Episode #1 Brendan Kalijundic: The Making of Kalsamrit

The Legacy Martial Arts Business Podcast

In this podcast episode, Nick Castiglia interviews Brendan Kalijundic, a successful gym owner and one of the first clients of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting. Brendan shares his journey of starting his first gym and the humble beginnings of Cal Samara. He discusses the changes and improvements he made to his school, including rebranding, increasing prices, and implementing systems. Brendan emphasizes the importance of taking care of staff and employees, providing incentives, and creating a positive work environment. He also shares his experience of having multiple locations and the decision to focus on one mega school. Throughout the conversation, the importance of family and work-life balance is highlighted, along with the need to focus on financial numbers and metrics for business success. In this conversation, Brendan Kalijundic shares his experiences and insights as a martial arts school owner. He discusses the importance of creating a better martial arts school and the need to let go of students who don't fit the vibe. Brendan also talks about his expertise in running events and the impact they have on the school's bottom line. He highlights the challenges of organizing shows and the need for precision and focus. Lastly, Brendan shares the story of the Hearts for Martial Arts Foundation, a charity he started to sponsor kids in martial arts and make a positive impact in the community.

• It's important to create a better martial arts school and let go of students who don't fit the vibe.
• Running events can be a great source of income for martial arts school owners.
• Organizing shows can be challenging, but precision and focus are key.
• The Hearts for Martial Arts Foundation is a charity that sponsors kids in martial arts and makes a positive impact in the community.