Learning, Success, and Suffering Fools in Your Business

Written by Mike Massie on May 3, 2011 - 1 Comment
Categories: Editorial

Do You Suffer Fools Lightly? I don’t. You’ve likely heard Einstein’s definition of insanity (“Doing the same thing over and over again yet expecting different results.”) Here’s my definition of foolishness: “Shooting yourself in the foot, then blaming the gun.” And, the only thing worse than a fool is a dishonest fool; a dishonest fool [...]

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How Long Should It Take To Get A Black Belt?

Written by Mike Massie on March 31, 2010 - 54 Comments
Categories: Retention

Should You Lower Your Standards In Order To Increase Retention? “How long does it take to get a black belt?” We usually hear this question from new and prospective students, but the following question was actually posted on my member site forums this week by an instructor: “How long does it take your kids to [...]

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More Q&A On Running A Martial Arts School

Written by Mike Massie on April 4, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Marketing

Q: I have trouble getting my students to pay me on time. How do I deal with it? A: You’re either teaching in the wrong area or you’re attracting the wrong type of client. Move to an area where the mean income is higher, or change your marketing strategies so you attract a better class [...]

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