“Chuck has amazing powers. He is not only well-read but has an unbelievable ability to retain, index and synthesize that knowledge into carefully orchestrated steps for creating organizations, businesses like I’ve never seen. In just a short time, he not only understood my businesses and mission, but was able to come up with a step by step plan and more importantly, he cared enough and took the time to sit down and write to each of the members of my team. I love connecting with him on a regular basis. As the world goes through exponential technological change, we will see a surge in mid-career transformations and it is one of the hardest things to deal with as a middle-aged person. I am in the middle of this and Chuck does an amazing job planning for this for me and most of the people on our team.”
— Joseph Jeong, serial entrepreneur, educator at MIT, and founder of EXLskils and FutureHack
“Charles Doublet has a fantastic way of bringing people out of their mental blocks, helping them to access the deepest places within to connect with their authentic voice.
Charles is a high-performance coach who effortlessly helps leaders to recognize and achieve more than they could imagine. His contribution to my classes has helped students become more expressive, specific, and effective as writers and communicators.
Charles is a valuable asset for any individual or organization wishing to grow beyond their expectations. “
— Michael Simmons, serial entrepreneur and founder of The Learning Ritual and the Mental Model Club, featured in Inc. Magazine, Fortune, CBC
🧨 Let’s Get This Out of the Way First…
I’m not a typical “business coach.”
And if you’re expecting one…
This probably isn’t for you.
🥊 Here’s Everything That Might Make You Hesitate
I’ve never owned a martial arts gym.
This is my first business.
I don’t have a fancy marketing degree.
I’m not going to show you the latest “secret funnel hack.”
So if you’re looking for someone who:
- built a 10-location franchise
- speaks in marketing buzzwords
- promises overnight results
That’s not me.
🧠 But Here’s What I Do Have
I’ve spent over 30 years as a paying student in martial arts gyms.
I’ve seen, firsthand:
- why students stay
- why they leave
- how prospects are treated before they join
- and what happens after they sign up
I’ve been the customer.
Over and over again.
And most gym owners?
They’ve never actually looked at their business from that side.
🥋 I Watched a Legacy Die
I trained under Grandmaster Bong Soo Han for 20 years.
He was a true master of martial arts.
The real deal.
But his business?
That was a different story.
He was lucky.
The movie Billy Jack put him on the map and brought people to him.
But there were no real systems.
No scalable structure.
No instructors empowered or embraced to carry the torch.
And when he passed…
His legacy faded with him.
That broke my heart.
Because it didn’t have to happen.
⚠️ And I’ve Seen the Other Side Too
I’ve trained at well-known gyms also.
The kind that:
- celebrities talk about
- world-class athletes and martial artists visit
- people travel across the country to train at
Great reputation.
Great marketing.
But inside?
- weak onboarding
- poor student engagement
- no real retention systems
They stayed afloat because of reputation.
Not because of delivery.
So much potential…
Wasted.
🧨 And Then There’s Everything In Between
Small gyms.
Big gyms.
Talented instructors everywhere.
But:
- bad marketing
- inconsistent systems
- no structure
So they struggle.
Students come and go.
And eventually…
The dream of sharing their art starts to die.
Let’s change that.
🏗️ I Spent 35 Years Building Systems That Had to Work
My career was as a union electrician, IBEW Local 11, where I worked on some of the most amazing projects;
- satellite manufacturing clean rooms and sound chambers
- live action performance centers
- airport renovations and brand new terminals
- industrial waste water treatment plants and fuel refineries
I wasn’t guessing because guess could get you killed.
I was running crews on multi-million and billion-dollar construction projects.
Where:
- mistakes cost real money
- delays had real consequences
- and systems had to work under pressure
There was no:
- “let’s try this and see what happens”
- “maybe this will work”
You either had a system…
Or you had a problem.
And I learned how to:
- build processes
- train people
- create consistency
- and pass inspections from people who expected perfection
💰 I Invested Heavily to Learn Business the Right Way
When I helped my wife build her business, I didn’t wing it.
I spent:
- tens of thousands of dollars
- thousands of hours
Learning:
- marketing
- sales
- positioning
- finance
- client experience
We didn’t chase shortcuts.
We built it right.
Now she has:
- a full roster of clients
- paying $300/hour or more
- with systems that allow her to grow…
- without burning out
And still has time to:
- enjoy life
- keep learning
- and take 3-week international trips with me 🌍
⚔️ Here’s What That Means for You
I don’t come at your dojo like:
“Here’s what worked for my gym”
I come at it like:
“Here’s what works in systems that can’t fail”
Because I’ve seen:
- what breaks
- what holds
- and what actually scales
🥋 And I Combine That With the Martial Arts Mindset
On the mat, you don’t fix everything at once.
You fix:
what matters most.
That’s how I approach your business.
🧨 What You Get Working With Me
Not information.
Not theory.
You get:
- 🎯 clarity on your biggest bottleneck
- 🔧 a simple plan to fix it
- 📈 systems you can actually run
- 🧠 a way of thinking that compounds over time
❌ This Is Not For You If
- you want a magic bullet
- you’re not willing to change
- you’re looking for someone to do the work for you
🥊 This Is For You If
- you’re serious about building a real dojo business
- you’re willing to take ownership
- you want structure—not guesswork
🧲 If That’s You…
👉 Book Your Dojo Growth Call
We’ll:
- identify your biggest bottleneck
- map out your next move
- and give you a clear plan
No fluff.
No pressure.
Just clarity.
You can learn more about me and why grounding and facing “up” to your challenges are important to me in my About Page.
“I’ve seen firsthand how Chuck consistently supports and guides others to become more successful versions of themselves, often by sharing ideas and stories based on his rich life experiences. And more impressively, he does all this in a gentle, empathetic manner — which is key for anyone who coaches and teaches.”
— Ian Chew, founding executive at Seminal, featured in Inc. Magazine, Fortune, CBC
If you have questions – email Chuck@CharlesDoublet.com or text me @ 310/489-6493
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
“Chuck is one of the most brilliant humans I have ever met. He has an inborn capability to be your biggest support. He is constantly coming up with new ideas to solve the root cause of issues that you didn’t even know existed at your core. He helps you from his pure heart without imposing. His capability of turning the macro picture in micro-steps is remarkable.”
– Melissa Concessio, author of Go F*** Yourself
“Chuck has the ability to think deeply and connect information on different levels. When I’ve been stuck, he asked the right questions or provided the bit of knowledge I needed to free my thinking. Chuck gives 110% to helping find the needed solution. In the game of life, I want Chuck on my team. Lucky for me he is!!”
– Alicia Berberich, author of Power Up Your Productivity
