Membership Business Growth Podcast - From Immigrant to Martial Arts Millionaire- The Adam Spicar Success Story

From Immigrant to Martial Arts Millionaire- The Adam Spicar Success Story

02/02/24 • 57 min

In episode 2 of the Membership Business Growth, Ron Sell interviews Adam Spicar, an incredible school owner and martial arts enthusiast. Adam shares his inspiring journey and discusses how he started his martial arts school, the type of martial arts he teaches, and his motivation for helping others achieve their dreams.

Tune in to gain valuable insights for business growth in the martial arts and fitness industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:49] A Surprising Turn of Events.

[00:11:56] Tremendous Success in Early Months.

[00:14:57] Taking Massive Action to Succeed.

[00:19:06] Sticking with Hard Work.

[00:25:09] Longevity in Martial Arts.

[00:27:48] Strong Culture and Events.

[00:31:40] Team Culture and Making a Difference.

[00:34:23] Impacting Lives through Confidence.

[00:39:06] Using Spark for Martial Arts.

[00:41:43] Balancing Work and Family.

[00:52:17] KPIs and Business Growth.

In this episode, Ron Sell and Adam Spicar highlight that building a strong community is a fundamental aspect of martial arts. It involves establishing a solid connection with team members, parents, and students. By prioritizing community-building efforts, martial arts organizations can foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among their members.

Furthermore, Ron and Adam emphasize the need for both business-focused staff meetings and separate training sessions in a martial arts studio. By dedicating time to both aspects, the staff can effectively manage the business side of the studio while also maintaining their passion for martial arts and fostering a strong team spirit.

QUOTES

"You know what's cool is people could use that same mindset in anything. Like you don't have to have your back against the wall. You don't have to lose everything that you own to have that mindset. As a matter of fact, it's probably less painful if you would just take that mindset on now. Like ‘I'm going to succeed no matter what it takes.’ And that one mindset man will totally transform your and your family's life.” - Ron Sell
“I think it's all about creating community. Often as martial artists, we focus on position of the hands, position of the thumbs, position of the pinkies. And sometimes we forget for the martial art to think that we're working with human beings, we're working with people.” - Adam Spicar
“I couldn't be more proud of, you know, what our program does. And you are 100% sure we are changing lives. It's amazing. You know, we get up in the morning and we go change somebody's lives. We empower them. It's great." - Adam Spicar
"KPIs are key performance indicators. They are numbers that you look at because if you look at the numbers of your business, you can see, you can spot weaknesses. I don't know about you, but I love weaknesses because then I know I can make them stronger, right?" - Ron Sell

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Ron Sell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronsell/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/masterronsell/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-sell-684920a3/

Adam Spicar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamspicar/

WEBSITE
Spark Membership: https://sparkmembership.com/Reveal Martial Arts (Spicar's Martial Arts): https://www.idokarate.com/

Tune in to gain valuable insights for business growth in the martial arts and fitness industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:49] A Surprising Turn of Events.

[00:11:56] Tremendous Success in Early Months.

[00:14:57] Taking Massive Action to Succeed.

[00:19:06] Sticking with Hard Work.

[00:25:09] Longevity in Martial Arts.

[00:27:48] Strong Culture and Events.

[00:31:40] Team Culture and Making a Difference.

[00:34:23] Impacting Lives through Confidence.

[00:39:06] Using Spark for Martial Arts.

[00:41:43] Balancing Work and Family.

[00:52:17] KPIs and Business Growth.

QUOTES

"You know what's cool is people could use that same mindset in anything. Like you don't have to have your back against the wall. You don't have to lose everything that you own to have that mindset. As a matter of fact, it's probably less painful if you would just take that mindset on now. Like ‘I'm going to succeed no matter what it takes.’ And that one mindset man will totally transform your and your family's life.” - Ron Sell
“I think it's all about creating community. Often as martial artists, we focus on position of the hands, position of the thumbs, position of the pinkies. And sometimes we forget for the martial art to think that we're working with human beings, we're working with people.” - Adam Spicar
“I couldn't be more proud of, you know, what our program does. And you are 100% sure we are changing lives. It's amazing. You know, we get up in the morning and we go change somebody's lives. We empower them. It's great." - Adam Spicar
"KPIs are key performance indicators. They are numbers that you look at because if you look at the numbers of your business, you can see, you can spot weaknesses. I don't know about you, but I love weaknesses because then I know I can make them stronger, right?" - Ron Sell

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Ron Sell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronsell/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/masterronsell/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-sell-684920a3/

Adam Spicar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamspicar/

WEBSITE
Spark Membership: https://sparkmembership.com/Reveal Martial Arts (Spicar's Martial Arts): https://www.idokarate.com/

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PREVIEW of Membership Business Growth

My name is Ron Sell and I am really excited about the upcoming launch of this Podcast!
I will be interviewing the top successful martial arts and fitness business owners to dive deep into how they run their businesses, giving you the inside secrets to a more fulfilling and profitable gym.
We will discuss everything from gaining more students, enrollments, how they teach, how they train their staff and how they overcome setbacks and challenges.
For the last 23 years I have talked to hundreds of owners on how to grow a successful business and want to bring back what has worked to this show.
Stay tuned!

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Mastering Martial Arts School Growth - Strategies from Robby Beard

In episode 3 of the Membership Business Growth, Ron Sell sits down with Robby Beard to discuss the importance of growth in martial arts schools. They emphasize the need to focus on getting and retaining members, while also highlighting the various strategies and areas to prioritize in order to achieve growth.

Tune in to learn valuable insights and expert tips for taking your martial arts school to the next level.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:20] Focus on Enrollment and Retention.

[00:03:44] Phase One for Growth.

[00:09:38] Future Customers and Marketing.

[00:11:26] The Importance of Teaching Skills.

[00:19:11] Teaching Staff Members Martial Arts.

[00:21:39] Staff and Personal Development.

[00:25:10] Knowing your Business Numbers.

[00:29:08] Setting and Achieving Goals.

[00:37:47] Resources Available.

In this episode, Ron Sell and Robby Beard discuss some strategies for growing martial arts schools to the next level by emphasizing the importance of understanding the different aspects of growth and knowing which areas to focus on. He breaks down the growth process into four phases in order to track and analyze key statistics to measure growth and make informed decisions.

Moreover, Ron and Robby highlight the significance of personal growth and the impact martial arts instructors can have on their communities. They emphasize the importance of making a positive impact and being lifelong learners in order to create meaningful change.

QUOTES

"But at the end of the day, whoever's on that mat, personality has got to be there. They've got to know how to motivate, educate and demonstrate. They've got to know how to get out there and be a good teacher" - Robby Beard
"It's time to do the most important thing for growth, in my opinion, and that's staff development. Team together, we achieve more." - Robby Beard
"If you want to grow your school, man, know your numbers, set a goal." - Robby Beard
"I believe that martial arts instructors who are improving their own lives are going to make the biggest impact on our world." - Ron Sell

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ron Sell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronsell/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/masterronsell/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-sell-684920a3/

Robby Beard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-beard-16267922b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robby.beard.1/

WEBSITE

Spark Membership: https://sparkmembership.com/

USA Karate: https://karatememphis.com/about-us/germantown