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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
Apr 11, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Niki started her journey and the experience she got which allowed her to make her dreams come true

• The ways she researched and decided on what modality spoke to her and her business

• What Niki’s dance, anatomy and kinesiology background did to set herself apart from other scripted barre practices

• Her tips and strategies for finding top quality instructors, even in competitive markets like hers

• Why Niki considers the “trifecta” approach she took as the best decision she made for her business

• How she strategically markets her business and builds relationship and community at every level of her business

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://flexfusionstudios.com/

https://bootybarre.com 

Apr 9, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why in the past I’ve felt like financials have been my “nemesis”

• The single most important report to have and what I’m looking for on it

• The Pro Forma and what this report allows us to see and do

• How regularly reviewing your payroll will benefit your business

• A monthly practice we do that will save you tons of time and headaches come tax time

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/peachtree/

https://gusto.com/

 

Apr 4, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What led Jenny to becoming a studio owner and purchasing an already active studio

• How she was able to make slow significant changes to the studio, without it being a shock to current clients

• Her tips for moving into a leadership role and navigating relationships

• How Jenny rebranded, and what “Poser” means to her

• Don’t give it away for free…


• Jenny talks about having multiple locations and the struggle on knowing where to spend your time

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://poserstudios.com 

Apr 2, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A cutting edge concept, and brand, that is revolutionizing the fitness industry worldwide

• How they have positioned themselves to succeed in all markets, regardless of location or size

• The ways they are creating only exceptional workouts and experiences for their customers and a breakdown of their signature challenge

• What focusing on your clients’ results can do for your business

• How to start getting creative with client types

• The tremendous opportunities that exist now by leveraging technology

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://f45training.com/ 

Mar 28, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What led to Erin and her business partner Julie forming their business in 2012

• How they choose their speciality and the challenges they face in that field

• Why they decided to expand and open a second location and what it’s looked like building a team to support them in this

• Their process for finding the right location in a super-hot real estate market

• How they’ve successful introduced a membership model and why it’s been key for their clients’ health and success

• Erin’s future plans and big picture vision for the business

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://www.reactivept.com

https://www.instagram.com/reactivept/

https://www.facebook.com/neurologicptlosangeles/ 

Mar 26, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What is the “Golden Circle” and why it matters so much to business owners

• The role your “Why” will play in the building of your business

• Ways that the “How” and the “What” will help you get to where you want to go

• Why knowing this process will make things a lot easier for you as a studio owner

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

Simon Sinek:

https://startwithwhy.com

https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action 

Mar 21, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Pilates Anytime has made my life easier

• The story of how Kristi got into Pilates many years ago

• Why she started online with YouTube and how she realized she was the right person to be making these videos

• The story of her first launch of 20 videos and why they resonated so much with other teachers

• The way Kristi found teachers before social media was popular

• A behind-the-scenes look at Pilates Anytime

• How developing technology is affecting the industry, the way Kristi has contributed to the legacy of Pilates, and so much more

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://www.pilatesanytime.com

https://www.yogaanytime.com/

https://studiogrow.co/episode200/  (Jen Golden Zumann)

https://studiogrow.co/episode192/  (Cara Reeser)

Mar 19, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How the money stories from our past are still with us today

• Some questions around money that you need to start asking yourself

• What are some of my earliest experiences with entrepreneurship and money

• Where to begin with rewriting your money stories

• The one realization around money that has set me free

• That like relationships with people, we need to boundaries around money as well

LINKS:

http://www.theclientcure.net

http://studiogrow.co/ads2019

https://studiogrow.co/episode304/

https://studiogrow.co/episode303/

https://studiogrow.co/episode301/ 

Mar 14, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Ways that Dan and I are different, but still able to work well together as a team in business

• The shifts that we’ve both made as we’ve gone on this journey together

• What matters as much (or more) as bringing in enough money

• A significant turning point in our business and relationship

• How we manage being business partners and a married couple at the same time

• What was the result of reading books that each had recommended

LINKS:

Book mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Mar 12, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why we believe money is out of our reach

• The real reasons we feel greedy and what greedy really means • What are “I don’t have enough” excuses

• Change your mindset of having to do it all {and to see your worth}

• Why money is not over your head

• Whether or not money the root of all evil

Mar 7, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Finding modern meditation and mindfulness

• The different techniques Now Meditation has top offer and why

• The practice of gratitude

• Introducing group mediation at the corporate level

• Now Meditation and their long term vision for mind fitness

LINKS:

https://now-meditation.ch/de/ 

Mar 5, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How we are all uniquely different in the ways we see money

• The way I viewed money from a young age

• How the money stories I was telling myself affected my past business decisions

• Why there is really no scarcity in money

• Money does not cause conflict

Feb 28, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What is Nia Yoga

• How to know when you are ready to host a retreat and where your participants will come from

• Tips on choosing a location and venue, along with possible red flags

• Advantages and disadvantages of doing retreats with other facilitators versus as a solo

• Finding a balance in your retreat itinerary

• Preparation time and theme importance

• How to create a sense of community between participants

LINKS:

https://www.embodycentralia.com/

http://ibodydenver.com/

https://www.themvmtlab.com/ 

Feb 26, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Christina created a successful boutique within her studio

• The reasons and benefits for offering retail products within your studio

• Why you should make sure what you bring into your business aligns with you and your brand {and its core values}

• Strategies for facilitating the sense of community with brand specific merchandise

• What to considering in relation to the demographics and psychographics of your members

• The importance of managing your inventory, vendor relationships, and client interests

LINKS:

https://www.embodycentralia.com 

Feb 21, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to make time to do the things that need to be done to move forward

• Ways to build the foundation for a good relationship

• The transition of memberships

• How to use delegation, teams and systems to avoid the burnout

• When you should be testing, pivoting and trying something different

LINKS:

https://barreatcdr.com/ 

Feb 19, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A little bit about Erin and how she started her own business

• What can happen when you know your profit margins and total gross revenue

• Why understanding what services are the most profitable is necessary

• Your studio peak hours of profitability matters!

• Why you won’t want to expand until you’ve maxed your studio’s capacity

• How to create a profitable studio schedule

LINKS:

support@lisekuecker.com 

Feb 14, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Nathania structures her email pitches to be featured in so many publications

• Why strategy plus luck, consistency and follow through will equal free advertising

• What it was like taking over a studio that held a lot of history and was owned by someone else for many years

• What were three sticking points that Nathania didn’t anticipate and how she was able to work through them

• How she now manages her time having two very busy and successful businesses

LINKS:

https://www.soulplay.yoga/

https://www.instagram.com/soulplay.yoga/

https://www.facebook.com/soulplayyoga

https://www.soultribeadventures.com/ 

Feb 12, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why the million dollar mark may not be the best metric to celebrate

• What studios with over 50% profit margin look like

• What are ancillary services and a powerful example of what we did for the studio owners we work with

• Why the number of clients shouldn’t be the main measure of success for your studio

• What clients really want…

• How to calculate the appropriate pay for your teachers, red flags to look for and a whole lot more!

Feb 7, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The strategy behind successful Instagram marketing and Instagram “hot spots”

• How developing your voice will develop your brand

• The difference between paid and organic advertising on Instagram and Christy’s take on what the future might hold

• How and why you should utilize white space in your feed

• The difference between business versus personal Instagram accounts

• Why Christy has over 40 tests running at a time!

LINKS:

https://www.plannthat.com/

https://au.linkedin.com/in/christy-laurence 

Feb 5, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What’s really possible for your studio when it comes to revenue

• That hitting the 7-figure mark will look different for each studio

• How I calculate retention and conversion rates and why these number matter so much

• Case studies of clients we work with, including actual numbers

• An example of why the business model matters

• Strategies for employee compensation plans, pricing, profit margins and more

• A sneak peek of what’s coming up in the second part of this series

Jan 31, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What nudged Heather to take the leap to open her own Yoga studio

• How she was able to take the feedback from others in the community and use that to fuel herself

• The ways she has learned to help her clients get in alignment with their own self-care - while still staying true to their beliefs

• Take a stand for the value of what you offer!

• What her views are on the expectations we put on ourselves and how she builds her tribe

• The secret behind teacher trainings

LINKS:

http://www.yogatribemn.com 

Jan 29, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A recap on identifying a retreat versus an event

• What is the marketing cycle if planning an event {and why you should give your clients the opportunity to purchase the next one}

• What is an affiliate and the importance of having a strong affiliate network

• How to provide a content calendar to you affiliates

• Strategies for tracking your sales

• What is the marketing cycle if planning a retreat {and some tips and tricks when using video in it}

• And more!

LINKS:

Get the Growth Book now! http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook

https://www.infusionsoft.com/

https://www.samcart.com/ 

Jan 24, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why there is a significant amount injuries happening in young dancers under the age of 14

• How trainers should approach young dancers wanting to also be trained in Pilates or yoga

• Why Lisa’s strategy entails teaching children to read their bodies and empower them to help heal themselves

• The progressions that have developed in the field over time and how important it is to keep up with your knowledge

• Why out of all the systems, the muscular system is usually the last to be worked on because 99% of the time muscle actually has nothing to do with it

LINKS:

https://perfectformphysio.com.au/

https://perfectformphysio.com.au/lisa-howells-story/

https://www.facebook.com/PerfectFormPhysio/

https://twitter.com/perfectformphys

https://www.pinterest.ca/perfectformphys/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectformphysio/

 

 

 

Jan 22, 2019

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to set yourself up for profits when planning a retreat or an event

• Tips to help you in the process of choosing the right venue

• How to handle lodging {and what are the various options available} • What to consider in terms of food, beverage and other additional services {and how to negotiate prices for them}

• The two biggest numbers you need to calculate for a successful retreat

• What is the difference between an event and a retreat

• How to calculate prices and add profits Get the Growth Book now! http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook    

Jan 17, 2019

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How Jodh and Savitree met and built Urban Yoga Chicago in the most organic of ways

• Why they introduced kundalini yoga to the public

• The strategy they used in starting their teacher training without having a brick and mortar

• What challenges they went through that ultimately made them feel like they had to start over

• There are no rules when building your business

• Culture and community start from the top down

• What is intentional intake and how it changed Urban Yoga Chicago

LINKS:

Get the Growth Book now! http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook

Sign up for the video series mentioned at http://www.theclientcure.net/

http://www.urbanyogachicago.org/

https://www.facebook.com/urbanyogachicago/

https://www.instagram.com/urbanyogachicago/ 

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