Episode # 2 Omar Kadi: To Glory Martial Arts Center and Beyond

The Legacy Martial Arts Business Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Omar Kadi shares his journey from working in sales to becoming a successful martial arts school owner. He talks about his background growing up in New York and his experience working in various industries. Omar discusses the challenges he faced, including losing his job and supporting his family during difficult times. He also shares how he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the impact it had on his life. Omar emphasizes the importance of mentors and consultants in his success and highlights the role of Legacy Martial Arts Consulting in his journey. He concludes by discussing the decision to open his own gym during the COVID-19 pandemic. Omar Kadi shares his journey of starting and growing Glory Martial Arts Center, emphasizing the importance of having a mentor and seeking coaching and consulting. He highlights the need to build a strong team and systemize the business for success. Omar also emphasizes the importance of finding balance and prioritizing family and relationships. He encourages gym owners to focus on the positives and learn from mistakes. Omar's story serves as an inspiration for those looking to achieve success in the martial arts industry.

Takeaways

• Having a mentor and seeking coaching and consulting can greatly benefit business owners.
• Building a strong team and systemizing the business are crucial for success.
• Finding balance and prioritizing family and relationships is essential.
• Focusing on the positives and learning from mistakes can lead to growth and success.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:11
From Sales to Martial Arts

05:11
Supporting Family and Starting a Business

06:00
Building an ATM Business

08:24
Tragedy and Challenges

09:21
Discovering Jiu-Jitsu

10:21
The Importance of Mentors and Consultants

11:46
Meeting Nick and Legacy Martial Arts Consulting

13:40
Challenges with Former Gym Owners

16:31
Transitioning to Marcelo Garcia's Gym

21:12
Competing and Achieving Black Belt

23:26
Deciding to Open a Gym

25:01
Opening the Gym During COVID-19

26:00
Starting Glory Martial Arts Center

27:12
The Importance of Having a Mentor

28:19
Lessons Learned from Consulting

30:02
The Value of Coaching and Consulting

31:01
Applying Lessons in Own Business

33:35
Expanding to a Second Gym

38:49
Top Three Factors for Success

46:57
Finding the Positives and Building a Strong Team

49:13
Closing Remarks