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 

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/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The different needs that clients have at various stages of their lives, and how to start catering to these groups of people
  
  
• Why now more than ever, profitability is key
  
  
• How high-ticket intro offers will be used more often to bridge the gap between short-term memberships and more intensive results-based offers
  
  
• The right way to start building your own virtual studio

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• About Peter’s background in sports, spin, and the journey he made to owning a studio
  
  
• 
His advice on managing a studio remotely, and the challenges and successes he has had doing this
  
  
• Why systems only take you part of the way, and how Peter always makes sure he can check in on the studio remotely
  
  
• How to keep the lines of communication open with your team as a remote owner
  
  
• The importance of creating standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals

LINKS:

https://theroom.ae/

https://www.instagram.com/theroomabudhabi/

https://www.facebook.com/theroomabudhabi/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-pastijn-8047661/

https://www.crushcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/crushcamp/

https://www.facebook.com/crushcampcalgary/

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

https://trello.com/

https://slack.com/

https://www.whatsapp.com/

https://scalingup.com/book/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Emily built her first studio and the incredible lessons that she learned from this experience
  
  
• The concept she focused on with her second location that led to it being a success in her community
  
  
• What Emily did to navigate the government lockdowns in her country {and where she is at now in this process}
  
  
• The way that her own workouts have evolved to listen to her body, plus how she integrates this philosophy into the services her studio offers

LINKS:

https://www.crushcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/crushcamp/

https://www.facebook.com/crushcampcalgary/

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

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why keeping your clients and members top of mind in everything you do is crucial
  
  
• The keys words we use in our mission statement that are meaningful to us
  
  
• Tips for maximizing your online presence as a studio, and how to create and maintain emotional connections with your customers
  
  
• Ways your front desk staff and teacher can reiterate the mission statement to everyone who enters your studio
  
  
• How to cultivate the initial intake of your clients Painting the picture of your business to a prospect online and in the community
  
  
• How we build the experience we give to our leads What to know about teacher expectations with the onboarding process

LINKS:

https://www.elevateyogaaz.com 

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

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

https://twitter.com/elevateyogaaz

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why Chris feels that the business partnership with his wife Jen is working so well
  
  
• The importance of introducing the right technology tools into your business
  
  
• His thoughts on the need for open lines of communication at all times
  
  
• What are the essential keys to a successful partnership
  
  
• Their tips and strategies for hiring a coach on your business journey

LINKS:

https://www.r1se.co.uk/

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

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

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• The pivots Jasmine made in 2020 with the global pandemic, and how she says it actually worked out for the best
  
  
• What had to happen for her to realize she needed to increase prices at the studio
  
  
• The reasons that 2021 for her has been harder than the previous year
  
  
• What Jasmine considers the biggest lessons that she’s taken from 2021, and how she’s applying them moving forward
  
  
• The “win back” strategy she used with her students that were hesitant to return to in-person classes
  
  
• 3 simple things that Jasmine has focused on to get her business through these tough times

LINKS:

https://afterglowyoga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/afterglowyogastudios/

https://www.facebook.com/afterglowyogastudios

https://www.instagram.com/jasmine.judson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-judson-b7158215

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Allison came to the realization that you must have a balance between hustling and flowing
  
  
• The boundaries that she set for herself in order to build the life that she wanted
  
  
• How the pandemic gave Allison an opportunity to reset
  
  
• The “stool” analogy, and how to apply it to both your personal and business life
  
  
• Why community is so important, and her best tips for finding and connecting with yours

LINKS:

https://absolutepilates.co/

https://www.instagram.com/absolutepilates/

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

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to deal with the day-to-day overwhelm faced as a studio owner
  
  
• Michelle’s lessons on how to get organized right now
  
  
• 5 things she implemented this year that made a lasting impact on her ability to show up each day
  
  
• Tips for owning a studio and being an entrepreneur in general A look at Michelle’s favorite technology tools

LINKS:

https://risinggoddessfitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/risinggoddessfitness/ 

https://trello.com/

https://front.com/

https://www.hatch.co/rest

https://www.balanceapp.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Some end-of-year predictions for the boutique fitness industry
  
  
• Ideas on what to do when you hear that a competitor’s studio is closing their doors
  
  
• The shift that is now happening with Facebook ads {and how to adjust}
  
  
• Two types of Google ads and why they are so hot right now
  
  
• CRM and booking software trends and how to choose the right software
  
  
• Staffing strategies that can really make a difference on your bottom line

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The “elephant in the room”, the Delta variant, and how studio owners should be approaching it
  
  
• A look at cleaning protocols and why you should continue focusing on them moving forward
  
  
• The current situation with masks, and how to clearly define when they are required in your studio
  
  
• How to prepare for an uncomfortable few weeks in light of the new variants
  
  
• What programs you should be offering for the time being A few words of advice concerning vaccine mandates

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Kristen’s words of wisdom on what systems to have in place for new hires
  
  
• How to build protocols in your business for updating your systems
  
  
• What to do when your systems are too complicated or complex
  
  
• Her advice for approaching systems for the rest of the year, especially if you’re feeling burnt out

LINKS:

https://kristenwestcott.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kristen.westcott/

https://asana.com/

https://monday.com/

https://clickup.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• Where to start if you have zero systems in place right now

• How to go about completing tasks or implementing systems that you don’t like {but are obliged to do}

• Why it is important to have a level of personalization in your systems

• Best practices for organizing your systems

• How to make sure that you're using a system that actually translates into getting things done

LINKS:

https://kristenwestcott.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/kristen.westcott/

https://asana.com/

https://monday.com/

https://clickup.com/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Mindy’s tips and advice for finding the right therapist for you
  
  
• The collaboration that exists between the movement professional and the bodyworker
  
  
• A powerful reframe for how we should be networking
  
  
• Ways you can start building the bodywork side of business
  
  
• Why bodywork therapists often undervalue their services and what they charge

LINKS:

https://www.mindytotten.com/

https://www.mindytotten.com/enroll

Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Cranial Sacral Therapy is all about and how Mindy discovered it

• The experience that resulted altering the paths she chose to pursue for her both her personal health and her professional career

• Why the concept of our body “keeping the score” is so important to understand

• How Cranial Sacral Therapy differs from deep tissue massage

• The key types of bodywork that is formative in a studio setting

LINKS:

https://www.mindytotten.com/

https://www.mindytotten.com/enroll

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The latest on the Delta variant that is sweeping through the nation
  
  
• The importance of top-notch hygiene and ramping up the cleaning efforts throughout your studio
  
  
• Tips for working with your local health department
  
  
• My thoughts on vaccine mandates and how to handle them for employees and clients alike
  
  
• A forecast for what the next 6 weeks could look like for studio owners
  
  
• Why you absolutely cannot stop your sales and marketing efforts at this time

LINKS:

https://www.covidactnow.org/

https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2021/08/10/what-we-now-know-about-how-to-fight-the-delta-variant-of-covid-column/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• The various pivots Siobhan made during the pandemic, and how she turned the situation into a success
  
  
• One of the unusual pivots that she says helped her survive during this challenging time when many studios did not
  
  
• Advice for studio owners looking to finish 2021 off strong
  
  
• Why Patricia transitioned from Bikram Yoga to a hot yoga studio
  
  
• What she put into place in her business to grown and scale before Covid-19 impacted the industry
  
  
• Different systems you can implement to make the growing process as painless as possible
  
  
• The tremendous benefits of using sales scripts during sales appointments

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• Patty’s background and what brought her into this industry
  
  
• What her opening and reopening cycles looked like through the pandemic
  
  
• Where Patty finds a lot of her leads, and what she wasn’t tracking before that she is now
  
  
• Her criteria for finding a team member to be in charge of her sales process
  
  
• What he focus will be on in order to grow the studio moving forward

LINKS:

https://wholebodyyogastudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wholebodyyogastudio/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-ferry-61304626/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Michelle built her own studio, and then the steps she took to expand it
  
  
• What mindset shifts she needed to make in order to pivot successfully when necessary
  
  
• The strategies used to build out a virtual platform for her business How they evolved from 3 to 6-month memberships, to yearly ones
  
  
• Her advice for studio owners who feel they are on a “hamster wheel” and going nowhere

LINKS:

https://corepilatesnyc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/corepilatesnyc/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The unique challenges that Michelle and Laurial face as owners of a pole/aerial studio
  
  
• What their business model looks like, and the most impactful shift they made during the pandemic
  
  
• How they manage their team to make sure that the company’s values and mission is upheld
  
  
• What their numbers have looked like post-pandemic {since reopening}
  
  
• The main priorities Michelle and Laurial are focusing on over the next few months

LINKS:

https://risinggoddessfitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/risinggoddessfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• A breakdown of the DiSC assessment, and how it can impact the way that you lead your team
  
  
• Tips and strategies for planning summer promotions in your studio
  
  
• How to add more value for your clients {without discounting your services}
  
  
• The best way to make financial projections in your business Two important metrics to look at when analyzing your numbers

LINKS:

https://www.discprofile.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What the Profit First system is all about
  
  
• A simple step you can take to get started on using this methodology
  
  
• Different models you can follow depending on your revenue What dividends are {and the advantages to receiving them}
  
  
• Key differences to be aware of when you have an S Corporation versus an LLC

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/ 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why the relationship with your landlord is the second most crucial relationship you’ll have {after the one with your team}
  
  
• The most common mistakes that occur when dealing with landlords
  
  
• How to create open lines of communication with your landlord and the benefits you’ll receive by having this
  
  
• The best ways to maintain a good relationship with your landlord
  
  
• Some of the best practices if you find yourself in a difficult situation with your landlord

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

In this episode, you will learn:

• What it takes, from a personal perspective, to effectively lead your team
  
  
• Specific questions to ask yourself before starting to hire your staff
  
  
• How to identify the types of personalities that will fit both your team and your vision
  
  
• The way to discuss compensation with your employees, plus the information to share and strategies to use when doing so

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/episode448/

https://studiogrow.co/episode449/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/