by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog
If you would like to make sure that your transition from a solopreneur into a manager of multiple training venues and employees will be as smooth as possible, it is important that you are prepared for the growing pains of expansion and have a detailed plan for managing your resources, your time, your employees, your finances, and your marketing, while looking after your most important asset; your customers. To help you with the process and improve your chances of success, you can find a few tips on making your processes more effective and aligned with your business plan. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog
Setting up your own business is always going to be a big deal. Even when it’s been your goal for a while, or you have business experience, setting up your own company is a huge step. For a lot of people, setting up a yoga business can seem simple. When you love yoga and you’ve spent a lot of time working on your business plan, getting the studio up and running can feel like a huge achievement. Even when you’ve got lots of members interested and attending classes, if you’re only ever focusing on the studio itself, then you’re missing a trick. Because in today’s digital world, everything is online. And even though you have an offline physical business, you still need to make sure that you’re creating an online presence for your company. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jun 4, 2018 | Show Notes, Studio Owners
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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Nathalie Croix who is the founder of the Shanti Yoga Shala, Shanti Yoga Teacher Training and the host of the Life on Earth podcast. On this episode of the podcast, Nathalie shares her journey as a yogi and yoga teacher, and how much of her learnings came from working as a studio manager for a number of years, before she decided to dive into owning her own studio.
Nathalie shares what it takes to run a successful yoga studio and yoga teacher training program, and how to fill workshops, trainings, and retreats while still maintaining your values, mission, and authenticity. Nathalie also shares some of the biggest business lessons that she’s learned through her yoga career, and the important of always learning, always taking care of yourself, and always coming from a place of love.
by Amanda Kingsmith | Apr 8, 2018 | Blog, Business
If you’re considering quitting the rat race and following your passion to earn a living, you may be tempted to launch your own yoga business. Becoming a yogi may have been a dream for a number of years and after a decade or more honing your craft and teaching a few classes down at the local gym, you might fancy a foray into the yoga business full time. Embracing yoga is a way of life, and if you can pass on this enthusiasm and passion for this all-encompassing practice and earn money at the same time, you will have found your perfect profession. Before you launch any sort of startup, you need to find the venue to house your new yoga studio. Take a look at these ways you can maximize your chances of business success by choosing the perfect premises. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog
Whether you’ve recently attended yoga classes and become a massive fan or you’ve taught classes for years, the idea of opening your own studio can seem very appealing. It’s a profitable business model because yoga is popular with millions of people. Plus, it’s a fun business for someone who loves yoga; you get to make a living by doing what you love. Of course, a love for yoga isn’t enough to create a successful business. Even if you’ve been a professional for years, you need an entrepreneurial mindset to create and run your own studio. Here’s some advice on creating a strong business plan. (more…)
