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Fitness Business University Podcast

Vince Gabriele
Fitness Industry
Marketing Strategies
Small Group Training
Gym Ownership
Marketing
Client Retention
Gym Business Mania
Personal Training
Business Growth
Joint Ventures
Lead Generation
Small Group Personal Training
Gym Marketing
Leadership
Mentorship
Personal Development
Fitness Business
Email Marketing
Gym Business
Financial Management

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.

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If you want to learn the strategies and tactics that gym owners like Melissa are using to grow, check out my most recent webinar on YouTube where I break down the full marketing system: youtu.be/LC6cODkphtc

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If you want to learn the strategies and tactics that gym owners like Anthony are using to grow, check out my most recent webinar on YouTube where I break down the full marketing system: youtu.be/LC6cODkphtc

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Melissa Chase
Owner of Chase Fitness, SPF Mastermind member
Chase Fitness / SPF Mastermind
Episode: From 10 Members to 143 in Under 2 Years
Anthony D'Astice
Gym owner, Hustle Strength and Performance (Chicago area)
Hustle Strength and Performance
Episode: Chicago Gym Owner Goes from $300k to $760K
Caesar Augusto Hernandez
Gym owner with a second location; leader of a group training business in Guttenberg
Guttenberg gym / Second location pre-sale
Episode: NJ Gym Owner Goes From Bleeding Cash and Wanting to Close the Gym... to Big Profits and a Second Gym
Jason DeRose
Founder of Gymsupps; entrepreneur behind Faster Fitness and related ventures
Gymsupps; Faster Fitness
Episode: Business Secrets of a Pittsburgh Gym That Went From 10k to 30k/month in PROFIT…and recently opened their 3rd location with 61 members on day 1!
TJ Lopez
Owner of AMP (Athletic Movement Protocol)
AMP Athletes/AMP Personal Training
Episode: This Gym Hit 1.85MM!
Thomas Plummer
Legendary fitness business coach with decades of experience
Episode: What Keeps Gyms Stuck at 20K FOREVER (interview with Thomas Plummer)
Tony Bianchino
Owner of Outrun Your Fork Personal Training with 37 years of experience in personal training.
Outrun Your Fork Personal Training
Episode: One Million Dollars in Debt
Marty Vaughn
Owner of 360 Fitness and a gym owner who transitioned from one-on-one to small group training.
360 Fitness
Episode: Nashville Gym Owner Goes From Doing All 1-1 to ALL Small Group, brings revenue from 15K to 60K and goes from training all the sessions to just 10/week
Christoph Sauerborn
Owner and operator of Bornfit Academy
Bornfit Academy
Episode: New York Gym Leaks the Surprising Truth about What Added 42k/month in revenue

Host

Vince Gabriele
Host of Fitness Business University Podcast; experienced gym owner and business coach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Great pod

    Thanks Vince for another great pod. So many gems to help build my gym business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darwin PT
    Australia5 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    Love this podcast! Vince covers everything a gym business owner needs: marketing, mindset, sales, training, staff. If you’re a gym owner, you should be listening to this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plyofreak
    United States2 years ago
  • Golden Nugget Podcast

    Such an awesome podcast to listen to even if you are an Online Trainer and Nutrition Coach like I am. There a lot of golden nuggets that I got out of this podcast. Plus, I love Vince’s book that I am reading now on how to market your own gym. I can see how to apply this in my online training business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sportsnathan
    United States2 years ago
  • Powerful Information for Coaches 🏆🏆

    Excellent & actionable information in every episode. I suggest sitting down with a notebook while listening & then coming up with 1 action immediately after listening.

    You can grow your business immediately after listening! Vince is a great business coach who is also living his advice, not just talking about it 🏆🏆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zach Even - Esh
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast is so knowledgeable and I can't wait to hear more. Thank you Vince for the marketing advice.

    Audible
    5
    jasmin
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for actionable, real-world gym business advice and practical frameworks.
Many comment on Vince's transparency, experience, and ability to translate theory into implementable steps.
Fans highlight the value of mastermind communities and event-based learning for growth.

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Chicago Gym Owner Goes from $300k to $760K
Q: What was the pivotal action that unlocked growth after the consulting day?
Raising prices to reflect value, which funded the consulting day and allowed investments in coaching, equipment, and staff; coupled with a clear plan and sponsorship revenue, this created sustainable growth.
Chicago Gym Owner Goes from $300k to $760K
Q: What were you most challenged by on the consulting day regarding mindset?
I lacked confidence and belief in myself to grow the business; the mastermind helped shift mindset by focusing on goals, mindset work, and building belief that growth was possible.
Chicago Gym Owner Goes from $300k to $760K
Q: Give us the background of your gym and where you're located.
I run Hustle Strength and Performance, a small group personal training gym for athletes and adults just outside Chicago, in Addison, with a second location in Glen Ellyn that serves the same model and market.
Business Secrets of a Pittsburgh Gym That Went From 10k to 30k/month in PROFIT…and recently opened their 3rd location with 61 members on day 1!
Q: What is your mentorship approach to hiring and onboarding new staff?
We run a 30-day mentorship with real work and phased exposure, including paid onboarding, written tests aligned with company values, and a week-by-week progression from shadowing to full deployment on the floor.
Business Secrets of a Pittsburgh Gym That Went From 10k to 30k/month in PROFIT…and recently opened their 3rd location with 61 members on day 1!
Q: Give us data on where the business was at when you started and where it is now.
Both gyms were around $10,000 per month in profit at the start; now profits have surged to over $30,000 per location, with a third location recently launched and a plan to grow to multiple additional sites.

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What is Fitness Business University Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, no-fluff show focused on turning fitness businesses into scalable operations. Across episodes, the host shares battle-tested tactics for client acquisition, retention, marketing, leadership, and systems—grounded in real-world gym ownership experiences. Recurring themes include how to structure teams, run effective sales conversations, leverage mastermind groups, manage finances, and use community partnerships to grow revenue. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on actionable steps, a strong emphasis on accountability and discipline, and frequent references to live events and masterminds that foster peer learning. The format tends to mix personal stories with concrete frameworks, making it useful for gym owners, studio op... more

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Recent guests on Fitness Business University Podcast include:

1. Melissa Chase
2. Anthony D'Astice
3. Caesar Augusto Hernandez
4. Jason DeRose
5. TJ Lopez
6. Thomas Plummer
7. Tony Bianchino
8. Marty Vaughn

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