A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
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A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
Doug Kimball, Black Belt, BJJ Association Manager, Chief Marketing Officer - Beyond the Belt #12
Beyond the Belt
1 hour 10 minutes 18 seconds
10 months ago
Doug Kimball, Black Belt, BJJ Association Manager, Chief Marketing Officer - Beyond the Belt #12
Doug Kimball is a black belt out of Oklahoma, USA. Doug is a former Chief Marketing Officer, seasoned marketing executive, and the Operations Director for the Robson Moura BJJ Association.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dkimballil
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougkimball/
* Robson Moura Association: https://robsonmoura.com/rmnu/robson-moura-jiu-jitsu-association/
* Robson Moura: https://robsonmoura.com/
* Rafael Lovato BJJ: https://okbjj.com/
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Journey to Black Belt
02:54 Experiencing Age and Jiu-Jitsu
06:27 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
08:59 ACL Injury and Lockdown
10:24 Training Under Different Instructors
16:31 Training Outside His Home Gym
19:35 Starting BJJ Older
23:13 Teaching and a Foundation in Counseling
26:07 BJJ Associations
32:56 Marketing as a Career
36:50 The Importance of Mentorship
39:15 Product Marketing Insights
41:25 Key Performance Indicators in Marketing
44:58 Doug's Innovative Marketing Wins
49:10 The Art of Storytelling in Marketing
51:43 Reflections on C-Level Leadership
56:04 Advice for Personal and Professional Growth
58:00 Future Aspirations and Jiu Jitsu Journey
01:02:40 Changing Gyms as an Upper Belt
01:09:58 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
* RSS: https://btb.fan/rss
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Beyond the Belt
A podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and every day life. In each episode, we sit down with a black belt who doesn’t make their primary income from BJJ, but has passions, hobbies, and a life beyond the belt. Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
