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Meet Emily Slaneff, Founder of CrushCamp, a New Studio That is Seeing Massive Growth in Year One of Business

Over the last few weeks I’ve introduced you to the new Studio Grow brand, and today I’m introducing you to two incredible people who make up the many facets of Studio Grow.

One is Cherise; a Studio Grow consultant and coach who works with our clients to guide them through the many shifts they’re making within our signature program, The Client Cure, to help them reach their greatest dreams of growth for their studio.

The other is Emily Slaneff who is the founder of CrushCamp, a small group and personal training studio in downtown Calgary offering HIIT, circuit, and TRX group fitness, and also a student in The Client Cure.

So in a break from the norm, I’m passing the mic over to Cherise as she interviews Emily to talk all about the amazing growth she’s experiencing in her studio.

We’re talking 100 new members in 3 months kind of growth…during summer.

Yep, Emily is a force in the fitness world, and not only is her story inspiring, but she shares a ton of fantastic insights for both brand-spankin' new and seasoned studio owners alike.

The best part is, she’s just getting started, and we can’t wait to see where she grows next.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • How Emily founded CrushCamp from a place of necessity and the values she consciously defined before ever opening her doors
  • What made her say “yes” to trusting the process and embracing a membership model and marketing plan that has resulted in 100 members in a span of 3 months (during a typically slow season)
  • Why Emily decided to embark on The Client Cure journey and how she has leveraged the education and support to grow her studio quickly
  • Emily’s future goals for CrushCamp and the possibilities that lie ahead in growing her fitness empire

Connect with Emily and CrushCamp:

With grit and gratitude,
Lise

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