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February 9, 2024 42 mins

In episode 3 of the Membership Business Growth, Ron Sell sits down with Robby Beard to discuss the importance of growth in martial arts schools. They emphasize the need to focus on getting and retaining members, while also highlighting the various strategies and areas to prioritize in order to achieve growth. 

Tune in to learn valuable insights and expert tips for taking your martial arts school to the next level.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:20] Focus on Enrollment and Retention.

[00:03:44] Phase One for Growth.

[00:09:38] Future Customers and Marketing.

[00:11:26] The Importance of Teaching Skills.

[00:19:11] Teaching Staff Members Martial Arts.

[00:21:39] Staff and Personal Development.

[00:25:10] Knowing your Business Numbers.

[00:29:08] Setting and Achieving Goals.

[00:37:47] Resources Available.

In this episode, Ron Sell and Robby Beard discuss some strategies for growing martial arts schools to the next level by emphasizing the importance of understanding the different aspects of growth and knowing which areas to focus on. He breaks down the growth process into four phases in order to track and analyze key statistics to measure growth and make informed decisions. 

Moreover, Ron and Robby highlight the significance of personal growth and the impact martial arts instructors can have on their communities. They emphasize the importance of making a positive impact and being lifelong learners in order to create meaningful change.

QUOTES

  • "But at the end of the day, whoever's on that mat, personality has got to be there. They've got to know how to motivate, educate and demonstrate. They've got to know how to get out there and be a good teacher" - Robby Beard
  • "It's time to do the most important thing for growth, in my opinion, and that's staff development. Team together, we achieve more."  - Robby Beard
  • "If you want to grow your school, man, know your numbers, set a goal." - Robby Beard
  • "I believe that martial arts instructors who are improving their own lives are going to make the biggest impact on our world." - Ron Sell

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ron Sell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronsell/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/masterronsell/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-sell-684920a3/

Robby Beard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-beard-16267922b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robby.beard.1/


WEBSITE

Spark Membership: https://sparkmembership.com/

USA Karate: https://karatememphis.com/about-us/germantown





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