Schoolownertalk.com With Allie Alberigo And Duane Brumitt

2026 Planning: Setting Up Your School for a Strong New Year Podcast Description In this episode, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo dig into how martial arts school owners can close out 2025 strong and set themselves up for a stellar 2026. They reflect on this past year’s unique challenges—from shifting parent and student behaviors to the realities of running a personality-driven business—and share real talk on what worked, what flopped, and what every school owner should focus on as the new year approaches. Expect honest stories, actionable frameworks, and practical steps you can use right now to plan for growth, retention, and sanity in 2026. Key Takeaways 2025 Was Unique: Owners everywhere felt the impact of cultural shifts, last-minute signups, and changing family priorities. What worked last year might not work now. Year in Review Matters: Sit down with your staff to review wins, flops, and lessons. Honest feedback is gold. Retention Over Enrollment: Enrollment is important, but retentio