Case study

The Lab BJJ saw a 4,967% ROI on Zipper in the first 3 months

Kristen Oteri, Co-Owner of The Lab BJJ launched a new site with Zipper and saw her online presence drastically improve. They went from an outdated website to generating dozens of organic, high-quality leads across adult BJJ, children BJJ, and women's self-defense.
50+
New Organic Leads
35+
New members
5-Figures
of Net-New Revenue

Introduction

Within just three months of partnering with Zipper, The Lab BJJ transformed their digital presence from a passive website into an active lead generation engine, achieving an extraordinary 4,967% return on investment through increased membership sign-ups—generating $50.67 in revenue for every $1 spent.

Problem

Prior to partnering with Zipper, The Lab BJJ faced common challenges many martial arts academies encounter:

  • Minimal online lead generation despite having a website
  • Difficulty showcasing different program offerings (Adult BJJ, Kids BJJ, Women's Self-Defense)
  • Limited digital marketing expertise and time to manage multiple platforms
  • Need for a professional online presence that reflects the quality of their instruction

Solution

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Kristen and The LAB implemented a comprehensive digital marketing system with Zipper:

  • Professional website redesign optimized for conversions
  • Program-specific landing pages
  • Automated social media content highlighting class activities and student success
  • SEO optimization for local search visibility
  • Integrated lead capture system for trial classes

Results

In just three months (November 2024 - February 2025), The Lab BJJ saw significant improvements:

Lead Generation:

  • 50 organic leads generated over the 3-month period across all programs
  • Leads distributed across:
    • Adult BJJ programs
    • Children's BJJ classes
    • Women's Self-Defense courses

Financial Impact:

  • Conversion Rate: 75% of leads to paying members
  • New Members: 38 recurring memberships (from 50 leads over 3 months)
  • Monthly Revenue from New Members: $7,600 ($200 × 38 members)
  • Quarterly Revenue Impact: $22,800
  • First-year Projected Revenue: $91,200

Return on Investment:

  • Total Zipper Investment (3 months): $450 ($150/month)
  • Quarterly Revenue Generated: $22,800
  • Quarterly ROI: 4,967% (($22,800 - $450) / $450 × 100)
  • For every $1 spent on Zipper: $50.67 in new membership revenue

Investment Perspective

The Lab BJJ's decision to partner with Zipper represents one of their most effective business investments:

  • $450 quarterly investment generates $22,800 in new quarterly revenue
  • 50x return on their marketing budget
  • Each new lead costs approximately $9 ($450 ÷ 50 leads)
  • Each new member acquisition costs only $11.84 ($450 ÷ 38 members)
  • Lifetime value of each new member (assuming 12-month retention): $2,400

Key Success Factors

  1. Multi-Program Marketing: Targeted content for different audience segments (adults, children, women)
  2. Professional Online Presence: Website that reflects the academy's professionalism and values
  3. Automated Systems: Streamlined lead capture and follow-up processes
  4. Local SEO: Improved visibility in local search results
  5. Consistent Content: Regular social media updates showcasing academy life

Looking Forward

The Lab BJJ continues to partner with Zipper to:

  • Expand their digital presence
  • Optimize conversion rates
  • Develop program-specific marketing campaigns
  • Build their brand in the local martial arts community
"The difference between our old website and Zipper's solution is night and day. We're now capturing leads across all our programs—adult BJJ, kids classes, and women's self-defense. With at least a 75% conversion rate from lead to member, Zipper has quickly become our most valuable marketing investment. I would highly recommend them to any martial arts academy or fitness business looking to grow membership."
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Kristen Oteri
Co-Owner, The Lab BJJ
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