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DOJO CEO

DOJO CEO

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Most martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™. The DOJO CEO Podcast is for martial arts school owners and academy operators who want full mats, loyal students, and a business that runs on real systems. Hosted by Nick Cownie — black belt, entrepreneur, and founder of Enroll 365™, Dojo Toolbox CRM™, The Dojo Map™, and the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — the show goes "behind the belt" with the operators, coaches, and innovators shaping the future of martial arts. No fluff. No guru hype. Just brutally honest conversations about what actually works. Each episode breaks down the strategies successful martial arts school owners use to grow profitable academies across BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, MMA, and every other discipline on the planet. Learn how to: - Fill your mats consistently - Convert enquiries into students - Build retention that sticks - Install systems that run your school - Operate like a CEO instead of just a coach EPISODE STRUCTURE 🔥 WARM-UP Origin stories, philosophies, and the real motivations behind successful school owners. 🥋 SKILLS & DRILLS Tactical deep dives into student acquisition, retention, pricing, marketing, hiring, automation, and systems. ⚡ RANDORI Rapid-fire questions that pull out hard-earned lessons, insights, and truth bombs. Each episode is recorded live to tape — raw, unscripted, and unfiltered. Just like sparring. ABOUT THE HOST Nick Cownie is a lifelong martial artist, business strategist, and the founder of Enroll 365™, Dojo Toolbox CRM™, The Dojo Map™, and the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind. He has trained in Japanese Jujutsu for more than 30 years and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over a decade. After building multiple six and seven-figure businesses and coaching thousands of entrepreneurs, he now focuses on helping martial arts school owners install the systems that create full mats and profitable academies. PLATFORMS & SYSTEMS 🤖 Enroll 365™ — https://enroll365.ai The AI front desk for martial arts schools. Replies first, books trials in chat, follows up until the student steps on your mat. ⚙️ Dojo Toolbox CRM™ — https://dojotoolboxcrm.com The AI-powered operating system for martial arts schools. Run your academy on systems instead of stress. 🌏 The Dojo Map™ — https://thedojomap.com Connecting the global martial arts community. Helping schools get discovered and change lives through martial arts. 🥋 DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — https://dojoceo.com Where school owners learn the leadership, systems, and strategy required to run their academy like a real business. 💬 GET THE TOOLS — COMMENT TO UNLOCK Find Nick on Instagram @dojoceo and comment one of the keywords below on any reel to get sent the resource: 👉 Comment STUDENTS — Get a 30-day free trial of Enroll 365™ to stop losing money by automating your trial class bookings. 👉 Comment CEO — Get details on the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind to learn how we turn school owners into millionaires. 👉 Comment MAP — Get your martial arts school listed on the Dojo Map™. 👉 Comment POD — Get the latest DOJO CEO podcast episode sent directly to you. FOLLOW NICK 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dojoceo Nick is on a mission to help martial arts school owners become DOJOCEOs™.Copyright 2026 Success Dynamics Institute マネジメント・リーダーシップ マーケティング マーケティング・セールス リーダーシップ レスリング 格闘技・護身術 経済学
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  • 250 Students in a Country Town of 50K | Luke Burnham
    2026/07/07
    How a blue belt built a 250-student BJJ school in a country town — and why "not enough people" is the excuse killing most school owners.When Luke Burnham took over a struggling BJJ school in Mildura, he was a fresh blue belt in a regional Australian town of 50,000 people. Ten years later, he runs the biggest jiu-jitsu academy in town — 250 students, a First Nations scholarship program, and a full-time family business.In this episode, Nick Cownie sits down with Luke to break down exactly how it happened — including the mindset shifts, the marketing that actually works in a country town, the mistakes he'd fix if starting over, and the culture-first decisions that built one of the tightest jiu-jitsu communities in regional Australia.This is required listening for anyone who thinks their town is too small to build a full-time martial arts business.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE- Why starting a school as a blue belt is possible (and what to expect)- How word-of-mouth beats every paid ad in a regional town- Why chasing competition wins nearly ruined the kids program- The "50 kids, 1 competitor" reality every school owner needs to hear- The First Nations scholarship program keeping 17 kids off the streets- Why the small-town excuse is the biggest lie in the industry- How Luke turned a bullying incident at another gym into a family business- The COVID timing that nearly killed the school (and didn't)- Why family-first culture kills cliques and drives retention- Cooper Burnham's rise from BJJ prodigy to Netflix-tapped Korean influencer- How backpackers and international travelers make regional gyms world-class- The Michelle Nicolini moment that made Luke realise jiu-jitsu was for him🕒 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:10 Luke Burnham — 51, 4-stripe brown belt, gym owner 10 years02:28 The story of how a blue belt took over the gym04:31 The top challenges of starting a school before black belt07:57 Why "everyone has an opinion" is the noise you have to ignore10:22 The first 12 months and finding traction in a country town13:04 Where Mildura is and the population reality14:57 250 students full-time in a country town17:41 Marketing in a small town — word of mouth, Google, socials20:34 Rich in life, not rich in dollars22:15 The First Nations scholarship program26:31 The mistakes Luke would fix if starting over30:01 Why chasing competition wins was the wrong move32:35 Ellee Beckman, kids classes, and the fun-first philosophy33:24 The kids comp class that respects both worlds33:37 Cooper Burnham — 1st degree black belt, Korean influencer, Netflix36:35 Bodhi Burnham — brown belt, head kids coach38:00 Backpackers, judo black belts, and international training partners40:25 The one person Luke would love to roll with41:52 The Michelle Nicolini moment that changed everything43:58 Where to find Luke and Mildura BJJ🎯 Most martial arts school owners are one system away from consistent growth. Install the same systems used by real academies around the world:🤖 Enroll 365™ — https://enroll365.aiThe school that replies first gets the student. Enroll365.ai replies instantly, books the trial in chat, and follows up until the student steps on your mat.⚙️ Dojo Toolbox CRM™ — https://dojotoolboxcrm.comThe AI-powered operating system for martial arts schools.🌏 The Dojo Map™ — https://thedojomap.comConnecting the global martial arts community.🥋 DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — https://dojoceo.comMost martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™.💬 GET THE TOOLS — COMMENT TO UNLOCKFind me on Instagram @dojoceo and comment one of the keywords below on any reel to get sent the resource:👉 Comment STUDENTS — Get a 30-day free trial of Enroll 365™ to stop losing money by automating your trial class bookings.👉 Comment CEO — Get details on the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind to learn how we turn school owners into millionaires.👉 Comment MAP — Get your martial arts school listed on the Dojo Map™.👉 Comment POD — Get the latest DOJO CEO podcast episode sent directly to you.👇 CONNECT WITH LUKE BURNHAMLuke Burnham is a 4-stripe brown belt under Thiago Faeda and the owner of Mildura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — the largest jiu-jitsu academy in Mildura, Victoria. Over 10 years, he's built a 250-student family-run school with a thriving kids program, a First Nations scholarship program supporting 17 young students, and a culture that welcomes travelers, backpackers, and world champions alike.📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mildurabjj🌐 Website: https://milduraBrazilianjiujitsu.net👇 CONNECT WITH COOPER BURNHAMCooper Burnham is a 1st degree black belt under Thiago Stefanuti, multi-time medalist at Worlds, BOA Super 8 champion, and Korean influencer with 40K+ followers. Featured by Netflix during the Squid Game Season 3 launch.📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/cooperburnhambjj📸 Korean Instagram: https://instagram.com/hojucooper⚔️ ABOUT THE SHOWMost martial artists open a ...
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  • Why Athletes Struggle After They Retire | Dr. Jarrell Garcia
    2026/06/30
    Why the "life skills" from martial arts don't automatically transfer — and how coaches can build students who thrive off the mat.Every coach says martial arts builds resilience, focus, leadership, and grit. Dr. Jarrell Garcia's PhD research says something more uncomfortable — those skills don't automatically transfer to real life.In this episode, Nick Cownie sits down with Dr. Jarrell Garcia — Associate Director of Recreation at the University of Rhode Island, professor at Brown University, TED speaker, 10th Planet BJJ black belt, and consultant to Olympic and Paralympic athletes.Together they unpack what actually creates transferable skills, why athletes crash after retirement, and how coaches can build students who succeed in every dimension of their life — not just on the mat.This is one of the most cerebral, useful episodes for anyone who teaches, coaches, or runs a martial arts school.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE- Why the number one "jiu-jitsu made me a better business owner" story might be a myth- The difference between normative and non-normative career transitions- Why identity foreclosure destroys athletes when their career ends- How to actually develop transferable skills that transfer- The 3-step framework: awareness → acknowledgement → practice- Why coaches should "frame the why" before every hard training session- The stop-the-jumping-jacks argument that changes how you should warm up- Why great athletes go bankrupt within 2 years of retiring- How the structure of a class matters more than the teacher's skill- State elicitation, anchoring, and alter ego work for combat athletes- The multiple cups metaphor for balanced identity development- How the ecological framework is reshaping the way jiu-jitsu is taught🕒 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:03 Meet Dr. Jarrell Garcia — PhD, black belt, professor03:00 What athletic identity actually means05:43 Do life skills automatically transfer off the mat?10:46 Identity foreclosure and the empty nester athlete14:09 Normative vs non-normative career transitions17:18 When athletes should start preparing for life after sport20:23 The multiple cups metaphor for balanced identity25:14 Memento mori, stoicism, and the Hagakure connection29:07 How Jarrell got into jiu-jitsu33:04 How Jarrell's research shapes his own coaching35:45 State elicitation and anchoring performance41:02 Anchoring peak states — lessons from Todd Herman50:28 The physical anchor Jarrell uses before competition rolls54:14 Stacking states and identities on demand57:20 Third-position thinking to solve identity problems59:07 Treat others how they need to be treated, not how you want01:01:06 The 4MAT framework for teaching multiple learning styles01:05:37 Why jumping-jack warmups need to die01:12:50 How class structure matters more than the teacher01:16:03 The one person Jarrell would love to roll with01:17:23 Where to find Dr. Jarrell Garcia🎯 Most martial arts school owners are one system away from consistent growth. Install the same systems used by real academies around the world:🤖 Enroll 365™ — https://enroll365.aiThe school that replies first gets the student. Enroll365.ai replies instantly, books the trial in chat, and follows up until the student steps on your mat.⚙️ Dojo Toolbox CRM™ — https://dojotoolboxcrm.comThe AI-powered operating system for martial arts schools.🌏 The Dojo Map™ — https://thedojomap.comConnecting the global martial arts community.🥋 DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — https://dojoceo.comMost martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™.💬 GET THE TOOLS — COMMENT TO UNLOCKFind me on Instagram @dojoceo and comment one of the keywords below on any reel to get sent the resource:👉 Comment STUDENTS — Get a 30-day free trial of Enroll 365™ to stop losing money by automating your trial class bookings.👉 Comment CEO — Get details on the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind to learn how we turn school owners into millionaires.👉 Comment MAP — Get your martial arts school listed on the Dojo Map™.👉 Comment POD — Get the latest DOJO CEO podcast episode sent directly to you.👇 CONNECT WITH DR. JARRELL GARCIADr. Jarrell Garcia is the Associate Director of Recreation at the University of Rhode Island and a professor at both Brown University and URI, teaching sports leadership, sports psychology, research, and leadership courses. His PhD research focused on athletic identity — how deeply athletes connect with their athletic role, and what that means for their success on and off the field.A 10th Planet Bethlehem BJJ black belt with 16 years on the mats, TED speaker, and consultant to high school, college, Olympic, and Paralympic athletes, Jarrell has spoken at the Olympic Training Center on athletic transition and identity.📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/garciagriponlife📧 Email: jarrell_garcia@uri.edu⚔️ ABOUT THE SHOWMost martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™.Hosted by Nick Cownie ...
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  • How to Build a Global BJJ Retreat Business | Luke Fraser
    2026/06/23
    How one man built a global BJJ retreat business from a mining shift — and why the funnel that works is simpler than you think.Luke Fraser was working week-on, week-off in Australian mining when his mum — a travel agent — got sick of him talking about starting a business and put down a deposit on 15 hotel rooms without telling him.Five years later, BJJ Escapes has run 13 sold-out retreats with coaches like Josh Hinger, Heath Pedigo, Owen Livesey, Mason Fowler, JFlo, Jacob Driscoll, and more — across Australia and Thailand.In this episode, Nick Cownie sits down with Luke to break down exactly how BJJ Escapes works: the pricing model, the marketing funnel, the pre-selling timeline, and the operational decisions that turned a side hustle into his full-time business.This is the first episode released under the new DOJO CEO Podcast brand — a rebrand from the Grappling Map Podcast — reflecting the broader martial arts business focus the show now delivers.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE- The mum-forced-me-into-it origin story every entrepreneur can relate to- Why capping the mat at 3m² per pair became his biggest competitive edge- The three-package pricing model — training only, twin share, private room- Why the private room package outsells the cheaper options every time- How Luke sells events 9-12 months out (already selling March 2027)- Why he does zero sales calls and runs the entire funnel on Instagram + website- The expensive customs mistake that changed how he ships event gear- Why cleanliness protocols in Thailand became a business-saving system- How stepping back from operations made the last event his best ever- The dream coach list and what comes next for BJJ Escapes🕒 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro — welcome to the new DOJO CEO Podcast01:28 The mum-forced-me-into-it origin story03:14 First event, 20-25 people, learning as he goes04:57 Jiu-jitsu as an instant social network anywhere in the world07:13 13 events in 5 years08:02 The 3m² per pair rule that shapes the whole business11:30 Scratch your own itch — the business principle behind the model14:16 The biggest mistakes over 5 years of running retreats17:20 Cleanliness, staph, and superbugs in Southeast Asia20:47 Travel insurance and Middle East flight disruptions21:44 The favourite event and why stepping back changed everything24:12 The stacked coach lineup26:01 The purple belt sweet spot — "high enough to respect, low enough not to target"31:04 The marketing funnel — Instagram content + inbound email33:26 Zero sales calls, sold off the page34:51 Selling events 9-12 months out36:08 The three-package pricing model38:29 Why private rooms outsell everything else42:04 The backpacker Covid horror story43:18 The dream coach list — JFlo, Heath Pedigo, Gordon Ryan45:03 Where to find Luke🎯 Most martial arts school owners are one system away from consistent growth. Install the same systems used by real academies around the world:🤖 Enroll 365™ — https://enroll365.aiThe school that replies first gets the student. Enroll365.ai replies instantly, books the trial in chat, and follows up until the student steps on your mat.⚙️ Dojo Toolbox CRM™ — https://dojotoolboxcrm.comThe AI-powered operating system for martial arts schools.🌏 The Dojo Map™ — https://thedojomap.comConnecting the global martial arts community.🥋 DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — https://dojoceo.comMost martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™.💬 GET THE TOOLS — COMMENT TO UNLOCKFind me on Instagram @dojoceo and comment one of the keywords below on any reel to get sent the resource:👉 Comment STUDENTS — Get a 30-day free trial of Enroll 365™ to stop losing money by automating your trial class bookings.👉 Comment CEO — Get details on the DOJOCEO™ Mastermind to learn how we turn school owners into millionaires.👉 Comment MAP — Get your martial arts school listed on the Dojo Map™.👉 Comment POD — Get the latest DOJO CEO podcast episode sent directly to you.👇 CONNECT WITH LUKE FRASERLuke Fraser is the founder of BJJ Escapes — the premium jiu-jitsu retreat business running events across Australia and Thailand with world-class coaches. A BJJ purple belt with 8 years on the mats, Luke transitioned from full-time mining work to running BJJ Escapes as his full-time business.📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bjj.escapes🌐 Website: https://bjjescapes.com.au⚔️ ABOUT THE SHOWMost martial artists open a school. The best operators become DOJOCEOs™.Hosted by Nick Cownie — founder of Enroll 365™, Dojo Toolbox CRM™, The Dojo Map™, and DOJOCEO™ Mastermind — each episode goes "behind the belt" to break down the business, battles, and breakthroughs behind successful martial arts schools.👉 FOLLOW NICK📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dojoceo🌐 Website: https://dojoceo.com#bjjretreat #bjjtravel #bjjbusiness #martialartsbusiness #martialartsschool #brazilianjiujitsu #dojoceo
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