Fitness Business University PodcastAuthor: Vince Gabriele
The Fitness Business University Podcast is an educational, business fitness podcast, created for gym owners, by gym owners. With 18 years working in the fitness industry, Vince Gabriele is finally sharing his business secrets and money-making wisdom with gym owners in the fitness industry, worldwide. If youre a Gym Owner or Fitness Entrepreneur who is looking to grow your business and need help getting more clients, making more money, and having more free time to do what you love, then this podcast is for you! Vince Gabriele brings a funny, productive, and No B.S. approach to growing your business. It's not a bunch of theories its real-life skills you must know to grow. Language: en Genres: Business, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Ask Vince Podcast: How Dodging a Tennis Racket Taught Me to Close More Sales
Episode 368
Thursday, 14 November, 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 authority, handling common objections, and creating a supportive, community-oriented environment that builds trust. The episode also teases the upcoming "Gym Business Mania" event in Orlando, Florida, a unique blend of business development and wrestling-inspired fun with WWE legend Kurt Angle as the guest speaker. Perfect for gym owners looking to increase memberships and nurture a loyal client base, this episode is packed with actionable advice and humor. Key Topics:Sales Objections and Trust-Building: Why potential clients may hesitate to buy a gym membership and strategies to address their fears and past disappointments.Authority and Reputation in Sales: How gym owners can build authority in their community to make the sales process easier and foster trust.Creating a Strong Gym Community: The importance of referrals, onboarding, staff relationships, and events in building a loyal and supportive gym community.Effective Feedback Collection: How to gather valuable feedback, not only from current clients but also from former clients, to improve services and client retention.Preview of Gym Business Mania Event: Excitement about the upcoming event in Orlando, blending business and entertainment, with WWE star Kurt Angle as a guest speaker.Authority and Brand Building: Tips on building a recognizable and respected brand in the fitness industry over time, drawing from Vince’s experience with Gabriel Fitness.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction and Event Recap: Leo introduces the episode, and Vince talks about the recent San Antonio event and announces the upcoming Gym Business Mania event in Orlando, Florida.[00:02:09] Excitement for Gym Business Mania: Vince shares his enthusiasm for the three-day, wrestling-themed event in Orlando with guest speaker WWE legend Kurt Angle.[00:03:00] Sales Objections and Trust-Building: Vince discusses why people hesitate to buy gym memberships, highlighting the importance of understanding past client experiences and building trust.[00:07:24] Fear and Trust Balance: Leo and Vince explore how potential clients bring past failures into new gym consultations, emphasizing the role of empathy and reassurance in sales.[00:13:00] Authority and Reputation in Sales: Vince explains how building a personal and professional reputation can enhance client trust and increase conversion rates in gym memberships.[00:16:01] Effective Feedback Collection: Vince shares the importance of gathering feedback from both current and former clients, offering insights on improving service and client retention.[00:26:46] Creating a Strong Gym Community: Vince and Leo discuss methods for building a loyal gym community through referrals, onboarding, relationship-focused staff, and regular events.[00:28:23] Authority and Brand Building: Vince gives advice on establishing a recognizable brand in the fitness industry, drawing from his journey with Gabriel Fitness.[00:30:05] Event Planning and Community Impact: Vince mentions other gyms, like The Training Room, as examples of places that build community through regular events, reinforcing the importance of engagement.[00:33:00] Episode Wrap-Up: Leo concludes the episode, reminding listeners to keep an eye out for updates on Gym Business Mania in March. 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!