Ep. 83 - BJJ Academy Owner Hot Takes - Part 2.

In this episode of the Business of Jiu Jitsu podcast, JP Levesque dives into various hot takes regarding the operation of BJJ academies. He discusses the value of kids programs, the importance of quality control in scalable businesses, and the necessity of balancing business acumen with jiu jitsu skills. JP also addresses common pitfalls faced by academy owners, the ethics of recruitment during open mats, and the significance of maintaining hygiene standards. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the need for a strong business foundation to ensure the success of a jiu jitsu academy.TakeawaysKids programs can be valuable for personal development and fun.Being good at business is infinitely better than being good at jiu jitsu.Most gym owners are awful at practically every aspect of running the business.Teaching good jiu jitsu is not even a top five priority when it comes to running a good business.Recruitment at Open Mats is slimy and lacks integrity.Contracts that run your social security number are a massive red flag.Constant jibber jabbering speeches after class need to stop.Charging for promotions feels icky and should be avoided.Hygiene standards in gyms are crucial for student safety.Quality over quantity is often forgotten in most academies.KeywordsBJJ, Jiu Jitsu, Academy Owners, Business, Kids Programs, Quality Control, Membership Contracts, Teaching, Ethics, Personal DevelopmentSummaryIn this episode of the Business of Jiu Jitsu podcast, JP Levesque dives into various hot takes regarding the operation of BJJ academies. He discusses the value of kids programs, the importance of quality control in scalable businesses, and the necessity of balancing business acumen with jiu jitsu skills. JP also addresses common pitfalls faced by academy owners, the ethics of recruitment during open mats, and the significance of maintaining hygiene standards. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the need for a strong business foundation to ensure the success of a jiu jitsu academy.TakeawaysKids programs can be valuable for personal development and fun.Being good at business is infinitely better than being good at jiu jitsu.Most gym owners are awful at practically every aspect of running the business.Teaching good jiu jitsu is not even a top five priority when it comes to running a good business.Recruitment at Open Mats is slimy and lacks integrity.Contracts that run your social security number are a massive red flag.Constant jibber jabbering speeches after class need to stop.Charging for promotions feels icky and should be avoided.Hygiene standards in gyms are crucial for student safety.Quality over quantity is often forgotten in most academies.TitlesThe Business of Jiu Jitsu: Hot Takes UnveiledNavigating Kids Programs in BJJ AcademiesSound bites"Recruitment at Open Mats is slimy.""Charging for promotions feels icky.""Hygiene standards in gyms are crucial."Chapters00:00 Introduction to BJJ Academy Owner Hot Takes01:00 The Value of Kids Programs02:57 Quality Control in Scalable Jiu Jitsu Businesses07:20 Business Acumen vs. Jiu Jitsu Skill08:47 Common Pitfalls of Academy Owners12:32 Prioritizing Teaching Quality in Business13:56 Recruitment Ethics in Open Mats15:24 Consultations and Cultural Fit16:48 Membership Contracts and Consumer Rights18:37 Classroom Management and Communication19:06 Ethics in Pricing and Promotions21:00 Hygiene Standards in Jiu Jitsu Academies22:25 Personal Development through Kids Programs23:22 Trial Class Experiences24:46 Importance of Fundamentals Classes27:37 Quality Over Quantity in AcademiesIf you want to learn more about what I do outside of highly caffinated ramblings head on over to www.GrowJitsu.com and check it out. There's also a free Ebook I wrote to help academy owners grow their business.