Did you know...?
A few years ago, a competing school opened up right near mine. This was no big deal until he started attempting to poach students through a variety of means. None of this worked and he was out of business 6 months to the day of his "grand" opening. His idea of marketing was above the front door and some flyers. While this could be a good start...there is much more to this and an art unto itself. I myself did not put him out of business. His business was doomed from the start because he was missing one crucial skill...marketing and/or the foresight to hire someone to help him with this. Whether you like marketing or not, it is a crucial strategic skill that is necessary to survive the treacherous waters of business. Just like having grappling and striking skills as a part of your martial arts arsenal...marketing skills and strategies are equally if not more important. These are skills that must be honed and sharpened, the same way the physical skills we