Having a business coach — someone who offers expertise you don’t have and help you navigate challenges and goals — is crucial. Having a so-called ‘guru’? Not so much.

Throughout their careers as gym owners and tech leaders, Nick and Dan collectively have had 10 business coaches — and they know it’s impossible to see the ROI of a coach until you’ve worked with the right one.

In this week’s episode, they explore what makes a great mentor, the warning signs of bad advice, and how to find the right fit for your business needs. From student-coach ratios to gut instincts, they share actionable tips and personal insights to help you avoid costly mistakes and thrive under expert guidance.

Want a checklist of for interviewing a potential coach? Or want some guidance on whether you’re making the right decision? Shoot Dan and Nick an email: [email protected]

Timestamps:

[:18] Why are business coaches important?

[1:31] Dan and Nick’s personal experiences with business coaches

[3:44] Canned advice is worthless

[5:20] You need to get value quickly

[6:09] Talk to critics of your potential coach

[7:58] Student-to-coach ratios matter

[9:36] Get the right coach for your current needs

[11:30] Match coaching style to your needs

[12:59] Don’t focus on vanity metrics

[14:03] Ask about their failures

[16:24] Check the coach’s pedigree

[17:48] Trust your gut

Building a successful gym is not just about getting people through the door — or even the effectiveness of your workouts and coaches.

In this episode, Nick and Dan deep-dive into why onboarding is the most critical stage of your members’ journey. From tours to rituals, they break down six key elements every gym needs to include for a seamless onboarding process. As always, they also share actionable strategies to help drop-ins and new members feel confident, connected, and ready to commit long-term.

Have you ever signed up for a service and felt like you were thrown to the wolves? Let us know: [email protected].

Timestamps:

[:20] The myth of leads

[1:10] What actually is onboarding?

[3:58] Give a tour of the physical space

[5:39] Set clear rules

[6:46] Share your gym’s culture

[8:58] Showcase rituals

[9:52] Set realistic expectations

[11:32] Immerse members into your community

Are cliques the enemy of gym culture, or could they unlock deeper community connections?

Nick Reyes argues that cliques aren’t inherently bad — in fact, they might be the key to fostering loyalty, camaraderie, and engagement in your gym. Alongside Dan Uyemura, they explore the fine line between healthy relationships and toxic exclusivity. The duo also shares their advice on how gym owners can steer social dynamics to create a thriving environment for all members.

If your gym has a clique that's done something great for the community, like forming around a charity, let us know the full story: [email protected].

Timestamps:

00:23 What is a clique anyway?

01:17 How cliques function in the fitness Business

02:33 Group size expectations

05:42 Toxicity in cliques

08:04 How to create Inclusive groups

10:30 Real-life examples and strategies for gym owners

When Ozempic and other semaglutides first hit the market, Dan Uyemura dismissed them as just another quick-fix fad — like so many other diet and fitness trends for getting fit and losing weight. But one eye-opening conversation flipped his perspective.

Now, Dan and Nick Reyes take you through their insights on how gym owners can reframe this rising trend — from resistance to opportunity. Learn how to meet members where they are, build programs that align with their needs, and help clients turn the “easy button” of Ozempic into lasting health results.

How have you handled Ozempic — or other weight loss trends — at your gym? We’d love to hear: [email protected].

Timestamps:

7:20: Gyms have always fought the ‘easy buttons’ of weight loss

11:58: Align your gym with Ozempic users’ needs

13:08: Insurance companies are covering fewer people’s Ozempic

14:30: What happens to patients who can’t continue taking Ozempic?

16:18: Gyms deliver the lifestyle, education, and community to maintain weight loss

18:38: Gym owners have to understand Ozempic to promote overall health

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 actual rate with almost 4x what he’d been told.

In this episode, Dan and Nick Reyes shine a light on these predatory practices in the payments and insurance industries. They also dig into how PushPress is revolutionizing these spaces with transparency and fair pricing solutions.

Have you struggled with the banking or insurance side of running a gym? Share your story — we’d love to help.

Timestamps:

01:48 PushPress origin story

03:07 payment hustlers

5:22 The bullshit fee circus

6:10 Insurance rip-offs

8:41 The banker’s playbook

15:48 Tech is smashing scams

19:00 How much PushPress insurance saves gyms

Unprofessional habits could be costing you members and undermining your trustworthiness as a gym owner… but what does professionalism truly look like?

Both Dan Uyemura and Nick Reyes are former gym owners and current gym obsessives. That means they know the do's and don’ts of running a professional gym, from avoiding the “petrified cat s**t” problem to showing up prepared and polished.

Want to share your wildest story of unprofessionalism at the gym or a moment when your own professionalism paid off? We’re all ears: [email protected].

Timestamps:

00:18 Unprofessionalism in the fitness industry

01:05 Defining professionalism

02:42 Baseline vs. above and beyond

04:41 Trust and professionalism

08:03 Top 5 unprofessional habits in gyms

08:13 Sweaty shirts and sales consults

09:19 The petrified cat shit story

11:57 Email etiquette and professionalism

13:54 The dangers of drinking with clients

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 languages?”.

Inspired by that, Dan and Nick Reyes talk about other meta skills: essential high-level abilities that create profound benefits across all areas of life. The duo digs into the 7 meta skills they think are essential for gym owners to master — for life and business.

Have a meta skill to add? Or a story about how unlocking one of these skills has helped you succeed? Drop us a line.

Timestamps:

00:16 What on earth are ‘Meta Skills’

02:03 Examples of meta skills

04:05 Meta skills for gym owners

12:51 The importance of fitness

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 leadership, Nick and Dan emphasize the role of regular workouts in fostering trust, discipline, and resilience — and why a fitness-focused culture is essential for building high-performing teams that thrive under pressure.

Timestamps:

00:18 Fitness and Team Building

01:19 The Importance of Fitness in Corporate Culture

06:11 The Deadlift ETF and CEO Fitness

09:10 Creating a Fitness Culture in Your Organization

11:05 Dan & Nick’s Final Thoughts

Former gym owners and PushPress leaders ⁠Dan Uyemura⁠ (CEO & Co-Founder) and ⁠Nick Reyes⁠ (CRO) are not holding back in the debut episode of The PushPress Podcast. Our hosts delve into the various disadvantages of using ClassPass for gym owners.

Dan and Nick cover:

- Is ClassPass hurting gym owners more than helping?

- How does ClassPass impact your member value?

- What’s the smarter path forward for your gym’s success?

Are you a gym owner who has had a positive experience with ClassPass? Share your story and challenge Dan and Nick’s perspectives at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Join the PushPress⁠ free community for gym owners⁠.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to ClassPass Controversy

00:42 What is ClassPass?

02:17 The Allure and Reality of ClassPass for Gym Owners

03:09 Breaking Down the Issues with ClassPass

04:02 Revenue Concerns and ClassPass

05:53 ClassPass Pricing and Focus Issues

09:59 Ideal Customer Profile and ClassPass

11:40 ClassPass and Gym Economics

13:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

In the inaugural episode of The PushPress Podcast, recorded live at the Lone Star Summit in Austin, Texas, the hosts reflect on their commitment to action as they finally launch their long-awaited podcast. This episode covers the company’s recent gathering for strategy and bonding, featuring a visit from CrossFit HQ staff who conducted a condensed fundamentals course. The discussion highlights the value of effective communication, the importance of partnerships within the fitness industry, and the path forward for enhancing gym owners' experiences. The team feels energized and ready to tackle future projects after an intense and productive summit.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to The Push Press Podcast

00:39 The Lone Star Summit Experience

00:54 CrossFit HQ Seminar Insights

03:49 The Importance of Partnerships

05:48 Future Plans and Team Energy

06:55 Conclusion and Wrap-Up