Ep. 460 | From Drug Addict to $100M CEO: Dan Uyemura's Transformational Journey

May 23

From drug addiction and facing prison to building a $100M company - Dan Uyemura's raw, honest story of turning his life around will leave you inspired. As the visionary founder of PushPress, a gym management software company, Dan shares his journey of overcoming rock bottom, channeling his obsessive nature into positive pursuits, and creating a help-first culture that drives sustainable growth.

Discover:

The pivotal moment that sparked Dan's transformation
How fitness played a role in Dan's recovery
Why Dan is passionate about helping the "little guy" succeed
The power of doing the right thing day in and day out
How Dan embeds core values into every aspect of his company

ABOUT Dan Uyemura

Dan Uyemura is a visionary entrepreneur, software expert and passionate advocate for gym owners. His expertise in business metrics, industry evolution and wealth creation have made him a respected figure in the fitness industry. But it’s Uyemura’s raw honesty, deep-rooted belief in community and fitness, and an unwavering quest to never give up that have made him a thought-leader and sought-after speaker. He consistently seeks new ways to leverage technology and rewrite industry rules to help fitness businesses create sustainable growth.

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.