Episode #6 - Matt Kwan: Taking Risks and Going All In

SummaryMatt Kwan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, shares his journey from being a chef to opening his own Jiu Jitsu school. He talks about his passion for teaching and his desire to make a living off of Jiu Jitsu. Matt emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. He also discusses the challenges he faced in finding a suitable location for his school and the process of renovating and growing his business. Despite the naysayers, Matt's unwavering belief in himself and Jiu Jitsu has led to his success. In this conversation, Matt Kwan shares his journey of opening and running a martial arts gym. He emphasizes the importance of having a vision and a plan, investing in people, and leading with passion. He advises against neglecting marketing tactics that don't work, neglecting the space, and having a closed mindset. Matt also highlights the value of word-of-mouth marketing, being present in the community, and learning from other gym owners. He encourages aspiring gym owners to believe in themselves and pursue their passion.TakeawaysBelieve in yourself and your abilities to pursue your passionTake risks and go all in on what you loveRegret is a powerful motivator, don't settle for a life you don't wantSurround yourself with supportive people who understand and appreciate your goalsPersistence and hard work are key to success in any endeavor Have a clear vision and a plan to achieve itInvest in people and build strong relationshipsLead with passion and prioritize the art/business over moneyBe selective with marketing tactics and focus on word-of-mouthDon't neglect the space and continuously improve itThink outside the box and be open to new ideasLearn from and collaborate with other gym ownersBelieve in yourself and don't let others discourage youFind More Matt Kwan here:Everyday Jujitsu Podcast: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: ejjpodEmail: [email protected]  Online academy: onguardbjj.com The Legacy Martial Arts Business Podcast is hosted by Nick Castiglia, owner of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting.   Want to get in touch with us? Just visit www.martialartsgymownersunited.com to chat with Nick and the Team. Follow us on our socials and YouTube: Instagram: @legacymaconsulting YouTube: Legacy Martial Arts Consulting Linktree: Legacy Consulting