Staff & Systems
Hiring and training instructors, delegating, building procedures, running multiple locations, and the operational systems behind a school that does not depend on the owner.
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Tactician to Strategist—Part 2
As we finish our exploration of becoming a strategist, another factor can sometimes add to the mix. Some of…
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Tactician to Strategist—Part 1
During the next two months, I’ll focus on a critical transition in the life of a martial arts school. The…
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How I Opened Five School in 18 Months
Do I recommend that you open five schools in 18 months as I did when I was 23? No way!…
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Breaking Through Plateaus
I had a meeting recently with 35 really smart school owners who are all involved in growth process for their…
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The Pulse of a School
I can pretty much judge the success of a school within about five minutes during “prime time” by observing its…
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The 10 “Secrets” of Leadership
There are many effective styles of leadership, but there are several “secrets” to leadership in any organization. Vision: You must…
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The Five Qualities of Productive Work
Your leadership success and the success of your team will be determined by how well you foster the…
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Improve the Performance of your Team, When you Understand the Role of a Leader
Your ability to negotiate, communicate, influence and persuade others to do things is absolutely indispensable to everything you…
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Hiring from Within
Everyone knows the rule that you should “grow your own” staff, but don’t forget the lessons that are plainly obvious.…
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Double Your Revenue-Generating Hours
How many hours a day is your school busy generating revenue? Is it four hours, or maybe six, if you…
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