Ready. Aim. Empire.

In this episode you’ll learn:  How a Hot Yoga class changed the course of John’s career  What are adversarial traps and cognitive boosters His thoughts on misdirected or chronic pessimism   The true meaning of leadership and choice How to use your character and signature strengths to your advantage LINKS: http://105f.com/ https://www.facebook.com/105Fyoga/ https://www.instagram.com/105fhotyoga/ https://momsdemandaction.org/  

In this episode you’ll learn: Siobhan’s struggles to become profitable after opening her studio If you trust the process, the change is going to happen… What she implemented from The Client Cure that has brought her the most success for her studio  How Siobhan managed having the conversations with her students around price changes The way her team was able to create relationships with new students {all while improving their sales opportunities} The importance of recognizing your staff Her Goals for the near future LINKS: https://www.corevolutionfitness.com  https://www.facebook.com/BurnShakeRoll/ https://www.instagram.com/burnshakeroll/

In this episode you’ll learn: How Emily created CrushCamp after not finding anything that aligned with her own values With personalized group training for results based people, CrushCamp is the first studio to utilize the SKILLMILL, a non-motorized version of the treadmill Why she felt she need to invest in The Client Cure and what her experience has looked like in the program The processes and strategies she has implemented into her business from the Client Cure How working with a consultant has changed things in Emily’s business and where she sees CrushCamp going in the future LINKS: https://www.crushcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/crushcampcalgary/ https://www.instagram.com/crushcamp/

In this episode you’ll learn:   How Tara started her career and had the foresight to build her education around her dream job  A concept she has recently been introduced to {and I believe strongly in} that has changed everything for her Why conversations about the pelvic floor are so taboo  How Tara identifies the signs of a tight pelvic floor {and a weak pelvic floor} The way she was able to make the pelvic floor a conversation with women and create awareness with her signature series  The right mindset can push through the fear to act Why she made the decision to close her successful studio to be more intentional with her life and family as a priority   LINKS: https://thepresentmomma.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepresentmomma/ https://www.facebook.com/thepresentmomma/

In this episode you’ll learn: The amazing story of how Mary came to be the youngest person in the country to open a debt collections company {at only 24 years old} How to see the opportunities around you and then have the mindset to accept them Trigger words around debt and how they can affect you Her tips on dealing with customers or clients that owe you money Words that work {and how you can you can use these words in and around all aspects of your life}  Why your words are really a mirror to your subconscious mind and how to change what you’re telling yourself LINKS: http://maryshores.com/ http://maryshores.com/the-book/ https://www.instagram.com/mary_shores/ https://www.facebook.com/shoresmary/ https://twitter.com/mary_shores http://www.midstatecollections.com/home http://www.scn.ucla.edu/people/lieberman.html http://www.brainpaint.com/   https://neuroptimal.com/   https://www.monroeinstitute.org/      

In this episode you’ll learn: How Sarah is able to create an experience around your brand The ways Shauna and Sarah were able to work seamlessly with the brand package and visual blueprints Sarah was able to provide  Why a “brand icon” is important and how it differs from your logo What is the difference between a branded photo shoot and a regular shoot and what type of budget to expect to spend The questions to ask and things to align with when hiring a photographer How doing the prep work sets you {and your designers}up for success  What a professional copywriter can do for you and your brand and where do you can find one  LINKS: https://copyhackers.com/ https://www.upwork.com/

In this episode you’ll learn: How I break down the elements of a rebrand The one hard and fast rule in website etiquette Why hiring the right people will get you going in the right direction Just how important is a website… Tips on how to get started {depending on your level of anticipated business}  It’s all about the photos! My thoughts on hiring a copywriter, and how to choose one that aligns with you and your branding  How to choose the right platform for you

In this episode you’ll learn: How an interest in fitness turned into Annie dedicating all of herself and her business to changing lives of her clients The way her niche and area of focus came to be Why you need to recognize the power in your failures The reasons Annie chose to go against the group model How she markets herself and why her referral program is Annie’s tips and strategies for harnessing the power of your team LINKS: http://upswingpilates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/upswingannie https://twitter.com/upswingpilates  

In this episode you’ll learn: How seasons of turmoil led to incredible opportunities for Misty The reasons she know she wanted to open more than one studio {and how that model has changed over the years when it comes to hiring} Her biggest challenges with opening her second studio  How a work relationship changed Misty’s mindset and moved her business forward LINKS: http://www.dragonflypilates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyPilates/ https://twitter.com/dragonflynews https://www.instagram.com/dragonflypilates/

In this episode you’ll learn:  How Tammar and Tali met and set out to create “The Cheers of Fitness Studios” {while both holding full-time jobs} The factors they believe have contributed to their amazing success What their customers experience when walking through their doors and how they are able to continually infuse creative fun into the business The biggest lessons they learned from starting the business and then expanding to a second location Why they felt the need to change to a membership model What approach they take in being located in a highly transient market What’s next for Tammar and Tali {and why the status quo isn’t an option}    LINKS: http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook   http://offroaddc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/offroaddc https://www.facebook.com/OffRoadDC/ https://twitter.com//offroaddc

In this episode you’ll learn: What led me to starting a small consulting business Why we decided that my business needed a shift  How our business intentions resulted in the naming of our business Why it took a year to launch new branding and website  How I’m really look forwarding to meeting my staff in the upcoming weeks!  LINKS: http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook  

In this episode you’ll learn: How Brooke built her very first studio Why she supports her trainers on their path to find their own unique set of skills  The reason Brooke made the decision to sell her thriving business and how she planned that exit strategy What made her decide to branch out from just Pilates The benefits of hiring instructors that will build community What Brooke says is the hardest part of building a business LINKS:  http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook http://www.alignaustin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alignaustin/

In this episode you’ll learn: What narrowing down to a very specific market will do for your business Why many of us often resist doing this Some trends and niches we notice that are building extremely successful businesses Ways to market to your niche and the power of Google AdWords LINKS: http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook http://www.lisekuecker.com/uncategorized/episode160/

In this episode you’ll learn:   How Jacob got started on his amazing journey in fitness and business and his transition out of a teaching career to get there  The way he incorporates goal-based challenges to get results like no one else for his clients  What he’s realized about his clients’ motivation and how he’s seen his clientele change over time The significant role of practice and repetition in building systems and a successful business Why you need to not only love what you do, but look at how you’re doing it What to focus on if you want to build a successful company, and the impact The Client Cure has made in Jacob’s success as he builds his dream business The pros and cons of an “in person” business versus an online model   LINKS:   http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook https://jacobandreae.com/ https://business.facebook.com/jacobandreaefitness/  Resources Mentioned: https://www.upwork.com/ https://newkajabi.com/

In this episode you’ll learn: The influence my mother had on me as an entrepreneur, and something she told me that I have never forgotten How I learned to really start to trust people What KPIs and metrics are {and why you need to know them} The ways I maintain a positive mindset momentum, even in the face of significant health challenges

In this episode you’ll learn: What has allowed Valerie to get her business to a point where she can leave for 4 weeks {and not have it suffer} How she turned her business dreams into a reality The ways Valerie is able to make it work with multiple business partners How she developed their systems and processes, going from “reactive” to “active” mode What charging people correctly and not discounting can allow your business to do Why she moved to membership model for the business and what the process looked like How Valerie has completely transformed her business by changing the conversation with her customers LINKS: https://lumayoga.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LumaYoga/ https://www.instagram.com/lumayoga/  

In this episode you’ll learn: Why you need to stop “DIY’ing” and take yourself to a place of growth Sales and revenue is Number 1 How to be direct about your expectations and struggles with your employees  Ways to be a good leader, and the reasons you should never stop seeking out mentors

In this episode you’ll learn: The story behind how Maggie named her studio and what led her on her entrepreneurial journey How yoga got her through a very tough time in her personal life Why she says that yoga is about the mental as much as the physical aspect A breakdown of Maggie’s clientele and the unique offerings she provides to her clients The toughest part about transitioning from a manager to a business owner What success is to Maggie – and it’s not making millions of dollars! LINKS: https://homegrownyogaky.com/ https://www.facebook.com/homegrownyogaky https://www.instagram.com/homegrownyogaky/

In this episode you’ll learn: How I know that perfectionism doesn’t exist and what we should be focusing on instead What these “mistakes” have taught us and allowed our businesses to do What can happen when you enter into an agreement with the wrong landlord and some warning signs to look for Why successfully negotiating a lease is one of the most crucial steps in getting your business off the ground What to consider when developing a solid exit plan and the important role of developing processes and systems

In this episode you’ll learn: What made Angie decide to focus on athletic training and how she got the confidence to succeed in her chosen field How a burnout led to her next business endeavour The role that mindset and the mental game has played in the development of her career How significant health issues have impacted Angie both physically and mentally {but not stopped her from building a thriving business} Ways to find the support to help you succeed  LINKS: http://konsciousbodyfitness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Konscious-Body-Fitness-305528369505386/ https://www.instagram.com/konsciousbodyfitness/