Stop building a business that doesn't pay YOU.
Most sports trainers pour everything back into their business—new equipment, marketing, facilities—and forget to pay themselves. They work 60-hour weeks, build impressive client rosters, and still struggle to cover their own bills.
The Pay Yourself First Model flips this approach on its head.
This financial planning tool is specifically designed for sports trainers who are ready to build a PROFITABLE business from day one. Before you invest another dollar in cones, agility ladders, or Facebook ads, you need a system that ensures your hard work actually pays you.
What This Tool Does:
The Pay Yourself First Model is a dynamic Excel spreadsheet that automatically calculates your monthly and annual financial allocations based on YOUR revenue goals. Simply input your monthly revenue, and the model instantly shows you:
Owner's Compensation (30%) - Your take-home pay BEFORE other expenses
Profit/Savings (15%) - Building your emergency fund and business cushion
Tax Allocation (15%) - No more year-end tax panic
Operating Expenses (30%) - Equipment, facility, insurance
Growth/Marketing (10%) - Strategic investment in business expansion
Why You Need This BEFORE Starting Your Business:
Starting a sports training business without a financial model is like running drills without a practice plan—chaotic, inefficient, and likely to fail.
This tool helps you:
Set Realistic Revenue Goals - Know exactly how much you need to earn monthly to pay yourself and cover expenses
Avoid the Cash Flow Trap - Many trainers earn money but have none left for themselves because they don't allocate strategically
Price Your Services Correctly - When you know your financial targets, you can price sessions to meet them instead of guessing
Make Informed Decisions - Before buying that $3,000 piece of equipment, you'll see exactly how it impacts your take-home pay
Plan for Taxes - Setting aside 15% monthly means no scrambling at tax time
Build Wealth, Not Just Revenue - The profit allocation ensures you're building financial security, not just churning money
Fully Customizable:
While the model includes industry-tested percentage allocations, every cell is editable. Adjust the percentages based on your business stage:
Startup phase? Allocate more to marketing and less to owner's comp temporarily
Established trainer? Increase your compensation percentage as you systemize
Scaling rapidly? Boost your profit allocation to fund expansion
You Can't Cheat the Grind—But You Can Systemize It.
This isn't about shortcuts. It's about SMART systems that ensure your hard work builds the life you want. Every hour you spend training athletes should contribute to YOUR financial freedom—not just keep you busy.
What's Included:
Fully branded Excel spreadsheet with The Sports Trainer Network™ design
Pre-loaded allocation percentages based on sports training industry standards
Automatic monthly and annual projections
Editable percentage inputs for customization
Clean, professional design ready for investor presentations or loan applications
Key principles guide to help you maximize the tool's effectiveness
Who This Is For:
Sports trainers planning to launch their first business
Existing trainers who want to finally get their finances organized
Coaches transitioning from team employment to private training
Anyone building a sports training business who wants to ensure profitability from day one
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
Stop building a business that doesn't pay YOU.
Most sports trainers pour everything back into their business—new equipment, marketing, facilities—and forget to pay themselves. They work 60-hour weeks, build impressive client rosters, and still struggle to cover their own bills.
The Pay Yourself First Model flips this approach on its head.
This financial planning tool is specifically designed for sports trainers who are ready to build a PROFITABLE business from day one. Before you invest another dollar in cones, agility ladders, or Facebook ads, you need a system that ensures your hard work actually pays you.
What This Tool Does:
The Pay Yourself First Model is a dynamic Excel spreadsheet that automatically calculates your monthly and annual financial allocations based on YOUR revenue goals. Simply input your monthly revenue, and the model instantly shows you:
Owner's Compensation (30%) - Your take-home pay BEFORE other expenses
Profit/Savings (15%) - Building your emergency fund and business cushion
Tax Allocation (15%) - No more year-end tax panic
Operating Expenses (30%) - Equipment, facility, insurance
Growth/Marketing (10%) - Strategic investment in business expansion
Why You Need This BEFORE Starting Your Business:
Starting a sports training business without a financial model is like running drills without a practice plan—chaotic, inefficient, and likely to fail.
This tool helps you:
Set Realistic Revenue Goals - Know exactly how much you need to earn monthly to pay yourself and cover expenses
Avoid the Cash Flow Trap - Many trainers earn money but have none left for themselves because they don't allocate strategically
Price Your Services Correctly - When you know your financial targets, you can price sessions to meet them instead of guessing
Make Informed Decisions - Before buying that $3,000 piece of equipment, you'll see exactly how it impacts your take-home pay
Plan for Taxes - Setting aside 15% monthly means no scrambling at tax time
Build Wealth, Not Just Revenue - The profit allocation ensures you're building financial security, not just churning money
Fully Customizable:
While the model includes industry-tested percentage allocations, every cell is editable. Adjust the percentages based on your business stage:
Startup phase? Allocate more to marketing and less to owner's comp temporarily
Established trainer? Increase your compensation percentage as you systemize
Scaling rapidly? Boost your profit allocation to fund expansion
You Can't Cheat the Grind—But You Can Systemize It.
This isn't about shortcuts. It's about SMART systems that ensure your hard work builds the life you want. Every hour you spend training athletes should contribute to YOUR financial freedom—not just keep you busy.
What's Included:
Fully branded Excel spreadsheet with The Sports Trainer Network™ design
Pre-loaded allocation percentages based on sports training industry standards
Automatic monthly and annual projections
Editable percentage inputs for customization
Clean, professional design ready for investor presentations or loan applications
Key principles guide to help you maximize the tool's effectiveness
Who This Is For:
Sports trainers planning to launch their first business
Existing trainers who want to finally get their finances organized
Coaches transitioning from team employment to private training
Anyone building a sports training business who wants to ensure profitability from day one
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
