The Team Chip Podcast

Instructors are trained to look for mistakes. But does every mistake need to be corrected immediately? In this episode, Chip breaks down when to let a mistake go, when to teach it, and when to stop it immediately. He...

Doug Peters, CEO and President of the Chamber of Commerce, joins Chip to talk about why getting involved with your local Chamber matters. It’s one of the best ways to connect with like-minded business owners, build...

Most school owners think they have a testing problem. They don't. They have a preparation problem. In this episode, Chip breaks down why testing and belt promotions should never be something students suddenly prepare...

Parents say a lot more than they realize, and after years of working with families, Chip and Glyn Ann have learned their fair share about how to translate. In this episode, they break down some of the most common things...

Building strong relationships with students and families is one of the best parts of running a martial arts school, but there’s a difference between being personable and becoming too personal. In this episode, Chip...

Giving back is important, but generosity without structure can hurt the very school you're trying to build. Chip sits down with Carson Rynders of Kicks for Kids to talk about how martial arts school owners can create...

Fall can be one of the biggest growth seasons for a martial arts school, but growth doesn't automatically mean you're building a stronger school. In this episode, Chip breaks down why some schools are ready to grow in...

In this episode, Chip and Glyn Ann discuss why a packed schedule doesn't automatically build character. They explore the difference between participation and personal growth, why responsibility is the foundation of...

In this solo episode, Chip explores the difference between being needed and being valuable as a leader. He shares why dependency creates bottlenecks and burnout, how great leaders multiply other leaders, and practical...

Chip sits down with educator and longtime martial artist Dr. Laurie Patel to discuss why resilience, structure, and strong leadership matter more than ever. They also explain how instructors can provide the confidence...

On this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip and Glyn Ann Townsend share practical ways to help new students feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. From creating a welcoming first impression to...

Mat chats are one of the most important (and most misunderstood) tools for building culture in a martial arts school. In this episode, Chip and Glyn Ann break down why so many mat chats get ignored, what instructors are...

On this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip discusses why so many kids want to quit the moment something becomes difficult and what instructors can do to help them push through. From handling frustration during class...

Kids hear the word "respect" all the time, but hearing it and understanding it are two very different things. In this episode, Glyn Ann Townsend joins Chip to discuss how respect is taught through culture, consistency...

In this episode, Chip Townsend explores why procrastination is often rooted in discomfort, not time. From difficult conversations and weak systems to avoiding your numbers and putting off important decisions, you'll...