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As we start diving into our 12 week challenge and working towards hitting 2-4 major goals before the end of the year, we thought it would be helpful to go over a few questions first to help you get to know yourself better. Sometimes knowing yourself can help you set your schedule better or make decisions for yourself or your business faster. So let's talk about it and get to know you better! We wo...

Is it possible to get more done in the next 12 weeks than you have all year? One of our biggest obstacles with achieving our goals is not having any deadlines. Over the next 12 weeks we will lock in and get more done towards our goals than most people do in 12 months. In this episode we will discuss some reasons why we haven't accomplished what we had hoped so far and we will set some goals for th...

In this episode of Roll Model Business we discuss October marketing! The "ber" months have some of our favorite marketing opportunities! Plus we discuss some other opportunities for the month of October. From trunk-or-treats to a Halloween party, we have some great ideas for you to capitalize on! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their...

AJ and Risser are coming to you this week from Jiu Jitsu Con and Master Worlds. Yes, we are talking about vendor booths again, but this time we are talking about it more from a selling gear standpoint rather than a recruitment for your gym standpoint. Some of the big takeaways include knowing your stuff, especially your pricing, and making sure you have a way to keep in touch after the event. How...

Is it time to raise your prices? This week's episode of Roll Model Business was a request from a listener! She doesn't own a martial arts academy but asked if we would do a podcast on how do you know when it's time to raise prices. Although this can be a pretty personal decision, we will dive into some reasons to raise your prices, some ways to do it, and some pitfalls that people run into. Thank...

To create a winning team for your business, it might be time to hire an assistant. This is about more than having someone to work your front desk, this is about buying back your time and enabling you to get more done in your business. In this episode we talk about many the things your assistant could do for you and how it can help you grow your business! This podcast is for business owners, partic...

Love it or hate it, your Google Profile matters! This week we discuss some ways to beef up your google profile so you can get more people through your doors! Looking for a way to get 5x's more calls and 10x's more clicks on your site? Be sure to check out this episode and find out how one thing can help! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to gr...

It's time to talk September marketing and we want you to remember way more than just the 21st of September! Labor Day can be a great time for a reset of your schedule and your goals! People are getting back to a routine and you want part of their new routine to include martial arts with you! We are also going to kick off some of our Fall marketing! The summer has been a slow time for entertaining...

Listen in to learn about implementing systems in your day-to-day running of your business. This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

On this episode we discuss the importance of blogging, how to come up with content, and more! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

On this week's episode, we talk about how to use your perceived weaknesses as strengths in your marketing. Learn about reframing and how you can use it in your life and business! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (la...

Don't let August be a boring month! Find some marketing ideas to keep August fresh and interesting! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

We are approximately halfway through the year, so it's time to sit down and assess how we are doing with our goals. Join us to learn how to assess your goals and how to recalibrate to ensure you will hit them at the end of the year if you are a little behind. In this ep, we mention ways to make money. If you want to hear more about that, listen to Episode 19! This podcast is for business owners, p...

Are you a perfectionist? Is your first response to that question a hard no? Take a listen to this week's episode to learn more about perfectionism and how it might be impacting your life and your business. This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a h...

We aren't done with July Marketing yet! We have to take some time to dive into Christmas in July! It might truly be the most wonderful time of the year! From gear sales to new student packages and upgrades, a Christmas in July sale might be just the boost your business needs! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and...

This episode focuses on strategies for July marketing. Do what you can to help make July exciting rather than "blah!" This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

This week we reflect on the booth we ran at Greenwood Pride, including the changes we made this year, what we might do differently next year, and what we thought others might do differently. This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other bu...

This week, we talk about why everyone needs a coach, including coaches! Do you have someone to help you work on your specific problems or to hold you accountable? Having a coach helps you level up your game. If you're interested in working with AJ, reach out to her on Instagram @RollModelBusiness This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their...

This week we are talking about how to run a vendor booth, including everything you need to do in advance! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

Join us this week, where we discuss June marketing ideas! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!).

In this week's episode, we discuss time management strategies. This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!). AI Summary: The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the critical importance of...

On this week's episode, we chat about how to navigate staying up-to-date as a black belt and business owner. This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who want to grow their brand, business, and community! AJ and Risser run a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, along with a host of other businesses (largely run by AJ!). AI Summary: Every effective coach requires a mentor...

You've heard the saying, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. In this week's episode of Roll Model Business we discuss how to be more intentional about your business and your community to help set yourself up for success in an economic downturn. Can you make your martial arts business recession proof? You can at least take some steps to help soften the impact of a bad economy. This podc...

In this week's episode we talk you and maybe us into running summer camps at your martial arts academy. There is a few things you have to figure out before you start marketing your camp, so let's dive into what all it takes. We'll also discuss what a camp schedule can look like and go over a few ways to market it! This podcast is for business owners, particularly martial arts business owners, who...

Grab your calendar and let's plan some marketing for May! In this episode we talk about some great ways to get more people on the mat for Mother's Day, plus fun events you can hold throughout the month! Don't let your marketing be boring and don't let your students get bored! From Light Sabers to Tacos to a Checkered Flag Finish - This month is full of fun marketing ideas! This podcast is for busi...