In this episode we got to speak with Chad George about his journey in the martial arts world. His passion for fighting has taken him on many adventures and he continues the journey each and everyday. He has some great advice for gym owners at all levels and some fun stories to go along with it all. "Develop your Grind ..read more

In our first Episode we sit down with Razor Rob McCullough and discuss his Martial Arts background and the martial arts industry ..read more

Welcome to Off The Mats! In this series we give you easy to digest tactics that you can take back to your academy. In this episode we discuss Key Metric. Why do we need them, how can we use them to learn about our business and make decisions based on data. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnWnxFepMohPv2OAcLzo0exhhibKJAV8/view?usp=sharing ..read more

Welcome to Off The Mats! In this series we give you easy to digest tactics that you can take back to your academy. In this episode we discuss the sales funnel or as we like to say "Pipelines." The importance of them, ways to use them and how you can create two important ones right now ..read more

In this episode we speak with Rick Screeton. Rick shares his awesome story with us from his first day in the ring to running a successful businesses today. He tells us about some of his martial arts journey and reasons for jumping into competitions. "Stupidity and Bravery are next store neighbors." He describes how continuing to learn will help you through change and allow you to evolve in your life. Rick has an incredible skill at building process. He describes how processes run your business, and how your staff should run your processes. This help ensure your brand is always being showcased ..read more

In this episode we got to speak with Junior Ortega. Junior is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt who owns an academy in the Bronx, that truly embodies the community feel we all strive to have in our clubs. He tells us about the ups and downs he faced in business and how he managed them. Junior talks about how having a coach in business is just like having a coach in martial arts. He explains how he has built an amazing academy around a strong community. I had such a great time with him and I know you will enjoy his story. "Be humble ..read more

In this episode we sat down with Shanie "Smash" Mc Cullough! Shanie shares her story on how she searched out martial arts in a time when she needed it most. And how martial arts gave her a place to train and be with her kids. Shanie has a tremendous story that is a great example of what confidence and passion can do when aimed right. She shares some of her knowledge on how to build digital content for your academy and has a whole lot of fun stories wrapped around it. "Do things that scare you ..read more

Alvaro Fernandez, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a student of meditation for over 25 years, shares his journey and the impact of meditation on martial arts and life. He discusses the evolution of martial arts training and the importance of being present in competitions. Alvaro also explains how meditation techniques can be applied to business and shares techniques for relaxation, meditation, training attention, and visualization. In this conversation, Alvaro discusses the importance of focusing on goals and tailoring his coaching to each individual's specific goals. He emphasizes the ..read more

Charlie Vich shares his journey in martial arts, from his motivation for starting to his transition into teaching and monetizing his skills. He highlights the impact of his instructor, Rick Tucci, and the importance of having an open mind in martial arts. Charlie emphasizes the value of martial arts and the impact it can have on individuals' lives. He also discusses the significance of pressure testing techniques and the need for integrity and honesty in the martial arts community. In this part of the conversation, Charlie Vinch discusses the importance of pressure testing in martial arts and ..read more

In this conversation, Rob Rettmann shares his martial arts background and his journey in the fitness industry. He emphasizes the importance of basics in fitness and the need for trainers to focus on personality and engagement. Rob also discusses his passion for education and teaching, highlighting the value of making a difference in people's lives. He provides strategies for effectively teaching and training coaches, including controlling tone and volume of voice and breaking down information into key points. In this conversation, Rob Rettmann shares valuable insights on effective teaching and ..read more