Ready. Aim. Empire.

In this episode, you will learn: The impact that last two years has had on Peter {and all of us in the industry} What happened to his profitable and successful business once the pandemic hit Why Peter shifted his focus from reinvesting to finding other ways to make money during shutdown and once they were over The ways that we can start becoming profitable again How taking a deeper dive into your numbers and educating yourself on the smaller details will pay big dividends in the future Tips for using personal development and education to become a better manager and operator LINKS: https://theroom.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/theroomabudhabi/ https://www.facebook.com/theroomabudhabi/ 

In this episode, you will learn: What the meaning of “gathering” is at this point of time Thoughts on moving during a pandemic How pivoting during the pandemic dramatically changed the mindsets of instructors and studio owners around the world What to do to take the time for yourself in a constantly-changing environment Gaining a new perspective on the lessons to bring forward after the pandemic LINKS: https://buff-bones.com/ https://www.raeleasaxton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/raeleasaxton/ https://www.alignpilatessummit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alignsummit/ https://www.facebook.com/alignsummit  

In this episode, you will learn: Maria’s journey and experience with training visually About Leah’s journey online, and how shifting her business and life created the opportunity to serve even more women Why gathering and the power of touch is so critical right now What moving forward and bringing what you were grateful for these past two years will provide you LINKS: https://www.alignpilatessummit.com/ https://www.deliapilates.com/ https://www.pilates804.com/  https://360pilates.com/ 

In this episode, you will learn: The true meaning of gathering, and why making time for it in your schedule is so important 
 How the idea of gatherings has changed for each guest, and plus what it will look like for them going forward 
 What they are most excited about for the future in their own practices 
 The role that the Pilates’ community played throughout the pandemic in supporting its studios 
 Lessons they are taking forward with them as they enter this new phase of re-gathering LINKS: https://www.alignpilatessummit.com/ https://www.deliapilates.com/ https://www.pilates804.com/ https://360pilates.com/

In this episode, you will learn: The creative services and products that Betsy has developed to give her clients a “what’s next” option How she was able to restructure her studio to accommodate what her clients were asking for The challenges of building a team and adding a lot of sessions to the schedule Her thoughts on the opportunity in investing in real estate The systems Allison has developed to allow her to work the hours that she wants to work How Studio Grow helped her with the sale processes she uses, and how her intentional intake has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic The ways that automation and pre-scripted emails have changed the workflow in her business LINKS: https://www.balancedpilatesboutique.com/ 

In this episode, you will learn: The tools and strategies that Pam used as she prepares to reopen her wellness center after a very successful first week of presales 
 What she did to restructure her wellness center to be more streamlined 
 Why Jen placed such a high importance on the client experience after opening their second location 
 The ways that Jen and her team decided on a client avatar, and how they then built and developed the total experience around that 
 Her thoughts and tips for asking for the reviews to build the brand 
 How expanding can be easy {with the right processes and automation pieces in place}

In this episode, you will learn: The first hire Julia had to make after moving to LA to begin her career as a remote owner Why having the right manager in place is such an important decision to make Tips for finding instructors with major talent who are also a fit for your culture What happened for Julia’s business when things opened back up after the Covid lockdowns What people want post-Covid, and how Julia identified it and shifted her offers to that need Emily’s experience as a COO in corporate Her thoughts on expectations, contacts, and incentives for instructors The role that your leadership and mentorship of your team will play in the studio LINKS: https://www.yogabyjulia.com 

In this episode, you will learn: The single most important factor in being successful as a remote owner Key tools that Peter has used in his day-to-day operations while being a remote owner The way he incorporates four different modalities within his studio How Nic restructured her studio business into a life of freedom A look at her luxury Pilates retreats, and what type of marketing and sales they implemented to sell them out months in advance LINKS: https://theroom.ae/ https://www.soulpilates.co.uk/ Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't by Verne Harnish

In this episode, you will learn: How Leslie incentivizes her team members for teaching training in a hyper-specialized world of Pilates
 What it looked like to offer teacher training during COVID, and how she made the leap to online training The strategies behind Leslie’s teacher training that made it so successful Why this teacher training was so effective in creating the best groups of Pilates teachers yet LINKS: https://themindfulmovement.com/ https://www.instagram.com/themindfulmovementpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/themindfulmovementpodcast/ 

In this episode, you will learn: What Hye Jin has done to ensure she always has a hiring funnel full of new teachers
 How to identify new teacher talents in new cities or counties Why the process of hiring a regional manager was so important for her as she they grew from two to five studios The changes, shifts, and tools she sees that you can utilize in your studio this coming year LINKS: https://thehotroom.com/our-studios/ https://thehotroom.com/hye-jin/ 

In this episode you’ll learn: What it means to be niche and to create a niche within a niche What narrowing down to a very specific market can do for your business Why so many of us often resist niching down and how it’s holding you back The niches we’re noticing and the incredibly successful businesses being built within them LINKS: https://studiogrow.co/episode160/ 

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 

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://

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/