Vince Gabriele

Fitness Business University Podcast

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The Fitness Business University Podcast —  The #1 Fitness Business Podcast — is the go-to educational show for gym owners, by gym owners. Hosted by Vince Gabriele, a seasoned pro with 18 years in the trenches of the fitness industry, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the real strategies, systems, and money-making wisdom that have helped gyms around the world grow and thrive. If you’re a Gym Owner or Fitness Entrepreneur ready to get more clients, make more money, and free up your time to do what you love, this is your playbook. Vince delivers a funny, straight-talking, no B.S. approach —...

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Vince Gabriele

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Business

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www.fbu-podcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The 4-Stages of Fitness Business Success 10.12.2024

🚨 Get ready for the ultimate event! Secure your spot now at GYMBUSINESSMANIA.COM for the inaugural Gym Business Mania 2024 Event, happening March 7th-9th in sunny Orlando, Florida. Don’t miss this life-changing experience! 🚨   In this episode of the Fitness Business University Podcast , Vince Gabriele takes listeners on an unforgettable journey—both on the road and in business! Starting with a w...

[Ask Vince] Getting Clients, Keeping Clients, and Mastering Your Mind 05.12.2024

Get Early Bird Pricing for Gym Business Mania By Clicking Here! This episode of the Ask Vince podcast dives deep into key strategies for gym owners to build successful businesses. The hosts discuss the upcoming Gym Business Mania event in Orlando, featuring keynote speaker Kurt Angle, and highlight the importance of marketing synergy, balancing organic growth with paid ads, and leveraging omnipres...

How to Market Your Gym in January Differently 27.11.2024

Get the 50 Strong Challenge Playbook By Clicking Here!   In this episode, Vince breaks down the history and evolution of six-week challenges, showing how they’ve transformed his gym’s revenue and community impact. He highlights his January-specific “50 Strong” challenge, designed to build mental toughness and drive new memberships, and shares his passion for helping gym owners grow by reaching mor...

Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE 25.11.2024

Click Here to Access the Best Challenge I’ve Ever Run at My Gym.   I had the privilege of being interviewed on the Strength Coach Podcast by Anthony Renna, and it was a fantastic opportunity to dive into some exciting topics. On this episode, I shared my journey into leveraging social media to grow my business, the importance of creating reusable marketing assets, and how my experiences with chall...

The 4 Ways to Get Current Members to Sign Up for Your In-House Events 25.11.2024

Click the link below to access the best New Year's challenge I’ve ever run in my gym! www.50strong24.com   Hey guys, it’s Vince! Let’s talk about something every gym owner wrestles with—getting your members to actually show up for the awesome events you plan. Whether it’s a seminar, a fat loss challenge, or even a charity barbecue, I’ve got you covered with a simple, repeatable formula that works...

6 Week Challenges: Dead or alive? 23.11.2024

Get our 50-Strong Playbook by Clicking Here!   In this episode, Uncle Vinny is breaking down the big question: Are 6-week challenges still worth it for gyms? Spoiler alert—they’re alive and kicking! Vinny connects the dots between wrestling’s WrestleMania (yep, wrestling!) and gym marketing, showing how to use urgency to drive memberships and retention.   He shares the story behind his "50 Strong"...

The Ask Vince Podcast: The New Client Campaign I’m Running at My Gym in January 22.11.2024

Click Here to access the best New Year's challenge I’ve ever run in my gym!   Hey guys, it's Leo! In this episode of the Ask Vince Podcast , we dive into some of the hottest topics for gym owners right now. Whether you’re figuring out how to stay ahead of your competition, struggling with hiring the right people, or trying to keep your members engaged through the holidays, we’ve got you covered.  ...

The 5 Ideal Ways to Get New Clients Right Now 18.11.2024

Click Here to Get my Big Book of Marketing!   In this episode of Business Secrets for Gym Owners , Uncle Vinnie dives into the essentials of marketing success for gym owners with the renowned "Marketing Glove" strategy.    Learn how to implement and balance five powerful lead generation methods: referral systems, joint ventures, an optimized website, Facebook ads, and consistent email marketing. ...

The Ask Vince Podcast: How Dodging a Tennis Racket Taught Me to Close More Sales 15.11.2024

In this episode of the Ask Vince podcast, hosts Leo and Vince Gabriele dive into strategies for overcoming sales objections and fostering trust with potential gym clients. Vince shares insights from his experience in sales and gym ownership, explaining why prospects may be hesitant to commit and how past disappointments influence their decisions.    They discuss the importance of establishing auth...

Weird and Surprisingly Effective Way to Get Former Members Back 07.11.2024

In this episode, Vince discusses unique strategies to bring former gym members back, emphasizing the importance of personalized reactivation efforts and relationship-building.   He suggests maintaining a reactivation list, regularly reaching out with individualized offers, and using creative tactics like themed campaigns and personalized direct mail to re-engage past members. Vince highlights the...

The Seminar I Send My Staff to Every Year 05.11.2024

Check out the line up and get your tickets by clicking here: https://www.undergroundstrengthcon.com/   In this episode, Vince Gabriele welcomes two powerhouse guests in the fitness world, Joe Riggio and Zach Even-Esh. This episode dives deep into their journeys as gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs, detailing how they’ve navigated challenges, built strong networks, and impacted the industry.   ...

What to Do If You Feel Disconnected from Your Gym 31.10.2024

In this episode of Business Secrets for Gym Owners , Vince explores the challenge of feeling disconnected from your gym as you grow and step away from daily client interactions. He draws from personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of accepting uncertainty and finding new ways to connect with clients and staff. Vince offers practical strategies like regular client surveys, hands-on "spott...

The Ask Vince Podcast: Vince’s Annual “Non Business” Ritual that Makes Serious Money 17.10.2024

  Learn more about who is speaking at our next Live Mastermind Event on November 8th and 9th by CLICKING HERE! Click here to download Vinces' Gabriele Quick Money Wins Guide   Episode Summary: In this episode of the Ask Vince podcast, we kick things off with Vince Gabriel, who just completed a grueling 32-mile uphill ultra-marathon! Vince dives into the lessons learned from pushing through physica...

The Ask Vince Podcast: $50,000 Gym Membership 10.10.2024

Learn more about who is speaking at our next Live Mastermind Event on November 8th and 9th by CLICKING HERE!   Click here to download Vinces' Gabriele Quick Money Wins Guide   In this episode, Vince discusses the concept of creating high-value offers for gym owners, including the strategy of offering a $50,000 gym membership. He shares the story of how a gym owner that is in his Mastermind success...

7 Game-Changing Secrets to Skyrocket Your Gym Profits: Why Small Group Training Beats 1-on-1 Every Time! 07.10.2024

Learn more about who is speaking at our next Live Mastermind Event on November 8th and 9th by CLICKING HERE!   In this podcast episode, I was interviewed by Michael Benso. We discussed the power of small group personal training and its business advantages. I explained why small group training can be more profitable than large group or one-on-one sessions, sharing insights on how to price services...

The Ask Vince Podcast: I Got Embarrassed By a 60 Year Old Woman 03.10.2024

Learn more about who is speaking at our next Live Mastermind Event on November 8th and 9th by CLICKING HERE! Get a FREE copy of all Vince's books by Clicking Here! Podcast Summary: In this episode of Ask Vince , Vince dives into the importance of understanding and tracking key metrics for gym owners. Vince shares a powerful story from his early career about the moment he realized how essential it...

The Ask Vince Podcast: Are Black Friday Sales A Good Idea For Gyms? 26.09.2024

Learn how to attend our Live Mastermind Event in San Antonio, Texas on November 8th and 9th by CLICKING HERE! Episode Notes Brand Hypertrophy Mastermind : November 8-9, San Antonio, TX. Learn how to build a powerful brand in your community without costly marketing efforts. 14 Quick Money Wins for Gym Owners : Vince breaks down the key tactics from his popular guide on generating fast cash flow, in...

Marketing For People Age 50+ 20.09.2024

Don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway for 12 months of marketing services by KISS Marketing, valued at $35,000. The contest ends on September 24th , so act fast! CLICK HERE TO APPLY   Key Areas of Discussion Marketing to 50+ Clients: Vince offers strategies for connecting with the 50+ demographic and highlights the unique needs and opportunities within this group. Small Group Training Benef...

Dumb Ways to Announce A Price Increase 19.09.2024

Don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway for 12 months of marketing services by KISS Marketing, valued at $35,000. The contest ends on September 24th , so act fast! CLICK HERE TO APPLY If you listened to this entire podcast... You may want to learn more about their marketing efforts... Click Here   Budget Allocation Strategy: Vince stresses the importance of prioritizing your marketing, staff,...

The 6 Marketing Rules That Should Never Be Broken if You Want To Make Serious Money 16.09.2024

Don’t miss your chance to enter the giveaway for 12 months of marketing services by KISS Marketing, valued at $35,000. The contest ends on September 24th , so act fast! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Conference Announcement 02:10 – The Importance of Marketing Basics 05:33 – Direct Response Marketing Explained 08:23 – The Six Rules of Direct Response Marketing 08:43...

The Ask Vince Podcast: The best parenting advice I’ve ever received is also the best business advice 12.09.2024

Apply to Win 12 months of marketing valued at  $35,597 and receive the "Fall into Fitness Playbook" FREE : CLICK HERE Here is what you'll get if you win! Build you a NEW custom website from scratch Run your ads on Facebook and Instagram for 12 months Set up your automated follow-up system Plan out your marketing calendar for the next 12 months Provide expert marketing support and advice for 12 mon...

How to Get Your Hands on My Fall Into Fitness Marketing Playbook 09.09.2024

Apply to Win 12 months of marketing valued at  $35,597 and receive the "Fall into Fitness Playbook" FREE :   CLICK HERE Here is what you'll get if you win! Build you a NEW custom website from scratch Run your ads on Facebook and Instagram for 12 months Set up your automated follow-up system Plan out your marketing calendar for the next 12 months Provide expert marketing support and advice for 12 m...

The Ask Vince Podcast: Should Gym Owners Do Direct Mail? 05.09.2024

Apply to Win 12 months of marketing valued at  $35,597 : CLICK HERE Check out "Annihilate the Fear" a book written by Vince and the winner of the sweepstakes discussed in the podcast: Click Here Download Vince's New Small Group Training Book by clicking here! Key Topics Covered: KISS Marketing Giveaway : A full year of digital marketing services, valued at $35,597, including a new website, Faceboo...

Todd Durkin Interviews Vince on How To Make Money With Small Group 25.08.2024

Download Vince's New Small Group Training Book by clicking here! See Vince live at Perform Better's HQ in Providence, Rhode Island! Click Here for more information Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction and Vince's background at Fitness Quest 10 02:00 - The impact of Todd Durkin on Vince's career and personal life 05:00 - The shift to small group training and its advantages 10:00 - Essential equipment a...

The Evolution of Fitness (Exclusive Interview on The Strength Connection Podcast) 24.08.2024

Download Vince's New Small Group Training Book by clicking here! See Vince live at Perform Better's HQ in Providence, Rhode Island! Click Here for more information Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and Vince Gabriele 02:00 - Vince’s origin story in fitness, starting from middle school 06:00 - College football experience and transition into the fitness industry 08:00 - Early career in...

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