What is a Beachbody Coach?

2 years ago I signed on for one of the biggest adventures of my life.  Granted I didn’t know it at the time.

Fitness has always been a part of my life. I grew up as the only girl with 2 older brothers and a father that was a basketball coach. Needless to say I was always trying to keep up with the boys. I played basketball straight through college and was lucky enough to play for New York University and win a National Championship. After all those years of athletics I was excited at the opportunity to shut it down and be LAZY for a month or two. Needless to say a month or two turned into years and I got FAT.  After years of no structure I was ready to get back into shape but I still was not ready to return to “gym” life.   That’s when I discovered Beachbody.  I know you have been there.  You are up late at night or early in the morning.  You are flipping through the channels and you come to the dreaded infomercial.  (I can’t be the only one that always gets sucked into them!!!  Can I?)  I am not someone that ever buys anything from them but this time my interest was peaked.  I was watching Tony Horton talk about P90X.  Everyone in the commercial looked as fit as I wanted to be, even though I was currently far from that myself.  The fitness routine was similar to what I knew about getting in shape in some ways but in other ways it was totally different then I had ever committed to doing.  So I bought it……and like so many other people I didn’t open the box.  It sat there for a while…..and then I got fat enough and tired enough that it was time to get started.  

So I got started.  Then I got my husband started.  Together we were dropping weight and seeing results.  Friends started noticing the changes we were making and that only boosted our confidence to keep going.  One day a friend reached out and talked to me about some of the other opportunities that exist with Beachbody.  At first, like most people, when I heard about Coaching I thought…that’s nice for you but I have a job (a REAL job) and I’m not interested in getting caught in your scam.  I loved the products and was willing to buy them through her but I was NOT interested in becoming a coach.   I continued working out.  I heard about Shakeology and began drinking it every day.  Eventually I finished P90X.  I was so excited about my results that I ordered INSANITY and finished that too! I went from a total slacker that was doing nothing but sit around and eat take out to someone that finished 2 intense programs and was feeling good about myself.

So my friend reached out to me again.. Why not become a coach?  I didn’t know the answer.  I guess I just didn’t think I had it in me.  I’m not a salesperson.  In fact it makes me feel gross to even think about a sales job even today.  So I continued to say no.  She explained to me that I could become a coach and get a great discount on all of the products that I already buy on a regular basis.  DISCOUNT!  Well that made sense to me.  I signed up.  But there was no way I was actually going to coach.  I just wanted the discount.  However, the better I felt about myself the more people wanted to know why I was feeling so good.  The answer was clear.  My commitment to these 2 programs, Shakeology and to myself totally changed who I was.  Or…maybe it just awakened something I let slide away too long ago.  I loved the feeling of being able to talk to others about where they were in their journey and things they might want to try.  I still wasn’t really coaching I was just being a friend.  Just like any friend would recommend a restaurant they liked, I was recommending ways to get healthier.  I wasn’t even promoting it they were asking me.  It’s almost like, the positive energy I was getting from working out was attracting people that wanted the same things in their lives.

That is really when it started for me.  5 of my closest friends formed a group and supported each other through completion of a Beachbody program.  As happy as I was about the transformation I underwent, there was nothing more gratifying then helping your closest friends feel the same way about themselves.  It was then that coaching made sense to me.  So often we have struggles in our lives and it is hard to get out of our own way.  Being a beachbody coach is more about offering a helping hand to someone when they need it then anything else.  It is so rewarding to be able to help others when they don’t know where else to turn.

Now I get asked all the time, what does it mean to be a Beachbody coach.  It means you are a person just like them that has struggled with fitness and/or nutrition and your working to be better.  It means that you are willing to help them with their struggle and not be judgmental.  It means that you are willing to support them through their journey, no matter what, and to help them see that even though everyone’s journey looks a little bit different we are all working towards the same goal of being a little bit better each day.

Now I’m in my upper 30’s.  What started out as a hobby–posting on the Facebook and supporting people–has turned into something that I want to make a full-time business and passion. When you do what you love, work does not feel like work. For the first time in my life I am surrounded solely by people that encourage me daily.  Living in that environment allows you to give so much more to those around you.  

If this speaks to you and you want to know more, below are some of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a Beachbody Coach:

What is the Coach Business Opportunity?

It’s a breakthrough income opportunity that lets you turn weight loss into profit. In order to make money, all you have to do is let people know about getting fit and losing weight with Beachbody’s best-selling line of products. You succeed by helping others succeed!

Who is the company behind the Coach Business Opportunity?

Beachbody is a successful 10-year-old, $250+ million corporation based in Southern California. We create and sell the nation’s most popular in-home fitness and weight-loss products—high-quality, well-manufactured DVD workout programs, gear, and nutritional supplements that have been proven to work. When you become a Beachbody Coach, you’re teaming up with a solid, stable company and a best-selling brand.

How do I earn money?

You get paid weekly commissions when people buy Beachbody products and Team Beachbody Club memberships through your personal website. You can also earn cash bonuses based on your team’s sales.

What does it cost to begin?

It only costs $39.99 to start a Beachbody business. That includes your first month’s Business Services Fees and your Coach Business Kit, which comes with everything you need to begin earning income.

Do I need to be a fitness expert?

No, you don’t need to be a fitness or weight-loss expert to become a Beachbody Coach. You just need to be ready to commit to changing your life.

Do I need to be a slick salesperson?

Not at all—the fact is, just about everybody already wants to get fit or lose weight. And our products can get them there—we have thousands of real-life Success Stories to prove it! To make money as a Beachbody Coach, all you have to do is let people know that they can finally achieve the health, fitness, and weight-loss goals they’ve dreamed of.

What kinds of help and support will I receive?

Once you become a Beachbody Coach, you’ll be part of a whole network of successful Coaches who are there for you to learn from and share with. You’ll also get full access to your online office, which has everything you need to market and manage your business with ease—including your own sales website and email account, a full set of sales and marketing tools, and extensive training guides and videos. In addition, our Coach Relations team is available to answer your questions via email or over the phone. And you’ll have a Coach of your own for extra motivation and guidance.

Will I have to purchase products for resale?

Unlike marketing programs that require you to buy a lot of products in order to participate, the Coach Opportunity has no inventory requirements. If you do want to purchase products for your own use or resale, you’ll get them at a significant discount.

Will I have to handle product inventory, billing, shipping, or customer service?

No—when customers purchase products through your website, we take care of the rest.

Is it easy to set up my website?

Setting up and customizing your Beachbody Coach Website is low-tech and simple! We provide you with an easy-to-use system that allows you to add text and photos (or you can just use ours), and you can choose from a number of Beachbody marketing banners to help make sure your site is viewed.

How does Beachbody promote its products?

We spend millions of dollars every week advertising our home fitness programs on the major TV stations and cable networks. (You’ve probably seen our famous infomercials for programs such as P90X, Turbo Jam, and Hip Hop Abs, as well as our magazine and Internet ads.) Millions of people already know about Beachbody, and every time we run an infomercial, we get thousands of new customers. We want those customers to shop through your store, so you get the commission on those sales!

How much of a discount will I get on my own Beachbody products?

As Beachbody Coach, you receive a 25% discount on all Beachbody products available in the Team Beachbody store.

How do I get started?

You can click the link above or send me a message to speak privately.