Black Belt Business

My Life Exposing Frauds [McDojo Life W. Rob Ingram Ep 25]


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Rob Ingram, founder of @McDojoLife on instagram,(550K Followers), shares his journey in martial arts and how he started exposing frauds in the industry.


He discusses his experience with bullying and how martial arts helped him gain confidence.


He explains how McDojoLife became a full-time venture and how he monetizes it.


We also talk about the real-life consequences of exposing fraudulent martial arts instructors. He shares a personal experience of being sued for defamation by an instructor who had a registered sex offender at his facility.


The importance of background checks and safety measures in martial arts schools is emphasized, with Matthew highlighting the need for local and federal background checks, cameras, and audio surveillance.


He also discusses the need for measurable standards in the martial arts industry and the importance of running a martial arts school as a business.

The conversation concludes with a reflection on the role and responsibility of martial arts instructors and the impact they can make.


Takeaways

  • Martial arts can be a powerful tool for building confidence and self-defense skills.
  • Exposing frauds and unethical practices in the martial arts industry is important for the safety and integrity of the community.
  • Engaging with followers and listening to their feedback is crucial for growing a social media platform.
  • Diversifying income streams and adapting to new social media platforms are key to monetizing a social media presence.
  • Background checks and safety measures, such as local and federal background checks, cameras, and audio surveillance, are crucial in martial arts schools to protect students and instructors.
  • Measurable standards, including verifiable lineage and business management, are important in the martial arts industry.
  • Martial arts instructors have a responsibility to run their schools as businesses and prioritize the safety and well-being of their students.
  • Chapter breakdown

    • Introduction and Martial Arts Background
    • 02:17Bullying and Starting Martial Arts
    • 09:24The Incident at School
    • 11:49Transition to Teaching Martial Arts
    • 26:57Starting McDojo Life
    • 29:17Monetizing McDojo Life
    • 38:15Transitioning to Full-Time McDojo Life
    • 41:31Consulting and Growing Social Media
    • 43:56Real-life Consequences of Exposing Fraudulent Martial Arts Instructors
    • 46:13The Importance of Background Checks and Safety Measures in Martial Arts Schools
    • 48:34The Need for Measurable Standards in the Martial Arts Industry
    • 50:28The Business Side of Martial Arts and the Responsibility of Instructors
    • 51:49The Importance of Safety Measures and Preparedness in Martial Arts Schools
    • 53:17The Role and Responsibility of Martial Arts Instructors
    • 53:46Embracing the Journey and Making a Positive Impact
    • ...more
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