The PushPress Podcast

When he first started his gym, Dan Uyemura spent a month negotiating a payment processing rate — and thought he’d secured a great deal. Later, a banker and gym member pointed out the truth: with the fine print, Dan’s...

Academies vs. boxes. Committed clubs vs. belt tracking. CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu fitness businesses may focus on different sports and talk different languages, but they still face the same biggest challenge: churn. On...

Are you truly working on your business, or are you getting caught up in the day-to-day grind? In this episode of the PushPress Podcast, Dan Uyemura and Nick Reyes break down what it really means to level up your gym...

Dan Uyemura may be a former gym owner and now the CEO and founder of PushPress… but he only knows one language. This question plagues him: “What experiences and skills would be unlocked if I could speak more...

Understanding these five psychological principles could change the way you coach forever. On this episode of the PushPress Podcast, Dan Uyemura and Nick Reyes break down the key psychological triggers that every fitness...

When Dan first opened his gym — years before founding PushPress — he brought plenty of passion and energy, but lacked formal business training. Since starting PushPress, he gained both and discovered an important truth...

In this episode of the PushPress Podcast, hosts Dan Uyemura and Nick Reyes explore how fitness can serve as a catalyst for building high-performing teams. Drawing insights from military practices and corporate...

Are you responding to emails between coaching classes or brainstorming marketing plans during your own morning run? As a gym owner, you're guaranteed to juggle multiple roles and default to multitasking. But if...

Yes, people join your gym for fitness, but why they stay members goes far beyond workouts. Gyms today offer more than a place to sweat: they provide community, connection, self-discovery, and even an escape from the...

Opening a gym is exciting, but it’s also daunting. How do you set the right prices? How can you attract — and eventually retain — loyal members? And, crucially, how do you avoid spreading yourself too thin? In this...

CrossFit faces a unique challenge. Who exactly is their customer? Is it the affiliate owner? The coach? The athletes competing at the Games? Or the gym members grinding out WODs across the globe? As the brand goes up...

Adding more revenue streams sounds like a sure way to grow your fitness business, right? Think again. On this episode of the PushPress Podcast, Dan and Nick explore the hidden dangers of trying to "do it all,&#34...

Data has become the gold standard for decision-making — and we've covered the 5 data points that actually matter — with businesses relying heavily on metrics and KPIs to guide their revenue strategies. But is data the...

Are your coaches posting on social media? If not, you're missing a massive growth opportunity. In this episode, Dan and Nick discuss why creating a culture of social media engagement among coaches is essential for your...

Can boutique gyms learn a thing or two from big-box fitness chains? Absolutely. In this episode, Nick and Dan break down the five most powerful business strategies they've observed at Life Time Fitness — strategies that...