๐ First Call today, where we took a dive into the W.I.I.F.M effect (What's In It For Me) ๐ค..... how important it is to put yourself into the ๐ Shoes of your Members when implementing changes in your Studio. ๐
WITH THANKS TO JONATHAN FOR HIS PARTICIPATION AND BRINGING HIS A GRADE TO THE TABLE, EVEN AFTER A FULL DAY AT THE ACADEMY ๐๐ป๐๐ป
MasterCKD and Danielle Drew discuss strategies to improve student engagement and growth in a martial arts school. ๐ฅ
MasterCKD explains recent changes aimed at recruitment, such as social media contests ๐ฑ, free birthday parties ๐, and incentivized events like "Kicks in the Park" ๐๏ธ and a Pokรฉmon-themed event ๐ฎ. He mentions some pushback from students feeling pressured. ๐
Danielle advises on tweaking these strategies to avoid penalizing students who don't bring friends. ๐ฅ She suggests reframing the incentives to reward those who do without making others feel excluded. ๐ She emphasizes the importance of clear communication about the benefits of having more students, such as increased energy ๐, more varied drills ๐ฅ, and enhanced social opportunities ๐ซ.
Danielle also recommends developing scripts for instructors to handle questions and concerns ๐, and role-playing these scenarios to prepare them ๐ญ. She advises MasterCKD to involve his instructors in brainstorming potential challenges and objections from parents and students. ๐ก
The discussion concludes with Danielle suggesting regular meetings to address ongoing issues ๐๏ธ and encouraging MasterCKD to invite other school owners to join these sessions for broader industry insights. ๐