guesswork. Just structure that compounds.With 20+ years in the industry — from PT to building a 6-location bootcamp business — I’ve learned that growth comes from systems, not more effort. Join Fitness Marketing Blueprints for practical strategies to help you scale to £10k+.

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