Schoolownertalk.com With Allie Alberigo And Duane Brumitt

Purposeful Connection: Why Engagement Is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever Podcast Description In this off-the-cuff episode, Duane Brumitt and Allie Alberigo dive into the real challenges of engaging students, parents, and staff as 2025 winds down. They get honest about the struggle to drive buy-in for events, the shifting nature of community, and why purposeful connection is more critical than ever for martial arts schools. Expect candid stories, practical strategies, and a reminder that you’re not alone in facing these hurdles. Key Takeaways Engagement Isn’t What It Used to Be: Getting students and families to show up for events—even free ones—takes more effort than ever. The days of automatic buy-in are gone. Society Has Changed: Families are busier, more isolated, and often prefer staying in. Retail, dining, and even martial arts events are feeling the shift. Purposeful Connection Is Everything: It’s not enough to just announce events or programs. Owners need to actively create mean