In his wide-ranging career beginning at in film & TV at the WWE, to starting a rehab staffing business, to becoming the Red Cord North America distributor, and presently an owner of 2 Gracie Barra jiu-jitsu dojos in NJ, Mike has seen a great deal. Listen now to this wide- ranging discussion on everything from the challenges of entering the US market, getting CEC's, long sales cycles, the place in the industry for dance & martial arts, and more!
Michael Leonardi, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu
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