Your Economy-Proof Plan, Part 1

Today’s economic and geopolitical volatility can cause uncertainty even among the best business plans. Focus on what you can control in your studio to navigate these waves. 

Join Business Coach Matt Hanton and me in this series for in-the-trenches insights on how to stay steady in the storm, starting with Episode 691: Your Economy-Proof Plan, Part 1. 

  • Be the best: cultivate operational excellence in every experience
  • Invest in impressions: train your front desk staff to provide 5-star touchpoints
  • Slip into their world: connect beyond the studio thoughtfully, personally and digitally 
  • Retain your A-team: develop and reward your superstars to maintain loyalty 
  • Lead with heart: foster clarity and confidence for your team and members

Keep in mind that even when the world wobbles, people still crave and prioritize health, well-being and belonging. Discover how your studio can nurture all three in Episode 691.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos

Everybody’s Talking About You: Harnessing the Power of Referrals

Welcome to this bonus podcast episode! Clients who rave about you are marketing gold. When they bring in their friends or family members, they’re already pre-sold and more likely to convert. 

Turn your members into your best sales team with Alina Cooper and Heather Garrick in Episode 690: Everybody’s Talking About You: Harnessing the Power of Referrals. 

  • Simplify the ask: keep it easy, clear and one-step so referrals are no-brainers
  • Reward everyone: make it a win-win so the referrer and the friend feel great
  • Show it off: promote the referral program in studio, on socials and everywhere 
  • Time it right: ask members for referrals during that post-class buzz
  • Always incentivize: track, thank and recognize members—fast and personally 

Pick a month, plan a campaign, brief your team and measure what happens. This may become your favorite marketing tool, with big potential. Capitalize on the opportunity with Episode 690.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos

How to Turn Your Studio Around — Part 3

People aren’t coming to your studio for your Reformers, your music or your plush towels. They’re craving memorable experiences and genuine connection to keep them coming back. 

If your member experience is off, everything is off. Join Alina Cooper and me for Episode 689: How to Turn Your Studio Around — Part 3 to ensure you’re exceeding expectations. 

  • Adopt fresh eyes: inspect your studio, add new touches, make small changes  
  • Interact intentionally: make eye contact, use names, recall personal details
  • Practice small acts of kindness: delight members with thoughtful, low-cost gestures 
  • Watch your words: regularly reassess and refine messaging to appeal to your ICA
  • Sell strategically: start small, test, tweak, track and scale marketing that works

The studios that fail are those that stop trying. Make sure you’re bringing fresh energy, heart and clarity to your business so it remains alive and compelling. Explore how in Episode 689.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos

The KPI Blueprint: What Boutique Fitness Owners Actually Need to Track

Welcome to this bonus podcast episode! When it comes to KPIs, studio owners typically fall into extremes. They either track everything and get overwhelmed—or nothing at all and are unaware of the true health of their business.

In Episode 688: The KPI Blueprint: What Boutique Fitness Owners Actually Need to Track, Alina Cooper and Heather Garrick identify exactly which metrics are critical to watch.  

  • Leverage leads: check how many, where they’re from, conversion and time to purchase
  • Check your pulse: study retention and churn rates as the heartbeat of your business
  • Monitor the money: know your monthly recurring revenue, expenses and profit
  • Know their worth: calculate your client’s average lifetime value, which drives revenue
  • Make it happen: schedule a weekly KPI hour to identify issues and monitor trends

When you keep eyes on the right data as a studio owner, you get valuable insights to make informed decisions. Unlock power and peace of mind in Episode 688.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

LINKS:

https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/04zR1tRiRhQUdIfvLbh60N

https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos