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“F” it, Let’s Play - with Dawn Willock
What happens when you disrupt the "old boy network" in an industry with a little experiment? Dawn Willock has been part of Martial Arts for over 30 years, continuously driving tremendous change in that time. Using her wealth of business experience and understanding, she embarked on a journey to provide the practical support needed for the Martial Arts industry: Martial Arts GB – or MAGB – was born. Dawn joins Tracy on the podcast to talk about her business, as well as having the ability to say “F it”.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Her experience started when her husband began teaching Karate as a hobby in church halls in the late 1980s. In 1991 she supported his move into teaching full-time, seeing his martial arts club go from belonging to the “old boys' network” to being independent and then opening two full-time martial arts centres that offer a variety of styles with multiple trainers on board.
- Dawn is the only female in the UK and possibly Europe doing what she does. They do everything under one roof. The business has evolved over the last few decades from when it was all men. There weren't any women and very few female students back then, let alone instructors or fighters or people that were on the business side of it.
- If you are really satisfied and whole and happy, you know you're on the right track. If you are in conflict if you are feeling overwhelmed, if you’re frustrated, if you are nervous, then stop forcing yourself into doing more of the stuff that clearly isn't working. Stop, and let go of the outcome.
- Owning a business is not anything other than grit. You can guarantee things are going to happen and nothing will go the way you planned. The economic change will happen every few years. Advertising platforms will change. So you need the grit to develop resilience and the grit to tap into your strength. And the grit to be able to stand there in concrete boots in all your glory and your confidence, and give yourself no option for failure.
BEST MOMENTS
‘There was a lot of dick swinging about who had the best syllabus and who did the best style’
‘You've gotta say Fuck it, and you've gotta go, Come on, this is what I can see, an opportunity’
‘You just described my whole customer base , they love kicking and punching’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98
Link for MAGB www.magb.com
ABOUT THE HOST
With over 25 years of experience in IT Management and Business Consulting and 10 years plus helping hundreds of property investors through training, mentoring and speaking; Tracy founded Witch Property. Tracy is renowned for her knowledge on property & business and her ability to sell, market and grow the property individuals and companies she works with.
With a wealth of experience in business and property, Tracy has a rare capability of mixing her skills in this space with her knowledge on the mind, to ensure a truly rounded experience for growth and development.
Tracy on Facebook
Follow Tracy on Instagram
Tracy's LinkedIn
Witchproperty.com
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
This is a podcast for anyone starting out in business with a willingness to learn from others. Hear stories from guests that have gone from zero to hero in their business and find out what advice they have to share. Tracy will also be bringing you stories from everyday people who are just starting, or are only part way through their own story to success.
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By Tracy Cartland-Ward & Dawn WillockWhat happens when you disrupt the "old boy network" in an industry with a little experiment? Dawn Willock has been part of Martial Arts for over 30 years, continuously driving tremendous change in that time. Using her wealth of business experience and understanding, she embarked on a journey to provide the practical support needed for the Martial Arts industry: Martial Arts GB – or MAGB – was born. Dawn joins Tracy on the podcast to talk about her business, as well as having the ability to say “F it”.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Her experience started when her husband began teaching Karate as a hobby in church halls in the late 1980s. In 1991 she supported his move into teaching full-time, seeing his martial arts club go from belonging to the “old boys' network” to being independent and then opening two full-time martial arts centres that offer a variety of styles with multiple trainers on board.
- Dawn is the only female in the UK and possibly Europe doing what she does. They do everything under one roof. The business has evolved over the last few decades from when it was all men. There weren't any women and very few female students back then, let alone instructors or fighters or people that were on the business side of it.
- If you are really satisfied and whole and happy, you know you're on the right track. If you are in conflict if you are feeling overwhelmed, if you’re frustrated, if you are nervous, then stop forcing yourself into doing more of the stuff that clearly isn't working. Stop, and let go of the outcome.
- Owning a business is not anything other than grit. You can guarantee things are going to happen and nothing will go the way you planned. The economic change will happen every few years. Advertising platforms will change. So you need the grit to develop resilience and the grit to tap into your strength. And the grit to be able to stand there in concrete boots in all your glory and your confidence, and give yourself no option for failure.
BEST MOMENTS
‘There was a lot of dick swinging about who had the best syllabus and who did the best style’
‘You've gotta say Fuck it, and you've gotta go, Come on, this is what I can see, an opportunity’
‘You just described my whole customer base , they love kicking and punching’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98
Link for MAGB www.magb.com
ABOUT THE HOST
With over 25 years of experience in IT Management and Business Consulting and 10 years plus helping hundreds of property investors through training, mentoring and speaking; Tracy founded Witch Property. Tracy is renowned for her knowledge on property & business and her ability to sell, market and grow the property individuals and companies she works with.
With a wealth of experience in business and property, Tracy has a rare capability of mixing her skills in this space with her knowledge on the mind, to ensure a truly rounded experience for growth and development.
Tracy on Facebook
Follow Tracy on Instagram
Tracy's LinkedIn
Witchproperty.com
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
This is a podcast for anyone starting out in business with a willingness to learn from others. Hear stories from guests that have gone from zero to hero in their business and find out what advice they have to share. Tracy will also be bringing you stories from everyday people who are just starting, or are only part way through their own story to success.