Best Yoga Biz Camp Podcasts (2024)

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Google Loves Yoga Too: SEO Strategies for Studios with Alaina Bergen 40:23

19d ago40:23

40:23

In this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay sits down with Alaina Bergen, the marketing mastermind behind Offering Tree, to unravel the mysteries of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for yoga studio owners. Alaina's insights provide listeners with actionable tips for optimizing their websites, making the most of social media, and utilizing tools …

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Finding ‘Home’ in Yoga: Martine Hamers on Building a Studio around Community 55:55

29d ago55:55

55:55

In this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes Martine Hamers, the visionary owner of Home Studio Yoga in San Anselmo, California. Through her story, we explore the complexities of starting and running a yoga studio that prioritizes community and connection, and the innovative strategies she employs to grow her business and support her cli…

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Conquering Invisible Workloads for Studio Owners with Kristine Irving - Coach KI 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

In a deeply engaging discussion, Michael Jay reconnects with Kristine Irving, a life coach and hypnotherapist, for her third appearance on Yoga Biz Champ Podcast. Kristine, once a yoga student and a business coach, delves into the complexities of the "invisible workload" and its impact on individuals, particularly those in nurturing or leadership r…

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Turning Grief into HOPE Yoga with Jackie Walsh 50:08

1M ago50:08

50:08

In this heartfelt episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay is joined by Jackie Walsh, the inspiring founder of Hope Yoga. Jackie shares her profound journey through grief and resilience, which led her to establish a yoga studio that embodies healing, growth, and thriving. Their conversation unfolds Jackie’s early encounters with yoga, how it became h…

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Elevate, Exit, Evolve: Jill Agonias - Adventures in Selling & Starting Anew 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

In this episode, we reconnect with Jill Agonias, a cherished guest from season two, as she shares her journey post-selling her beloved yoga studio, Sol Seek Yoga, and diving into her new venture in real estate. This episode is packed with insights, from the importance of community and branding in the yoga business to embracing new challenges and op…

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The Yogalebrity Effect: Building a Bold, Authentic Online Presence 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

In this inspiring episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes Angelica Govaert, a trailblazer in the yoga community, known widely as Yogalebrity. Angelica shares her journey from being unrecognized by her real name to embracing her identity as Yogalebrity across various social media platforms. We dive into the power of personal branding, the co…

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The Studio Software Spectrum & 2024 Marketing Trends with Catalina Zbar 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, join Michael Jay and Catalina from Telemere Consulting as they dive deep into the crucial aspects of software selection and marketing strategies for yoga studios. Discover the latest trends and practical tips that can transform your yoga business in today's competitive landscape. We discuss: Choosing the Right Soft…

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The Shae Way -The Magic of Teacher Leadership - Shaelyn Delgado 55:34

5M ago55:34

55:34

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, host Michael Jay sits down with Shaelyn, the executive director at Yoga Pod Tucson. Shea is known for her calm and non-reactive nature, as well as her ability to make everyone feel seen. Michael and Shaelyn discuss her journey in yoga and her role in teacher development at Yoga Pod Tucson. Get ready for a value-pac…

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Speed to Lead with Cody Sweet 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

In this episode, I speak to Cody Sweet and gain valuable insights from the fitness gym world and apply those concepts of lead generation and client conversion to the Yoga Studio world In this episode: Learn how to effectively market your yoga studio and generate leads with Facebook ads and landing pages Discover the importance of timely responses t…

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BONUS - Is Your Business A Brand? Boutique Fitness Marketing Podcast 13:25

6M ago13:25

13:25

BONUS EPISODE from THE BOUTIQUE FITNESS MARKETING PODCAST Question for you… Is your business a brand? What is a fitness brand, anyway? Do you have your answer? So what do you think? Is your studio a brand? I’ll answer it for you. Yes. Your fitness studio business is a brand … because all businesses are brands! Yes, it was a trick question! Your bus…

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Year End Website Refresh & 2024 Studio Web Trends with Connie Holen 35:44

6M ago35:44

35:44

Key Takeaways for Yoga Studio Owners from the podcast episode with Michael Jay and guest Connie Holen from Pixality Web Design: Importance of having a visually appealing and user-friendly website for attracting and retaining customers. Tips for optimizing website content to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic. Utilizing social medi…

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Self-Care for Studio Owners with Michael & Stephanie 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, host Michael Jay is joined by special guest Stephanie Breaux Bradley to discuss the importance of self-care for yoga studio owners. Despite some technical difficulties during the recording, Michael and Stephanie dive into the topic and share their personal experiences and insights. The conversation begins with a hu…

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How to open a Yoga Studio in 2 Months - Summer Soul Yoga 36:36

7M ago36:36

36:36

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, join Ashley and Kevin from Summer Soul Yoga as they share their journey of opening a yoga studio with the guidance of Michael Jay, also known as @yogabizchamp. Get a behind-the-scenes look at their coaching session with Michael and discover how they successfully launched their studio in under 2 months covering cost…

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Crushing Studio Financial Anxiety with Nina Israel 40:23

7M ago40:23

40:23

BONUS NINA SINGS JINGLES: Welcome to the latest episode of Yoga Biz Camp! In this installment, Michael Jay has the pleasure of interviewing Nina Israel, a certified business coach and founder of Taryn Financial. With over 25 years of experience empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs, Nina has helped countless individuals improve their c…

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Let's talk PLANNING, Let's talk FALL w/ Michael & Stephanie 41:43

8M ago41:43

41:43

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, Michael Jay and fellow business consultant Stephanie Breaux Bradley discuss fall planning for yoga studio owners. They cover topics such as the importance of planning ahead, having a fresh perspective on your studio, and how to make the most of the fall season. Some key conversation points include: The benefits of …

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From Frazzled to Fearless: Finding Balance & Calm 24:57

10M ago24:57

24:57

In this episode, Michael reflects on his experience working with yoga studio owners and the common fears they face, particularly related to showing up on Instagram and in public. He shares his appreciation for podcasts as a platform for genuine conversations and explains why he has avoided solo episodes in the past. However, today he decides to bre…

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The Secret to Long-Term Memberships - Chris Appiah 49:11

10M ago49:11

49:11

In this episode of Yoga Biz Camp, Michael welcomes Chris Appiah from The Sales Arms and Stephanie Breaux Bradley. They discuss the importance of intro offers in the yoga and fitness industry and strategies to convert those intro offers into long-term memberships. Chris explains that the three-class offer works best for someone who is new to fitness…

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From Solopreneur to Studio Owner (webinar) 47:29

11M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of the Yoga Biz Camp podcast, Sinead introduces Offering Tree for studios, an all-in-one software for wellness professionals to manage their business. Michael and Mitch talk about the pros and cons of starting your own brick and mortar fitness studio and purchasing one. They discuss the importance of doing research and homework to f…

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Grassroots Studio Marketing with Michael & Stephanie 50:58

11M ago50:58

50:58

In this podcast, Michael Jay and Stephanie Breaux Bradley discuss grassroots marketing strategies for fitness studios. They emphasize the importance of creating a marketing and events calendar throughout the year to focus on business process improvement, financial solutions, budgeting, training, and revenue growth. They suggest plugging in local co…

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Retention Strategies with Crystal Zakaluzny 54:25

11M ago54:25

54:25

Crystal's shares her transformation from being a certified fitness trainer to becoming a highly sought-after consultant. Throughout her career, Crystal has gained invaluable experience in various sports and coaching different teams, making her a true authority in her field. In this episode, Crystal dives deep into the realm of retention strategies,…

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Unleashing Studio Potential: Lisa's Journey to Success 45:22

11M ago45:22

45:22

In this episode, Michael Jay welcomes back Lisa from Tucson Yoga Pod, who talks about her journey of opening a yoga studio. Lisa retired for the second time and went back to work after traveling extensively and visiting yoga studios all over the world. She developed her vision for the perfect yoga studio, a beautiful spa-like and welcoming environm…

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Lisa's Story (4mins) - Mental Health Awareness Month 4:46

11M ago4:46

4:46

Hear a 4 minute powerful episode where yoga studio owner Lisa from Tucson YogaPod shares her journey with Mental Health with our listeners and her students. This is an excerpt from an upcoming episode of Yoga Biz Camp Lisa Cutts, owner of Tucson Yoga in Arizona, shares her journey with mental health on the podcast Yoga Biz Camp. In 2009, she fell i…

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Studio Automations, Retention & Geeking Out with Loopspark John 53:25

11M ago53:25

53:25

This podcast episode featuring John Homyk, founder of Loopspark, provides valuable insights and advice for our yoga studio owners. The conversation covers various topics including how to automate processes and track staff duties, the importance of customer outreach, and the benefits of using a comprehensive CRM platform like Loopspark. John explain…

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How I Broke Up with ClassPass - Sarah Morgan Red Sun Yoga 46:36

12M ago46:36

46:36

In this episode with a Red Sun Yoga studio owner Sarah Morgan discusses her experience with ClassPass and the challenges she faced in building a membership-based business with it. She found that community-building events and adding value to her services were more effective strategies to attract customers. When she encountered issues with ClassPass,…

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Valerie Kiser - Student Win-Backs & The Human Touch 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

On this episode I talk with Valerie Kiser from Sunrise Yoga, we talk about how important human touch points are in winning back the trust of lost clients. This is a timely discussion that I think all studio owners will get something out of! Valerie Kiser Valerie Kiser has been the owner of Sunrise Yoga Studio in Clemmons, North Carolina for 19 year…

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PASSION, Creativity & Processes with Jennifer Prugh 56:52

2y ago56:52

56:52

On this podcast we speak about: How Jennifer got started in yoga during the peace movement of the 70’s and was influenced by the Beatles She started with Sharon Babtiste Her trips to India and the Ganges river moved her so deeply that she pursued yoga and left the corporate and professor world A benefactor invested under a million dollars to open h…

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Studio Chat with Lisa Cutts - Yoga Pod Tucson 50:57

2y ago50:57

50:57

Yoga Pod Tucson - LISA CUTTSIt all started back in late 2017 when Brian and Lisa Cutts started planning for Lisa to retire for the second time (not one to sit still, Lisa went back to work after 18 months of retirement once before). As a corporate executive in the enterprise software space, Lisa traveled extensively and was able to visit yoga studi…

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Structure = Freedom - Jill Agonias - Sol Seek Yoga 53:28

2y ago53:28

53:28

Jill Agonias is a young entrepreneur fueled by a passion for seemingly impossible challenges. As a yoga teacher, rock climber, surfer, world traveler, and philanthropist, Jill’s motivated to share her love of yoga, obsession with adventure, and advocacy for equity through Sol Seek Yoga Studio. Before owning Sol Seek, Jill helped lead Vitamin Angels…

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How To Open a Yoga Studio in 4 Months - Newburgh Yoga Shala 53:18

2y ago53:18

53:18

This is such a fun story for me to share. This a magical experience of how 4 people connected and made a yoga studio open in 4 months with zero obstacles to opening : An experience ashtanga yoga instructor A hipster lawyer that cares for the Hudson valley A business Consultant @yogabizchamp And and astrologer that weaved it all together! In 4 month…

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Yoga Biz Websites & Branding with Connie Holen 37:17

2y ago37:17

37:17

Connie Holen is a web designer, digital strategist and Mindbody Certified Business Consultant. Her boutique web design agency, Pixality Design, works with yoga and fitness business owners to create search engine optimized, Squarespace websites that are easily found, are easy to update and provide visitors with an amazing online experience. Connie i…

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Studio Chat - Team Leadership with Danielle Barbeau 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

Danielle Barbeau is the owner and CEO of The River Yoga, an independent studio with three locations, in Denver, CO. On this episode of Yoga Biz Camp with Michael Jay we explore: How Danielle implemented her leadership skills and how that translates to building her team up to help them love their job to feel seen heard, known and lovingly challenged…

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Studio Chat with Jennifer Pahl - Twist Yoga 56:28

2+ y ago56:28

56:28

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF YOGA BIZ CAMP I am so excited to kick of the year with Jennifer Pahl from Twist Yoga. Jennifer gives some amazing tips on how to she runs her studio, what KPI's she tracks, how she gets students, how to retain students. Put your headphones on, get your notebook out because this episode is packed with sound advise! About Jenni…

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Buying, Selling & Financing a Yoga Studio in 2022 37:36

2+ y ago37:36

37:36

My most downloaded podcast of 2021 was Buying and Selling a Yoga Studio with Mitch McGinley. I welcome Mitch back to talk about 2022. Buying, Selling and FINANCING a yoga studio. Mitch talks about how he is starting to see movement with SBA Financing in the US. MITCH MCGINLEY Mitch McGinley is a Business Broker, Consultant, and Advisor, specializin…

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Yoga Biz Chat with Rachel Scott & Michael 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

36:13

On this episode I welcome my friend and fellow yoga geek back - Rachel Scott. We have a casual chat about what we are seeing in the industry, what opportunities are available for yoga businesses and how to create a successful yoga course. Rachel is a teacher trainer, author, and education expert, and is committed to helping teachers and studios man…

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Laura Munkholm - Walla Software 43:33

2+ y ago43:33

43:33

Laura Munkholm is the President and Co-Founder of Walla, a new Studio Management platform for the next generation of Fitness Studios. She lives and works by the motto that happiness is the highest form of health. Her experience consulting for hundreds of studios around the world, along with managing a studio and teaching yoga for over 12 years, gav…

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John Motz - Mindbody Online SVP & GM of Fitness & Integrative Health 1:09:53

2+ y ago1:09:53

1:09:53

On this episode I am honoured to spend time talking to John Motz - Mindbody Online’s Senior Vice President & GM, of Fitness & Integrative Health John joined the Mindbody team in 2020. He is a technology-savvy leader with significant experience in SMB and Enterprise SaaS software. His management philosophy includes utilizing creativity to design str…

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Katie Santos - The 'Heart' of Fitness HR - Contractor vs Employees 55:39

2+ y ago55:39

55:39

On this episode, Katie Santos - Fellow Mindbody Business Consultant and Fitness HR expert talks about why studios are switching from hiring contractors to employees. We also talk about the onboarding process and how to get employees all rowing in the same direction as well as her motto 'hire slow and fire slow' Katie Santos is the founder of Katie …

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Eric Pierra - YogaBody Studios - #1 Reviewed Studio in California 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

On this episode, Eric Pierra - Fellow Mindbody Business Champ and President of YogaBody Studios talks about their studio surviving the pandemic, the importance of building an amazing team and putting software automations into place that have made them the number one reviewed studio in all of California. Eric is part owner and President of YogaBody …

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Ingrid Thompson - Finances are WAY easier than anatomy 40:22

3y ago40:22

40:22

On this episode, Ingrid Thompson - Fellow Mindbody Business Consultant talks about how important keeping an eye on your business finances can save your yoga business. Ingrid talks about her upbringing and why finances became important to her and why she cares so deeply that people and health and wellness businesses thrive with a profit mentality. S…

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Yoga Studio Communication 30:49

3y ago30:49

30:49

This episode is for Yoga Studio Biz Champs! Communication for Yoga Studios. As we are reopening communication we should be spending a lot of time communicating with" - Existing Customers - Lost Customers - New Customers - and our Staff and Instructors ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________…

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Yoga Biz - The New Landscape of Hustle with Rachel Scott 52:57

3y ago52:57

52:57

Welcome to Yoga Biz Camp with me Michael Jay. I'm a yoga business coach with 25+ years of experience as a creative and yoga business owner and some of you may know me from the Yoga Alliance Business of Yoga Webinars Every day, I help yogis turn their passion into a sustainable yoga business. For 13years, I ran and then sold a profitable yoga studio…

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One Woo - Removing Money Blocks with Coach KI 45:55

3y ago45:55

45:55

Welcome to Yoga Biz Camp with me Michael Jay. I'm a yoga business coach with 25+ years of experience as a creative and yoga business owner and some of you may know me from the Yoga Alliance Business of Yoga Webinars Every day, I help yogis turn their passion into a sustainable yoga business. For 13years, I ran and then sold a profitable yoga studio…

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Creating A Signature Yoga Series That Sells - Annette Arceneaux 44:30

3y ago44:30

44:30

On this episode, I talk to one of my solopreneur yoga business coaching clients, Annette Arceneaux. Annette recently launched her virtual yoga signature yoga series to great success. She started with no audience and we worked together over a few months to find her purpose, find her ideal clients, create a registered yoga signature series that actua…

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Accessibility, Inclusivity and Resilience with Katie Donzanti 47:48

3y ago47:48

47:48

I am thrilled to welcome Katie Donzanti a yoga studio owner in Orlando Florida and fellow Mindbody Champ. Today she shares what it was like opening a yoga studio with accessibility and inclusivity and at the forefront for her business model and how she walks the talk. She also shares her personal resilience as a studio owner making it through the p…

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Starting a Yoga business with an Exit Plan in mind 46:10

3y ago46:10

46:10

with Terri Fry On this episode I speak with Terri Fry about how she started her business with an exit plan in mind right from day one. I love this! Terri built her business to be a profitable and eventually sellable yoga studio. She also sold her business right in the middle of the pandemic! Terri is a bundle of high energy with a DIY attitude who …

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Buying and Selling a Yoga Studio in 2021 47:47

3y ago47:47

47:47

On this episode Mitch McGinley joins me to talk about buying and selling brick and mortar yoga studios in 2021. MITCH MCGINLEY Mitch McGinley is a Business Broker, Consultant, and Advisor, specializing in the health and wellness industry. Mitch began his career as an Operations Manager with Omni Hotels, and went on to become the General Manager of …

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Living Unapologetically with Coach KI 50:30

3y ago50:30

50:30

Welcome to Yoga Biz Camp with myself Michael Jay. I'm a yoga business coach with 25+ years of experience as a creative and yoga business owner and some of you may know me from the Yoga Alliance Business of Yoga Webinars Every day, I help yogis turn their passion into a sustainable yoga business. For 13years, I ran and then sold a profitable yoga st…

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