Exploring Life & Business with Paige Schmidt of S.C.U.L.P.T.

We’d like to introduce you to Paige Schmidt, owner of S.C.U.L.P.T. LLC

Hi Paige, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My first job in the industry was as an intern with UNC’s (Chapel Hill) strength and conditioning program where I was working with some of the best collegiate athletes in the nation. Once my time was up there, I moved on to work in many different settings including wellness centers, sports teams, corporate gyms, privately owned gyms, you name it.

It was great at the beginning of my career because I was able to gain a ton of experience from working with individuals who had various goals and limitations. I was also able to gain a wealth of knowledge from other great trainers who were kind enough to take the time to educate me further. With that being said, I quickly realized that while working in these types of gyms I was hustling every day to get in front of new faces and gain new clients.

I figured, if I was going to hustle, I might as well do it for MYSELF and MY business! I knew that I had the passion, grit, knowledge, and drive to start my own business, it was just a matter of the right timing. And then I quickly realized that there was NO right timing, I just had to go for it and have faith.

So in January 2021, I went out on my own and that’s how S.C.U.L.P.T. was created! I am so glad that I did because it has not only allowed me to learn so much about myself but has also taught me how to become a better businesswoman. I have been in this industry for almost a decade and am constantly learning learning and growing from when I first started.

Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
When it comes to running my own business, there definitely can be months where everything is going absolutely amazing, then there can be months where I feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day! I wear many hats other than being a personal trainer. On top of programming for and training clients and staying up on education to make sure I am the best trainer that I can be.

I also do everything else that makes any business run successfully, like marketing, advertising, networking, accounting, you name it. But I wouldn’t necessarily say any of it has been a struggle, just learning curves. I am grateful to be in the position that I am in, where I can say that I have been running a SUCCESSFUL business for the last three years. And the fact that I am doing it for myself makes it even more rewarding and worth it!

As you know, we’re big fans of S.C.U.L.P.T. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I specialize in helping individuals with weight loss, muscle build, and optimizing body composition. I am passionate about teaching each individual that I have the privilege to work with that there are no quick fixes to your health. It is a process. It is a journey. It is a complete lifestyle change. I make sure to guide them with the appropriate tools that will set them up for success in their fitness journey. I also acknowledge the fact that my clients will most likely not be working with me for the rest of their lives (sad I know!).

So I do my best to educate them so that when our time together comes to an end, they feel confident to take what they learned and maintain their routine and progress. I think that one of the main things that I love and want to speak about in what I do is the connections that I make with my clients. It’s kind of funny to think about, but on average, I see my clients at least twice per week.

So we see each other more than we see most family and friends. And so although the relationship stays professional, we really become invested in each other’s lives and care about what each other has going on. It is also a priority of mine to make each client feel comfortable and safe while working with me because I understand that it can be a vulnerable setting for some and out of their comfort zone to ask for help with changing their body.

I am just extremely appreciative of all who put their trust in me and asked me to help them on their journey! I am also proud of the fact that I offer everything from one-on-one to small group, to online training. So I have options for everyone, regardless of scheduling, budget, etc! And with my online training, you can be anywhere in the country!

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
As it pertains to business, Covid-19 forced me to expand my offerings. Prior to it, I was only offering in-person training at the studio. Once everything shut down, I had to find ways to keep my clients moving! So I started offering online and virtual training.

The difference between the two is that my online training is all done through an app and my virtual training is done through Zoom where I am walking the client through the workout in the comfort of their own home. Even with the world being back to normal, I have kept these offerings because it allows me to reach more individuals. Thank you technology!!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: instagram.com/fitschmitty
• Facebook: facebook.com/sculptdenver
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@fitschmitty

Image Credits
Brynmarae Photography