ha ha ha you would slit your belly twice.The day I call teaching karate "daycare" I will slit my belly.
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ha ha ha you would slit your belly twice.The day I call teaching karate "daycare" I will slit my belly.
This is one of a few viable models. But this is the Least viable long-term. Think of it as the "rent to own" model. We all know rent-to-own final ownership cost is exponentially higher.Thanks for this. Some good insights here for me to think on.
I assume that you'd recommend finding a place I can purchase outright? That would not be in the cards for me at this point in time.This is one of a few viable models. But this is the Least viable long-term. Think of it as the "rent to own" model. We all know rent-to-own final ownership cost is exponentially higher.
Initially, it is viable for a school/business owner who just want to put their toes in the water. But in the long term, it is a Very expensive startup model when everything (especially your time value) is considered. Usually, this model is a very, very protracted timeline and often times ends up being discouraging with little to no return on investment (again, time is a Big quotient).
I can, and found multiple posts where you touched the topic. Not seeing any where you went into detail on it, however there's a good chance that's simply an issue in the search feature on this site and the way forums work in general.I don't know if you have access to my posts from my previous username, but I have covered school startups at length. If you cannot feel free to DM me.
Cool. Once I get it off the ground, if any of them want to train let me know. Could definitely provide friend/family pricing; we can talk about that via dm if you want. Also, if you're ever in the area to visit them, feel free to send me a message so we can meet up!Raleigh, NC
I have family there.
It may end up being Kali, but I've created what I'll refer to as a style - essentially an amalgamation of kali, kempo and kenpo from my own trainings/experiences. Combines weapon and open-hand together in the curriculum, along with significant focus on the softer aspects of de-escalation/awareness/etc., that I learned through my years training to be a therapist and being the "point-guy" for substance users/mentally unstable people in the ER.How do those MA franchises work? I'd want to be still teaching what I want, rather than becoming an instructor/owner following someone elses art/curriculum
What style of Karate will you be teaching? Have you created your own style?
Definitely, social media is the way to advertise these days. If I were starting up an MA school, I would 1) Created a group on FB. 2) Share my school info on every local town page. 3) I would run ads and also share with everyone I knew and ask them to share.Look into what's available in your community. My community Facebook group allows businesses to post ads on Mondays.
I will try to summarize as best I can but starting any business requires a Lot of details and planning. It should never be just an emotion driven decision,I assume that you'd recommend finding a place I can purchase outright? That would not be in the cards for me at this point in time.
I can, and found multiple posts where you touched the topic. Not seeing any where you went into detail on it, however there's a good chance that's simply an issue in the search feature on this site and the way forums work in general.
Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have a way to save posts that I know of. I've got a google docs of posts that I'm keeping which include this one.All that said, what is your end game? Are you just wanting to dip your toe in the water, find a few people to teach for free/cheap with no (official) rank advancement, or become a full fledged MA's school? The former is self-explanatory IMHO and can be done at the park, your basement/garage, or possibly at a gym/YMCA. The latter, is quite complex and requires a Hard Business Plan.
I’ve been going the slow route for the past 3-4 years. I wish I had a secret sauce to share with you, but I don’t. Small student base, never made any profit compared to costs of insurance, website, etc. but I’m also smart enough to recognize that I have done very very little by way of marketing. I have a full-time job and family responsibilities as well as training with my own teachers. That leaves little time for creativity and things like marketing. If I wasn’t otherwise working but had a bit of money to invest in pushing the project, perhaps I might have a more thriving group.Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have a way to save posts that I know of. I've got a google docs of posts that I'm keeping which include this one.
To answer your question, my end game would be to become a full fledged MA school. That said, I first do want to go through the route of cheap teaching in a local area (which is what I'm trying to do now) to make sure A) people want to buy want I'm selling, and B) I want to sell it long-term.
I really hope you can make a go of it. The world always needs more teachers sharing what they have. Kudos for your courage and determination.Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have a way to save posts that I know of. I've got a google docs of posts that I'm keeping which include this one.
To answer your question, my end game would be to become a full fledged MA school. That said, I first do want to go through the route of cheap teaching in a local area (which is what I'm trying to do now) to make sure A) people want to buy want I'm selling, and B) I want to sell it long-term.
We do what we can in this world of uncertainty. Good for you for giving back.I’ve been going the slow route for the past 3-4 years. I wish I had a secret sauce to share with you, but I don’t. Small student base, never made any profit compared to costs of insurance, website, etc. but I’m also smart enough to recognize that I have done very very little by way of marketing. I have a full-time job and family responsibilities as well as training with my own teachers. That leaves little time for creativity and things like marketing. If I wasn’t otherwise working but had a bit of money to invest in pushing the project, perhaps I might have a more thriving group.
I’ve put little into it, I cannot expect much out of it.
I'll do the same the day I teach Taiji for health. I don't know why, just thinking about "Taiji for health" can upset me big time.The day I call teaching karate "daycare" I will slit my belly.
I found a linkedin learning video on business plans i was watching, but that was not very helpful. Will be looking through these tomorrow.Several large banks, as a service, will assist someone in creating a business plan. You might want to check with a local one.
There are several web site that offer advice. Here are 2 I found.
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A formalized business plan will help you with things you might not think of on your own. Years ago I taught an Introduction to the Business Enterprise class for a University. There is a lot a typical person would not think about. Even if you are not seeking a loan a Bank can be very helpful in being successful.
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I'm at the point in my martial arts career where I want to start a new dojo. The difficult thing is figuring out A) where to create it and B) how to make money from the get-go
Then I would tell you to make a very, detailed and complete list of what you are selling. Think forward about how you can expand this list, not necessarily in quantity but in exposure to other outlets to raise brand awareness. I hate the 'branding' term, but it is a very valid and acceptably universal term for your product (your MA). When I say list, I mean your curriculum and how comprehensive it is at all levels. Plan for beginners and people with experience so that integration is not an issue. Usually, this is done on an individual basis anyway.Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have a way to save posts that I know of. I've got a google docs of posts that I'm keeping which include this one.
To answer your question, my end game would be to become a full fledged MA school. That said, I first do want to go through the route of cheap teaching in a local area (which is what I'm trying to do now) to make sure A) people want to buy want I'm selling, and B) I want to sell it long-term.
Check your local community college; they often have business classes that can help. Some may even have a kickstarter program that will walk you through creating a business plan, and other related tasks for starting a business.I found a linkedin learning video on business plans i was watching, but that was not very helpful. Will be looking through these tomorrow.
My brother and his wife are both fairly high up in a credit union that I'm a member of. I might see if they know someone who'd be able to do a phone meeting with me from one of their branches.
Kall is a tricky one. Even the term is tricky. People may not know what kali is in the way that they have at least a general inkling of what karate, taekwondo, kung fu, or even relative newcomers like MMA and BJJ are. Add to that the fact that kali is a term not really used in the Philippines themselves (in favour of eskrima or arnis) and you've got some explaining to do. That's no bad thing, but it is a bit inconvenient from a marketing standpoint. Filipino martial arts (FMA) is slightly clearer, if only because it features the words "martial arts." But even martial arts enthusiasts often don't know what differentiates FMA from other things. Even when they think they know, you'll often get something like "that's the thing with the sticks, right?"It may end up being Kali, but I've created what I'll refer to as a style - essentially an amalgamation of kali, kempo and kenpo from my own trainings/experiences. Combines weapon and open-hand together in the curriculum, along with significant focus on the softer aspects of de-escalation/awareness/etc., that I learned through my years training to be a therapist and being the "point-guy" for substance users/mentally unstable people in the ER.