The Walker Webcast
Joey Gonzalez, Barry's CEO
Apr 25, 2024
CEO of Barry's, Joey Gonzalez, shares his journey from a client to CEO, discussing community importance, pandemic effects on fitness industry, ambitious growth plans, and Barry's competitive edge. Also, explored are Barry's instructors' creative freedom, navigating industry challenges, global expansion strategies, and balancing co-CEO roles with family responsibilities.
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Quick takeaways
- Joey Gonzalez's career journey showcases the importance of embracing new opportunities and fostering community connections in achieving success.
- Barry's Bootcamp's success is attributed to its emphasis on hiring charismatic, caring, and intelligent instructors who serve as entertainers to drive growth and competitiveness in the fitness market.
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Founding of Barry's Bootcamp and Joey's Transition to Fitness Career
Joey Gonzalez shares his journey from starting as a child actor to pursuing a career in fitness. Transitioning from a successful acting career in Chicago and USC studies in acting and cinema, Joey found himself at a crossroads in LA lacking the same purpose and community he experienced in the theater. Discovering Barry's Bootcamp and embracing fitness, Joey's passion for teaching fitness classes grew, leading him to become an instructor and later, the CEO of Barry's Bootcamp.
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