Welcome to The Friday Society, the podcast for anyone and everyone in the health & fitness industry. In this podcast, we'll talk to industry leaders and experts about everything you need to know to scale and authentically grow your health & wellness brand. We'll hear from operational experts, email marketing gurus, accountants, and more to get you set up for success. You can always submit questions and topic requests via @alexagrowmybusiness on Instagram, and I hope you enjoy!
The Road to 1M: What I Would (and Wouldn't) Do Again
I just hit 5K followers, 6 years into this business — and I built it past $1M without paid ads. A lot of people will tell you that you need a big following to make real money. You don't. You need to be real, have a proven result, and be clear about how you get there.
In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what I'd do again (and what I wouldn't) if I wanted to hit another ...
One of my favorite people, Daryn Schwartz, Founder of The Space Between Yoga, and most recently The Space Together, joined me to talk about expanding your business in ways that may feel out of the original business plan. We talked about how Daryn and her business partner took the bold leap from expanding their yoga business into a second location that is a co-working gathering place. Daryn has built an incredible yoga studio w...
Jennifer Maanavi, Founder and CEO of Physique 57, joined me on the podcast. Physique 57 has been around for 20 years, 20 years! Jennifer has seen a lot including expanding into different countries, selling fitness DVD's, hosting on demand memberships (before that was even a thing), closing multiple studies during covid, and still continuing to operate a thriving boutique fitness business with several locations.
Jennifer wears ...
Hi everyone! In this AMA, I'm answering:
1. how to balance being a human and having a personal touch with your automations
2. Timeblocking -- my advice on what works best to balance your admin and client time
3. Partnerships and what I've seen work and not work for bringing in new clients
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Messaging is the foundation of everything in your marketing — and in this episode, I'm sharing my four best tips for communicating your small business in a way that feels good, sounds like you, and actually converts. Plus I'm answering some of the most common messaging questions I get from business owners: how to fill your newsletter every month, how to talk about your membership without overthinking it, what to do when you f...
Your dream clients are already searching for you on Google — the question is whether your website is making it easy for them to find you. In this episode, I break down the exact six steps I'd take right now to improve my brand's visibility and start showing up in organic search results. No ads, no complicated tech, no budget required. Just high-impact, doable edits that make your marketing work harder for you long after you h...
Hey guys! Dale Stabler, the incredible Founder of Sweats and the City, joined me on the podcast. Dale is an expert, and I mean EXPERT, on fitness trends. I have known Dale for a very long time and this is her second time joining me on the podcast. We discussed new trends in the fitness industry, the importance of quality instructors, and her longterm outlook of the industry. Dale has started to consult for studios, and honestly, th...
Hey Everyone! Danielle Stead Blanton, an amazing friend, attorney, and member of The Friday Society Membership, joined me to discuss common legal questions I hear from my clients all the time.
I can't say enough about Danielle and her expertise in the fitness industry. I recommend her to literally all of my clients for legal counsel because she understands this industry backwards and forwards.
In this episode we discussed; shou...
Hype Haus Fitness is a thriving fitness studio in New Orleans, LA and the Founder, Sara Habetz, joined me to discuss her strategy as a thriving business owner. Sara is a long time member of The Friday Society Membership and she is such an incredible business owner who brings the best energy into her studio. We discussed how she is expanding into a new market with a totally new demographic and how she is approaching marketing and br...
Hey everyone! I had the most amazing time talking with Charlotte Muller, the Founder of Breathe Strength Wellness. We dove deep into hosting memberships and covered the pros and cons. Personally, I love having TFS Membership which is my monthly marketing membership. It allows me to connect with my clients on a deeper level and provide accessible marketing advice, however, it takes a lot of work! Charlotte and I discussed what it ta...
In this solo episode, I’m walking you through exactly what I’d focus on if I wanted to build a sustainable and successful small business in 2026 — without burnout, constant hustle, or overspending on things that don’t actually move the needle.
We’ll talk systems, messaging, local visibility, social media, newsletters, SEO, client appreciation, and audience building — and how these pieces work toge...
Cory Ruth is a PCOS expert who has helped countless women achieve a better understanding of their body, health needs, and identifying fertility issues that may be stemming from PCOS. As someone who has PCOS this conversation was so meaningful! Not only did we dive into PCOS but we discussed her incredible growth and Instagram strategy. Cory has truly built an amazing business based around educating women. Cory has been featured in ...
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This is a perfect episode to kick off your New Year by reframing your financial mindset and entering 2026 with an intentional money strategy. I was able to host the amazing Founders of Wealthkind, Delana Bristow and Lexi Sidle, on the podcast. They specialize in helping women reclaim their financial freedom and create their dream life. Not only do they teach tangible investment strategies but they incorporate meditatio...
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Guys! I am so excited about this episode! Ashley Iwanicki, the Founder of The Collective Studios and a member of The Friday Society Membership, joined me on the podcast. Ashley is one of the most intentional and strategic business owners I know! I absolutely love the way she approaches branding, marketing, hiring, and her vision for long-term success. We discussed all of this plus how she leads her team with a performance-based str...
Hey guys! This episode is a little different because it's a few snippets of an actual main training in The Friday Society Membership. This month we focused on diversifying our revenue streams so we can maximize our time and profitability. As a small business owner, there is nothing more important than having fun in my business and ensuring I'm not on the road to burnout. Figuring out ways to make the most of my time, and make the m...
Hey guys! This episode was so fun because I answered really great questions from TFS community. You guys have the best questions and I'm so grateful for how much you all interact and help one another within the membership. We touched on quite a few questions today plus gave a few life updates 😊!
Here is what we discussed:
116. Business Transformation, Price Increases, & Burnout ft. Angelique Velazquez of Vida Sana Studio
The amazing founder and owner of Vida Sana Studios, Angelique Velazquez, joined me on the podcast. Angelique is a longtime member of The Friday Society Membership, friend, and incredible Pilates studio owner. I absolutely loved featuring one of TFSM members to discuss how she completely changed her business model, tips for navigating price increases, and the importance of taking time to rejuvenate yourself. One of the things I love...
Daniel Kosmala, the Senior Marketing & Customer Growth Manager of uScreen, joins me to talk about how to grow a successful digital membership model. We discuss strategies, challenges, and tools that are essential for sustaining engagement to build a thriving membership platform. I personally use uScreen to host The Friday Society Membership! We cover all of the features that help to grow my +200 members such as discussion board...
How do you raise prices without apologizing? How do you make sure your new clients feel welcome? How do you avoid a few common marketing mistakes everyday brands (even your favorites) are committing?
In this solo episode, I chat about a few recent client experiences I've had, tips for price raises and more.
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