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463| Martial Arts: The Anti-Chaos Program
Episode 462: If You Disappeared Tomorrow, Would Your School Still Run?
Episode 461: The Q4 Reset — 4 Moves That Save Your Year
Episode 460 | High Tech, High Touch
Episode 459: When the Dream Becomes the Routine: How to Keep Your Passion Alive (Even After Decades)
Episode 458 | Is It the Market… or Your Process?
Episode 456 | Interview with Solomon Brenner
Episode 455 | Martial Arts Appreciation Month: How to Drive Referrals, Reviews, and Retention
Episode 454 | Real Talk: When Teaching Is the Easy Part
Episode 453: Interview with Stephen Oliver
Episode 452 | Managing Staff With Clear Expectations
Episode 451 | The Summer Slide
Episode 450 | Interview with Grandmaster Park (GMP)
Episode 449 | How to Wake Up Fired Up Again (Even If You’re Burnt Out)
Episode 448| Attention Is the New Advantage: How Martial Arts Schools Can Stand Out Right Now
Episode 447 | School Owner Master Class Series (4): Mike Bogdanski
Episode 446 | School Owner Mastar Class Series (3): Rik Kellerman
Episode 445 | School Owner Master Class Series (2): Gus Lopez Interview
Episode 444 | School Owner Master Class Series (1): John Busto
Episode 443 | “You’re Not Just Teaching Kicks” (How to Teach the Invisible Curriculum)
Episode 442 | The First 10 Minutes (How Martial Arts Schools Win or Lose New Families)
Episode 441 | The “Fun Instructor” Problem: How to Keep Culture Consistent Across Staff
440 | What’s Your School Known For? (And Why That Matters More Than Your Ads)
Episode 439 | Dealing With Difficult Students (and Getting Parents on Board)
438 | The 3 Touchpoints That Create Connection (Staff, Students, Parents)
437 | Interview with John Geyston — Relationships, Retention, and Staying Fulfilled as a School Owner
Episode 436 | AI and Automation: What Should School Owners Actually Use?
435 | Building Your Bench Strength – Team Building for Martial Arts School Owners
Episode 434 | Your “One Thing” for 2026 – A Challenge for Martial Arts School Owners
433 | Brighter Futures: Making 2026 Better Than 2025
432 | Purposeful Connection: Why Engagement Is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever
431 | 2026 Planning: Setting Up Your School for a Strong New Year
430 | Interview with Matthew Brenner – Mastering Organic Marketing for Martial Arts Schools
Episode 429 | The December Retention Crisis: Keeping Students Through the Holidays
Episode 428: Holiday Sales Strategy: Turning November & December Into Your Best Months
427 | Are We Running the Hardest, Easiest Business There Is?
426 | Why Martial Arts Still Matter in a World of Instant Gratification
425 | Breaking Third Wall: How to Get Martial Arts Families Fully Committed
424 | Martial Arts School Culture: Motivating Students and Families to Engage
423 | What I Wish I Knew Starting My Martial Arts School vs. What I Know After 30+ Years
422 | 3 Common Pitfalls School Owners Make With Their Marketing and How AI Can Help Solve Those Problems (with Gus Lopez of Lead Hunter Media)
421 | The Attention Span Crisis – How Martial Arts Can Be the Cure (Part 2)
420 | The Attention Span Crisis: How Martial Arts Can Be the Cure (Part 1)
419 | Back-to-School Boost: How to Enroll More Students & Build a Stronger School This Fall
418 | The Hidden Leaks: Where Your School Is Losing Students (and Money) Without You Knowing
417 | Frustrated but Focused: School Owner Struggles No One Talks About
416 | Owner Self-Care: How to Actually Enjoy Summer and Still Grow Your School
415 | Sell with Confidence: How to Present, Close, and Upgrade in Your School
414 | Referral Frenzy: How to Spark a Lead Surge
382 | Building a Strong Brand Identity for Your Martial Arts School – Part 1
413 | Why Social Media Marketing Is Still Needed Through the Summer Months
412 | Navigating the Struggles: Overcoming Student Drop-Offs, Non-Payments, and the ‘I Don’t Want to Push Them’ Mindset
411 | Branding That Breathes: Aligning Your Martial Arts School with Your Culture
410 | Building Wealth as a Martial Arts School Owner: From Paycheck to Prosperity
409 | Lights, Camera, Enrollments! Turning Karate Kid Legends into a Lead Machine
408 | Finding Community Events & Organizations to Partner With
407 | Tired, Frustrated, and Unmotivated? Here’s How to Lead Anyway
406 | The Biggest Mistakes Martial Arts School Owners Make & How to Fix Them
405 | Interview with Keith Vitali – Martial Arts Legend and Film Icon
404 | Retention vs. Recruitment: The Key to Long-Term Martial Arts School Success
403 | Revolutionizing Martial Arts Engagement with Dually – A Conversation with Ed Pizzo
402 | Beyond Kicks and Punches – Building a Life-Changing Martial Arts Program
401 | From White Belt to Black Belt – Keeping Students Motivated for the Long Haul
400 | Turning Trials into Lifelong Students: Strategies for Retention and Growth
399 | The Secret to a Thriving Martial Arts School—Building a Strong Leadership Team
398 | The Five Pillars of a Thriving Martial Arts School
397 | From Passion to Purpose: Building a Martial Arts Legacy
396 | Closing Out the Year Strong
395 | Unlocking the Power of AI in Martial Arts Schools: Interview with James Bret Dunlap
394 | Utilizing ChatGPT for Martial Arts Business Success
393 | Unlocking the Secrets to Digital Marketing for Martial Arts Schools with Gus Lopez
392 | Getting People to Listen to Your Message – And Figuring Out What Your Brand Message Actually Is
391 | Time Management for Martial Arts School Owners: Balancing the Dojo and Daily Life (Part 2)
390 | Time Management for Martial Arts School Owners: Balancing the Dojo and Daily Life (Part 1)
389 | In the Trenches: The Realities of Running a Martial Arts School
388 | Building Lifelong Connections: The Key to Student Retention in Martial Arts
387 | Engaging Community Events and Seasonal Planning
386 | Securing the Future: Smart Retirement Strategies for Martial Arts School Owners
385 | Celebrating the Art: National Martial Arts Appreciation Month Unveiled
384 | Summer Strategies Unwrapped: Boosting Martial Arts School Growth with Creative Marketing and Community Engagement
383 | Navigating Slow Summers and Boosting Enrollment with Gus Lopez
382 | Interview With Stephen Oliver
380 | Building a Winning Culture: Building a Positive and Engaging Environment in Your Martial Arts School!
379 | Streamlining Success: Identifying and Updating Obsolete Systems in Your Martial Arts School
378 | The C.R.A.P. we as School Owners Have to Deal With!
376 | Lights, Camera, Appreciation: Martial Arts School’s Teacher Awards Gala
375 | Expert Interview With Tommy Lee
374 | The Power of Community: Cultivating Connection in Your Martial Arts School
373 | Selling with Impact- Elevate Your Martial Arts Sales Techniques
372 | Price Points That Make You Money and Keep You Growing!
371 | Interview With Dave Kovar – 2024
370 | Expert Interview with Master Paul Cervizzi
369 | Morning Coffee And A Quick Chat
368 | Beyond the Mat: The Metrics that Define Martial Arts School Success!
367 | Tis the Season for the Conversation
366 | Tis the Season for Separation
365 | There is GOLD Under Those Tatami Matts
364 | Interview with John Geyston & His New Book: Embrace Your Awesome!
363 | How To On-Board New Members So They Stay, Pay, and Refer
362 | The Scarcity Stack