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Listen "EP16: Growing USK Karate to Multi-Locations with David Alvas"
Episode Synopsis
Navigating Business Success: From Martial Arts to Financial Fitness
Join Tu as he interviews David Alvas, President and CEO of USK Karate and Founder of FinancialFitnessFocus.com. David shares his journey from training in martial arts at a young age to owning successful multi-locations. Learn about his strategies for overcoming financial hardships, building a robust team, and his approach to financial fitness that has been pivotal in his entrepreneurial journey.
Timestamps:
00:24 Meet David Alvas: Martial Arts Journey
02:29 Early Beginnings in Martial Arts
04:59 From Passion to Profession
08:51 Becoming a Martial Arts School Owner
13:50 Navigating Financial Challenges
21:46 Opening a Second Location: The Initial Decision
22:05 Learning from Industry Mistakes
23:20 Building a Strong Team
24:00 The Journey to the Second Location
24:20 Overcoming Team Challenges
26:22 Choosing the Right Staff
32:00 Partnerships and Business Structure
37:44 Financial Fitness Focus: Helping Others
41:17 Key Business Advice and Final Thoughts
Join Tu as he interviews David Alvas, President and CEO of USK Karate and Founder of FinancialFitnessFocus.com. David shares his journey from training in martial arts at a young age to owning successful multi-locations. Learn about his strategies for overcoming financial hardships, building a robust team, and his approach to financial fitness that has been pivotal in his entrepreneurial journey.
Timestamps:
00:24 Meet David Alvas: Martial Arts Journey
02:29 Early Beginnings in Martial Arts
04:59 From Passion to Profession
08:51 Becoming a Martial Arts School Owner
13:50 Navigating Financial Challenges
21:46 Opening a Second Location: The Initial Decision
22:05 Learning from Industry Mistakes
23:20 Building a Strong Team
24:00 The Journey to the Second Location
24:20 Overcoming Team Challenges
26:22 Choosing the Right Staff
32:00 Partnerships and Business Structure
37:44 Financial Fitness Focus: Helping Others
41:17 Key Business Advice and Final Thoughts
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