Black Belt Business

How I Financially Retired Early Through Martial Arts [Seth Birky Ep. 44]


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Seth runs Star Martial Arts with his wife Melanie, with 3 locations in Indiana. Seth shares his journey in the martial arts industry and his specifically with financial management.


He discusses how he started as a student and eventually became a teacher, the challenges he faced when purchasing his first school, and the importance of financial literacy in running a successful business.


Seth also talks about the lessons he learned from his financial course, including tax strategies and retirement planning.


He shares his perspective on expanding his business and the difficulties he encountered with staff turnover.


In this conversation, Matt and Seth discuss various topics related to running martial arts businesses and personal life. They talk about the importance of avoiding mistakes and the strategies they use to retain employees, such as offering equity partnerships.


They also discuss the significance of involving spouses in the hiring process and the challenges of balancing work and family life.


The conversation then shifts to personal matters, including their decisions to have children and pursue dual citizenship in other countries. Seth shares his experience of adopting children from South Korea, while Matt discusses his efforts to obtain German citizenship.


They also touch on their approaches to personal finance, including the use of credit cards and real estate investments.

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