Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast (M.B.Om.)
When you own a yoga studio, picking the right class scheduling software is just another item on your seemingly endless list of things to do. But if you choose wisely, you will thank yourself later.
We’re here to help! Here are some important tips to consider when you’re picking software for your yoga studio. read more…
HOSTED BY AMANDA KINGSMITH
When you start your company from a place of passion, you may not always be strong when it comes to the actual business side of things. While that is okay and you can still make a business work without any past experience or knowledge, you have to be sure that you...
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...
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...
Are you one of those people that just knew exactly what they wanted to do through school? The person that knew what to study and what direction they were going to go in? Or were you one of those people that really struggled with the direction they wanted to take when...
If you’ve decided that it’s time to start a small business of your very own, then you’ll know how exciting it all is. Unfortunately, you’ll also know how terrifying it can be. A business, regardless of the size or shape, is a huge responsibility, and it’s stressful to...
Just because you’re a small business doesn’t mean you can’t compete with larger and more established companies. It’s perfectly possible to earn a full time wage from your small business, even if it’s run from home and by yourself, and even if it's in the yoga...
Chad Friel is a Canmore-based yoga teacher and massage therapist. This is his story of becoming a yoga teacher and overcoming his fear of public speaking. “I never liked being the centre of attention.” High school was very tough for me. It took me over a year just to...
Running a website doesn't need to feel overwhelming. On the contrary, this could be the best decision you have ever made for your business. There are almost infinite benefits to running a website, but first, you need to consider how to do so in the best parameters...
I met Amber Barry when I was down in Atlanta, GA for 9 months. My boyfriend had a work visa, and I decided to go down for a long term visit. I didn't know a single person outside of Ryan when I arrived. I heard about Westside Yoga from a friend that I met at a...
If your business is struggling to get by at the minute, don’t just assume that the end is here for you. Every business goes through a time where they really struggle, it’s all about coming out the other side stronger than ever. Sometimes you can try a complete...
Even though Yoga is a gentle form of exercise, it can still be incredibly easy to get injuries during your practice. This is especially the case for newcomers who have no former experience. Thankfully, though, there are quite a few steps you can take to help you...
Welcome to M.B.Om, a podcast all about mastering the business of yoga – I’m so glad that you’re here!
As your host, I’m dedicated to bringing interesting and inspiring yoga teachers to your ears. I’ve sought out yoga teachers who have been successful in the yoga industry to help teach you about the business of yoga; the possibilities of being a yoga teacher, the realities of being a yoga teacher + the awesomeness of being a yoga teacher.
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