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Are you looking to take your martial arts school to the next level? Great! But how do you actually do it? Check out The Satori Masters Podcast from Kovar Systems! Host Dave Kovar, a seasoned martial artist and successful entrepreneur, covers all the tips and tricks that are essential for building a top-tier martial arts business. Additionally unlock the power of living your fullest life with valuable mastery mindsets across health, fitness, relationships, and stress reduction. Develop mastery mindsets that will empower you to thrive!
Episodes
Feb 14, 2024
Feb 14, 2024
37 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
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In this episode Dave Kovar meets with Matt Rosalez, the founder of Max Martial Arts in Brentwood, CA. Starting at $4 per class in a high school gym to an improved monthly tuition for high quality self-defense in a proper martial arts facility can be a big journey. Check this episode out to find out how it went and how its going now to help improve your business.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
38 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar sits down with his Master Chris Rappold from Team Paul Mitchell to talk about growing your martial arts academy, the cost associated with it and being at your #PersonalBest
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
40 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
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In this episode Dave Kovar sits down with his Master John Bussard to talk about how when some doors shut, whether you close them or someone else does, others will open. From getting cut from his baseball team, to selling insurance then owning and running 9 successful martial arts schools.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com To buy your 2024
ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Jan 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024
38 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar sits down with 24+ Year Employee and Location Manager Ilya Mir to talk numbers and his mindset for running a million dollar martial arts academy. You can view the podcast on YouTube, click here to watch and please hit that subscribe button as it really helps.
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Ilya Mir has been with Kovar's Satori Academy for 24 years now. He is a 3rd degree black belt and an active BJJ competitor. He is also a "black belt" when it comes to the numbers and overall business for the Kovars location he manages out in Sacramento(Natomas), California.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2023
24 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar sits down with 20+ Year Employee and Location Manager Jeramy Sipes to see how things have gone since opening the new location in Folsom, CA. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Jeramy Sipes has been with Kovar's Satori Academy for 20 years now. He just earned his 6th degree black belt on December 13th, 2023. He is an incredible instructor, school manager, training partner and friend.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
26 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar talks with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace about martial arts and martial arts business. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Bill "Superfoot" Wallace is a legend in the martial arts industry. As an undefeated, world champion kickboxer from 1974-80, he won 23 consecutive professional fights. Also a 3x national point fighting champion from 1971 -1973. He was nicknamed “Superfoot” as a result of his lightning-fast left leg kicks which were clocked at speeds over 60 mph.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
36 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar talks with Mike Guido about martial arts and martial arts business. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Mike Guido is the Owner and Operator of Guido’s Martial Arts Academy in Clovis, California. He is a 5th degree Black Belt and has been training since 1986. He is also a multiple time sport karate champion.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
32 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar talks with Mike Metzger about martial arts and martial arts business. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Mike Metzger has worked with hundreds of schools across the nation to improve their processes, systems, and profitability. He personally owns and operates 9 schools so his knowledge, insight and coaching come from the experience he's gained in the industry for the past several decades.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Oct 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2023
36 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar talks with Master Tu Le about martial arts and martial arts business. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Tu Le is the first martial arts entrepreneur to graduate from Harvard Business School. He started MyStudio in 2017 and today he has the honor of helping 2000+ businesses across the world as CEO and Founder. Tu Le also the Owner, Founder, and President of InCourage Martial Arts.
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For information on Kovar Systems: www.kovarsystems.com
To buy your 2024 ProMAC International Conference tickets now, visit: promacconference.com
Oct 11, 2023
Oct 11, 2023
42 min
Learn tips, tricks, and insights from the best and brightest business owners and entrepreneurs in the martial arts community, so you can successfully build and grow your martial arts business while living your life “at your best.”
In this episode Dave Kovar talks with Michael Parrella about martial arts and martial arts business. You can view the podcast on Youtube, click here to access and subscribe!
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Michael Parrella is a former multi-studio owner who played a key role in bringing the martial arts industry into the digital age. He created the 'Ultimate Student-Getting Websites' and introduced the first 'paid trial' membership funnel, amassing over 4.2 million trials nationwide.
In 2008, he founded the successful fitness franchise with astounding lead-generation, iLoveKickboxing, and later exited the company in 2020.
Parrella has been featured in various top-tier publications and media outlets. He currently resides in New York and shares his expertise with business owners, helping them with growth, franchising, and scaling.
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