Fitness Business University Podcast

In this episode Big Tom shares his big 5 takeaways from the first 70 episodes of the FBU Podcast. He picked out the answers and sound bites that he felt had the biggest impact and answered to most frequently asked questions Tom's Greatest Hit's cover a broad range of topics: - Marketing Book Recommendations - Long term marketing planning - The most important # you're not tracking - Hiring mistakes...

Here are two very important links from this podcast   1. 101 Ways to Get New Clients without Facebook   https://www.vincegabriele.com/101-ways-to-get-new-clients-without-facebook-ads/   2. {Free Book] Get a hard copy of Vince's Marketing Book: The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Gym   https://ultimategymguide.com/unlock   Vince unpacks a bunch of ways he got to 7 figures without facebook ads duri...

In this episode, Big Tom sits down with Brandon Kelly, owner and founder of Undisputed Strength Co. in Joliet, IL.  Brandon was a collegiate athlete, turned MMA fighter, who started his career in the fitness industry doing sales for another gym, before opening the doors of his own facility.  In this episode Brandon tells his story and talks about how he was ready to stop training adults and actual...

In this episode, Big Tom sits down with Rob Pilger, owner and founder of Pilger's Old Skool Boxing and Fitness Academy in Columbus, Ohio.  Rob has been involved in boxing since 1992. As an amateur he was a 3-time Golden Gloves Champion, which allowed him to become a professional prize fighter.  When his own career ended, he started training fighters and quickly became immersed in not just skill tr...

On this episode of Fitness Business University, Vince Gabriele talks about why he gives out logo'd pens to the gym owners he mentors in his Mastermind program.  His pens have the logo SPF on them which stands for Simple, Profitable and Fun, a motto he wants the gym owners to know and live. Vince references a children's book, "Stomp Out the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) by Sally-Anne McCormack...

Today Vince Gabriele talks with you about a email he sent recently that got a lot of feedback. The secret to solving all of your business problems...and believe it or not, that one secret, that one thing you need to solve all of your business problems is you! Vince uses an analogy of Lebron James, and how without him or without him at 100%, the team is not going to perform as well. Just like LeBro...

In this week's episode Big Tom had a chance to talk to Eric Driver, owner and founder, of Mission Fitness in Adrian, Michigan. Eric started Mission Fitness as a sports performance facility, with the goal of training athletes. Over the past few years, Eric has shifted his focus and now Mission Fitness centers their business around training the adult population. During the interview with Big Tom, Er...

In this episode Vince and Tom break down the 3 most common mistakes gym owners make in hiring.  If you want to grow your business and have more freedom, you need to find good people, but it's not as easy as it sounds.  Avoiding these mistakes that so money gym owners make, will save you time, energy and allow you to build a strong team.  Don't forget to check out the One-Day Clarity & Cash wor...

In this episode, Big Tom talks to Brian Sipotz, owner and founder of Advantage Strength in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Brian started Advantage Strength with the goal of training high level athletes, specifically hockey players. Over the past few years, Brian has shifted his focus and now Advantage Strength is geared towards the adult population. Brian talks about how he transitioned into an entrepanuer,...

Here's a quick story from Vince Gabriele about when he was a 20-something kid who dreamed of owning a gym facility.  He asked his accountant for his thoughts and he flat out said, don't do it. He assured him that opening a 3,000 square foot facility was a bad investment.  A few weeks later, Vince went back to his accountant, and said he was opening a 6,000 sq ft facility.  His accountant wanted to...

In this episode Vince and Tom talk about the ONE THING all businesses will face, most likely multiple times, a plateau.  They help you identify when a business has hit a plateau and how to overcome and turn it into a positive. Every successful business has to over plateaus, GFP has hit quite a few as well and Vince talks about the strategies he used to get through them and continue to grow.  Don't...

In this episode, Big Tom sits down with Kyle Newell, owner and founder of Newell Strength.  Kyle started Newell Strength in his parents' basement a decade ago while he was working full time as a teacher. He now has 2 locations in New Jersey and both are thriving.  He dives into the systems and strategies he has used to build an awesome team, remove himself from the training floor and even how he w...

Vince Gabriele is excited to introduce a new opportunity for gym owners that will give them two very important things: Clarity and Cash! Saturday, October 19th, join Vince in his gym in Berkeley Heights, NJ for the "Clarity and Cash" One Day Workshop. Open to only 12 current gym owners, this workshop style seminar with help you implement these strategies into your business right away. Read more ab...

In this episode Big Tom sits down with Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt, who are partners and owners of both Strength Faction, an online education platform & Beyond Strength, a brick and mortar training facility in Northern Virginia.    Todd & Chris are 2 of the most well respected minds in Strength and Conditioning and educate coaches and trainers from around the world. Their company Str...

As a business owner, where do you focus? Vince Gabriele and Tom Langton sit down and discuss how to gain clarity as an entrepreneur.  As a gym owner, Vince knows first hand how difficult it can be be focused, have a plan and execute it effectively if you haven't done these three things: 1. Clearly documented plan for where you want your business to be in 12 months. 2. 5-7 measurable quarter goals...

Vince Gabriele and Tom Langton sit down for a chat about the Guru's Vince learned from during the Perform Better conferences, he attended over the last few decades starting as a trainer. As a second year speaker at the Perform Better conferences, Vince is humbled to be apart of their amazing line up.  Vince gives away his secret to make sure his booth performs well with attendees. If you're an own...

Announcing the 6-week marketing masterclass perfectly designed for brick and mortar gym owner Visit the following link to learn more or to sign up now.  Class starts July 23, 2019  http://bit.ly/newclientsurge  If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com or book a call by CLICKING HERE!...

Announcing the 6-week marketing masterclass perfectly designed for brick and mortar gym owner Visit the following link to learn more or to sign up now.  Class starts July 23, 2019  http://bit.ly/newclientsurge  If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com or book a call by CLICKING HERE!...

Free Webinar: How to market your gym especially in the summer to make it the most profitable August and Fall to date.  To register:  https://fitbusinessuniversity.com/register When you join me, here’s what I’ll be teaching you: How to make $10,000 more than any other August doing just this one thing… What myself and all my clients are doing right now (…that you might not be) that's getting us all...

New Client Surge Starts July 23rd. Click here now for more information:  http://bit.ly/newclientsurge Now that fireworks are legal in New Jersey, Vince thought he'd share some firecrackers with his kids, just the basic bonafide sparklers, nothing too intense and nothing that could injure anyone but would still impress a 3, 5 and 7 year old. Unfortunately his neighbor had the same idea except he we...

6-Week New Client Surge Starts July 23rd. For more information, follow the link.  http://bit.ly/newclientsurge What’s a day in the life look like for Vince Gabriele, a successful gym owner, turned business mentor and coach, looking to help other gym owners from around the world replicate his success with his tried and true marketing and sales methods.  Vince started from humbled beginnings and gre...

Listen in as Tom Langton and Vince Gabriele discuss the 4 ways to emotional freedom.  As a business owner, stress is normal and finding ways to coop is very necessary. Vince goes into the "The Four Agreements" by Don Luis Ruiz. THE FOUR AGREEMENTS is all about being impeccable with your word. Ruiz, essential creates 4 laws to live by, they are: Be impeccable with your word.  ”Speak with integrity....