Latest Eastononline Podcast Episodes
A to Z on How to Run a Kids BJJ Program - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E40)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss how Easton run's our Kids Martial Arts programs and give some tips on what you could do to improve your kids Jiu Jitsu program.
Developing Skillful Martial Artists from the Ground + Up - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E39)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - February 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss how to build skillful students from day 1. As a martial arts academy owner or operator, the lifeblood of your academy will most likely be new students with lit...
The Basics of Creating a Successful Martial Arts School - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E38)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - January 27, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss the basic necessities of building a successful martial arts school. From marketing, to running classes and crafting a systematic sales process. Watch or ...
Creating Alignment on a Growing Coaching Staff - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E37)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - September 19, 2023 18:41 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss creating alignment in Martial Arts Academies with growing coaching staffs and how to make sure everyone is delivering a great product every time. Watch ...
Growing with the times in Martial Arts and Business - Amal Easton, Mike Tousignant & Ian Lieberman (E36)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - August 19, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAmal Easton joins the podcast with Ian and Mike to discuss how academies, business owners, and martial artists must adapt and grow with the times or see themselves becoming irrelevant. Amal adds details about the way things used to be done and how Easton has changed and adapted over time, while ...
New Roles, Facilitating Transitions, and Finding Purpose - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E35)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - May 19, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to what it's like to change roles in a Martial Arts Company, helping front line staff through leadership transitions, and finding purpose in your martial arts academy wor...
Structuring and Scaling a Martial Arts Academy - Michael Phipps & Jordan Shipman (E34)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - April 19, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss the structure of an academy, the roles that need to be filled, and how those roles progress and change as the academy grows. Watch or listen to the full ...
Delegating Roles and Building Your Academy on Core Values - Mike Tousignant & Ian Lieberman (E33)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - March 19, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's CEO, Mike Tousignant, and Vice President, Ian Lieberman, join the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss the thinking and processes behind delegating responsibilities and roles to people in your martial arts academy as well as how to build your academy on core values tha...
Live (or Die) by Your Metrics - Jordan Shipman & Michael Phipps (E32)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - February 19, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston Training Center's Director of Kids Martial Arts, Jordan Shipman, and Director of Marketing, Michael Phipps, join Eliot to discuss the importance of departmental meetings for martial arts academies, as well as living and dying by your academy's metrics. Watch or listen to the full podca...
Helping People Thrive is the Model for Growth - Casey Halstead (E31)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - May 19, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsCasey Halstead is a 10th Planet Black Belt and owner of 10th Planet Las Vegas. He's opened multiple successful 10th planet schools in the last 10 years and coaches several high-level BJJ athletes. Casey joins the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss his unique strategy when it comes to opening...
Lessons Learned Surviving The Pandemic As A Martial Arts Company - Mike Tousignant & Ian Lieberman (E30)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - February 19, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEaston CEO, Mike Tousignant, and Vice President, Ian Lieberman, join the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss the systems, methods, and beliefs that helped Easton's schools to not only survive, but thrive throughout the pandemic.
Being Successful Means Never Stop Learning - Phillipe Gentry & Jim Sheppard of SBG Atlanta (E29)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - December 19, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsPhil and Jim are co-owners of two successful Martial Arts Academies in Georgia, SBG Atlanta and SBG Buford. Both recently joined and completed Easton Online's first mastermind for academy owners. Phil and Jim join the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss their beginnings in martial arts, why t...
Going Big Doesn't Mean Selling Out - Alberto Crane (E28)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - November 19, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAlberto Crane is a Jiu Jitsu O.O.G., and his connections with Easton go way back. He received his black belt under Vinicius “Draculino,” becoming the first American to become a black belt under the Gracie Barra Academy banner. He has also been a successful competitor in both BJJ and MMA. Now, Al...
Narrowing The Focus With Your Martial Arts School - Paul Halme (E27)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - October 27, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsPaul Halme is Travis Lutter's first Black Belt, a Master No GI Black Belt World Champion, and author of the book "How To Make Money With Your Martial Arts Gym: Even If You Haven’t Won Anything Yet". Paul also owns and operates his own school, Peak MMA, in Keller, TX. In this episode of Black Bel...
From Karate to Jiu Jitsu; A Lifelong Passion For Martial Arts - John Hassett (E26)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - September 19, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEliott credits John Hassett for being the person that introduced him to Jiu Jitsu. Hassett began his martial arts training with Soo Bahk Do, a Korean style of karate, in which he achieved the rank of 5th degree Master. In the late 90's Hassett transitioned to Jiu Jitsu, first as a student of Ste...
Learning How To Operate A Martial Arts School - Ricardo Almeida (E25)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - August 19, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsRicardo Almeida is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. Ricardo previously fought for the UFC and Pride FC as well as other well-known promotions. He is an accomplished grappler and multi-time silver medalist at ADCC. Ricardo operates and teaches at multiple, successful Jiu Jitsu...
Creating Inclusive Martial Arts Communities - Elliott Bayev (E24)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - July 19, 2021 22:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsElliott Bayev is a BJJ Black Belt, academy owner, and author of "Sales Jiu Jitsu," all about how sales and Jiu Jitsu are similar. Elliott is also the first person to have a women-only school and women-only competition team in Canada. Elliott joins the Black Belt Business Podcast to discuss build...
The Business of Jiu Jitsu - Karel Pravec (E23)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - December 28, 2020 09:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsKarel Pravec, AKA the “Silver Fox,” is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and one of Renzo Gracie’s very first students in the United States. Pravec’s BJJ expertise has him regularly sought out for seminars and classes across the world, and his Silver Fox BJJ Academy in Northern New Je...
Building Successful Martial Arts Academies with Integrity - Mike Garaguso (E22)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMichael Garaguso has been running his school, Garaguso Karate, since the early 1980’s. He is professor Eliot Marshall's first martial arts instructor. Garaguso is also a master at adapting to the times, including adding BJJ into his curriculum. In this podcast he discusses how he has adapted his...
Passionate Teams Win - Chris Mierzwiak (E21)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - September 09, 2020 20:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsChris Mierzwiak is the General Manager at Easton Arvada. In this episode, Eliot speaks with Chris about his start in martial arts, transitioning to Easton, and what Martial Arts schools need to focus on to be successful.
Sean Madden - Building Muay Thai Programs, Structure, & Culture (E20)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - May 11, 2020 19:11 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsSean Madden is the Muay Thai Program Director for all Easton Training Center academies. In this episode, Eliot speaks with Sean about building a muay thai program at what was founded as a brazillian jiujitsu school.
Jordan Shipman (E19)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - April 13, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Blackbelt Business Podcast is for martial arts school owners and managers. Each episode features guests with stories, strategies and resources which can help you establish or enhance your business with best practices. Most importantly, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love. Vis...
Growth in Crisis - Jordan Shipman (E19)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - April 13, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJordan Shipman the general manager of Easton's newest location in Longmont, which opened on January 13 of this year. Exactly 2 months after opening, Easton closed its doors due to the coronavirus crisis. We discuss Jordan's experience as a new martial arts school manager, what owners and manager...
Responding to a Global Pandemic - Mike Tousignant (E18)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - March 30, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThis podcast welcomes back BJJ Black Belt and CEO of Easton, Mike Tousignant. In this episode Eliot Zoom calls Mike to discuss the last 2 weeks and share how Easton has responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The Obligation To Disagree - Rebecca Baack (E17)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - March 16, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsRebecca Baack has been working as a leader in the fitness industry for over 13 years. She founded and opened CorePower Yoga's first franchise and expanded to two successful yoga studios before merging with another franchise, Level 4 Yoga, which now owns 34 CorePower Yoga locations across the cou...
Adapt & Evolve - Matt Bloss (E16)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - March 02, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMatt Bloss is a Muay Thai coach, a martial arts enthusiast, and the general manager of Easton's largest location. Matt began training martial arts at an early age and eventually found Muay Thai and Easton. We discuss him leaving his old job to fulfill his passion, his belief in Easton's communit...
From Broke to Boss - Jeff Suskin (E15)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - February 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJeff Suskin is an Easton BJJ black belt and publisher of DiningOut Magazine, a successful publication that showcases the restaurant culture in Denver and Boulder since 1998. Jeff came from a humble background and worked his way up through the magazine and event management industry. We discuss hi...
Beyond An Entry Level-Job - Ayesha Hussain (E14)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - February 03, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsFirst impressions specialist Ayesha Hussain is a nursing student, a regular BJJ and Muay Thai practitioner, and a committed employee at Easton Training Center Denver. Ayesha joins the podcast to discuss her position, how she came across Easton, and how she has found her place through the work cu...
Finding Calm in Chaos - Josh Dinar (E13)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - January 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJosh Dinar is the co-founder and publisher of DiningOut Magazine, a successful publication that showcases the restaurant culture in Denver and Boulder since 1998. Josh has consulted on and has ownership stakes in several of the most popular and successful eateries in the area. Josh is also heavi...
Honest, Human Business Models - Jake Bell (E12)
Blackbelt Business Podcast - January 06, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJake Bell is a BJJ brown belt and an expert in sales and leadership. Jake has been an essential component in the development of Easton's SOPs, business operating systems, and overall business model. Full Video & Transcript: https://www.easton.online/blog/jake-bell
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