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Welcome to "The Legacy Martial Arts Business Podcast," hosted by Sam Hattlestad and Nick Castiglia, the dynamic duo at the helm of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting. This podcast isn't just a platform; it's a mission to inspire and educate aspiring and established martial arts school owners by sharing the remarkable journeys of those who have carved a niche for themselves in this vibrant (and sometimes crazy) industry. Each episode, we dive deep into the heart of martial arts business success, ...
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Episode #7 Brendan Rice: Harnessing the Power of Data
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Summary Brendan Rice, CEO of Wodify, discusses the benefits of using Wodify for gym owners and how the software has expanded from serving CrossFit gyms to martial arts schools. He emphasizes the importance of engagement and how tracking attendance and providing additional resources can significantly improve retention rates. Rice also highlights the…
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Episode #6 Matt Kwan: Taking Risks and Going All In
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Summary Matt Kwan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, shares his journey from being a chef to opening his own Jiu Jitsu school. He talks about his passion for teaching and his desire to make a living off of Jiu Jitsu. Matt emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking risks to pursue one's dreams. He also discusses the challenges he f…
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Episode #5 Matt Becker: Setting Expectations and Preventing Legal Risks
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Summary: Matthew Becker, practicing attorney and owner of Gym Lawyers, provides legal consulting for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of keeping gym owners and their members safe through proper business practices. Matthew discusses the difference between legal consulting and representation, and how he helps gym owners with education, contra…
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Episode # 4 Meighen Hodgen: From Humble beginnings to accomplished School Owner
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In this episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Megan Hodgen from Diamond MMA and Fitness. Megan shares her inspirational journey of starting her gym at a young age and overcoming challenges. The conversation covers topics such as the initial offerings of Diamond MMA, moving to a new location, success in personal fitness training, maximizing space and o…
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Episode # 3 Steven Poulin: Building Submission Academy
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Summary Steve Poulin shares the story of how he started the Submission Academy and grew it into a successful martial arts gym. He discusses the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Steve also talks about the transition from a hobby to a business, the importance of building a strong te…
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Episode # 2 Omar Kadi: To Glory Martial Arts Center and Beyond
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Summary In this episode, Omar Kadi shares his journey from working in sales to becoming a successful martial arts school owner. He talks about his background growing up in New York and his experience working in various industries. Omar discusses the challenges he faced, including losing his job and supporting his family during difficult times. He a…
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Episode #1 Brendan Kalijundic: The Making of Kalsamrit
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In this podcast episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Brendan Kalijundic, a successful gym owner and one of the first clients of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting. Brendan shares his journey of starting his first gym and the humble beginnings of Cal Samara. He discusses the changes and improvements he made to his school, including rebranding, increasing …
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