Blackbelt Business Podcast

<p >In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall sits down with Easton Kids Program Director Jordan Shipman to dive deep into the structure behind a successful kids martial arts program.</p> <p >In...

<p >In Part 3 of the onboarding series, Ian and Eliot break down what happens after the first day, covering the critical first 90 days of a new student's journey. From structured follow-up systems to creating a...

<p>In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall and Ian Lieberman continue their series on student onboarding and break down what should happen on a new student's first day at your academy. They...

<p>Easton Training Center's Vice President and Director of Operations, Ian Lieberman, joins Eliot o kick off a three-part series on one of the most overlooked systems in martial arts schools: onboarding.</p> <p>This...

<p>In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Easton Muay Thai Program Director Sean Madden joins Eliot to explain why Muay Thai programs in America need clear structure and progression. They discuss how Easton...

<p>Easton Muay Thai Program Director Sean Madden joing Eliot to break down the class structure and ascension model that allowed Easton's striking program to grow across multiple academies. They discuss why American...

<p >In this episode, Eliot Marshall and Easton Muay Thai Program Director Sean Madden break down how Easton evolved from a fighter-run striking program into a scalable, system-driven curriculum that now serves thousands...

<p >In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast we dive into one of the most avoided yet essential topics in martial arts business ownership—money. From confronting the stigma around talking about finances to...

<p>Culture doesn't just happen in a martial arts school. It's either built with intention or left to grow on its own—and when it's left alone, it often drifts in the wrong direction. In this episode of the Black Belt...

<p >What does it take to build a martial arts academy that thrives for decades—not just a few years?</p> <p >In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Easton leaders Eliot Marshall, Mike Tousignant, and Ian...

<p >In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall is joined by Easton Training Center CEO Mike Tousignant and VP Ian Lieberman to unpack the five major shifts that propelled Easton from a single...

<p >In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Easton Training Center CEO Mike Tousignant joins host Eliot Marshall to discuss one of the most critical (and often neglected) components of a martial arts...

<p>In this episode, Eliot Marshall, co-owner of Easton Training Center, is joined by Easton's CEO Mike Tousignant and COO Ian Lieberman. Together, they pull back the curtain on how Easton consistently achieves a high...

<p >Whether it's dealing with members or managing staff, we as martial arts academy owners and operators are in the people business. Your ability to skillfully manage relationships, offer constructive feedback, and...

<p >Matrix Martial Arts General Manager and Owner, Derek Alumbaugh, and BJJ Department head at Easton Denver, Kyle Wright, join Eliot to introduce themselves and discuss their roles at Easton Online, as well as explain...