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372: Grow a Private Yoga Business with Dominique Gauthier
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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
372: Grow a Private Yoga Business with Dominique Gauthier
Description:
Wondering how you can teach more one-on-one yoga? Curious if it is possible to turn 1:1 yoga classes into a full time business? Teaching yoga 1:1 and growing a yoga business teaching private yoga classes is not something that is covered in yoga teacher trainings but is so important! Dominique Gauthier shares how she has built a successful yoga business with 1:1; sessions.
Dominique is a highly skilled and passionate yoga teacher, personal trainer, core & pelvic floor specialist. She is the owner of Body Mind Fitness based in London (Lambeth) Ontario. Dominique is dedicated to helping clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals, with a comprehensive approach to fitness that focuses on building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving overall health and well-being. She is a certified Core and Pelvic Floor Specialist, helping clients overcome common issues related to core and pelvic floor dysfunction, and works with clients in-person and virtually in private sessions and personalized small group classes for clients all over the world.
Dominique explains how she is able to make a living teaching only yoga. She shares how she advertises online to get new students, what her schedule is like, and how she teaches both in-person and online private yoga. Dominique also highlights how she managed the transition and why moving from teaching group classes to private yoga is not a quick shift. If you’ve been wanting to add more 1:1 yoga classes to your schedule, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
[0:06] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - teaching 1:1 yoga.
[3:58] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout out to the podcast sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[8:42] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Dominique Gauthier.
[12:27] What does Dominique do and who does she do it for?
[15:28] Dominique shares more about how teaching one-on-one yoga is her main source of income.
[17:04] What was Dominique's process of marketing when she made the transition from teaching group classes to focusing on 1:1 classes?
[21:43] Dominique still offers consultation calls to potential students who might be interested in her services.
[24:24] Does Dominique teach 1:1 online or in person?
[24:48] Dominique explains how she structures working with 1:1 student, from the time they book a consultation call.
[27:38] If you're looking for an all-in-one software option, OfferingTree is the solution!
[30:36] Shannon and Dominique discuss the pricing of her 1:1 classes.
[31:11] What is Dominique's advice for a yoga teacher who is looking to make the switch to teaching more 1:1 yoga in their business?
[34:23] Dominique and Shannon share some inspiring anecdotes about why they do they work that they do.
[36:15] How does Dominique manage scheduling her 1:1 yoga sessions?
[39:21] There are ebbs and flows and busy periods and slow periods, even with teaching 1:1 yoga. Dominique reflects on how she manages these ups and downs in her yoga business.
[41:03] Find out more about Dominique and her work at her website and on social media.
[42:23] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Dominique.
[44:58] Shannon shares a review from a member of Pelvic Health Professionals.
[46:52] Check out the upcoming live calls in Pelvic Health Professionals.
Links:
Previous Episodes on Private Yoga
132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays [Consultation Call]
081: Set Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson
014: Build Your Private Yoga Business with Kate Connell Potts
Pelvic Health Professionals (Get a free month using the code Connected2024)
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"I really shied away from the idea of talking about 1 to 1 services and possibly part of that was a little bit of imposter syndrome."
"I find that especially as an entrepreneur, people want to know who you are as a person and that way they might trust you."
"For the most part, I try to give them that face-to-face, putting a face to a name. And I think it shows that you're going the extra mile for them."
384 episodes
Manage episode 418027851 series 2783996
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
372: Grow a Private Yoga Business with Dominique Gauthier
Description:
Wondering how you can teach more one-on-one yoga? Curious if it is possible to turn 1:1 yoga classes into a full time business? Teaching yoga 1:1 and growing a yoga business teaching private yoga classes is not something that is covered in yoga teacher trainings but is so important! Dominique Gauthier shares how she has built a successful yoga business with 1:1; sessions.
Dominique is a highly skilled and passionate yoga teacher, personal trainer, core & pelvic floor specialist. She is the owner of Body Mind Fitness based in London (Lambeth) Ontario. Dominique is dedicated to helping clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals, with a comprehensive approach to fitness that focuses on building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving overall health and well-being. She is a certified Core and Pelvic Floor Specialist, helping clients overcome common issues related to core and pelvic floor dysfunction, and works with clients in-person and virtually in private sessions and personalized small group classes for clients all over the world.
Dominique explains how she is able to make a living teaching only yoga. She shares how she advertises online to get new students, what her schedule is like, and how she teaches both in-person and online private yoga. Dominique also highlights how she managed the transition and why moving from teaching group classes to private yoga is not a quick shift. If you’ve been wanting to add more 1:1 yoga classes to your schedule, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
[0:06] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - teaching 1:1 yoga.
[3:58] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout out to the podcast sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[8:42] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Dominique Gauthier.
[12:27] What does Dominique do and who does she do it for?
[15:28] Dominique shares more about how teaching one-on-one yoga is her main source of income.
[17:04] What was Dominique's process of marketing when she made the transition from teaching group classes to focusing on 1:1 classes?
[21:43] Dominique still offers consultation calls to potential students who might be interested in her services.
[24:24] Does Dominique teach 1:1 online or in person?
[24:48] Dominique explains how she structures working with 1:1 student, from the time they book a consultation call.
[27:38] If you're looking for an all-in-one software option, OfferingTree is the solution!
[30:36] Shannon and Dominique discuss the pricing of her 1:1 classes.
[31:11] What is Dominique's advice for a yoga teacher who is looking to make the switch to teaching more 1:1 yoga in their business?
[34:23] Dominique and Shannon share some inspiring anecdotes about why they do they work that they do.
[36:15] How does Dominique manage scheduling her 1:1 yoga sessions?
[39:21] There are ebbs and flows and busy periods and slow periods, even with teaching 1:1 yoga. Dominique reflects on how she manages these ups and downs in her yoga business.
[41:03] Find out more about Dominique and her work at her website and on social media.
[42:23] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Dominique.
[44:58] Shannon shares a review from a member of Pelvic Health Professionals.
[46:52] Check out the upcoming live calls in Pelvic Health Professionals.
Links:
Previous Episodes on Private Yoga
132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays [Consultation Call]
081: Set Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson
014: Build Your Private Yoga Business with Kate Connell Potts
Pelvic Health Professionals (Get a free month using the code Connected2024)
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"I really shied away from the idea of talking about 1 to 1 services and possibly part of that was a little bit of imposter syndrome."
"I find that especially as an entrepreneur, people want to know who you are as a person and that way they might trust you."
"For the most part, I try to give them that face-to-face, putting a face to a name. And I think it shows that you're going the extra mile for them."
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