How to Open a Studio Profitably

Opening a boutique fitness studio is exciting. Expectant. And (honestly) exhausting. 

Friend, we’ve been where you are – and learned so much along the way. So we’re sharing our expertise in my latest podcast, Episode 619, How to Open a Studio Profitably. Coach Alina breaks it down into 10 practical steps that empower you to transform your vision into reality. 

Here’s just a few::

  • Crafting a robust business plan as your foundation
  • Conducting market research and defining your audience
  • Determining funding sources and developing your financial model
  • Building a compelling brand strategy and marketing plan
  • Recruiting and training a skilled team that models your values 

And that’s only half of the goodness we’re serving up in Episode 619. Tune in to get the complete roadmap – and set yourself up for sustainable success!

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

The State of the Studio, Part 3

If driving leads and building your team are among your top challenges, you’re in good company among studio owners. 

So let’s tackle these pain points with practical solutions in my latest podcast, Episode 618, The State of the Studio, Part 3. Stop guessing and hoping and start taking advantage of our proven recos instead. 

  • How to capitalize on AI to save 15 hours a month
  • Why your ads on Meta’s platforms aren’t working like they used to
  • The value of targeting a mailbox vs. an inbox 
  • Streamlining mobile checkout with Buy Now Pay Later
  • Rethinking your org chart to give your team a path to growth

Plus, discover the effectiveness of ugly ads, the affordability of a good virtual assistant and why following up 7-11 times is not overkill  – all in Episode 618. 

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

The State of the Studio, Part 2

More industry intel and insights coming your way! We’re back this week with my latest podcast, Episode 617, The State of the Studio, Part 2. 

Get the skinny on kicking a 9% rolling 13-month retention rate to the curb, how to accommodate the Class Pass crowd and why you want people like my parents as your clients. 

Plus, Episode 617 is loaded with key learnings like: 

  • Why 6- or 12-month memberships are going to become the gold standard
  • The enormous value of a robust referral program
  • Marketing to GenZ via mobile, search engines and YouTube
  • Your new dream client – Baby Boomers!
  • What must happen in the first 8 weeks of the member journey

Take a few minutes to expand your knowledge and reimagine what’s next for your studio. Tune in today!

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/

The State of the Studio, Part 1

Y’all, opportunity is everywhere for boutique fitness studios. It’s such an exciting time!

Let’s peek at the bigger picture to recognize what’s available, pursue areas of improvement and embrace what could be your best year yet. 

In my latest podcast episode, The State of the Studio, Part 1, you’ll discover:

  • Industry growth projections that will make you smile
  • The impact of surging interest in wellness and longevity
  • How recovery services can add premium ancillary revenue
  • The critical importance of the first-time visitor experience
  • Why your conversion rate has to be 50% or higher this year

Grab your headphones and listen up.
Episode 616 is just Part 1. There’s so much more! Stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3 in the coming weeks.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/