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Back to EpisodesDan Uyemura on Scaling Your Business, North-Star Metrics, and Making Sales Easy
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I think I know the answer to this question, but I’m going to ask anyway…
…have you ever built a business that’s worth $100m?
I can tell you for a fact that I have not – but I definitely want to talk to the man or woman who HAS!
Which is why I’m so excited to have Dan Uyemura on today’s podcast, where we can all learn from the business and leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.
Dan is an entrepreneur on a wild roller coaster ride. From childhood hustles with paper routes and brownie stands to college days amidst the internet explosion, Dan’s entrepreneurial spirit has always burned bright.
After losing his job at Myspace, a glimmer of hope emerged. Helping a friend open a gym sparked a revelation. The clunky software plaguing the fitness industry needed a revolution. Dan seized the opportunity with his severance, crafting sleek, user-friendly software for small gym owners.
And in this episode, we’re going to dive in and talk about how to become a more successful business person in fitness – whether you’re selling sessions or own and operate your own gym!
This is a really oversimplification of business, but if you’re obsessed with your customers pains, things in the long run will work out. – Dan Uyemura
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- How losing his job at MySpace got Dan started on his journey in the physical prep space.
- Why clunky, outdated software for gym owners led to endless frustration for Dan.
- North Star Metrics: What they are, and why you should be using them – instead of just revenue – as key performance indicators in your business.
- The biggest struggles Push Press had in it’s early days, and how Dan and his team overcame them.
- How he and his team strived to help gym owners during COVID, and how that ultimately helped them build a legion of raving fans.
- Why Dan is such a huge advocate for small gym owners.
- Some of the key moments that Dan has had along the way where we really felt like things were falling into place for him and his business.
- How he’s had to evolve as a leader, especially when moving from start-up entrepreneur to CEO of a $100m company.
- Along those same lines, Dan has had to evolve as a human being to help both him and his company grow.
- Last but not least, a really fun lightning round where we discuss 100-mile races, best tips for selling fitness, and Dan’s best advice for anyone who wants to open a gym!