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How to work smarter not harder to maximize your studio’s profit

Say hello to the most power-packed, transformative studio marketing retreat you’ve ever seen!

Join us for 2 days of actionable training with studio marketing veterans, quality networking, and customized 1:1 coaching in gorgeous Marina Del Rey. 

Ready to stop surviving and start thriving?

Most studio owners believe that hitting the 7-figure mark is the ULTIMATE definition of success.

But here’s the thing –

The real measure of success lies in your profit margins.

AND in your ability to build a business model that brings in greater returns while taking less of your time and energy. 

In today’s episode, we’re taking another look at 3 studios that consistently brought in 40-70% profit margins without ever hitting 7-figures. 

Their secret? 

They shifted their core business model to focus on what actually mattered – 

Generating more revenue while building a sustainable lifestyle (that made time for rest, rejuvenation and family).

Tune in to learn how replicable systems, a well-trained team, and a determination to work smarter (not harder) brought these studios some doggone hot success!

Here’s what we’ll be talking about in this episode:

  • Why the million-dollar mark isn’t always the best measure of success 
  • What studios with over 50% profit margins look like 
  • What are ancillary services (and some powerful examples of successful studios)
  • Why your client numbers shouldn’t be your main measure of success
  • How to calculate the appropriate pay for your teachers, (and some red flags to always look out for)

With grit and gratitude,

Lisé

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/

https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/

https://www.facebook.com/studiogrowco

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