The Team Chip Podcast
by ChipTownsend
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#133 IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO REINVENT YOURSELF w/ Penny Vieau
#133 IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO REINVENT YOURSELF w/ Penny Vieau
About this podcast
As a multi-martial arts school owner and operator that has been the janitor, chief instructor, program director, and every other role, (sometimes all at once!) the table is set for some incredible conversations. Welcome to The Team Chip Podcast!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 134 episodes
- #133 IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO REINVENT YOURSELF w/ Penny Vieau · 28 min · Episode 133In this episode, Chip sits down with Penny Vieau, military veteran and fitness professional, to discuss her journey from military service to a 30+ year career in fitness and…
- #132 WHAT DO YOU GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO STOP DOING · 21 min · Episode 132What do you give yourself permission to stop doing when things get busy? As the Christmas season approaches, it’s easy for school owners to let follow-ups slip, put less effort…
- #131 HE OPENED A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL AT 19. HERE'S WHAT HE LEARNED. w/ Levi Potter · 43 min · Episode 131What separates those who build successful schools from those who just talk about it? Chip sits down with Levi Potter, owner of Good Martial Arts, to discuss taking action, asking…
- #130 YOU CAN'T TEACH EVERY BELT THE SAME WAY · 22 min · Episode 130Should you teach every belt the same way? The answer is no. In this episode, Chip breaks down how instruction should change as students grow, from building confidence and grit in…
- #129 THE STORY BEHIND KICK PICS w/ Stace Sanchez · 33 min · Episode 129How do you get a business off the ground and keep it growing through the bumps along the way? Chip sits down with Stace Sanchez of Kick Pics to talk about how he got started, the…
- #128 DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU SERVE · 17 min · Episode 128Do you really know the people you serve, or do you just know their names? In this episode, Chip breaks down the POGO Method for building better relationships with students and…
- #127 WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL · 55 min · Episode 127What does it really take to build a successful martial arts school? Chip sits down with Mike Guido to talk about the work, mindset, systems, and leadership behind building a…
- #126 WHEN NOT TO CORRECT A STUDENT · 30 min · Episode 126Instructors are trained to look for mistakes. But does every mistake need to be corrected immediately? In this episode, Chip breaks down when to let a mistake go, when to teach…
- #125 YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD BE KNOWN IN YOUR COMMUNITY w/ Doug Peters · 38 min · Episode 125Doug Peters, CEO and President of the Chamber of Commerce, joins Chip to talk about why getting involved with your local Chamber matters. It’s one of the best ways to connect…
- #124 THE BIGGEST MISTAKE SCHOOLS MAKE BEFORE TESTING/BELT PROMOTIONS · 19 min · Episode 124Most school owners think they have a testing problem. They don't. They have a preparation problem. In this episode, Chip breaks down why testing and belt promotions should never…
- #123 WHAT PARENTS MIGHT ACTUALLY MEAN WHEN THEY SAY... w/ Glyn Ann Townsend · 29 min · Episode 123Parents say a lot more than they realize, and after years of working with families, Chip and Glyn Ann have learned their fair share about how to translate. In this episode, they…
- #122 THE LINE BETWEEN PERSONABLE AND PERSONAL · 10 min · Episode 122Building strong relationships with students and families is one of the best parts of running a martial arts school, but there’s a difference between being personable and becoming…
- #121 SCHOLARSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN SCHOOLS (NOT SINK THEM) w/ Carson Rynders · 37 min · Episode 121Giving back is important, but generosity without structure can hurt the very school you're trying to build. Chip sits down with Carson Rynders of Kicks for Kids to talk about how…
- #120 WHY SOME MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS GROW IN THE FALL AND OTHERS DON'T · 19 min · Episode 120Fall can be one of the biggest growth seasons for a martial arts school, but growth doesn't automatically mean you're building a stronger school. In this episode, Chip breaks…
- #119 ARE WE CREATING LEADERS OR JUST BUSY KIDS? w/ Glyn Ann Townsend · 29 min · Episode 119In this episode, Chip and Glyn Ann discuss why a packed schedule doesn't automatically build character. They explore the difference between participation and personal growth, why…
- #118 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING NEEDED AND BEING VALUABLE · 28 min · Episode 118In this solo episode, Chip explores the difference between being needed and being valuable as a leader. He shares why dependency creates bottlenecks and burnout, how great…
- #117 WHAT KIDS ARE MISSING TODAY: And How Martial Arts Schools Can Fill the Gap w/ Dr Laurie Patel · 49 min · Episode 117Chip sits down with educator and longtime martial artist Dr. Laurie Patel to discuss why resilience, structure, and strong leadership matter more than ever. They also explain how…
- #116 HELPING NEW STUDENTS FEEL COMFORTABLE w/ Glyn Ann Townsend · 29 min · Episode 116On this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip and Glyn Ann Townsend share practical ways to help new students feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. From…
- #115 THE THINGS SCHOOL OWNERS WORRY ABOUT THAT NEVER HAPPEN · 18 min · Episode 115On this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip Townsend discusses some of the worries that can consume school owners, but rarely become reality. From enrollment and retention to…
- #114 HOW TO BUILD BETTER MAT CHATS THAT ACTUALLY CONNECT · 30 min · Episode 114Mat chats are one of the most important (and most misunderstood) tools for building culture in a martial arts school. In this episode, Chip and Glyn Ann break down why so many…
