Added $250,000.00 to school revenue in 12 months..!
Dear Master Oliver,
A quick note of thanks for another excellent Boot Camp. You provided the most impressive representation of Martial Arts success I have ever seen in one place. I originally attended your Booctamp because you are one of the rare individuals who has experienced the fortunes and pitfalls of being a multiple school operator. Now, thanks to this year’s Bootcamp I was privileged in hearing, meeting, and conversing with many more. Thanks again for a truly invaluable experience.
Sincerely,
Master David Shirley – 8th Degree Black Belt – Villari’s Martial Arts Centers
“My Student, Stephen Oliver is the new generation of leaders in the Martial Arts Industry. It’s important to me to have him on my Team to really continue developing my business.”
Jhoon Rhee, Father of American Tae Kwon Do
Stephen Oliver Literally, made me a millionaire in 24 months!
“I followed his lead and I did what he told me to. In 18 months I had 4 schools, 1200 students, and was grossing $1,000,000.00 a year in an industry where nobody in traditional karate had ever done that. It was simply because I listened to him.
And after I started making a lot of money, I went back to Steve and I said, “Steve, why would you share this to me?” It was because he wanted to edify the industry. He wanted to build an industry.”
Kyoshi Terry Bryan – Built 4 Schools and 1200 Students – Traditional Okinawan Karate
“I truly believe that Stephen Oliver and Toby Milroy are the sharpest guys in the industry!
Shihan Michael Pace
9th Degree Black Belt Goshin-Pyu Karate
“When it comes to combining Martial Art marketing genius with the latest technologies. Stephen Oliver is the proven authority. Whether you are “technology-handicapped”, like me, or have a strong technology back-ground….. you need this program!
Keith Hafner
Most Profitable Single School Operator in the United States EFC Hall of Fame
Dave Kovar
CTO, Kovars Satori Academy
“Stephen Oliver knows the martial arts profession as well as anyone. He brings with him an amazing intellect and a unique perspective honed from years in the trenches.”
Joe Corley
President, Joe Corley Karate
“Stephen Oliver is one of those highly competent, hard working, visionary people who can literally make things happen by bringing all the resources he has to a project and by inspiring those around him to work synergistically in the effort. He consistently sees what is possible and works tirelessly for powerful results.”
Tommy Lee
East Coast Martial Arts, SBSS Success Systems
“I would personally recommend this Bootcamp to anyone and everyone interested. I’m so impressed with your program that you may give out my number if anyone needs a testimonial to make them come to your next event.”
Tim Kovar
“I learned a tremendous amount at Stephen Oliver’s Ultimate Martial Arts Marketing Bootcamp. I highly encourage you to attend, have a great time, mastermind with some of the best minds in the industry — be challenged to take your school to the next level. By the way, you might just end up being a millionaire”
Rick Bell
Author and Speaker
“Stephen Oliver is without a doubt one of the most educated martial arts businessmen in America, but that’s not the reason I endorse his seminar. What makes Stephen Oliver’s marketing seminar the best I’ve seen is his ability to identify and simplify the critical success factors involved in running a martial arts school, and to teach average school owners who don’t have an MBA, or even a college degree, how to do exactly what he and other millionaire school owners have done to become rich. Stephen Oliver knows how to make a lot of money teaching martial arts, and school owners can make a fortune doing what he says.”
Karl Mecklenburg
6 time NFL Pro and 3 Time Super Bowler Author: “The Heart of the Student Athlete”
“When you can team with other martial arts school owners and have great leadership from someone like Stephen Oliver, then you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally much more than you could just by yourself,”
Sean P. Kirby
National Sales Director ASF International
“We were truly impressed by the caliber of speakers and the quality of “real-life-scenario” topics presented at your last boot camp. You bring a fresh perspective that simplifies the business of Martial Arts while providing the essential business tools school owners need to succeed in their market. Any school owner who wants to make an impact in their market and increase revenue will benefit from your innovative approach, relaxed atmosphere and powerful seminars – packed with the latest marketing ideas and business tips from the industry’s top school owners. We are looking forward to participating at your next camp.”
..from less than 50 students, to today I have close to 250
“I’ve been a member for several years now. When I first joined I had less than 50 students, today I have close to 250! I think this is a great organization and is a great window into the professional martial arts industry for those of us who live far from the US. The style of martial arts I teach is called Zen-Do Kickboxing. Zen-Do Bahrain is probably the largest school in the Middle East. I teach children from as young as three years. Our oldest student is a 57-year-old grandmother! My membership has been worth every penny. Thank you for making it such a great success.”
Suhail G. Algosaibi Head Instructor and Founding Director Zen-Do Kingdom of Bahrain
Your monthly support materials are worth 10 times what you charge (maybe I shouldn’t say that).
“First of all, I would like to thank you for your help. When my wife and I decided to open a martial arts school, we had practically no business experience. With your monthly business tips, eye-catching ad material, and video support, we’ve grown by leaps and bounds. When we first joined, we had approximately 25 students and were teaching in an old television repair shop out of the city limits. Both my wife and myself were working full-time jobs plus running our school full time. We were years ahead in offering any type of cardio karate in this area, because we took their advice. This was one of the things that allowed us to more than double our enrollment and be able to move to a better location. I was also in the first group who was ACMA certified. Not only did this give me local publicity, but it also enhanced my teaching techniques. At the World Conference, I was introduced to Krav Maga. My wife and myself traveled to California and went through the Krav Maga instructor program. I go to CA several times a year now to train. Krav Maga has not only enriched our training, but it has enabled us to double adult student enrollment by adding an exciting, to-the-point style of self-defense. We cannot begin to thank you enough for helping build the backbone of our dojo. We now have a student base of 130, and have recently expanded our school to double the size with a bigger lobby, smoothie bar, and a second classroom currently under construction. This is now our full-time job. Our plan is to be at 200 students within this year. Your monthly support materials are worth 10 times what you charge (maybe I shouldn’t say that). Not only would they help a school just starting out, but also help existing schools by adding new ideas and maintaining retention.”
Mark Myers Myers Family Karate Center, LLC Hammond, LA
Master John Cantu South East Texas Martial Arts Houston, TX
….from $16,000/month to $55,000/month and still climbing!
“Hi. My name is John Cantu. I’m an instructor out of Houston, Texas. Just outside of Houston, Texas, I have a school named Southeast Texas Martial Arts. For the first nine months, I really just kind of relied on the program, but as soon as I settled on the program, the first three months just took off. It has created a totally different environment for me and my staff. We’ve now become a professional school. Our monthly was probably around the 16,000 to 18,000. Now, we’re about $50,000.00, $55,000.00 and we’re still climbing. The student value or should I say the student quality has increased. Before, we were just down to like 18,000 a month. We were charging about $75 a month. We had a lot of problems with angry parents. Now, we really have high quality students. Being with Master Oliver and being surrounded with so professional individuals that are heading the same direction, it’s not hard to actually just move forward. Basically, just do what they say. They coach all the way through the teleconferences and everything. It’s just been more than wonderful. My staff has now — has more vision of what we’re going through now and we are looking to expand and all this is basically ’cause of Master Oliver’s program.”
Duane Brumit – Tri-Star Martial Arts – Bradley, IL
….from $19,000 to $47,000.00 in 9 months..
“My name is Duane Brumitt. I own Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy in Bradley, Illinois, about 60 miles south of Chicago, and I’ve been a coaching client of Master Oliver’s for about nine months now. And what was kind of funny was I went to the regional boot camp earlier this year and learned a whole bunch of material, and unfortunately, I’m the type of individual that wants to have everything in place prior to actually implementing it. And being on the coaching calls with Master Oliver, he definitely helped me to take that leap of faith and to, you know, just to go for it. And the very first month that I actually put into the practice the things that he was teaching me, my normal gross was about 19,000 on those months, and that June, that month that I actually implemented everything, I did 47,000 that month, and so the investment is peanuts compared to the money that you’re going to make and the things that he’s going to teach you. And so, it’s absolutely and really worth it, and you’d be stupid not to do it in my opinion.”
Frank Monea Chief Instructor Kempo Karate Australia
….from 70 students to 321 and holding STRONG!
“Hi guys, My time with you has been nothing short of great the info packs that you send out every month have been excellent, I gotten so many great ideas from you and implementing them has put my schools in the lead here my competition have not got a chance with the way the currently are doing things. I have gone from a school of approximately 70 and I say approximately because we did not have good statistics, to a school of 321 and holding strong and expanding to larder facility I doing all this out of 1,000 sq feet dojo, I use to charge $35 per month now, after dramatically raising my prices, I have people charging a lot less for classes a half a mile away and we are still 4 time bigger, so thank you. Could you please send me role and duties that you think a Program director should have. I heard the tape that Rob did and now we are looking to put on a Program director.”
Jonathan Mizel The Online Marketing Letter
“What an outstanding book, not only for a Karate school, but for any local business that wants to market them self more effectively online. Tons of resources and details that will save hours and lots of dollars.”
We have gone from 250 students to 330 and our income went from 23k to 30k every month and this last month Jan. 41k
“Just wanted to let you know that since the summer convention and our many discussions things have been going much better. Jason and I applied the concept of clear and precise instructions on a daily bases. As a result the positive aspects of marketing, retention, and good will has resulted in an increase in every area including attitude and excitement. We have gone from 250 students to 330 and our income went from 23k to 30k every month and this last month Jan. 41k. The moral to this story for other owners is keep it simple – apply the simple rules of management each and everyday and allow the laws of compensation to work for you. Again, thank you for being there when I needed you — and I am sure it will be an ongoing relationship.”
Sensei Brad Wenneberg Fullerton Martial Arts Academy Fullerton, California
… you and your organization have revolutionized the martial arts industry
“I personally feel that you and your organization have revolutionized the martial arts industry, and I think being a member is a wonderful value for all school owners. You guys are good. Once again, I just wanted to share my thoughts. No need to respond. Keep up the good work.”
Lance Farrell Farrell’s USA Martial Arts and Fitness
FROM 0 TO OVER 300 STUDENTS IN OUR 1ST YEAR
“We moved to Santa Barbara where we knew one person and opened up a studio. We decided that it would be a good idea to go to the seminar and pick up a few ideas. What we found were programs that we could use to build and manage our business, an experienced, professional, helpful staff, and other successful martial arts business owners that were happy to share their ideas on how to make a business grow. We’ve been in business now for a little over a year, have over 300 students and we’re still growing. For over 30 years I’ve kept my martial arts “sword” sharp by daily training, now I keep my business “sword” sharp. Thank you. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
Dave Wheaton President, Hapkido International
“Don’t sign up for this program unless you’re ready to achieve phenomenal success!”
“WOW, what is Master Stephen Oliver’s Mastermind & Coaching program worth? Well with ideas and help of Master Oliver and his unlimited knowledge we will likely quadruple our gross at each of four locations. The mastermind work, the personalized help have made such an amazing difference for us! I would recommend this program to anyone wishing to do the martial arts business right! It is truly the difference between feast and famine!”
Master Art Mason Founder The Peaceful Warriors’ Martial Arts Institute 6th Dan Black Belt – Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido
“I joined because their advice made sense and didn’t compromise the integrity of my art.”
“I teach traditional karate-do. I joined the National Association of Professional Martial Artists because their advice made sense and didn’t compromise the integrity of my art or my position as a teacher. MAWM is about education and raising the standards of professionalism in the martial arts. For a few dollars a day, I’ve hired a prolific team of graphic artists, marketing experts, martial arts business consultants and researchers that have helped me become financially independent and have allowed me to pursue the essence of karate without selling out. If you’re passionate about teaching the martial arts, MAWM membership is an absolute must.”
Brad Jones Traditional Shotokan Karate Training Brad Jones Karate Do and Fitness Training Centre Newmarket, ON, Canada
…from 3 students to 123 paying students
“I would like to thank you for all the support that MAWM has gave me and is still giving me. I brought my school from 3 students to 123 paying students in less than a year, without a sign in the out side of the school, with no advertising, and no money to do so. I couldn’t have done it without the coaching of your great organization. I am really grateful and happy that there is an entity that is worry about bringing your school to the next level. I was a National Champion, but I didn’t know how to pass my knowledge to the students and thanks to MAWM and its stuff I learned how to be an effective instructor.”
Hender Alvarado Gold Hender Martial Arts
….. reason why my school grew to 300 students.
“Hi. My name is Korbett Miller and I own Miller’s Martial Arts Academy in Kirkland, WA. I recently got back with you after a couple year break. I really like what you bring to the table. Last seminar was the reason why my school grew to 300 students. The new format is great for giving really solid advice. I am interested in the Kingdom promotion that you folks are doing. I don’t know if I ever got a log in for the website. Could you point me in the right direction. Thanks!”
Korbett Miller Miller’s Martial Arts Academy Kirkland, WA
Added $180,000 to school’s revenue in 12 months…
“Master Oliver, I want to share with you a few thoughts regarding the Extraordinary Marketing Bootcamp last week. As I told you, last year I was literally blown away with the tried-and-true information you shared with us to increase our student base, our gross, our net and our market share. Because of last years Bootcamp, my company had a major jump in quality, gross and net from last year. This year’s Bootcamp was even better. I loved the way you brought in THE MASTERS of this industry so they could share their wisdom and understanding of the industry. I also appreciated your insight in splitting the groups into Marketing and Management. So the strong schools could get stronger and the owners who wanted to have multiple schools could learn from those who have 10 to 20 successful schools. Brilliant. Also I wanted to thank you for inviting me to your Black Belt Extravaganza in December. That gave me a completely different view of you. The only Master Oliver I knew was the one that was extraordinary in Marketing. The Black Belt Extravaganza showed me a completely different Master Oliver. One who was truly interested in his students, his Black Belts and their success as Martial Artists. Not only do you give out great business information that has high levels of success, you are the “real deal” with your students. That’s important to me, because I am in the classroom with my students as well, and I want to learn from those who can relate to me. This industry has grown so slow and has been fragmented for so long. I believe it is because most Black Belts in Martial Arts are White Belts in business. I am glad you are sharing this information with those who really want to advance their Martial Arts business. Ever since I returned, I have spoken to several school owners who want the low down on what the seminar was about. Are you offering the full seminar on audio and/or video format? If so, should they call you or can they purchase it from your website? I also want to purchase a set. My staff will greatly benefit. Yours sincerely,”
Terry W. Brumley President Taekwondo University