Ready to stay ahead in this shifting, tariff-driven climate? Book your complimentary strategy call today and let’s map out a game plan for growth: https://calendly.com/spf-leo/spf-mastermind-discovery-call

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Ask Vince, Vince Gabriele fires straight from the hip on how gym owners can (and must) prepare for a shaky economy. With tariffs looming, prices rising, and fear thick in the air, Vince delivers a wake-up call: this isn’t the time to coast—this is wartime CEO season.

The episode kicks off with a preview of the upcoming July Mastermind event, featuring one of Vince’s biggest gets ever—Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s. From there, Vince dives deep into the power of his Elite Consulting Days, showing how a fresh perspective can expose profit leaks, mindset issues, and operational inefficiencies that are keeping gym owners stuck.

The theme? Leadership, discipline, and decisiveness. Vince shows you how to hold the line, protect your business, and come out ahead—because “this too shall pass,” but only if you do the work.

Vince’s Elite Consulting Days give gym owners a full-day deep dive into their business. These sessions uncover things owners are blind to—from bloated payroll to underpriced services—and give them a clear plan of action. Spoiler: you’re probably undercharging, overworking, and bleeding cash without knowing it.

Tariffs are triggering fear, and fear changes behavior. Clients start cutting non-essentials (like gyms). Vince warns: you don’t need to be an economist, but you must understand how economic perception affects your clients' decisions.

Hold onto what you’ve got. Vince shares how GFP slashed attrition to 1.5% by tracking attendance patterns, improving service, and doing more with less. His advice? Double down on delivering massive value and keep clients delighted, not just satisfied.

Now’s the time to act like a wartime CEO: raise your standards, get disciplined, audit everything, and trim the fat—especially B-players on your team. Vince’s favorite wartime move? Audit your billing and slash waste like your business depends on it—because it does.

When uncertainty hits, owners need to rewire their thinking. Vince lays out a wartime mindset playbook: think long-term, take massive ownership, and tighten up every aspect of life—from fitness to finances. As he says, “You gotta do more and better for less… and still win.”

Ready to stay ahead in this shifting, tariff-driven climate? Book your complimentary strategy call today and let’s map out a game plan for growth: https://calendly.com/spf-leo/spf-mastermind-discovery-call

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!

Click below to join us May 2–3, 2025 at Perform Better Headquarters in Rhode Island for an exclusive 2-day event:
https://www.performbetter.com/2025-Business-Secrets-for-Gym-Owners-May-2-3-2025/

In this lively and real-talk episode of Ask Vince, Leo and Vince dive deep into the nitty gritty of business ownership, culture-building, and personal growth—with some solid laughs and stories along the way (including breaking into Fenway Park!). From hiring the right team to dealing with burnout, Vince brings candid advice gym owners need to hear—especially when excuses like “the economy” creep in.

This one’s packed with practical mindset shifts and reminders that if your gym’s struggling…it might just be you. And that’s actually good news—because you can fix you.

Key Topics Discussed

Culture Starts With You
Your gym’s culture reflects your personal development. Improve yourself, and you’ll see the culture follow.

Hiring Based on Values, Not Just Skills
Vince shares how hiring for relationships and cultural fit beats resumes and degrees every time.

The Myth of Work-Life Balance
Especially in the early years, balance is earned—not given. Stop pretending you can build something great working part-time.

Excuses Like the Economy Are Crutches
Blaming external factors is easy. Ownership, accountability, and adaptability are what create success.

Family, Kids, and the Legacy of Work
Vince reflects on raising kids while growing businesses and the importance of showing your children what hard work looks like—through both presence and persistence.

Click below to join us May 2–3, 2025 at Perform Better Headquarters in Rhode Island for an exclusive 2-day event:
https://www.performbetter.com/2025-Business-Secrets-for-Gym-Owners-May-2-3-2025/

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!

To get the details for our July Mastermind Meeting with Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig, email Tom@vincegabriele.com.

In this episode of The Business Secrets for Gym Owners podcast, Uncle Vinny shares game-changing insights from his longtime mentor and friend, Ari Weinzweig, the founder of Zingerman's Deli. Ari took a small Jewish deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and grew it into an $80 million empire spanning multiple businesses — and his lessons are directly applicable to running a successful gym. Vinny dives deep into three of the most valuable business lessons he learned from Ari: the four stages of business growth, the recipe for outstanding customer service, and the power of creating a clear vision for your business. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you take your gym to the next level.

Key Points Covered:

The Four Stages of Business Growth – Vinny outlines the four stages that every business goes through: Creating, Building, Prime, and Scale. He explains the challenges and opportunities at each stage and what it takes to level up.

The Recipe for Great Customer Service – Learn Zingerman’s simple but powerful three-step system for providing exceptional customer service: Find out what the customer wants, get it for them, and exceed their expectations.

How to Write a Powerful Vision – Discover the difference between a mission and a vision, and why creating a clear, compelling vision for your gym’s future is crucial for long-term success.

The Importance of Leadership and Delegation – Transitioning from working in your business to working on your business requires building a strong team and elevating leaders within your organization.

Lessons from a Multi-Million Dollar Business – Vinny explains how the principles that built Zingerman's into an $80 million business can be applied to growing and scaling your gym.

To get the details for our July Mastermind Meeting with Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig, email Tom@vincegabriele.com.

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!