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Beyond the Waitlist: Fixing Profit Leaks in a Fully Booked Studio

The paradox of a packed but unprofitable space is real for many boutique fitness studio owners. But you can turn things around by identifying and plugging common leaks in your system. 

Coach Caroline Plambeck recommends how you can build a financially sustainable business in Episode 681: Beyond the Waitlist: Fixing Profit Leaks in a Fully Booked Studio.

  • Face the facts: calculate your break-even cost and per-class profit
  • Price right: re-evaluate membership options and avoid excessive discounting
  • Optimize your offerings: streamline your schedule, cut bloat and try class stacking 
  • Prioritize your people: invest in instructor training, feedback and development
  • Tighten your belt: eliminate financial drag with quarterly expense audits 

Of course, the buzz of full classes is a reason to happy dance. But without profits, you’re just treading water—and at risk of sinking. Episode 681 is your lifeline.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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