Osu! Once again, solid advice on the business end of karate, Spirit!
Quote:
|
Remember 99% of new students do not know much or anything about style etc.
|
I think this is worth stressing. It also supports some points I've been harping on: competition is not only other dojo; first impressions count. Potential students might be eyeing ballet studios, state-of-the-art gyms, yoga and pilates, etc. If they know nothing about karate, at least impress them with a clean, well kept environment to train in. Think of new people walking in as your first date.
Quote:
|
Ethics is huge thing for me, a struggle I fight with daily do to cost over runs, delays and the like. You have the urge to take everyone just to cover the costs, try not to if you can.
|
Thank you Spirit for keeping it real. Taking care of the business end will save your soul. Struggling to keep up with the bills is hardly the kind of environement that leads to guilt-free sleep.
Keep the customer happy and all your work is done. Enthusiasm is infectious.