https://events.vincegabriele.com/july2025

In this rare and insightful interview, Vince Gabriele sits down with Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with a $20,000 bank loan and a staff of two, Zingerman’s has grown into a community of businesses with over 750 employees and annual revenues exceeding $80 million . Ari shares the principles and practices that have guided this growth, emphasizing a commitment to quality, community, and a unique organizational culture. This conversation offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and business leaders aiming to build sustainable and values-driven enterprises.

Visionary Leadership: Ari discusses the importance of having a clear vision and staying true to core values in guiding business growth.

Community Engagement: Insights into how Zingerman’s fosters a strong sense of community among employees and customers.

Innovative Business Model: Exploration of Zingerman’s unique approach to business expansion through a community of businesses rather than traditional franchising.

Employee Empowerment: The role of open-book management and employee ownership in creating a motivated and accountable workforce.

Resilience and Adaptation: Lessons learned from navigating challenges and adapting to changing market conditions while maintaining the company’s mission.

https://events.vincegabriele.com/july2025

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!

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What’s up, guys—Uncle Vinny here.

I’m back behind the mic after some travel and life stuff… but this one’s important.

We’re diving into two big topics today: tariffs and retention—and how both are about to smack gym owners right in the face if you're not paying attention. I break down what I’ve learned from some seriously smart finance people (not from watching the news), and explain how this stuff could affect your clients and your business.

But most importantly—I’m sharing exactly what we did at Gabriele Fitness to drop our attrition rate to 1.5%. That’s the lowest it’s ever been. I’m talking real strategies, real results—no fluff. If you’re trying to keep your members happy, showing up, and not canceling, you’ll want to hear this one.

Focus on What You Can Actually Control
You can’t control the economy, politics, or what China does. But you can control your fitness, your food, your time, your team—and how hard you work. Do that.

Fear is in the Air—That Affects Spending
Tariffs are creating uncertainty, and uncertainty makes people think twice before spending money. If your clients feel unsure, your gym could end up on the chopping block—unless you show them you’re worth every penny.

Keep What You’ve Got
When it gets harder to bring in new leads, your best bet is to double down on the clients you already have. Our motto: Operation: Don’t Lose Anybody. That’s how we cut attrition to 1.5%.

Add Real Value (Not More Sessions)
Personalization, connection, and community win. Automated birthday emails don’t cut it. We did stuff like personalized holiday videos and ran an epic March Madness event just for members. That’s what people actually care about.

Don’t Be Afraid to Lead Hard
When someone tries to cancel or go on hold, challenge them. Remind them why they started. People are secretly begging to be led—especially in times like these. Be the leader they’re looking for.

Want a fresh set of eyes on your business? Get ahead of the chaos—book your call now: 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!

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!