School Owner Talk

School Owner Talk


Latest Episodes

407 | Tired, Frustrated, and Unmotivated? Here’s How to Lead Anyway
April 03, 2025

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
March 21, 2025

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
March 17, 2025

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
March 13, 2025

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
March 07, 2025

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
March 05, 2025

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
February 28, 2025

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
February 26, 2025

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

399 | The Secret to a Thriving Martial Arts School—Building a Strong Leadership Team
February 21, 2025

Want to grow your martial arts school, avoid burnout, and build a thriving leadership team?Youre in the right place! In this episode,Professor Duane BrumittandShihan Allie Alberigobreak down the

398 | The Five Pillars of a Thriving Martial Arts School
February 19, 2025

In this episode ofMartial Arts School Owner Talk, Allie and Duane break downThe Five Pillars of a Thriving Martial Arts Schoolthe essential elements every school owner needs to ensure long-term suc