Julie Emig, California emailed me to remind me to put out information on my Halloween promotion. I want to thank her. This is another easy and free promotion that should get you new students ever year. It is so simple and it has worked every time for me. You need to print out guest passes on orange stock with black…
My friend, Jim, has 850 active students. I asked if he could give me any tips that could help Martial Arts Group schools grow. Jim told me that he gets almost all his new students from community networking. Jim’s networking has been so successful, that he rarely pays for any marketing or advertising. He gave me a very easy way…
The added benefit(s) are increased perceived program value; increased retention; increased word of mouth promotion (the absolute best type) and an improved atmosphere of respect among all school members. Proven: Image is everything Testimonials, which we like to call “My Experience”, on your homepage will increase your odds of getting an appointment from a visitor (potential student). Asking for My…
I am seeking a group of martial arts school owners to join me in sharing information with each other that will help increase our student count. The Martial Arts Group has thousands of members. With participant contribution, we can have hundreds of schools sharing effective ideas that work and are current. Together we can create an incredible wealth of knowledge.…
Don, In last month’s Ask the Experts, Mr. Silverman suggested that I try to “get in” with the public and private schools. Can you please ask him to elaborate more on how I do so? I’m sure that this would be very beneficial. I could use some help on how to get started. Joy, Denver Joy and everyone else interested…
Don, I could use your help. I am only converting about a third of my trial memberships to fulltime students. At the end of their trial I offer them a month to month plan or they can save by signing up for a year membership. Can you give me a few pointers on how to close more of my…
Don, I started my school 5 mounts ago. I have 27 students. I have a high conversion rate on turning inquiries into appointments and appointments into students. My problem is that I have difficulty getting inquiries. I have a professionally developed website and Facebook page. I understand that a good marketing plan consists of several components. What is your best…
Holiday Promotion That Works! Sorry for the late notice. I just remembered a plan I initiated many years ago that really works and should also be utilized by you. You make up a gift certificate to give to the parents of your youth students. The one I used offered the parents a free course. Place the gift certificate in a…
Mark asks, “What do martial arts businesses find to be the most effective referral program? Is it giving referrers a discount on membership dues, free supplies, thoughtful gifts not related to martial arts, etc?” Answered by: Don Prue – built one of America’s largest martial arts organizations. At his peak he had over 3000 students. He says, “I was in…