76: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr.

Toys & Tech of the Trade is slowly getting things back to normal with consistency at the forefront. It is only fitting that Rich sit down with a true embodiment of consistency and discipline in Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr. Master Joe is the owner of the New York Black Center in Queens, NY and is also the host of A Black Belt Way of Life podcast. In Rich’s conversation with Master Joe, we learn about Joe’s deep-rooted connection to martial arts through his father and how it shaped his path as an entrepreneur. Joseph shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of running his own martial arts school, the importance of blending tradition with modern techniques, and the community's key role in his business philosophy. From navigating the early days of opening his school to overcoming obstacles like the COVID-19 pandemic, Joseph's journey is a testament to resilience and empowerment. Listen in as he imparts valuable lessons on growth, perseverance, and maintaining the quality of one's craft, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring martial artists and entrepreneurs alike. Toys & Tech of the Trade is a Press Record Studios production. Learn more about Press Record Studios at http://www.pressrecordstudios.com Update: Our our good friend James Lopez continues to improve daily and remains in our thoughts. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit.ly/3A8qbgM, and feel free to donate, visit, and share this GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/da7a5f33 Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a small commission. This episode was a more story-driven conversation, so Rich did not dig too deep into the usual toys & tech of the trade items Guest Links • NY Blackbelt Center: https://nybbc.org/ Subscribe to the New York Black Belt Center YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRk9IlttzWlGyA6fHjHOmRA • A Blackbelt Way of Life: YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@blackbeltwayoflife Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/276fCOHsnHb8YcakObQqWP?si=9332a5ddfcf1451e Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d314fb1-51bb-4232-b3ab-60247520f343/a-black-belt-way-of-life Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-black-belt-way-of-life/id1769633501 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565583651797 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltwayoflife/ Keep up with RAGE Works • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rageworks/ • Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RAGEWorks" rel="noopener noreferrer"...