Black Belt Banter: Martial Arts Business Podcast
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Black Belt Banter: Martial Arts Business Podcast
#28 | Your Class Schedule Is Costing You Money
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Episode Title: Your Class Schedule Is Costing You Money
Episode Summary: Your class schedule is one of the most overlooked drivers of profit, retention, and staff sanity in your martial arts school. In this episode, Jimmy Hong sits down with Master Tony Chung, Master Jay Lee, and Master Philip Jeung to break down how a profit-driven schedule shapes customer experience, staffing, and revenue — and why most owners get it wrong.
Key Takeaways:
- Your schedule is a profit decision, not just an operations detail
- Tailor it to your school model, demographics, and program mix
- Never add or cut classes without attendance and enrollment data
- Flexible attendance vs. reserved spots — the trade-offs
- Build a clear path from beginner to advanced through smart class sequencing
- Shorter classes (30–40 min with buffers) often outperform longer ones
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