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Taking MMA from the “Gym” to the “School”
As we move into a new year I believe that it’s an exciting one for our small but dedicated and eclectic industry. Ahead lie huge ...
Read More »The Seven Ingredients of Success: Are You Fit to Lead?
During many of my columns, I’ve described how you can reach your full potential, which is the primary goal of martial arts. I’ve described how, as when you are learning intricate steps of a complex kata or form, success is simply a matter of applying the right techniques everyday. All esteem is built on a ...
Read More »2011 Financial Power Summit: The Four Secrets Used by the Most Profitable MA Schools
NAPMA CEO, Grandmaster Stephen Oliver, in collaboration with Grandmaster Y.K. Kim, one of the foremost producers and pioneers in our industry, will present the 2011 Financial Power Summit in five metro area cities. To help our members create greater success for themselves starting this year, five industry top performers have come together to show owners ...
Read More »The Most Dangerous Trends in the Martial Arts Business – Watch at Martial Arts Business Breakthrough TV
On this episode: The Most Dangerous Trends in the Martial Arts Business, and A FREE Gift just for watching Martial Arts Business Breakthrough TV
Read More »A Special Tribute to Grand Master H.U. Lee and Chief Master Richard Reed
Without a doubt, I would not be who I am, where I am, doing what I do, without the powerful influences of Grand Master H.U. Lee and Chief Master Richard Reed
Read More »In Pursuit of Mastery and Leadership
[Editor’s Note: This column presents the text of the third and fourth pages of the formal, color invitation that Master Corley presents to his students who are invited to his school’s Leadership Training program. It reflects his thoughts on the pursuit of mastery. Read and use whichever parts you like…and be sure to walk the ...
Read More »What Matters Most
Twelve months ago, I sat down to begin writing a column for this magazine, a column about philosophy and how it relates to business. And at the time, my son had just been born and things were changing in my life. Up until that point, while running my business, I would get caught up with ...
Read More »Protect your Assets with the Right Business Entity, Part 2
Last month, I started a four-part series of columns to help you understand the various entities under which you can do business and their advantages and disadvantages. The primary advantage is to protect your assets. In part two, I present General Partnership and Limited Partnership. General Partnership A general partnership is formed when two or ...
Read More »Creating Automatic Referrals: Having a Great Program and Student Relationship is Simply NOT Enough
Building a steady stream of referrals in your martial arts school is one of the most efficient and effective sources of new students
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