Podcast 282: How Joey Gonzalez Brought In-Person Fitness Back to Life at Barry's

On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Barry’s Global CEO, Joey Gonzalez. Joey has an incredible story that starts as a client of Barry’s and ends up in the C-suite. Barry’s is known as the original cardio and strength interval workout, revolutionized fitness, and began the boutique movement. In 2018, Gonzalez was named to Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business list and recently earned his OPM degree from Harvard Business School.

Will and Joey discuss Joey’s background and upbringing, Joey’s first Barry’s class, what to expect in a Barry’s class, Joey’s rise through the organization to CEO, COVID’s impact on Barry’s, Barry’s today and the vision moving forward , and Joey’s fitness and nutrition routines.

Episode chapters:

• 2:14 - Joey’s background and upbringing
• 7:10 - Joey’s first Barry’s class
• 12:25 - What to expect in a Barry’s class
• 19:32 - Joey’s rise through the organization to CEO
• 33:35 - COVID’s impact on Barry’s
• 43:58 - Barry’s today and the vision moving forward
• 48:22 - Joey’s fitness and nutrition routines