Lise Kuecker
The Business of Boutique Fitness
I'm Lise Kuecker, a long time Studio Owner turned founder here at Studio Grow. Just a few years ago, I was building my studios the hard way cause I didn't have the team, the budget, or most importantly the time. If you speed up to today, I sold my wildly profitable studios in the mid-7 figures while serving my community in ways I could have only dreamed. Now, I work with thousands of boutique fitness studio owners in over 40 countries and am so blessed to share some of the best tested strategies for our industry every single week. I created this podcast so you'd always have clear, actionable p...
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Episodes
261: Rebranding 101: The 5 Lessons Learned Rebranding Our Business 16.10.2018 30:20
In this episode you'll learn: How I break down the elements of a rebrand The one hard and fast rule in website etiquette Why hiring the right people will get you going in the right direction Just how important is a website… Tips on how to get started {depending on your level of anticipated business} It's all about the photos! My thoughts on hiring a copywriter, and how to choose one that aligns w...
260: Meet the Faces of Studio Grow: Annie Yoder of Upswing Pilates and How She Built a 6 Figure Studio Within 3 Months of Opening 11.10.2018 42:59
In this episode you'll learn: How an interest in fitness turned into Annie dedicating all of herself and her business to changing lives of her clients The way her niche and area of focus came to be Why you need to recognize the power in your failures The reasons Annie chose to go against the group model How she markets herself and why her referral program is Annie's tips and strategies for harness...
259: Meet the Faces of Studio Grow: Misty Cauthen of Dragonfly Pilates and How Falling Apart Can Lead To Major Steps Forward 09.10.2018 47:31
In this episode you'll learn: How seasons of turmoil led to incredible opportunities for Misty The reasons she know she wanted to open more than one studio {and how that model has changed over the years when it comes to hiring} Her biggest challenges with opening her second studio How a work relationship changed Misty's mindset and moved her business forward LINKS: http://www.dragonflypilates.com...
258: Meet Tali and Tammar, the founders of Off Road DC and Learn How They've Built a Foundation of Fun 04.10.2018 52:20
In this episode you'll learn: How Tammar and Tali met and set out to create "The Cheers of Fitness Studios" {while both holding full-time jobs} The factors they believe have contributed to their amazing success What their customers experience when walking through their doors and how they are able to continually infuse creative fun into the business The biggest lessons they learned from starting...
257: Meet Studio Grow, Our New Brand, and See Just Why It Was Time To Make This Shift 02.10.2018 16:40
In this episode you'll learn: What led me to starting a small consulting business Why we decided that my business needed a shift How our business intentions resulted in the naming of our business Why it took a year to launch new branding and website How I'm really look forwarding to meeting my staff in the upcoming weeks! LINKS: http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook
256: Meet Brooke Bowersock, the Founder of Align Studios} and See How She's Bridging the Gap Between Pilates and Other Movement Modalities 27.09.2018 34:23
In this episode you'll learn: How Brooke built her very first studio Why she supports her trainers on their path to find their own unique set of skills The reason Brooke made the decision to sell her thriving business and how she planned that exit strategy What made her decide to branch out from just Pilates The benefits of hiring instructors that will build community What Brooke says is the hard...
255: Niches build Riches: 3 ways to use niches to dominate your market 25.09.2018 25:01
In this episode you'll learn: What narrowing down to a very specific market will do for your business Why many of us often resist doing this Some trends and niches we notice that are building extremely successful businesses Ways to market to your niche and the power of Google AdWords LINKS: http://www.lisekuecker.com/growthbook http://www.lisekuecker.com/uncategorized/episode160/
254: Meet Jacob Andreae and Learn How He's Built A Business Around 7 Core Clients {and 6 Core Movements} 20.09.2018 1:00:35
In this episode you'll learn: How Jacob got started on his amazing journey in fitness and business and his transition out of a teaching career to get there The way he incorporates goal-based challenges to get results like no one else for his clients What he's realized about his clients' motivation and how he's seen his clientele change over time The significant role of practice and repetition...
253: The 10 Biggest Mistakes I've Made Growing My Businesses {and how to avoid them} Part 3 18.09.2018 35:42
In this episode you'll learn: The influence my mother had on me as an entrepreneur, and something she told me that I have never forgotten How I learned to really start to trust people What KPIs and metrics are {and why you need to know them} The ways I maintain a positive mindset momentum, even in the face of significant health challenges
252: Meet Valerie Moselle and Learn How Luma Yoga is Shifting the Landscape in Santa Cruz 13.09.2018 47:20
In this episode you'll learn: What has allowed Valerie to get her business to a point where she can leave for 4 weeks {and not have it suffer} How she turned her business dreams into a reality The ways Valerie is able to make it work with multiple business partners How she developed their systems and processes, going from "reactive" to "active" mode What charging people correctly and not discounti...
251: The 10 Biggest Mistakes I've Made Growing My Businesses {and how to avoid them} Part 2 11.09.2018 21:58
In this episode you'll learn: Why you need to stop "DIY'ing" and take yourself to a place of growth Sales and revenue is Number 1 How to be direct about your expectations and struggles with your employees Ways to be a good leader, and the reasons you should never stop seeking out mentors
250: Meet Maggie Yeung and Homegrown Yoga, Which Is Taking Yoga into Small Towns {and Bringing their Owners Home} 06.09.2018 35:42
In this episode you'll learn: The story behind how Maggie named her studio and what led her on her entrepreneurial journey How yoga got her through a very tough time in her personal life Why she says that yoga is about the mental as much as the physical aspect A breakdown of Maggie's clientele and the unique offerings she provides to her clients The toughest part about transitioning from a manager...
249: The 10 Biggest Mistakes I've Made Growing My Businesses {and how to avoid them} Part 1 04.09.2018 24:03
In this episode you'll learn: How I know that perfectionism doesn't exist and what we should be focusing on instead What these "mistakes" have taught us and allowed our businesses to do What can happen when you enter into an agreement with the wrong landlord and some warning signs to look for Why successfully negotiating a lease is one of the most crucial steps in getting your business off the gro...
248: Meet Angie McDermott and Learn How She's Overcome an Autoimmune Diagnosis to Build One of the Top Athletic Training Facilities in the Midwest 30.08.2018 41:30
In this episode you'll learn: What made Angie decide to focus on athletic training and how she got the confidence to succeed in her chosen field How a burnout led to her next business endeavour The role that mindset and the mental game has played in the development of her career How significant health issues have impacted Angie both physically and mentally {but not stopped her from building a thri...
247: Here's how to turn a One Star Review Into Your Studio's Best Advertisement 28.08.2018 25:29
In this episode you'll learn: The best approach for responding to a negative review How to be the business owner people want to engage with {over and over} Tips on removing a review on Yelp, Google and Facebook Why your response has power Ways to give your clients the opportunity to take care of your business
246: Meet Katie White and Learn How She's Turned Her Massage and Yoga Business Into Her Dream Career 23.08.2018 52:13
In this episode you'll learn: What Somatic Yoga is and why Katie decided to focus on offering it in her business Her own journey and who she built a successful business (while also generating passive income) The key ways to market massage as an ongoing treatment Her tips for building the right team and then empowering your employees What core values Katie seeks out in new employees The biggest mis...
245: Here's how one $8 Google Adword Click Led to $11,389 in sales {and how to replicate this in your studio} 21.08.2018 17:24
In this episode you'll learn: How an $8 investment actually made over $30,000 in sales Why people say Google Ad words do not work for them Google Ad words is entirely results based - you only pay per click Is Facebook a bigger, better platform? Want a steady stream of leads? The time is now! What an expected budget can be LINKS: https://www.upwork.com/ http://www.fiverr.com/
244: {Best of} Meet Alex Crow, The Teacher Trainer Extraordinaire Whose Retreats, Training and Work Are Developing a New Generation of Yogis 16.08.2018 1:03:21
In this episode you'll learn: Why Alex didn't agree to conform to a specific way of teaching when working under another brand How she was able to create what she believed yoga meant (and explain this to her clients) Ways that her teachings are solution based and honor the history of yoga The importance of fully knowing and understanding one teaching before moving on and exploring others Why Alex c...
243: {Best of} Your Studio's Ads Need Copy….Here's How You Write It 14.08.2018 38:36
In this episode you'll learn: Why copy is key ! The signs that your copy is too generic How to niche down your copy What an ICA is… How surveys can help you write copy What a "hero's journey" is and how it applies to you LINKS: www.rev.com
242: {Best of } Meet Michelle Long, Creator of The Practice and Founder of Bloom Retreat, A Holistic Women's Healing Center That's Building Sisterhood, Strength and Solidarity 09.08.2018 43:07
In this episode you'll learn: How Michelle's vision actually came from her own struggles How and why she went against the advice of others when opening her business The way Michelle attracts the right employees Why women can have a hard time showing up for themselves We can't love ourselves until this happens… LINKS: http://www.thepracticeforwomen.com/
241: {Best of} You Can't Ask For The Sale Until You've Earned The Right. Here's How to Receive Permission. 07.08.2018 36:15
In this episode you'll learn: What does asking for permission mean and why is it important? Why we could be giving away too much info… Why building the relationship is the most important (and number one step) in sales Why you shouldn't consider yourself a "sales person"! The importance of the intake process Ways to establish trust with prospective clients and show your value
240: {Best of} Meet Jodh Dyson and Savitree Doppelt, the Co-Founders of Urban Yoga Chicago and Learn How They've Transformed Their Studio {and Teacher Trainings} Into a Profitable Powerhouse That's Always Serving Clients 02.08.2018 55:03
Things you will learn in this episode: How Jodh and Savitree met and built Urban Yoga Chicago in the most organic of ways Why they introduced kundalini yoga to the public The strategy they used in starting their teacher training without having a brick and mortar What challenges they went through that ultimately made them feel like they had to start over There are no rules when building your busi...
239: {Best of} How do I finance my startup, launch, renovation, move, or other way to better my business? 31.07.2018 43:11
In this episode you'll learn: More about the loans process and why credit cards are not the best way to go What is a confused interest rate, and how interest rates work What is collateral and how does it work? The elements of a loan repayment schedule What is a pre-payment penalty The types and elements of SBA loans The pro and cons of leasing What differences exist between bank loans and private...
238: {Best of} Meet Emily Hudson, whose Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio Has Seen Double the Growth in this Last Year Thanks To Some Savvy Moves 26.07.2018 54:18
In this episode you'll learn: What is Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis The gap in the industry Emily saw that gave her the opportunity to stand out in an otherwise saturated Pilates town One of the greatest lessons I have learned from Emily and her journey Why starting small was crucial to Emily as a teacher and in her business Why it was important for Emily to focus on being a great teacher first When...
237: {Best of} A Low Cost Competitor is Killing Me…What Do I Do? {Part 2} 24.07.2018 29:50
In this episode you'll learn: The difference between yelling to the masses and whispering to your ideal client How to design a luxury opt-in! What is a nurtured email sequence (and how I execute it)?
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