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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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Sep 16, 2021

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.

Sep 9, 2021

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/

Sep 2, 2021

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/

 

Aug 26, 2021

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/ 

Aug 19, 2021

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/ 

Aug 12, 2021

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/

 

Aug 5, 2021

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/ 

Jul 29, 2021

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/ 

Jul 22, 2021

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/

Jul 15, 2021

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/ 

Jul 8, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Jackie’s background in the fitness industry and how she transitioned to helping other professionals with email and Facebook ads

  • What to consider with lead generation ads versus conversion ads How to really build an audience that knows, likes, and trusts you, using Facebook ads

  • The way to know which type of ad to use, depending on your main goal or objective

  • Why Facebook is like a Las Vegas Casino

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Jul 1, 2021

In this episode you will learn:

• The big lesson I learned from my mother about the power of a brand

• The new job title I would use if I were starting over growing a studio

• What our branding process in 2017 looked like, and how look it took to complete

• The importance of a brand guide and the impact ours had on the results of our branding

• A big mistake a lot of studio owners make when branding that I want you to avoid at all costs

• Why I want you to get exceptional with your content calendar, and how our team does this

LINKS:

https://www.squarespace.com/

https://showit.co/

https://therevenueremedy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Jun 24, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• The one thing that Peloton focused on compared to their competitors that made all the difference

• Why their non-traditional real estate strategy has been so effective

• How they meet their clients at home by using the right platform to engage them

• What Peloton’s standardized professional experience and referral strategy looks like

• Why understanding the difference between marketing and advertising is key

LINKS:

To buy Pivot Like Peloton Training Series go to https://studiogrow.co/pivotlikepeloton

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Jun 17, 2021

In this episode you’ll learn:

• That anxiety is normal

• What healthy anxiety for studio owners looks like

• How people will walk back through your doors again

• What we can do to manage our response to uncertainty {while taking care of ourself and supporting each other}

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Jun 10, 2021

In this episode you’ll learn:

• About Rick’s journey of innovation and how he came full circle to the model he does best

• A birds-eye view of his team and how they operate

• His thoughts on using employees or independent contractors

• What he feels is key to getting people on the right track for their goals

• The way that Rick was able to identify a demographic that needs to be served well in the fitness industry

LINKS:

https://www.rickmayo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RickMayo101/

https://twitter.com/CoachRMayo

https://www.instagram.com/alloyptfranchise/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco 

May 20, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why I feel we are in the age of upsells, order bumps and ancillary add-ons {and what this means for studio owners}

• What an order bump is, and how to offer it the right way

• How an upsell differs from an order bump, plus the 4 options you have for where to put one

• Where the ancillary offer fits into the sales process

• Why it’s so important to understand your client’s journey when setting up your offer and sales process

• The reasons why the average square footage of studios is going to drop moving forward

• What you need to be focusing on when you downsize your studio space

• Shifts to your pricing structure that I predict will need to be made

• Why what I’m suggesting is a more profitable, sustainable, and powerful business model

LINKS:

How Hard Is It to Be Your Customer? Using Journey Mapping to Drive Customer Focused Change by Jim Tincher and Nicole Newton

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

May 13, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why your branded programs absolutely need to stand out against others on the market

• What my biggest issue is when it comes to marketing and offers running in this industry

• Ways you can be original when naming your classes and one-on-one offerings

• How to determine, and then promote, your own unique methodology

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

May 6, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• The growing importance of marketing that focuses on the life stages of your customers

• What are some of 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/ 

Apr 29, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

  • What 2020 taught us about business and the importance of planning as we move forward

  • Why you need to build a path for success in order to have the best shot at achieving results

  • The lessons that I’ve learned from past events such as Hurricane Katrina and the economic crisis of 2008

  • How segmented-based automated marketing will be crucial for studio owners over the next few years

  • What you need to do right now to implement a strategy that targets segments of your clientele

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Apr 22, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• The process Jacey and Danielle used to plan and introduce the digital component of their business to clients

• Why they chose to build their own app {and how they did it}

• Their strategies for creating a cohesive experience with in-studio clients, those who use the app and those who livestream

• The importance of maintaining a strong human connection when using a digital strategy

• What to do, and not do, when you make a mistake…

LINKS:

https://www.janedo.com/

https://app.janedo.com/

https://www.janedo.com/schedule-jersey-city

https://jane-do-shop.myshopify.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Apr 15, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Jacey and Danielle met and then formed their unique concept of Jane DO

• The challenges they faced opening their locations, and why they said these hurdles actually benefited them in the end

• The reasons they prefer to be self-funded through hard work and determination

• The way they structure the customer experience at Jane DO

• What their mindset has been during the pandemic, and how they were able to quickly pivot to an online model as soon as it hit in 2020

• How they kept their community strong as the business continued to grow

LINKS:

https://www.janedo.com/

https://app.janedo.com/

https://www.janedo.com/schedule-jersey-city

https://jane-do-shop.myshopify.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Apr 8, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• Muneeza’s thoughts on how viruses are linked to the health issues people experience

• What virus category that tends to hurt us the most and the way that stress affects the body

• Her advice to movement practitioners when it comes to intensity of exercise

• Why women often have more energy-related problems than men do

• The important link between our health and adrenals, and her best adrenal health tips

LINKS:

https://muneezaahmed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/muneeza_medical_intuitive/

https://www.facebook.com/Health.With.Muneeza/

https://courses.muneezaahmed.com/intuitive-healing-community-2021

https://muneezaahmed.com/free-resources/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Mar 18, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• Muneeza’s health journey and what led her to discover what she considers to be her biggest gift

• Who the Medical Medium is and the role that he played in her healing

• The moment Muneeza reached “rock bottom” and decided to take her health into her own hands

• What to know about chronic fatigue and its potential causes

• How the liver facilitates overall good health for everyone

LINKS:

https://muneezaahmed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/muneeza_medical_intuitive/

https://www.facebook.com/Health.With.Muneeza/

https://courses.muneezaahmed.com/intuitive-healing-community-2021

https://muneezaahmed.com/free-resources/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Mar 11, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of making small changes that you can measure, and why we recommend using a rolling 13-month attrition rate versus a monthly one

• What numbers Danielle focuses on while doing planning with her clients

• A key metric to watch to get a clear impact of how new member offers are really impacting your business

• Why raising your prices is likely easier than you think {and will benefit your clients as well}

• A key piece of profitability that most studio owners are missing

• The way you can overcome money mindset issues by embracing your numbers

LINKS:

https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/

https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/

https://www.instagram.com/daniellehayden__oh/

https://profitplannerbookkeeping.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

Mar 4, 2021

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why accounting and bookkeeping should be one of the very first things a business outsources

• What are the most important Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to consider for a business

• Why I look at 13 months, instead of 12, for our yearly KPIs

• How to be analyzing your numbers during the pandemic (and beyond)

• The reasons that really knowing your numbers will make tough business decisions easier

• The 30/30/30 model we use to split the revenue generated by our business and to evaluate profitability

• Some tips and strategies for maximizing profitability with your studio’s retail

LINKS:

https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/

https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/

https://www.instagram.com/daniellehayden__oh/

https://profitplannerbookkeeping.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

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

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