School Owner Talk

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409 | Lights, Camera, Enrollments! Turning Karate Kid Legends into a Lead Machine
Episode Summary: With the newKarate Kid: Legendsmovie hitting theaters on May 30, 2025, this episode is a masterclass in how martial arts school owners can harness the buzz to boost enrollments.
408 | Finding Community Events & Organizations to Partner With
In this episode ofSchool Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo deliver a highly practical and motivating conversation around one of the most underused growth strategies in martial arts school
407 | Tired, Frustrated, and Unmotivated? Here’s How to Lead Anyway
Episode Overview In this honest and heartfelt episode ofSchool Owner Talk, Duane and Allie open up about something all martial arts school owners experiencebut often dont talk about: burnout. Fr
406 | The Biggest Mistakes Martial Arts School Owners Make & How to Fix Them
Episode Overview In this value-packed episode ofSchool Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo explore the most common mistakes martial arts school owners makeoften without realizing itand
405 | Interview with Keith Vitali – Martial Arts Legend and Film Icon
Introduction In this episode ofSchool Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo sit down with martial arts legendKeith Vitali. From dominating the tournament scene to starring in martial arts
404 | Retention vs. Recruitment: The Key to Long-Term Martial Arts School Success
Episode Overview Most martial arts school owners focus on bringing in new students, butwhat if retention is actually more important than recruitment?In this episode, Duane and Allie break down th
403 | Revolutionizing Martial Arts Engagement with Dually – A Conversation with Ed Pizzo
In this episode ofSchool Owner Talk, hosts Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo sit down withEd Pizzo, the founder ofDually, an innovative competition platform that blends martial arts, technology, and
402 | Beyond Kicks and Punches – Building a Life-Changing Martial Arts Program
In this episode, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo discuss how to create a martial arts program that goes beyond physical techniques to focus on character development, leadership, and confidence. They
401 | From White Belt to Black Belt – Keeping Students Motivated for the Long Haul
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges martial arts school owners facekeeping students engaged and motivated from white belt to black belt and beyond. We explore common reasons stud
400 | Turning Trials into Lifelong Students: Strategies for Retention and Growth
In this episode, we dive deep into student retention strategies and how to transform trial members into lifelong students. We explore best practices in onboarding, parent engagement, and communication