Episode Archives - School Owner Talk

February 18, 20260Comments

440 | What’s Your School Known For? (And Why That Matters More Than Your Ads)

440 | What’s Your School Known For? (And Why That Matters More Than Your Ads) Podcast Description In Episode 440 of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Shihan Allie Alberigo tackle a

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February 11, 20260Comments

Episode 439 | Dealing With Difficult Students (and Getting Parents on Board)

Episode 439 | Dealing With Difficult Students (and Getting Parents on Board) Podcast Description In Episode 439 of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Shihan Allie Alberigo get real about a problem

February 5, 20260Comments

438 | The 3 Touchpoints That Create Connection (Staff, Students, Parents)

438 | The 3 Touchpoints That Create Connection (Staff, Students, Parents) Podcast Description Running a martial arts school isn’t just about having a solid curriculum. If people are still drifting away, it’s

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February 2, 20260Comments

437 | Interview with John Geyston — Relationships, Retention, and Staying Fulfilled as a School Owner

437 | Interview with John Geyston — Relationships, Retention, and Staying Fulfilled as a School Owner Podcast Description Episode 437 is a wide-ranging conversation with Master John Geyston—a longtime friend of Allie’s

January 22, 20260Comments

Episode 436 | AI and Automation: What Should School Owners Actually Use?

Episode 436 | AI and Automation: What Should School Owners Actually Use? Podcast Description AI is everywhere right now—and for a lot of martial arts school owners, it’s either exciting—or overwhelming. In Episode

January 7, 20260Comments

Episode 434 | Your “One Thing” for 2026 – A Challenge for Martial Arts School Owners

Episode 434 | Your “One Thing” for 2026 – A Challenge for Martial Arts School Owners Podcast Description Kicking off 2026, Duane and Allie challenge school owners to focus on the “one

December 17, 20250Comments

433 | Brighter Futures: Making 2026 Better Than 2025

Brighter Futures: Making 2026 Better Than 2025 Podcast Description In the final episode of 2025, Duane and Allie get real about what it takes to set yourself—and your martial arts school—up for

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424 | Martial Arts School Culture: Motivating Students and Families to Engage

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September 17, 20250Comments

424 | Martial Arts School Culture: Motivating Students and Families to Engage

424 | Martial Arts School Culture: Motivating Students and Families to Engage Podcast Description In this episode of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo tackle one of the biggest challenges

September 11, 20250Comments

423 | What I Wish I Knew Starting My Martial Arts School vs. What I Know After 30+ Years

423 | What I Wish I Knew Starting My Martial Arts School vs. What I Know After 30+ Years Podcast Description In this candid episode of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and

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417 | Frustrated but Focused: School Owner Struggles No One Talks About

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July 17, 20250Comments

417 | Frustrated but Focused: School Owner Struggles No One Talks About

Podcast Description In this raw and revealing episode of School Owner Talk, Allie Alberigo and Duane Brumitt have an honest conversation about what it’s like to run a martial arts school when

May 29, 20250Comments

382 | Building a Strong Brand Identity for Your Martial Arts School – Part 1

In the competitive world of martial arts schools, having a strong and recognizable brand identity can make all the difference. Join us in this episode as we explore the essential

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