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Resisting School Owner Burnout
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the mid ’90s. My good friend had just opened up this gorgeous martial arts school and invited me down for a visit. Upon entering, I was blown away. It was fully matted, long before the average school even had mats. It had great equipment, a gorgeous lobby, and a state-of-the-art pro shop. It was one of the nicest schools I had ever seen. What happens when you combine a state-of-the-art facility with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and charismatic instructor? Success—and lots of it. Over the next decade, my friend thrived. When it came to business, he could do no wrong. Classes were