Ready. Aim. Empire.

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: http://www.urbanyogachicago.org/  https://www.facebook.com/urbanyogachicago/ https://www.instagram.com/urbanyogachicago/

In this episode you’ll learn: More about the loans process and why credit cards are not the best way to go What is a confused interest rate, and how interest rates work What is collateral and how does it work? The elements of a loan repayment schedule What is a pre-payment penalty The types and elements of SBA loans The pro and cons of leasing What differences exist between bank loans and private loans

In this episode you’ll learn: What is Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis The gap in the industry Emily saw that gave her the opportunity to stand out in an otherwise saturated Pilates town One of the greatest lessons I have learned from Emily and her journey Why starting small was crucial to Emily as a teacher and in her business  Why it was important for Emily to focus on being a great teacher first When introducing changes, mass email creates mass hysteria… LINKS: http://www.injoymovementstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InJoy-Movement-Studio-702153409891533/

In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between yelling to the masses and whispering to your ideal client How to design a luxury opt-in! What is a nurtured email sequence (and how I execute it)?

In this episode you’ll learn: How Alyssa’s side hustle developed into the successful practice it is today What is “Yoga Therapy” The difference between a Yoga therapist in a private setting versus one operating from a hospital  How she made the shift into a bigger model Why Alyssa wanted to create the “one-stop shop” idea  Her tips and strategies when it comes to hiring the right way LINKS: https://www.embarqueyoga.com http://www.mightylotus.org/

In this episode you’ll learn: How changing my mindset catapulted me into becoming a competition killer (and changed my business in a number of ways) What it means to say, “When they go low, we go high” What is a $100,000 email, and how do I get it? When it comes to premium pricing, why you need to show why you’re worth it… What is the difference between premium pricing and premium packaging? The importance of asking the right questions so people can see the value of your product or service for themselves LINKS: TEXT ‘Get my Email’ to 44222 for the $100,000 email  

In this episode you’ll learn:  How Jen started out learning Pilates informally as an apprentice in the 90’s after being introduced to it through a college program Why there is so much more to teaching than just learning the curriculum How she built a culture of learning and sharing  Passion and curiosity makes great leaders The pros and cons of doing a teacher training program Why growing your teachers and helping them find their “amazing” means so much – for them and you LINKS:  https://www.pilateschicago.net/   

In this episode you’ll learn: How my first hire was a gamble, but necessary for the overall growth of the company There are 7 major types of compensation plans you can use for your employees, and they all have their pros and cons A Schedule “A” is used to detail not only the specific compensation plan, but the scope of work and expectations for a new hire Setting an initial salary for a pre-determined period of time can help ensure if it’s the right fit for both the company and the person hired Why employee retention needs to be a focus for the business to actually get ahead How employee motivation must be considered when determining which plan to use (it isn’t always just about money)!

In this episode you’ll learn: All about Melissa’s journey from finance to fitness What is the “Money Mindset” and how it sets the tone for success The process of retraining your brain through mantras, affirmations and/or belief systems… How she turned a real estate issue into a crash and learn moment in her business Melissa’s advice on making the hard decisions and what happens when your emotions start talking to you The importance of building in revenue streams {you ARE your business} How Melissa and her husband built in a “what’s next” plan into their business

In this episode you’ll learn: How I own my value How to stand by your higher prices How fear and nervousness stop you from owning you value (and what you can do about it, today)! And much more!

In this episode you’ll learn: How Jill quickly discovered that she can impact so many more people by offering group fitness One of the biggest concerns that Jill had when growing The Dailey Method The highlights of what makes her method different from the competition How Jill grew her business holistically through her changing body and is now able to apply new techniques to her teachings The journey of a small west coast brand to an international brand - both brick and mortar and online!  LINKS:  https://www.thedaileymethod.com/ http://www.lotteberkmethod.net/ https://weekofzen.com/

In this episode, you’ll learn:   How the IRS defines “employee” and “independent contractor”  What are the “common law” rules of an employee? About enforceable non-competes What is a non-solicitation clause and how that affects both independent contractor and your clients? There are different laws and regulations for hiring employees in different states across the United States What is a “Factor 20 Test”?

In this episode you’ll learn: How Cara embarked on her healing process Why Pilates is the bridge to really thrive in your body again The differences between group classes and one-on-one Why we need to massage the expertise of what our clientele is asking for The dangers of over borrowing when starting your studio Why continuing education is truly serving…    

In this episode, you’ll learn: How to build a team and define your strategies Why hiring is necessary for the growth of your business What are the different stages of building your business and how each has ways of directly impacting your revenue What parts of your business can be outsourced Learn how and when adding to your direct team is necessary How to hire the right people The importance of leveraging other peoples’ knowledge

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

In this episode you’ll learn: Whether or not to be involved in festivals Why you are not there to sell… What are some tangible lead generation ideas for festivals What our intention is for “live” festivals How to set up a 5K!

In this episode you’ll learn: Raquel’s amazing journey coming to the US to explore fitness and Barre entrepreneurship How the mindset and discipline needed to be a great dancer overlaps with being an effective instructor What happened for Raquel to be able to purchase her business and what moving from teacher to entrepreneur has looked like Why she knew she had to take part in The Client Cure and The Revenue Remedy, and what results she achieved from them 3 things that really make a promotion and an example of an epic sale Raquel recently did at her studio

In this episode you’ll learn: How I was introduced to the automation revolution Why automation alone isn’t enough How retention and personal connection come together to be most effective What is an intentional intake Why you need to educate people on how they can use your services The four different types of Facebook Lives that I do LINKS: https://bombbomb.com Code: Lise

In this episode you’ll learn: How 105F started out as a sought out destination What Maura has learned about being in a partnership The biggest difference in running two versus three studios With having three studio and upwards to 40 staff members, how Maura keeps everyone on the same page How she tackles team meetings, especially with having three studios that are open as early as 5am until 10pm, 365 days a year! The significant ways in which her business has changed over the past six months How and why Maura is building a different level of relationship

In this episode you’ll learn: Why learning how to test what ad copy works best for you and what is trending now is so important when it comes to Facebook ads  Adding images to your ad? Find out what Facebook likes and tips on what combinations of images and copy has more impact What works for your market and how to test and measure it so you’re ads are optimized Learning about attributing revenue and more!