Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay
Join Michael Jay, the Yoga Biz Champ studio consultant (@yogabizchamp), on the "Yoga Biz Champ" podcast, your essential guide to thriving in the yoga business world. With a rich background as a yoga teacher, former studio owner, and marketing expert, I bring you the insider's perspective on making your yoga studio a resounding success. What You'll Gain: - Insightful Conversations: Listen in as I chat with dynamic yoga studio owners and top industry experts, sharing their journeys, strategies, and secrets to success. - Practical Advice: Each episode is packed with actionable tips and practical steps tailored to help both budding and seasoned studio owners flourish - Real-World Success Stories: Be inspired by real-life examples of yoga studios that have transformed challenges into triumphs. My Approach: As your host, I blend direct, fair, and humor-infused coaching to demystify the complexities of running a yoga business. My style is about being in the trenches with you, offering guidance that's relatable and effective. Why Listen? - Experience & Expertise: Leverage my 14+ years of experience in running and selling a profitable yoga studio and my proven track record as a yoga business consultant. - Diverse Topics: From branding and marketing to pricing and sustainable growth, we cover the A-Z of yoga business management. - Join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about turning their yoga dreams into profitable realities. By tuning into the Yoga Biz Champ podcast, you'll gain the knowledge, inspiration, and confidence to navigate the yoga business landscape successfully. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, these conversations will be your roadmap to becoming the next Yoga Biz Champ in your community https://yogabizchamp.link/podlink
Episodes
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Sylvia as she successfully launches her new yoga studio, Oside Power Yoga. With the support of OfferingTree and our biweekly group coaching calls, Sylvia navigates the challenges and triumphs of opening a yoga studio, sharing valuable insights and tips along the way.
Key Points:
- Grand Opening Success: Sylvia shares her exper...
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This episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the summer months and set your studio up for success in the fall.
In this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes back Stephanie Breaux Bradley and Chris Appiah from The Sales Arms for an in-depth discussion on summer planning and strategies for yoga studios.
Join us as we dive into the impo...
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In this special 50th episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay celebrates a milestone with returning guests Jennifer Pahl, Sarah Morgan, and Stephanie Breaux Bradley.
Join Michael and his sassy, outspoken guests as they share heartfelt stories, business insights, and a few laughs. This episode highlights the importance of community, authenticity, and the sometimes surprising moments that ...
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On this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes back Stephanie Breaux Bradley, a returning guest known for her dynamic insights into the fitness industry.
In this candid conversation, Michael and Stephanie discuss recent industry events, the influence of Gen Z on the fitness world, and the importance of knowing your numbers as a business owner. They also touch on customer exper...
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In this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay welcomes Sarah Larson Levey, the innovative founder of Y7 Studio, with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin.
Sarah shares her journey of creating a unique, inclusive yoga experience that breaks traditional barriers and emphasizes personal practice over physical perfection.Highlights:
- Unexpected Beginnings: Sarah’s...
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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 like Google Business Profile and...
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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 clients.
Highlights:
- Cultura...
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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 roles like yoga studio owners. She emp...
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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 her sanctuary during her father’s batt...
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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 opportunities.
Highlights:
- Jill&a...
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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 courage to stand out in the digital wor...
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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 Software:
Michael Jay ...
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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-packed conversation!
Episode Highlights:
- Her se...
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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 to leads and the significant increase in conver...
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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 business is the organization and people tha...
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- 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 media platforms effectively to engage wit...
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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 humorous anecdote about Stephanie's unconvent...
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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 costs on the first day.
- Ashley and Kev...
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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 cash flow management, operational effi...
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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 having someone else evaluate your studio expe...
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