Creators Campfire: Episode 6 | Jamel Hamilton

Hey guys, and welcome to Creators Campfire.

If you're anything like me and haven't quite found your passion in life yet, but you know there is something out there for you, then this is the podcast for you.

Alternatively, if you know what it is you want to do, but aren't sure how to do it, then this is also the podcast for you.

Each week I'll be interviewing a business owner, influencer / content creator or side hustler to understand more about what they do and how they got to where they are today. I'll also be delving in to how they leverage social media to build their brand.

Armed with this understanding I'll be better equipped to decide whether that sounds like something worth pursuing or not, and hopefully after listening, you will to.

It's also a place for my interviewees to tell you all about who they are and share their story with you.

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This week's guest is Jamel Hamilton, a Personal Trainer.

We talk about why Jamel decided to go into Personal Training, the qualifications needed and the impact it had on his rugby career.

Jamel talks about what the things he would have done differently, what he wishes he knew and how lockdown has impacted his business.

There's also insight into how he's used Instagram to build his client base and what he loves most about his job.

Be sure to check out Jamel's Instagram (@project.hamilton) and follow him here: [https://www.instagram.com/project.hamilton](https://www.instagram.com/project.hamilton/)

You can also find out more about Jamel and get in touch on his webste: [https://www.projecthamilton.co.uk/](https://www.projecthamilton.co.uk/)

// Mentions:

Khrys Speed (@kdotspeed) - [https://www.instagram.com/kdotspeed](https://www.instagram.com/kdotspeed)

Tristan Stowe (@tristan.revamp.fitness) - [https://www.instagram.com/tristan.revamp.fitness/](https://www.instagram.com/tristan.revamp.fitness/)

James Smith (@jamessmithpt) - [https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/](https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/)

// Timestamps:

01:30 When did you know you wanted to be a personal trainer?
03:00 Do you need to be qualified to be a personal trainer?
04:40 Is there an exam or assessment that you need to have in order to qualify?
06:10 Are there more courses you can do after you're qualified to become better?
08:35 Is there something in particular you should look out for when picking a course?
11:10 How did you get your first clients?
13:00 How difficult is it to get clients? (the business side)
17:35 Deciding between rugby and being a PT
20:10 Do you think you made the right decision?
26:15 Did you leverage social media to build your client base?
28:55 Would you consider any other platforms than Instagram?
34:30 How did you adapt to lockdown with current clients?
38:50 Has lockdown affected your future plans for PT?
41:25 Who in the industry do you look up to or admire?
45:45 What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
47:03 What advice would you give your younger self starting out?
48:15 What do you enjoy about your job the most?
50:20 What one thing would you change about how you started?
53:10 Rapid Fire

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