In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Matthew Brenner is joined by his brother and Action Karate founder, Solomon Brenner, to reveal the 4 phases every martial arts school owner must go through to scale from $0 to $1M in annual revenue.
Whether you're just starting out or you're already making over $50K/month, you'll walk away with actionable strategies tailored to your school’s growth stage.
From the Hustler Phase ($0–$10K/month) to the CEO Phase ($50K–$83K+/month), they break down the exact skills, systems, and mindset shifts required to grow a 7-figure martial arts business. They share personal stories from their journey scaling Action Karate to over 30 locations and $12M/year, plus what mistakes to avoid and what to focus on at each level of growth.
Perfect for school owners looking to:
Increase student enrollment without relying on Facebook ads
Improve retention with better systems and staff development
Build a leadership team that runs your school when you're not there
Stop feeling stuck at 100–150 students and finally break through
Turn a small martial arts school into a million-dollar lifestyle business
If you're serious about growing your school and want to know how top-performing school owners are doing it without gimmicks, listen to this episode.
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This episode is part 1, part 2 will be released later for $30K+ schools and $50K+ schools.