Aaron Hensley is a martial arts entrepreneur with an incredible story of scaling 24 martial arts studios across six states and selling them in 2022. With decades of experience in martial arts, including earning his black belt under Chuck Norris and becoming the youngest master in Chuck Norris's organization, Aaron turned his passion into a thriving business. Now relaunching into the martial arts world, Aaron shares his journey of perseverance, reinvention, and lessons learned from building and exiting a multi-location business.

On this episode we talk about:

– Aaron’s martial arts journey, from childhood training to earning his black belt under Chuck Norris

– How he scaled his first martial arts studio from 30 members to 300 in just 12 months

– The challenges of scaling to 24 locations and managing teams across six states

– Lessons learned from selling his business for millions—and why he’s coming back to the industry

– The importance of purpose, self-awareness, and personal growth in entrepreneurship

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Scaling requires self-awareness: Aaron learned that scaling a business isn’t just about growth—it’s about understanding your strengths, aligning your team with your vision, and staying true to your purpose.

2. Success doesn’t eliminate challenges: Money solves money problems, but it doesn’t solve everything. Aaron emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in the journey rather than just chasing results.

3. Reinvention is always possible: After selling his business, Aaron felt a renewed sense of purpose and excitement for building something new. Reinventing yourself is key to long-term success and happiness.

Connect with Aaron Hensley:

Website: AaronHensley.com

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