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April 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Please Stop This Madness
I still come across gyms that are offering packaged sessions instead of monthly memberships. Offering packages offers lots of money and peace of mind on the table. Here’s myself and Big Tom unpacking the importance of…
Read More →April 13, 2024 · 1 min read
This Will Excite You Because It's Cool
I used to think getting your logo stamped on everything was a waste of money. I looked at the people who handed out pens, Koozies and magnetic calendars as people that just did not get marketing for a small business. In…
Read More →April 12, 2024 · 1 min read
The # 1 Quality of a Great Gym Owner
After 10 years as a gym owner, I’ve come to conclusion that the most important quality you need to have is being decisive. You will never build anything great without the ability to make hard decisions. Those who…
Read More →April 11, 2024 · 2 min read
Not Doing This Makes You Lose Money
Just curious, who answers the phone in your gym? Many times, people leave this very important job just to administrative positions. They treat this like an admin responsibility but it couldn’t be further from that. This…
Read More →April 10, 2024 · 3 min read
Podcast Episode 006: Death of Packages
A lot of fitness businesses have so many people that want so many different options, trying to be all things to all people. When you have so many options like packages, you are making it harder for someone making a…
Read More →April 9, 2024 · 1 min read
Podcast Episode 005: How To Make Big Decisions That COULD Cost You Clients
Are you faced with the challenge of making big decisions for your business? Do you have fears of losing clients? You’re not alone. Vince Gabriele, author, speaker, founder of Gabriele Fitness and Fitness Business…
Read More →April 8, 2024 · 1 min read
Podcast Episode 004: Giving Your Business An “Unfair Advantage”
What is the one thing that will give your business the “Unfair Advantage”? Vince Gabriele, founder of Gabriele Fitness and Fitness Business University, and Tom Langton, CEO of Gabriele Fitness chip away in this episode…
Read More →April 7, 2024 · 1 min read
Podcast Episode 003: How to Delegate in Your Business for More Freedom
In this episode Vince Gabriele, speaker, author, and founder of Gabriele Fitness and Fitness Business University and Tom Langton, CEO, of Gabriele Fitness, review some key reasons why fitness business owners need to…
Read More →April 6, 2024 · 2 min read
A Massive Mistake Gym Owners Make
When I started my gym in 2008, I made lots of mistakes. I messed up by overspending on equipment I didn’t need. I lacked a clear target market. I did not have a systematized sales process. I waited too long to give my…
Read More →April 5, 2024 · 1 min read
Podcast Episode 002: Hiring your next superstar trainer
Vince Gabriele, speaker, author, founder of Gabriele Fitness and Fitness Business University, and Tom Langton, CEO of Gabriele Fitness, guide you through the steps of hiring. “It is not an easy process, but it is the…
Read More →April 4, 2024 · 1 min read
Podcast Episode 001: Marketing for Fitness Business Professionals
Vince with his 17 years of experience in the Fitness Industry touches upon key marketing points: What is your instinct for marketing, finding your target market (ideal customer), geographical location of your target…
Read More →April 3, 2024 · 1 min read
How to Gain an Unfair Advantage Over your Competitors (New Episode)
The latest FBU Podcast on how to gain an unfair advantage over other gyms in your area is live! Tom and I unpack some secret sauce that you’re going to want to swipe. Check it out here:…
Read More →April 2, 2024 · 1 min read
My Podcast and a Free Assault Bike
Myself and Big Tom, the tallest Podcast partner on the planet at 6'9" Here is the link to my new Podcast that have the following episodes loaded up for you:…
Read More →April 1, 2024 · 2 min read
A Decision That Will Increase His Monthly EFT by 8K
FREE ASSAULT BIKE!!! After you read this, check out how to win below... Last week, 15 of my Mastermind members took planes, trains and automobiles to New Jersey to work ON their business. My Mastermind meets 4x a year.…
Read More →March 31, 2024 · 1 min read
3 Things You Need To Know About Your Target Market
This was too important not to share. I just got done on my marketing presentation for my Mentorship happening this weekend.... In it I talk a lot about your target market, and wanted to shoot you this quick click that…
Read More →March 30, 2024 · 1 min read
Your Optimal Work Environment
I just recorded an audio broadcast about something pretty cool. During my last mastermind call, I taught my group about finding an optimal environment to do what’s called “Deep Work”.Have a listen and drop a comment…
Read More →March 29, 2024 · 2 min read
My One Star Review
I spoke at the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute a few weeks ago I did several talks and worked really hard to prepare for them This past week I got the reviews back from the attendees They rated each presentation from…
Read More →March 28, 2024 · 2 min read
Seth Godin’s advice to me about opening up a second gym
A few years ago I got the incredible privilege to spend 3 hours with Seth Godin at his office in Yonkers New York There was a very small group of us and I was moderating I got to know Seth a little during that meeting…
Read More →March 27, 2024 · 1 min read
cool sales strategy for tire kickers
Don't you just hate when you have a sales consultation at your gym and the person leaves the meeting "undecided"?We all no that anything other than a yes is pretty much a no, but we have a pretty cool and simple way to…
Read More →March 26, 2024 · 1 min read
Weekly Customer Showcase: How to get a stockpile of raving testimonial stories like clockwork
If you are anything like me, you probably have tons of raving fans in your gym.But it can be difficult implementing a strategy that consistently gathers these customer stories on paper in a way that can be leveraged for…
Read More →March 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Packed gym one week, dead the next?
I walked through our facility last week at 3:30 and it was dead. A week ago, we had 30 lacrosse athletes training hard, where did they all go? Oh yea, Lax season just started, they're at practice! This drop off used to…
Read More →March 24, 2024 · 1 min read
4 Things To Let Go To Be Free
Below is an audio I recorded for you on the 4 things you need to let go in your business to be completely free of the day-to-day. It was one of the topics I spoke on this past weekend at the IDEA Fitness…
Read More →March 23, 2024 · 1 min read
I jumped The Gun – Referral Strategy
So I think I may be getting ahead of myself here…. But we are implementing a new strategy in my gym for referrals that is UNPROVEN. Meaning we have no idea if it will work or not. But I’m so excited about it I had to…
Read More →March 22, 2024 · 10 min read
Ultimate Fitness Business Systems Guide
When my dad had heart surgery several years ago his life was saved because of a system. He walked into the emergency room with terrible chest pains. They quickly found 4 blockages in his arteries and ordered immediate…
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