In this episode of 7 Figure CEO, Cris sits with John Geyston, owner of Empowered Martial Arts in Illinois and Tampa. John Geyston is a lifelong martial artist with multiple black belts and recently earned his Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Cris and John discuss the importance of having an abundance mentality rather than a scarcity mentality in the martial arts industry.
John details his approach to managing and overseeing his two locations, including regular meetings and instructor training. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, even for someone highly knowledgeable. John also talks about the need for school owners to focus on honing their teaching skills and business acumen to succeed in the martial arts industry.
Cris and John talk about his recently launched book titled "Embrace Your Awesome," which is available on Amazon. This book is a reflection of his personal journey, aiming to inspire and mentor others, especially those who may not have had a positive influence in their early years.
John plans to continue growing his martial arts business with potential expansion to multiple locations. Lastly, John aspires to leave a lasting impact on his students' lives and hopes to be remembered for the positive influence he had on them.