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

10/17/24 • 16 min

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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 physical and mental limits, reflecting on how these experiences translate directly into the business world. He shares insights on building resilience and grit, explaining how facing challenges head-on strengthens you not only as a person but also as an entrepreneur.

Key highlights include:

The Power of Mindset: Vince talks about the importance of expecting and enduring difficult periods in both life and business. He uses his marathon experience as a metaphor for business, emphasizing that success comes when you're prepared for inevitable challenges.

Embracing Discomfort: Drawing inspiration from the book The Comfort Crisis, Vince stresses the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and tackling a yearly challenge that forces personal growth.

Mastering the Art of Control: Vince reflects on how he learned to manage his emotions during the race, relating it to staying calm during business turbulence. This teaches valuable lessons about focus and resilience.

Business Strategy Takeaways: Vince wraps up with powerful lessons from his CEO Mastermind groups, where top gym owners learn how to cure worry by creating contingency plans and using data to drive business decisions.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction and Vince’s ultra-marathon experience.
[00:00:30] Mention of the upcoming San Antonio event.
[00:01:00] Vince’s presentation: "Seven Business Screws that Need to Be Tightened."
[00:02:00] The "Masogi" challenge and why Vince took on the 32-mile race.
[00:03:00] Parallels between the race’s ups and downs and running a business.
[00:04:00] Learning emotional control and resilience in life and business.
[00:10:00] "Curing worry" by planning for worst-case scenarios.
[00:12:00] Sponsorships as a marketing strategy from the CEO Mastermind groups.
[00:14:30] Data-driven decision-making and solving the root cause of business problems.
[00:16:00] Closing remarks and San Antonio event reminder.

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!

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:

Key highlights include:

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction and Vince’s ultra-marathon experience.
[00:00:30] Mention of the upcoming San Antonio event.
[00:01:00] Vince’s presentation: "Seven Business Screws that Need to Be Tightened."
[00:02:00] The "Masogi" challenge and why Vince took on the 32-mile race.
[00:03:00] Parallels between the race’s ups and downs and running a business.
[00:04:00] Learning emotional control and resilience in life and business.
[00:10:00] "Curing worry" by planning for worst-case scenarios.
[00:12:00] Sponsorships as a marketing strategy from the CEO Mastermind groups.
[00:14:30] Data-driven decision-making and solving the root cause of business problems.
[00:16:00] Closing remarks and San Antonio event reminder.

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!

Previous Episode

The Ask Vince Podcast: $50,000 Gym Membership

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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 successfully sold a two-year membership for $50,000 to fund a new location, emphasizing the importance of making bold offers to your existing client base.

Vince also touches on creating premium membership packages that could include exclusive services like massages, personal training, and nutrition coaching. The episode highlights strategies for building bigger brands without large marketing costs, and how to leverage joint ventures with community leaders. Vince also dives into "Masogi," a personal challenge concept where one attempts something with a 50% chance of failure to build mental toughness.

Key Topics

$50,000 Gym Membership Strategy: Vince discusses the importance of creating high-ticket offers for gym owners, such as premium memberships, to generate significant revenue quickly.

Brand Building Without Big Marketing Budgets: Strategies for building a strong, recognizable gym brand in the local community without spending heavily on marketing.

Angel 101 List: How to leverage key relationships in the community to grow your gym, including forming joint ventures with local influencers and business leaders.

Proximity and Referrals: The power of staying front of mind through regular interaction, as demonstrated through Vince's story of receiving consistent referrals from an orthopedic surgeon.

Masogi Concept: The idea of taking on a challenging task with a high chance of failure once a year to build mental toughness and create defining life moments.

Jiu Jitsu and Life Lessons for Kids: Vince shares how Jiu Jitsu helps instill discipline and resilience in his children and how that aligns with the "Masogi" mindset.

Quick Money Wins for Gym Owners: Announcement of a free PDF with 14 strategies to quickly generate revenue for gym owners, with examples of how to implement these tactics.

Show Notes:

[00:00:00] Introduction and mastermind event in San Antonio
[00:02:00] Discussion of $50,000 gym membership and the "send the bill to the herd" strategy
[00:05:00] Offering high-ticket memberships and creating premium programs
[00:08:00] The Angel 101 list for building relationships and joint ventures in the community
[00:18:00] Story about referrals from an orthopedic surgeon and the value of proximity
[00:19:00] Vince's experience training for an ultra-marathon and the concept of "Masogi"
[00:24:00] The importance of Jiu Jitsu for kids and personal growth through challenges
[00:28:00] Announcement of the "Quick Money Wins for Gym Owners" PDF and where to find the link in the show notes.

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!

Next Episode

What to Do If You Feel Disconnected from Your Gym

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 "spotting" time on the gym floor, maintaining key relationships, and utilizing email as a powerful connection tool. Through examples and actionable insights, Vince highlights how to stay connected to the gym’s core mission while adapting to an evolving leadership role.

Key Points:

Introduction & Apology for Podcast Delay - Vince shares personal updates and reasons for the break.
Weekly Mastermind Check-ins - Importance of member feedback and community support.
Growth and Disconnection - Embracing disconnection as a byproduct of business growth.
Balancing Growth with Control - Understanding the inverse relationship between growth and control.
Data-Driven Decision Making - Prioritizing data over emotions to gauge business health.
Floor Presence for Reconnection - Spending time on the gym floor to stay connected with clients.
Staff Development as a Leader's Role - Shifting focus to staff growth and support.
Maintaining Key Relationships - Identifying essential relationships that fuel business growth.
Client Engagement through Spotting and Sessions - Staying involved through direct interaction on the gym floor.
Leveraging Email and Content for Connection - Using emails to build a personal connection with clients.
Evolving Roles in Gym Ownership - Accepting and adapting to the changing responsibilities of leadership.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction and apology for podcast delay; personal updates
[00:02:00] Importance of weekly check-ins for Mastermind members
[00:03:00] Feeling disconnected: a sign of growth, not failure
[00:07:00] Managing growth vs. control: Accepting uncertainty as a leader
[00:09:00] "Data over emotions" approach: Measuring business success
[00:11:00] Getting out on the floor to reconnect with clients
[00:16:00] Emphasizing staff growth as a leadership priority
[00:18:00] Identifying and nurturing key relationships
[00:19:00] Direct client engagement through sessions or spotting
[00:20:00] Using emails and content for personal client connection
[00:21:00] Closing thoughts on evolving roles in gym ownership

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!