Sam Presley: Inside Garage Gym Review’s Playbook

Sam Presley of Garage Gym Reviews returns with an inside look at HomeGymCon 2025, from ATX's booth takeover to the mystery behind STEPR’s cardio gear. The crew dives deep into GGR’s content strategy, big wins, and what the future of the home gym community could look like.👉🏼 👉🏼 HomeGymCon ‘26 Save 10% with code DYELBhttps://garage-gym-experiment.myshopify.com/products/homegymcon-2028Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamggrsamChapters00:00 – Intro, Beanies in Summer, and Dress Codes in IT02:30 – Fan Talk: Woozu vs. Lasco, Costco Deals & Practical Purchases04:15 – Mic Setups, Desks, and Gear Upgrades06:25 – HomeGymCon Recap: Chaos, Boxes, and the GGR Experience08:00 – ATX Booth Domination & Why Location Matters for Vendors10:30 – Sam’s Pitch to Improve HomeGymCon: Panels, Inventions & Vegas Venue15:00 – YouTube Strategy: Longform Content, Editing on the Fly & Viewer Reaction21:00 – Rogue's Mysterious Vibe & Stepper's Oddly Familiar Cardio Line25:00 – Location Mistakes, Booth Presence, and Missed Opportunities28:00 – GGR's B-Roll Strategy, Community Expectations, and Creative Risk32:00 – Six Hours of Content: Lessons from Year 3 vs. Veteran Content Creators35:00 – U-Haul Drama & How Thor Saved the Day38:30 – MrBeast’s Gym, Content Budgeting, and Gym Tour Strategy43:00 – Building Community vs. Creating Content: Sam’s Five-Year Vision47:00 – Inspirations: MKBHD, Seth’s Bike Hacks, and The Y-Files52:00 – The Coop Comeback: Why GGR Feels More Community-Focused Now59:00 – The Arnold Giveaway Mystery1:00:40 – Community Q&A: Belt Squats, Force USA, Freak Athlete & Dowd Motion PraiseFollow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicelikemike__/Follow Kyle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaizendiygymFollow Michael on YouTube: youtube.com/@nicelikemikeFollow Kyle on YouTube: youtube.com/@KaizenDIYGym