Hi everyone, I’d love some input from trainers who built a coaching side business while working full-time. I’m in my mid 20s, really passionate about strength training and confidence building, and I currently coach a handful clients online. I love the flexibility of online coaching, but I feel stuck on marketing. It seems like social media is the main way to grow now, and as a younger woman, I feel like the pressure is to show my body a lot to be taken seriously, which doesn’t really feel like me. I’ve thought about working in person at a gym, but realistically with my 8–5 I don’t think I could commit to those hours, and I genuinely prefer online coaching. Has anyone grown their online client base mostly through referrals, community, or other methods rather than posting constantly? Or is social media just something I need to lean into more? OR do I need to just buck up and try to get a part time in person position? I’d really appreciate honest experiences and opinions.