by Amanda Kingsmith | Jul 4, 2016 | Niching, Show Notes
Do you want to teach full-time, but aren’t sure if you want to teach 15, 20, 25 classes a week? Are you uncertain of how you can make it work financially? You are not alone – and you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!
On this episode of the podcast, Calgary-based yoga and meditation teacher and life coach, Tracey Delfs, shares how she became a successful entrepreneur and how she created a business around yoga, without teaching 20 classes a week.
Tracey and I talk about the different aspects of her business, how she created them, her business recommendations, and much more. Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 27, 2016 | New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
Do you want to complete a yoga teacher training, but wonder if you’re good enough to do one? Do you believe that you need to be have a stronger or better physical practice before you complete a yoga teacher training program?
I wondered the same thing before I completed my teacher training. And, this is something that I have heard from quite a few of my students lately, so I wanted to address the topic.
I have only completed one YTT program, so I am not expert, but I do believe that if you want to do a teacher training program, you should! Every teach training program is different, and there will always be one out there that is right for your skill level and what you are looking for.
What do you think? Email me at info@mbomyoga.com and let me know your thoughts.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 20, 2016 | Show Notes, Studio Owners
Do you want to create your own yoga business? Do you dream of being a full-time yoga teacher? Do you want to learn more about the business side of yoga? If so, then this episode is for you!
On this episode of the podcast, Melissa Leger, from The Smart Yoga Teacher Podcast, shares her business advice from running her own yoga retreats, owning her own yoga studio, and having a podcast on the business of yoga. Melissa and I are very aligned on the topics that we talk about on our podcasts, so it was awesome to chat with Melissa about everything that she has learned in her career and through her podcast guests.
Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Business
If your business dream of owning your very own yoga studio is nothing more than an idea stored deep inside your brain, now might be the right time to dig down and bring it to life. Starting any business, yoga based or not, is a perilous yet exciting journey. You need to have your wits about you, your financial head screwed on and you need a stronger and deeper level of commitment to your dream than you ever thought humanly possible. Six months down the line when you are a fully fledged business, and you’re teaching yoga to new clients each week and business is buoyant, you will be thankful of the decisions you made and preparation you took early on.
There is no point leaping feet first into a venture and risking it all. It pays to be like the tortoise, take off slowly, get used to your surroundings and steer a steady course through the journey of entrepreneurship. There are many things that you need to consider before you launch your company. Take a look at how you can minimize your risk and build your brand in the most effective way. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog
Running a conference can be hard work and stressful too, but there can be an extra layer of expectation when your event is focused on yoga. After all, you have to be able to practice what you preach, and that means being able to stay calm and centered even when you have hundreds of attendees, stall holders, and speakers to deal with. Luckily, there are some tactics you can employ to keep your head and ensure that your conference is as successful as possible. Read on to find out what they are. (more…)
