Black Belt Business
By Matthew Brenner
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Behind the scenes insights from the Top 1% of martial arts business owners, instructors, and athletes. If you want to learn how to grow your martial arts school, keep more of your student for longer, and create a team of instructors you can depend on, this podcast is for you.
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How To Inspire Female Martial Artists [Courtney Eardley Ep. 96]
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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How To Get New Students From Birthday Parties [Jason Purcell Ep. 95]
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Social Media Mistakes For Martial Arts Schools [Lizzy Friedman Ep. 94]
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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3 Keys To Converting Leads Into Students Faster [Ep. 93]
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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How He Built A $4M/Yr Martial Arts Organization [Jesse Isaacs Ep. 92]
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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You're Teaching Character Development Wrong [Stan Lee Ep. 91]
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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How To Turn Your Instructors Into Leaders [Chris Natzke Ep. 90]
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Why I Closed 5 Successful Martial Arts Schools [Greg Silva Ep. 89]
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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From Pakistan To Pasadena: How He Built A Martial Arts Movement From Scratch [Zulfi Ahmed Ep. 88]
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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New School Model [Dave Kovar Ep. 87]
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Becoming A Martial Arts Influencer [Tim Hartman Ep. 86]
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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God, A.I., And Marketing For Martial Arts Schools [Adam Kifer Ep. 85]
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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$0 👉 $1M [Part 3]: The 4 Phases of Growing A Martial Arts School [Solomon Brenner Ep. 84, Part 3]
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Launch + Sell? Here's How [Donovan Rider Ep 83]
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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How We Added $147K In Revenue With $0 Ad Spend [Case Study: Michael Mertens]
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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$0 👉 $1M [Part 2]: The 4 Phases of Growing A Martial Arts School [Solomon Brenner Ep. 82, Part 2]
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May 23, 2025 |
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$0 👉 $1M [Part 1]: The 4 Phases of Growing A Martial Arts School [Solomon Brenner Ep. 82, Pt 1]
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May 13, 2025 |
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How To Launch Your First (Or Next) Location [Solomon Brenner Ep. 81]
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Martial Arts Branding [Jewlianna Ramos Ortiz Ep. 80]
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Karate Combat: The Evolution of Karate in Modern Culture [Adam Kovacs Ep. 79]
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes of Cobra Kai [Cody Brien Ep. 78]
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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How We Got Free Press From Fox + CBS News [Ep. 77]
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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The Science Of Recovery In Martial Arts [Adam Snyder Ep. 76]
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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He Holds Nothing Back! How We Recruit + Train 65 Full Time Martial Arts Instructors [Solomon Brenner Ep. 75]
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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How To Enroll New Students Without Ads [Triangle Codex Ep. 74]
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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The 4 Myths of School Talks Every Martial Arts School Owner Needs to Know [Ep. 73]
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Why I Paid $50,000 To Get Slapped [Aaron Hensley Ep. 72]
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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How To Build Online Martial Arts Courses That Sell [Matthew Chapman Ep. 71]
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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How I Gross $2M From One Martial Arts School [Scott Bailey Ep. 70]
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Growing on Instagram as a Martial Arts Influencer + Competitor [Samantha Mitling Ep. 69]
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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How To Create A 7 Figure Martial Arts School [Jennifer Waters Ep. 68]
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Organic V.s. Paid Marketing [Josh Arcemont Ep. 67]
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Why Small Dojos Lead To Big Profits [David Alvas Ep. 66]
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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I Copied Netflix To Grow My Martial Arts School To $145K/mo [Matt Tracy Ep. 65]
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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How I Train My Staff For 17 Locations: Red Dragon Blueprint [Chris Casamassa Ep.64]
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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The Future Of Martial Arts Business Success [Cheong Park Ep. 63]
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Inside the Past + Future of Martial Arts: 2025 Trends & Insights with Century's CEO [Mike Dillard Ep. 62]
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Empowering Women In Martial Arts: From MMA Fighter to Advocate [Jamie Miller Ep. 61]
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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How To Recruit Homeschoolers To Martial Arts [Chris Malgeri Ep. 60]
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Get Rich With Martial Arts, Get Wealthy With Real Estate [Mike Metzger Ep. 59]
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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From 14 Schools To 9: Why I Changed My Successful Martial Arts School Business Model [John Bussard Ep. 58]
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Changing The Industry: Ensuring Safety In Martial Arts W/ Academy Safe [Rob Ingram McDojo Life Ep. 57]
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Lawyer Spills Harsh Truth About Protecting Your Martial Arts Business [Matthew Becker Ep. 56]
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Creating Hollywood Magic with Martial Arts, From Black Belt To The Big Screen [Mike Chat Ep. 55]
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Evergreen Secrets to Running Wildly Profitable Martial Arts Schools [Bill Clark Ep. 54]
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Why I Launch Martial Arts Schools To Sell Them [James Boecker Ep. 53]
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Cultivating Commitment: Black Belt Testing and Retention Tactics [Chris Natzke Ep. 52]
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Billion Dollar Blueprint: How To Scale + Sell Your Franchise [John Hewitt Ep. 51]
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Inside the Cage and Beyond: A Life After UFC [Brodie Farber Ep. 49]
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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I Have 6,000 Active Students in 7 Countries [Sebastian Bates Ep. 46]
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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How To Shorten The Learning Curve In Martial Arts Schools [Jason Flame Ep. 48]
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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How I Run A 25 Million Dollar Martial Arts Program [Master Von Schmeling Ep. 45]
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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The Only Currency More Valuable Than Money [George Bryant Ep. 47]
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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How I Financially Retired Early Through Martial Arts [Seth Birky Ep. 44]
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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How I Created Master Ken [Matt Page Ep. 43]
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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When Your Olympic Dream Becomes A Reality [Victoria Stambaugh Ep 42]
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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How I Recruit + Train 500 Students In A Small Town [Paul Garcia Ep. 41]
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May 31, 2024 |
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Traditionalists, Beware! The Art of Adaption In The Martial Arts Industry [Adam Kifer Ep. 40]
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May 24, 2024 |
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How To Get Your Girlfriend On The Mat [Maya Nazareth Ep. 39]
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May 17, 2024 |
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What Martial Arts Consultants Think About You [Shane Tassoul Ep.38]
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May 10, 2024 |
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What Your Website ACTUALLY Needs To Generates Leads [Stephen Reinstein Ep. 37]
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May 03, 2024 |
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How I Started 3 High Impact Martial Arts Schools [MJ Singh Ep. 36]
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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The Competitive Martial Artist [Kevin Kowalczik Ep. 37]
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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I Have 18 Months To Live: A Karate Mom Story [Wetzel Family Ep. 36]
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Building Financial Freedom With 1,000 Students [Brannon Beliso Ep. 35]
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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From Sensei To Software: How I Built Software That Changed The Martial Arts Business [Ron Sell Ep. 34]
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Digital Marketing + Building A Strong Team For Martial Arts Schools [Cris Rodriguez Ep. 33]
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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How To Build Profitable Martial Arts Schools [Stephen Oliver Ep. 32]
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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What Olympic Training Taught Me About Starting A Business [Donovan Rider Ep. 31]
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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How To Use Creative Design To Market Your Business [Hannah Westerman Ep. 30]
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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What Science Teaches Us About Building Strong Kids [Melody Johnson, Ep. 29]
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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How I Recruit New Students Without Paying For Ads [James Noto Ep 28]
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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My Journey From Competitive Martial Arts Athlete To Entrepreneur [Reid Presley Ep. 27]
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Insider Secrets To BJJ School Growth [Academy Kings CEO Lance Trippett Ep. 26]
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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My Life Exposing Frauds [McDojo Life W. Rob Ingram Ep 25]
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Creating Hybrid Programs For Growth [Brendan Rice, CEO Of Wodify, 24]
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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What They Don't Tell You About Entrepreneurship [Dave Silver Ep 23]
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Grappling with Greatness: Josh Vogel's Path to Jiu Jitsu Entrepreneurship [Josh Vogel Ep 22]
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Avoiding Digital Digital Marketing Mistakes and Building A Powerful Brand [Steve Cassano Ep. 21]
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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How To Boost Your Writing & Become An Incredible Storyteller [Dr. Sheena Howard Ep 20]
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Morning / Bedtime Routines For Muscle Growth + Getting Shredded For Biz Owners + Building Gym Culture [Brandon Rasean Ep. 19]
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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I Paid $1300 To Have A Stranger Stay At My House For A Week + Hired A Scientist With No Experience To Teach Martial Arts [Stephen Venter + Jake Marconi Ep. 18]
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Trailer Park To Million Dollar Jiu Jitsu School [Pete McHugh Ep. 17]
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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How I Made $100,000 Before Graduating College [John Cardinale Ep. 16]
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Losing $150K A Month, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Parenting Leadership, And The 6 Pillars Of Health For Martial Artists [Dave Kovar Ep. 15]
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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How To Invest Your Biz Profits Into Real Estate [Stephanie Ellis & Marc Bennett Ep 14]
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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How I Opened 3 Schools In 3 Years From Scratch [Allen Depena Ep. 13]
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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From Journalist, To Golden Gloves Boxer, To Martial Arts School Operator [Rochelle Brenner Ep 12]
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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4 Days With No Food, What It's Like Running Multiple Martial Arts Schools vs Running One, And How He Navigates Running A Business With His Wife [Seth Bittner] Ep. 11
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Breaking Barriers: A Gay Black Martial Artist From Alabama [Anthony Atkins] Ep. 10
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Why Martial Arts Schools Suck At Marketing [Nick D Studio Boss Founder]
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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From Marine To Running A $850K/yr Martial Arts School [Shawn Nichols]
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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I Shelved My PhD To Become A Sensei, Here's Why [Dr. Dags]
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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How We Recruit Qualified Instructors From The Outside [Fred Posimo]
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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How I Sold My Martial Arts Schools For 7 Figs [Mike Vacca]
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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From 0 to 30 Locations: How He Did It [Solomon Brenner]
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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How We Train Staff To Scale To 20+ Locations [Michael St. John]
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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From The Ax, To The Sword: An Unconventional Path To Martial Arts School Ownership [Jacque Scott]
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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From Medical Sales To 7 Location Martial Art School Owner [Michael McCreary]
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Oct 23, 2022 |