He Thought Growth Meant Compromise
Gregg Schader wasn’t trying to build an empire. He just wanted to serve his community.
As a full-time pastor, he felt called to launch a faith-based martial arts academy out of a small church in Ithaca, New York. No storefront. No big ads. Just 7 students and a mission.
He charged $79/month. The schedule was part-time. The income? Unpredictable.
But Gregg had a vision: a full-time facility where students could grow in skill and faith. The problem? He had no roadmap to get there—and zero time to figure it out.
“I wanted to grow, but I didn’t want to sacrifice the mission. 7FD never once told me to stop talking about Jesus. That mattered.”
The 7FD Shift: Strategy + Support
When Gregg joined 7 Figure Dojo, things changed fast.
He didn’t just get marketing tips. He got systems.
Here’s what we did together:
1. Built a Marketing Engine
We launched ad campaigns and activated the Dojo Assistant to handle new leads. That meant Gregg could stay focused on teaching, not chasing down DMs.
2. Raised His Prices With Confidence
We helped Gregg reposition his offer and boost pricing from $79/month to $597 for 4 months. No pushback. Students saw the value.
3. Weekly Coaching + Accountability
Our live sessions kept him moving. We tackled mindset, strategy, and execution—together.
4. Added Operational Leverage
Automated appointment setting and admin tools freed Gregg to spend more time with students and his congregation.
“I didn’t think I had time. But with the right systems, it became possible.”
The Results: 22 New Students, $13K+ Revenue
In just 60 days:
- 22 new students enrolled
- Revenue jumped to over $13,000
- Intro classes filled up
- Plans set to open a full-time facility within 2 years
His income 6x’d without working more hours.
“Most of the time my wife just looks at me and says, ‘We really made that much?’”
And here’s the kicker: Gregg did all this while pastoring full-time.
The Takeaway: You Don’t Need More Time. You Need a Better System.
Gregg’s story proves you don’t need to hustle harder—you need structure.
If you’re a school owner stuck at $10K-$30K/month, the right framework can change everything.
But you can’t do it alone.
“I’m not techy, but the team had so much patience. And it paid off.”
Ready to Grow Without Compromise?
Gregg didn’t wait for the perfect moment. He made the decision, took the step, and followed the plan.
Now he’s living his mission—with momentum.
You can too. Book a free Strategy Call and let’s map out your next growth phase.