The PushPress Podcast

• #9 How to Choose the Right Business Coach | Why Everyone Needs a Coach (and How to Avoid Wasting $30k on a Bad One)

  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

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• #8 Are You Being Rude? | Onboarding Is Your Gym’s #1 Issue

  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

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• #7 Cult or Community? | Why Gym Cliques Could Actually Be Good for Business

  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

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• #6 Ozempic vs. Gyms | Navigating Fitness and Running a Gym in the Age of GLP-1s

  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

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• #5 Bankers Piss Me Off (And Screw Over Gyms) | How the Payment and Insurance Industries Prey on Gyms

  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

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