The Art of the Turnaround

I bet your studio ownership journey had some do-or-die moments where you worried if your business would make it.

Friend, you’re in good company. Be encouraged as Coach Elle Kealy chats with Rachel and Taylor, co-owners of Evolve Studios in Louisiana, in Episode 631, The Art of the Turnaround. Hear how they went from “blind and naive” opening their first studio to two thriving locations – and steady paychecks!

Tips from the trenches:

Frame your foundation: create a plan, run the numbers and learn business basics
Embrace sweat and tears: work hard and long, expect obstacles and stay focused
Delegate more: lose your superhero complex to avoid burnout and allow for growth
Make lemonade from lemons: approach challenges as opportunities to become better
Seek a sounding board: bounce ideas and issues off a business partner or coach

Going from teaching 8 classes a day to leading a well-oiled machine that doesn’t run your life is a process. Tune in to this success story in Episode 631.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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https://studiogrow.co/

https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco

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

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