They didn’t scale with luck.

They scaled with bold decisions, team buy-in, and no free trials.

In this episode, Doza sits down with the founders of Rare Breed—a boxing gym that’s gone from local standout to multi-location leader.

You’ll hear the real story behind their growth:

→ The systems they built

→ The mindset shifts that changed everything

→ The team culture driving performance

If you want to build without the burnout—this one’s for you.

Here's what we cover:

Why Most Studios Stay Stuck

The Silent Killers of Growth

What Happens When You Install Real Systems

Mindset Shifts That Unlock Scale

How to Build a Team That Steps Up

Keeping Culture Strong While You Grow

What the Founder Actually Needs to Let Go Of

Avoiding Burnout on the Road to $1M+

The Difference Between Leading and Managing

Your Next Move if You Want to Scale Without Burning Out.

Chapters

⏳ 00:00 – The Real Reason Most Studios Stay Stuck

⏳ 04:10 – Growth Isn’t Always a Sign of Health

⏳ 08:40 – What Happens When You Install Real Systems

⏳ 13:05 – The Mindset Shift That Unlocks Scale

⏳ 17:50 – How to Build a Team That Steps Up

⏳ 22:15 – Culture Is a System, Not a Vibe

⏳ 26:45 – Why Your Studio Plateaus at $30K/Month

⏳ 30:30 – Burnout Is a System Failure, Not a You Problem

⏳ 34:00 – Leading vs. Managing (And Why It Matters)

⏳ 38:20 – Your Move: What to Fix First

⏳ 41:10 – Most Founders Are Still Doing $10 Tasks

⏳ 44:55 – How to Get Your Time Back as a Studio Owner

⏳ 48:30 – What Makes a Team Take Ownership

⏳ 52:40 – Why Clarity Beats Hustle Every Time

⏳ 56:00 – The Questions That Will Unf*ck Your Business

Hope you enjoy!

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