Former gym owners and current PushPress execs Dan Uyemura (CEO and Co-founder) and Nick Reyes (CRO) are joined by other industry experts to chat gym management,...
#3 Seven Meta Skills Every Gym Owner Needs | Unlocking Your Potential Beyond the 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 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
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#2 High-performing Teams Embrace Fitness | Why a Fitness-focused Culture Is Essential
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
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#1 ClassPass is TrashPass | The Downsides of ClassPass for Gym Owners
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].
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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
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#0 Trailer | The PushPress Podcast Kickoff at Lone Star Summit
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
Former gym owners and current PushPress execs Dan Uyemura (CEO and Co-founder) and Nick Reyes (CRO) are joined by other industry experts to chat gym management, business growth, and fitness technology. Their discussions are designed to empower modern gym owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive fitness industry.
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