Part 10: The Anatomy of an Ad: Body Copy, Part 6 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Although you should replicate PROVEN successful marketing pieces and strategies, it’s also extremely important to separate your message from your “competition” and other marketing clutter in the marketplace. In recent columns, I presented the concept of “agitating” the problem and ...
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The Father of the Modern Martial Arts School Business Model
At last year’s Extreme Success Academy, Pat Burleson was presented with the 2009 NAPMA Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering contributions to the martial arts professional school instruction industry. Grand Master Burleson created many of the business systems that are now standard in the model used by most schools. He studied under Grand Master Jhoon ...
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One of the best ways to attract positive publicity to your school, and ultimately more students, is with media coverage. Positive media relationships are a critically important, yet often ignored aspect of running a successful martial arts school. The press release is a highly effective tool for getting your name out into your community. Learn ...
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