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SUCCEED! Virtual Conference Sets New Records in Attendance and Engagement, Nearly Overloading Platform with Unprecedented Demand
"With explosive participation, record-setting engagement, and a tech team that rose to the challenge, SUCCEED! has officially become the must-attend virtual fitness event in the industry."
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 16, 2025) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) proudly announces the massive success of its most recent SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, which exceeded expectations in nearly every category, setting records for attendance, engagement, and energy from start to finish.
And the buzz wasn’t just visible, it was felt. “SUCCEED! was so hot, we had to turn off our social engagement features mid-event to keep the system stable,” said Josh Leve, founder & CEO of SUCCEED! and the FBA. “That kind of overwhelming participation shows just how much the fitness community values what we’re creating and our tech team’s ability to respond in real-time proved we’re built to deliver, no matter the demand.”
Record-High Engagement = Record-Breaking Success
- According to Vimeo analytics, over 1,100 users tuned in to sessions on the first day of the conference, making it the biggest day in SUCCEED! history for session attendance.
- More than 400 attendees earned rewards and prizes, and many took advantage of special discount opportunities.
- During the event promotion cycle alone, the event drew over 18,000 unique visitors to the SUCCEED! website.
- Once the agenda launched, over 2,000 participants joined during the core conference days, flooding sessions, networking areas, and sponsor booths.
Tech Infrastructure Encounters Unprecedented User Load
"Let’s be clear; features only buckle when people show up in force," Leve said. “If SUCCEED! were dead, nothing would crash. But we were so hot, we overwhelmed the system and that’s a great problem to have.” Thanks to the proactive response of FBA’s internal tech team, the event recovered quickly, finishing strong with zero downtime for core educational sessions or sponsor engagements.
“This event proved the strength of the FBA community, the growing excitement behind SUCCEED!, and our team’s ability to adapt in real-time,” Leve added. “We’re not just raising the bar, we’re redefining what success looks like in the virtual fitness space.”
The Future Is Now
As SUCCEED! continues to grow in scale and influence, its mission remains clear: to deliver best-in-class education, business growth strategies, and high-impact partnerships for fitness professionals everywhere. With even greater tech capacity planned for upcoming events, SUCCEED! is poised to remain the #1 virtual conference experience in the industry.
Stay tuned: The next SUCCEED! Virtual Conference takes place August 14–18, 2025. To learn more and purchase recordings from the conference, visit www.fbasucceed.com.
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About the FBA
The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is a community for fitness professionals pursuing excellence whereby you can build upon your technical certification with the fitness business principles necessary to elevate your skills and truly set you apart. The FBA hosts 3 Virtual Fitness Conferences a year called: SUCCEED!, advances the industry with the FBA Certification Program and provides premier association perks and benefits. Built upon legacy, credibility, and prestige, the FBA enjoys support from the most influential fitness companies & certifying organizations.
About SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with three virtual events a year, SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference has drawn over 32,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, happening August 14-18, 2025.
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