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The Business of Boutique Fitness

I’m Lise Kuecker, a long time Studio Owner turned founder here at Studio Grow. Just a few years ago, I was building my studios the hard way cause I didn’t have the team, the budget, or most importantly the time. If you speed up to today, I sold my wildly profitable studios in the mid-7 figures while serving my community in ways I could have only dreamed. Now, I work with thousands of boutique fitness studio owners in over 40 countries and am so blessed to share some of the best tested strategies for our industry every single week. I created this podcast so you’d always have clear, actionable processes, tried and tested Facebook advice and some good ole fashioned inspiration so that you can take simple actionable steps to grow your studio and turn it into a powerhouse empire, just like I did. If you’re a studio owner who's ready to impact your community and see major growth in the process, or you’re prepping to become one, then you are in the right place. So let’s kick this off, shall we?
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Now displaying: 2019
Oct 3, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to end your session or group workout using a “cool down method”

• Why you’ll want to end on a high note with a mantra, outro, or information- based statement

• Clients love seeing employees supporting each other {what this means for you}

• To not promote your other classes at other studios

• What exit music to use and how you can say good bye to your clients the right way

• How to be mindful of transition time and to do what you can to help the next instructor

• Engage on social {and build a relationship outside the studio!}

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/episode361

https://studiogrow.co/episode360

https://studiogrow.co/episode359/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/studiogrow

https://www.instagram.com/fitnesscareermastery/

https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermastery 

Oct 1, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What clients need to know about the workout, drill or movement patterns that allows them to enter a flow state

• The three different types of ways your clients learn, and best practices for serving them

• The importance of investing in a proper mic system for your classes {and how it really elevates your class in so many ways!}

• Why keeping your clients engaged is priority

• In a group fitness class people are in that room that all different reasons, as an instructor be sure to stay neutral

• Visual cues to use {and what not to do in class}

• The importance of taking responsibility for making sure your clients understand you and make the necessary adjustments

• How to be flexible when it comes to accommodating the clients in the room, and more!

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/episode360/

https://studiogrow.co/episode359/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/studiogrow

https://www.instagram.com/fitnesscareermastery/

https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermastery

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/episode79/

Sep 26, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why the client experience is everything when it comes to the future of boutique fitness {and it starts before they even walk in the door to your studio}

• That high energy music the whole time isn’t better, and other considers with the music you play during class

• The reason that reconnected with your why before each class is important {and ways to do it}

• How to effectively prepare and hold space before the class starts • Tips for greeting people and making them feel welcome

• Why your introduction is so important, how to ask if anyone has injuries in the right way, what’s next in Part 3 of this series, and much more!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/studiogrow

https://www.instagram.com/fitnesscareermastery/

https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermastery

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/episode4/ 

Sep 24, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Barry and Shay each got their starts, very differently, in the world of fitness

• Why both needed to take a leap of faith to get to where they are today

• How Barry became a master trainer and the unique opportunities he’s had around the world

• The strengths and unique perspective that Shay brings to the business

• Why education and the client experience is going to be so important going forward

• How helping to create a brand for someone else differs from developing your own brand

• What makes a successful master trainer and a successful studio owner

• What comes first – programming or instructor quality

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/

https://fitnesscareermastery.com/studiogrow

https://www.instagram.com/fitnesscareermastery/

https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermastery

https://www.instagram.com/barryennisbe

https://www.instagram.com/shaykostabi 

Sep 19, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What led Christie to start and operate her own Pilates studio in Dublin, Ireland

• How the market has changed in Dublin and the ways that this impacted her business

• What is Ballet-lates and what the method offers her clients

• What the structure of Christie’s studio looks and the lessons she’s learned in her market

• Christie’s experience with TCC and the ways the program has benefited her and her business

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://d4pilates.com/

https://www.facebook.com/D4Pilates

http://balletlates.net/ 

Sep 17, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What initially drew Katie to The Client Cure

• Competition was hard for Katie at first, but how she now sees competition in a whole new light

• The way she completely changed her self-worth by learning how to properly position her pricing

• What Katie dealt with when she needed to rebrand her company

• How building relationships the right way improved her customer intake process

• Her best tips and advice for studio owners

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://www.soultigeryoga.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/BikramYogaNorthernBeaches/ 

Sep 12, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What Rachel has she learned so far in her journey as a new franchisee owner

• The way she was able to massively increase her conversion rate during the first few weeks of TCC

• Why implementing a plan to increase her social media activity was exactly what Rachel needed

• How Rachel started putting more focus on retaining clients

• What you can do to save $20,000 in your business this year

• Rachel’s exciting plans for the future of her business!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://thebarrecode.com/studio/sunnyvale/

https://www.facebook.com/BarreCodeSouthBay/

https://www.instagram.com/barrecode_southbay/ 

Sep 10, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The biggest pitfall or gap found in most small boutique studios websites

• How to start profiling your ideal customer and then using that information in all your marketing efforts

• The impact that “overdoing” your website has on your potential clients

• Changes that you can make to your website today that will dramatically improve its effectiveness

• Why mobile “find-ability” is critical

• Fernando’s thoughts on the current trends in the industry

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://www.cuisinteractive.com/

fernando@cuisinteractive.com

Text 954-478-9255 to set up a call with Fernando!

https://www.facebook.com/cuisinteractive 

Sep 5, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What the Yoga Blessings Fund is all aobut and how Adeline Yoga gives back

• How and why Heather created Adeline Yoga to flourish in the social justice field

• The way that changing her pricing structure really helped fuel the social justice work Adeline Yoga has been able to

• How creating the right culture in your studio can really elevate your business

• That transparency is key to having both a successful business and team culture

LINKS:

https://www.wellnessliving.com/  *mention Lise & Maura sent you!

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://www.adelineyoga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adelineyogastudio/

https://www.facebook.com/AdelineYogaStudio

Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

Sep 3, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What to keep in mind if you’re setting up a referral system {and why you need to be using referrals in your business}

• What to say to “plant the seed” for referrals from new members

• How to create a really effective membership referral program

• The “one month referral” contest and other strategies on what to use to incentivize your customers

• What to do with the leads that come in, the best way to follow up, and more!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net 

Aug 29, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Chris’s intriguing background and journey, and how he ended up where he is today

• The philosophies he’s used that’s worked for him {in both business and life in general}

• What led to a major transformation in his life in November 2016 and the lessons he learned from this experience

• How Chris learned that riches are more than just money or “things”

• The way he and his wife have built their business and the role that reviews, testimonials and solid all-around customer service has played

• Why he decided to do The Client Cure and the results he’s seen since implementing what he’s learned from it this year

• What’s next for Chris and the exciting vision he has for the business

LINKS:

https://www.wellnessliving.com/ *mention Lise & Maura sent you!

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://r1se.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/r1seyoga/

https://www.facebook.com/R1SEYOGA/

https://twitter.com/R1SEYOGA 

Aug 27, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Some of the stories that studio owners are telling themselves about their time management

• Why time management is all about organization – and you can’t plan or schedule the unexpected!

• The steps to take to being organizing your schedule {plus the questions you need to ask yourself in order to do it}

• Best practices for eliminating distractions and an example of what Cherise’s daily schedule looks like

• How you can use delegation and outsourcing to make your life so much easier

• What Cherise means when she says “it’s about working smarter, not harder”

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

https://www.upwork.com/ 

Aug 22, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A recap of the 4 essential elements of success

• Why you can’t afford not to plan

• What you can do right now to set yourself up for success

• The key things that need to be aligned for your marketing plan to be effective

• What your 90-day plan should look like and a step-by-step process for following it

• A simple way to know if you’re working towards your goal of a 20% increase in revenue

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019 

Aug 20, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What identifying a BIG goal for your year will do for your business

• Who your ideal client really is and how to talk directly to that person

• What providing a judgment-free brainstorming sessions looks like and how it will transform your business

• What is a marketing plan and what it needs to be effective

• A goal without a plan is just a wish!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019 

Aug 15, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why our first Studio Grow live client event was such an amazing experience for everyone involved

• A recap of the event and some of the key topics that were covered by the coaches and presenters

• The one single change that many of the attendees credited for the biggest impact in their businesses

• Myken’s big takeaway and why she’s so excited for next year’s event

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019 

Aug 13, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to start building relationships personally in the community

• The ways Christine utilized flyers and word of mouth in her pre-sales strategies

• What the client journey through wellness consultations looks like

• What to do to automate the “personal touches” that can make all the difference in your business

• Why a membership mindset shift is so crucial to both yours and their success

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://www.cbarre.com

https://www.facebook.com/Cbarretoronto

https://www.instagram.com/cbarretoronto/

https://www.canva.com/ 

Aug 8, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The story of how Amber and Bradi started their business and have gotten to where they are today

• How they were able to find their niche – and just go with it! • What they do to create community and culture and the challenges they face as an independent studio

• Why they say that moving to a membership model changed everything for them

• The way they sell without being “salesy” and the role of their “flight co-ordinator”

• What they feel they have that is really making them stand out in their marketplace

• The biggest takeaway from running their business that they wish they had known sooner!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://www.elevateyogaaz.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ElevateYogaAZ/

https://www.instagram.com/elevateyogaaz/ 

Aug 6, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What are the types of brain waves that exist and what Muse is actually tracking

• What happens when you use the Muse and move into a mediation?

• How Muse can be a mirror into your mind

• Using Muse at home {and at the studio}

• Why you are not your thoughts

• What surrounding yourself with your champions will do for your life and business

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://choosemuse.com/

https://www.instagram.com/choosemuse/ 

https://www.facebook.com/choosemuse

https://twitter.com/ChooseMuse

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielgarten/

Book Mentioned: A Symphony in the Brain by Jim Robbins

Aug 1, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Jacob introduces the last two systems for learning the psychology of behavior modification

• The habit cycle and changing the way we perceive things

• Why working on your behaviors before stepping foot in the studio is critical to do

• Ways to add new behaviors and eliminate the old ones

• How momentum and motivation work in tandem in the process of behavior modification

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://jacobandreae.com/

https://business.facebook.com/jacobandreaefitness/ 

Jul 30, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Jacob initially became interested in the science of behaviour

• NLP training and how Jacob uses it in his business to be able to speak and communicate

• That motivation is made of pain and pleasure

• How to start identifying the difference between a routine and a habit • What is really happening on a cellular level

• A routine is made up of four systems, and what Jacob system introduces first to his clients

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://jacobandreae.com/

https://business.facebook.com/jacobandreaefitness/ 

Jul 25, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The best approach for responding to a negative review

• How to be the business owner people want to engage with {over and over}

• Tips on removing a review on Yelp, Google and Facebook

• Why your response has power

• Ways to give your clients the opportunity to take care of your business

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net 

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

 

Jul 23, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What led me to starting a small consulting business

• Why we decided that my business needed a shift

• How our business intentions resulted in the naming of our business

• Why it took a year to launch new branding and website

• How I’m really look forwarding to meeting my staff in the upcoming weeks!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019 

Jul 18, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The story behind how Maggie named her studio and what led her on her entrepreneurial journey

• How yoga got her through a very tough time in her personal life

• Why she says that yoga is about the mental as much as the physical aspect

• A breakdown of Maggie’s clientele and the unique offerings she provides to her clients

• The toughest part about transitioning from a manager to a business owner

• What success is to Maggie – and it’s not making millions of dollars!

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://homegrownyogaky.com/

https://www.facebook.com/homegrownyogaky

https://www.instagram.com/homegrownyogaky/ 

Jul 16, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The influence my mother had on me as an entrepreneur, and something she told me that I have never forgotten

• How I learned to really start to trust people

• What KPIs and metrics are {and why you need to know them}

• The ways I maintain a positive mindset momentum, even in the face of significant health challenges

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019 

Jul 11, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you need to stop “DIY’ing” and take yourself to a place of growth

• Sales and revenue is Number 1

• How to be direct about your expectations and struggles with your employees

• Ways to be a good leader, and the reasons you should never stop seeking out mentors

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

Book Mentioned: Business Brilliant by Lewis Schiff

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