Episode 209: Drew Champlin, Jiu-Jitsu Coach, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Champlin Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Show Description:

In this podcast, we talk with Drew, a jiu-jitsu coach and entrepreneur, about his personal journey of transformation and how he started his own business in the martial arts industry. Not only does he provide tips and lessons on starting a side hustle, but he also explains the many benefits of engaging in activities like jiu-jitsu.

Show Notes:

4:30 - 7:30 (Background and Transformation): Drew shares his personal story of how he found jiu-jitsu and how it helped him turn his life around. He discusses how he "restarted" his life through martial arts.
7:30 - 12:30 (Starting Out in Martial Arts): Drew talks about how he got his first gym membership and the influence MMA and UFC on his fitness journey. He shares his first brush with martial arts and how it sparked his interest.
12:30 - 15:30 (The Benefits of Working Out and Transitioning to MMA): Drew discusses the relatable stories he heard at the gym and the other benefits of working out. He talks about how he transitioned from weightlifting to mixed martial arts.
15:30 - 21:00 (Immersing Himself in Jiu-Jitsu): Drew shares the things he learned as he immersed himself in jiu-jitsu. He talks about how he balanced his job before starting his business and transitioning out of the 9-5.
21:00 - 29:30 (Starting His Business and Choosing a Location): Drew discusses how he decided on the location for his business and his personal process of becoming a coach.
29:30 - 38:00 (Belt Progression and Hierarchy): Drew explains the belt progression in jiu-jitsu and the hierarchy of the sport. He talks about how one progresses through the ranks.
38:00 - 45:30 (Scaling Plans and Surprising Things About Running a Business): Drew talks about his plans for scaling his business and the surprising things he's learned about running a business. He shares how his lifestyle has changed since becoming an entrepreneur.
45:30 - 59:30 (Future Goals and Advice for Leaving a 9-5): Drew discusses his future goals with his own jiu-jitsu journey and offers advice for people who are looking to leave a 9-5 job.
59:30 - 1:18:30 (Marketing, Advertising, and Open Chat): Drew talks about where his growth has come from and shares his thoughts on how he markets and advertises his business.
1:18:30 (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and How He Wants to be Remembered): Drew shares what makes Brazilian jiu-jitsu different and how he wants to be remembered as a coach and entrepreneur.