by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 6, 2017 | Show Notes
Season 2 of M.B.Om is coming to a close, and I wanted to take this episode to reflect on Season 2 and all of the amazing guests that I’ve had the chance to talk with and all that I’ve learned. I’ve learned SO much from my guests, and it was fun to reflect back on everything that was shared and learned throughout this season of the podcast. You can listen to the episode here.
Don’t worry, M.B.Om is finished – we’ll be back in a couple of weeks with a fresh season for you!
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Namaste.
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
A yoga business has to resemble its teachings. It needs to be flexible, productive and efficient. Otherwise, the downward looking dog pose is going to collapse underneath the weight of failure. Moving studios is an answer that helps to keep a company fresh and vibrant. New surroundings inject a sense of renewed enthusiasm while supporting the business to stand out from the crowd. Picking a studio isn’t the same as choosing a home, mainly because it serves a different function. It’s not a straightforward thing to do yet it’s necessary for the sake of the company. So, here are the basics of moving out of one studio and into another. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | May 29, 2017 | New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
On this Q&A style episode of the podcast, I answer a few of the questions that I’ve received throughout this season from listeners, fellow yoga teachers + 1-on-1 clients. This is short episode featuring 5 of the questions I get asked the most and that I think are the most important to address as a yoga teacher, particularly as a new yoga teacher.
We cover teaching for free and how you know when you should stop teaching for free, how to determine your maximum capacity for teaching each day + week, how to prevent burnout, when you can consider yourself a “real yoga teacher”, and how you will know when you’re ready to teach.
I pull from guests advice from the show, my own personal experience and my knowledge of the yoga industry to answer these questions.
Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | May 25, 2017 | Blog
Technology is important for any business and without it, you’ll struggle to compete. It helps you to streamline processes and make things more efficient and it improves the level of service that you can give to customers. The only problem with all of that great tech is that it changes fast. It’s always evolving and new tools are being introduced to the business world all the time. If your competitors are using the latest tech and you aren’t, they’ll be able to offer a service that you simply can’t match. But if you start buying new software as soon as it comes out, you’ll end up spending a huge amount of money on it. You don’t need to spend money on every single piece of tech but you do need to update when the time is right. So, how can you tell when your business needs a tech update? (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | May 22, 2017 | Personal Development, Show Notes
Chanelle Neilson is a mother of 5 and a part-time yoga teacher based out of southern California. Chanelle’s priority has always been her family and being a mom, but she’s found a way to set her own schedule and create a career around yoga that fits within her life as a mom.
There is no perfect job for a mom, so to have the perfect schedule, you have to create your own opportunities. This is always easier said than done, and on this episode, Chanelle shares what that process has been like for her, what she has learned along the way, and how she has allowed her passion for yoga to support her as a mom through teaching at a gym, running her own part-time studio, and teaching outdoor classes.
Enjoy!
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