Welcome back to Episode 5 of the Send-Off Series! In this episode, we're talking about all the essentials of running a yoga business.

Starting a yoga business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. We'll break down the key foundations every yoga teacher needs to know to confidently step into the business side of teaching. From taxes, accounting, and bookkeeping to marketing and branding to money mindset, continuing education and more, you'll learn practical tips to help you build a sustainable and heart-centered yoga career. Everything you'll learn in this episode will also help you grow with confidence, stay organized, and feel empowered as a business owner.

Enjoy! 

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own yoga studio but weren't sure where to start? Opening a studio is exciting, but it's also a big undertaking that goes far beyond just teaching classes. In this episode of the podcast, we walk through everything you need to know before opening your own studio, from clarifying your vision, to budgeting, to creating a welcoming studio environment. Whether your dream is to build a community space, a lifestyle business, or a long-lasting brand, this episode will help you connect with your deeper "why" and start turning your dream into reality. Enjoy!

Download OfferingTree's Studio Success Checklist here. Think of this free guide as your most organized, seasoned business mentor, ready to walk you through every single step. Don't let overwhelm hold back your vision.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair. Reneé takes woman-owned businesses from chaos to clarity using her holistic 3-pronged approach: Streamlined Business, Motivational Mindset, and Clear Purpose. With a Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and decades of experience across marketing, sales, operations, and wellness, Reneé brings a diverse skill set to her work. Drawing from expertise in recruiting, project management, marketing strategy, and human resources, Reneé empowers entrepreneurs and their teams to thrive and serves as a consultant for small businesses and a coach for service providers, fostering growth and resilience. In this episode of the podcast, we are talking all about how to empower yourself through self-care. Renee shares 4 non-conventional ways that you can do this is in your life and business, including time management, goal setting, self belief, and networking, plus her top tips for implementing these into your life.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book

In this episode:

• What Reneé has been up to since we last talked in 2022
• Defining self-care and how it can be used in your business
• Using time management as a form of self-care
• Using goal setting to empower yourself
• The importance of belief as a tool for self-care
• Networking as a self-care strategy
• Tips to implement these strategies

Guest links:

Reneé's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeclair/

Website: https://www.renee-clair.com/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Dagmar Spremberg. Dagmar is a 500 hr E-RYT and the founder of Montezuma Yoga in Costa Rica. In this episode, Dagmar shares what brought her to Costa Rica 20 years ago, what it was like starting Montezuma Yoga, how she pivoted her business and her studio during the pandemic, and ultimately what has lead to closing down the studio. Dagmar also shares some of the biggest business lessons that she's learned through her career as a yoga teacher and studio owner. 

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world's first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus. 

Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition. 

Magic Mind has all natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion's Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more. 

It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn't give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does. 

Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That's why I love starting my day with Magic Mind! 

Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It's YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind's money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn't meet your expectations.

In this episode:

• Dagmar's Yoga journey
• Building a life in Costa Rica and bringing yoga to the community
• Starting Montezuma Yoga and running a Yoga studio for 20 years
• What's special about teaching Yoga in Costa Rica?
• Pivoting Montezuma Yoga and learning to take a break
• What's next for Dagmar?
• Running a Yoga studio in Costa Rica during the pandemic
• Lessons from Dagmar's career

Guest Links:

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• Michael's Yoga story: Bodybuilder to yoga teacher
• Finding balance and sustainability in your yoga practice
• Adapting and pivoting during the pandemic
• Starting and growing a media business in the health and wellness space
• How to take a break from something that you love
• Stepping into fatherhood as an entrepreneur
• Lessons from a lifestyle consistent content creation
• The relationship between building a team and organizing your systems

Guest Links:

Website: https://michaeltoru.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelToru/playlists?app=desktop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltoru/?hl=en

Episode References: 

When & How to Hire Freelancers in Your Yoga Business with Emily Perron

Matcha Mornings Podcast

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world's first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus. 

Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition. 

Magic Mind has all-natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion's Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more. 

It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn't give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does. 

Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That's why I love starting my day with Magic Mind! 

Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It's YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind's money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn't meet your expectations.

In this episode:

• Boundary is defined as: a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line or a limit of a subject or sphere of activity.
• A boundary can be thought of kind of like a door or a fence. It gives us space and privacy and even if we love our roommate or we love our neighbor, we still want to create this. 
• What is a boundary in your business? 
• Setting work days 
• Setting work hours 
• Giving yourself time away from work where you do not answer messages from students or check emails 
• Setting minimum prices that you will work for and honoring that 
• How do you set up a schedule with days off when you don't work a Mon - Friday job? 
• How do you set hours in your business when you don't work 9-5 
• How an email autoresponder can be beneficial to you in your business because it sets clear expectations 
• Knowing your limits and when it's time to say no to something 
• Honoring yourself, your practice, and your self care - setting up non-negotiables in your life 

References:

This week on the podcast I am joined by Allison Rissell. Allison is a yoga teacher and the founder of the Yoga Teacher Conf. This episode originally aired on MBOm: Behind the Scenes, and we are talking about how to cultivate community online! When the pandemic hit, Allison was forced to transition all of her events online and so she has learned a ton about how to cultivate a thriving online community and she is sharing her top tips with you today! 

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• We have to be good listeners to cultivate community online
• Listen, ask questions, and start a dialogue from audience responses
• A great way to get people to engage is to ask them questions about themselves (like where they went on vacation last or what's their favorite color)

• When you ask a question, wait 6 seconds for a response! Someone will usually respond and kick off the discussion!

• Just because someone isn't engaging back with you in the online space doesn't mean they aren't watching and listening
• You don't need a massive following to have a successful, engaged community or a successful business

Guest Links: 

Website: yogateacherconf.com

Yogatearcherconf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogateacherconf/?hl=en

Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonrissel/

Referenced Links: Join the BTS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Pamela Seelig. Pamela is a yoga teacher and the author of Threads of Yoga: Themes, Reflections, and Meditations to Weave into Your Practice. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how yoga studios and yoga teachers can begin to expand their offerings from just the physical asana and bring in more meditation, breathwork, and yoga philosophy to their classes and offerings, and how to do it in a way that feels accessible and interesting to students. Enjoy!

In this episode:

• Pamela's Yoga journey through Bell's palsy
• Studying Yoga, becoming a teacher, and starting a studio
• Communicating the value of Yoga philosophy beyond physical postures
• Weaving themes from Yoga philosophy into regular Yoga classes
• The benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone as a Yoga teacher
• The inspiration behind Pamela's book Threads of Yoga
• Yoga business tips from Pamela's career

Guest Links:

Website:https://pamelaseelig.com

Threads of Yoga (Book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611808790

Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamseelig/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamelaseeligauthor

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is a yoga teacher, web designer and the founder of Good Karma Works. Angela came on the podcast in August 2021 to share tips for creating a DIY website and how to know when to hire someone to help you with your website. In this episode, we build off of that to discuss the steps that come next in your business after you have a website. Once you've put all of the hardwork into creating your website, what comes next? Angela shares her top tips for branding and marketing yourself and your business once you've created your website and how to utilize your website to the best of your ability to help you drive clients, and much more. 

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• When do you need a website and what to figure out before you get started
• What's the next step after building your website?
• Spreading the word and collecting client testimonials
• How to plan out your website growth in stages
• Being mindful of momentum and sustainability as you grow your website with content production
• Growing your online presence with collaborations
• Best approach to Search Engine Optimization
• Best approach to web analytics
• Staying organized and working web maintenance into your "CEO time"
• The benefits of a business accountability partner

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.goodkarmaworks.com/about/

GoodKarmaWorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodkarmaworksagency/?hl=en

Angela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilayogamassage/?hl=en

References:

MBOM Episode - How to Create an Amazing DIY Yoga Website & Brand with Angela Sealy

https://traffic.libsyn.com/mbomyoga/MBOM_-_Angela_Sealy.mp3

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

In this episode:

• Value is defined as: A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
• The key to heart-centered business is to have values in your life and business that you stick to no matter what! 
• Determine your core values 
• Before we can do that, we have to understand our "why" as a yoga teacher 
• Why did you start practicing yoga? 
• Why did you decide to take teacher training? 
• What is your reason for teaching yoga? 
• Why do you show up for classes and for your students?
• What gets you up in the morning to do the work that you do?
• When you are clear on your why and you understand why is that you do what you do, you can dive into your core values
• Start by writing down all of the words that come to mind for you when you think about what you value
• Once you've got a long list of values, start to group them together and put like values with like values - create 5 groups of values at the maximum
• Once you've got your groups of values look at the list and decide which word stands out most to you. This will help you identify your top 5 values. These are your core values.
• Core values will help guide you when it comes to deciding how to run your business, big decisions, setting prices, who to work with, whether or not you want to say yes to a new partnership 
• You should pass each business decision through your heart space and also make sure that they align with your values 

This week on the podcast I am joined by my dear friend Chelsey Breta Orth. Breta and I met in our first yoga teacher training program in Bali back in 2015 and she was one of my very first podcast guests. Since then I have watched her discover her niche and create a business that she loves called Moon Rise Ritual. In this episode, Breta shares her journey of teaching at yoga studios, stepping back to work on her own practices, discovering her passion for moon cycles and syncing to the rhythms of nature and our bodies, and how this has led her to develop a business that helps others connect to their own rhythms and moon cycles, as well as all the business lessons she's learned along the way. 

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• Catching up with Breta
• Learning to manage your life according to cycles
• Starting Moonrise Ritual and building a niched down yoga practice
• Cycle-based living in contrast to the modern grind
• Practical ways to find cycle-honoring work/life balance
• Making space for creativity
• Fighting the social media scarcity mindset
• Practicing what you preach

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.yogamoonrise.com/a-b-o-u-t

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogamoonrise/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrise.ritual/

Conscious Uplevel Summit (March) - https://www.consciousuplevelsummit.com/coming-soon/

References:

Matcha Mornings Episode - Moon Cycles & Menstrual Cycles with Chelsey Beta: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11468954/chelsey-breta-matcha-mornings?utm_campaign=episode-title&utm_medium=app&utm_source=widget

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060881909/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3

Woman Code by Alisa Vitti: https://www.amazon.com/WomanCode-Perfect-Amplify-Fertility-Supercharge/dp/006213079X

In the Flo by Alisa Vitti: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Advantage-Biochemistry-Productivity-Happiness-ebook/dp/B07CRKXNQC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=153ZQXGH9THRW&keywords=in+the+flow+alisa+vitti&qid=1645734552&s=books&sprefix=in+the+flow+%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1

Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power by AlexandraPope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer - https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Power-Discover-Menstrual-Feminine/dp/1781807582/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645734622&sr=8-1

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode

• Catching up with Jen
• Planning for a maternity leave when working for a company
• Mapping out responsibilities for pausing and delegating
• Communicating with coworkers and team members
• Financially planning for maternity leave
• Working mom's perspective on child care
• How to actually go offline
• Getting back into work and everyday life with baby
• Reaching out to your community for mothering wisdom

Guest Links

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retreatleaderhub/

Email: mailto:jen@wetravel.com

Website: wetravel.com

References

The First Forty Days by Heng Ou

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• Catching up with Kelly. Running a business and being pregnant during a pandemic
• Trying to find balance as a mom and a business owner
• Grief and gratitude. Experiencing simultaneous conflicting emotions
• Creating a maternity leave as an entrepreneur
• Building and managing a maternity to-do list
• What's the right amount of maternity leave?
• Fielding and processing parenting advice

Guest Links

Podcasts:

mindfulinminutes - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/podcast

Meditationmomma - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/meditation-mama

Website: https://www.yogaforyouonline.com

This week on the podcast I am talking all about the process of self-publishing my book "How to Master the Business of Yoga". I released my book in September of 2023 and wanted to share the entire process from idea to creation to actually publishing it. In this episode, I talk about what the writing process was like, why having help was key for me to actually getting this project done, editing the book, finding someone who could format and design the cover, releasing and marketing the book, and everything that I learned along the way. Writing and publishing a book is a goal for many people, but the idea of publishing a book can be really daunting. I hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to turn your idea into reality!

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book

In this episode:

• Where the idea for the book came from
• Why I decided to self-publish right from the get go
• The writing process
• Why help was so important for me to actually get the book published
• The editing process
• Formatting and title page design
• Putting it all together
• Publishing the book and sharing it with the world

This week on the podcast we are talking about software! When you start teaching yoga, you may not realize how much software you need to run your yoga business and it can be overwhelming with all of the different options out there. In this week's episode, I walk you through some of my favorite software programs, what they are used for, and why I like them. We discuss everything from websites, to design, to batching, automation and organization, to the best platforms for running livestream classes, memberships, video-on-demand, and more. 

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode: 

• Favorite website designing, hosting, and management software
• Favorite software for live-streaming 
• Favorite design software
• Favorite booking, payment, and scheduling software
• The benefits of simplicity and using all-in-one software 
• Favorite video-on-demand software platforms
• Favorite online course software
• Favorite email newsletter software
• Favorite social media batching and automation software
• Favorite organization business tool software
• Favorite analog organization tools
• Favorite tax/accounting software

Website: 

• Wordpress 
• Wix 
• OfferingTree 

Livestreaming: 

•  Zoom 

Design: 

• Canva 

Booking/Payments/Scheduling: 

• Acuity 
• OfferingTree - offeringtree.com/mbom  
• Schedulicity 

Live Classes/Video on Demand/Memberships/Studios: 

• Interval - https://interval.com/j/mbom 
• Great for video on demand and live classes 
• Specialize in memberships 
• Momence (formally Ribbon) - https://momence.com/?ref=mbomyoga 
• Great for studios 
• Uscreen
• Specialize in video on demand 
• Arketa (formally Sutra) - https://sutrapro.com/invite?ref=F27zew8rzROuuObFgqHKdiiPHGn2 
• Great for studios 

Courses: 

• OfferingTree 
• Teachable
• Thinkific 
• Kajabi 

Email Newsletter Software:

• Mailchimp
• ConvertKit 
• If you use Wix or OfferingTree, this stuff is built right in 

Batching & Automation: 

• Facebook Business Suite
• Hootsuite

Organization: 

• Trello/Asana/Todist 
• Passion Planner 
• Gmail/Google Workspace 
• Google Drive 

Taxes/Accounting: 

• QuickBooks
• TurboTax 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tim Green. Tim is the Head of Marketing for TeamUp, the most recommended fitness management system for gyms, studios, and personal trainers. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and helping fitness business owners run their businesses, he has a unique perspective on how to achieve success and thrive in the ever-evolving fitness industry. In this episode, Tim and I discuss best marketing practices for yoga studios and yoga teachers, as well as trends he is seeing for 2022. Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• Tim's story; transitioning from the cosmetics industry to starting a business helping fitness studio owners.
• Joining TeamUp as an early-stage startup.
• Top admin responsibilities that studio owners need help with
• Tracing the yoga business client journey
• Using administration to attract and cultivate great students
• Studio admin trends over the last two years during the pandemic
• Hybrid studios and the future of yoga/fitness classes

Guest Links:

Website: https://goteamup.com

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind.

As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That's why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind. 

MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused. 

I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can't pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that's one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash. 

Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It's healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state.

If you'd like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off.

In this episode:

• Transitioning from corporate finance to yoga instructing
• Exercising a gift for accounting in the world of yoga
• 2022 tax planning tips
• Keeping track of deductibles and receipts
• Using tax tech tools to automate your tax prep
• The benefits of choosing to pay attention to how money works in your business
• Keeping your business and personal accounts separate

Guest Links:

Website: knicholcpa.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftclarity/

Mentioned Links:

https://www.hubdoc.com

https://www.xero.com/us/

This week on the podcast I am re-joined on the podcast by Renee Clair. Renee is a yoga and meditation teacher, as well as the founder of the Productive Wellnesspreneur. In this week's episode of the show, Renee and I are diving into how to set SMART goals for the year, how to break them down by quarter, and then how to schedule time in to actually achieve them. Renee also shares some of her top tips for sticking to your timeblocks, dealing with unexpected situations that come up in life and business and throw off our schedules, how to get back to your schedule after that happens, and much more. Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind.

As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That's why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind. 

MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused. 

I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can't pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that's one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash. 

Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It's healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state.

If you'd like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. Once again, that's magicmind.co/yoga and use the code yoga20 for 20%. 

In this episode:

• How to navigate cycles of life in your business
• What is energy management and how do we utilize it?
• How to manage your energy when coming out of a busy season
• Breaking down goals by quarter
• How to set goals for the year
• How to sharpen your goals from vague to specific smart goals
• Learning the difference between annual goals, quarterly goals, projects, and tasks
• How to block your time and stick to your time blocks
• Remember the why behind your schedule
• Giving yourself permission to ease back into your routine after time off

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.renee-clair.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductivewp/?hl=en

Hello, 2022! Happy New Year, everyone! I am so excited to be kicking off 2022 by diving into goal setting. Setting goals for both my year and each quarter has been such a beneficial practice for me and I am excited to share with you some of the tips and techniques that I use to decide on my goals, break them down quarterly, and make them tangible and actionable. You'll come away with a framework for setting your own Q1 and 2022 goals!

Enjoy!

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This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind.

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In this episode:

• Self-grounding exercise 
• Reflecting on 2021 overview
• What are you letting go of from 2021? What are you carrying forward into 2022?
• What do you want to accomplish this year?
• Reflecting on 2021 goals
• What went well in 2021? What didn't go well?
• What is one word that you want to use to define 2022?
• What is the biggest goal that you'd like to achieve for 2022?
• Planning out Q1 of 2022

This week's episode of the podcast is the final podcast episode of 2021! In this week's solo episode, I am looking back on 2021, including where I spent the year, how things went with the podcast, what went well in my business and what was challenging. I also talk about one of my biggest changes over this past, getting pregnant, what it's been like to navigate running a business and planning for maternity leave while pregnant, as well as what to expect from 2022. 

Enjoy! 

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

In this episode:

• 51 Episodes of MBOm, 20 episodes of Matcha Mornings and 27 episodes of TWW 
• Started the year in Campeche, Mexico and finishing in Queretaro, Mexico 
• Got pregnant in May and will be welcoming a baby girl into the family in February 
  • Navigating running a business while pregnant 
  • Planning for a maternity leave as a solopreneur 
• What went well 
  • Continuing to have great guests on the show
  • Continuing to work with amazing clients 
  • Supporting yoga studios and keeping them afloat 
  • Teaching in a teacher training program 
  • Took a year-long Ayurveda course 
• What was challenging 
  • I didn't see as much podcast growth as I would have liked to in 2021 
  • I had a goal to get out my courses revamped and out and I am still working hard to try to make that happen before my maternity leave 
• What to expect for 2022 

Links: 

• theworldwanderers.com/podcast/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Emily Perron. Emily helps yoga teachers and online entrepreneurs expand and improve their teams with talented freelancers. Her number one goal is to align the right person with the right role, so business owners and freelancers alike feel empowered to work within their individual skill sets and strengths. Her expertise lies in hiring and managing in your Zone of Genius. 

In this episode of the podcast, Emily shares how we know when we're ready to hire, how to identify what to hire for, including what is in our Zone of Genius and what isn't, as well as her top tips for putting together an awesome job posting that will help you get the right person into your business.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the founder of Rebel Therapist. In this episode, Annie shares how 1-on-1 and group programs can be great ways for yoga teachers to diversify their income and how to create programs that are successful! There is nothing more challenging than pouring your heart and soul into a program that you are super excited about and then seeing it flop, so she shares her top tips for creating a program that will succeed, how to get over perfectionism mentality when it comes to creating programs, and much more. Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Steff Gallante. Steff is a mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness & meditation coach, and Ayurveda wellness guide. She teaches weekly yoga, meditation, and Zumba classes and she uses all of these practices to improve daily wellness and promote long-lasting well-being for herself and her clients.

In this week's episode of the podcast, we are talking about Steff's journey with yoga and how she weaved yoga in with her passion for fitness and Ayurveda to create a business with diverse offerings that come together to serve the purpose of helping people feel better in their bodies. Steff shares what it was like starting her online business just months before the pandemic started, as well as what she's learned through her business journey!

Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Lily Allen-Duenas. Lily is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. Lily is also the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast, and she also works with individuals to help them with their marketing, graphic design, and branding.

In this episode of the podcast, Lily shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she had built a business teaching across the globe. When the pandemic hit, Lily was forced to slow down and stay put, which allowed her to focus on other areas of her business, including supporting her clients with their businesses.

One aspect of this is social media, and Lily and I discuss the importance of social media, how to use social media effectively in your yoga business, as well as some of her top tips for social media, batching, Reels, and much more.

Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Brett Larkin. Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her training has set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and has matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett's award-winning YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empowers listeners to actively design their lives using yoga's ancient wisdom. Yoga enthusiasts love her courses on Kundalini, Prenatal Yoga, and the Uplifted Yoga Academy. In this episode, Brett updates us on what she's been up to since she came on the podcast in the fall of 2020, including the shifts and updates that she's made to her business and programs. We also discuss the changing online yoga industry and how that's impacted her business, as well as what it was like to write and publish a book while being a business entrepreneur and mom, and much more.

Enjoy!

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My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book

In this episode:

• Catching up since we last spoke with Brett in Fall 2020
• Setting yourself apart in an online space and establishing a business prior to the pandemic
• How the online yoga industry has evolved over the last few years, and how that's impacted Brett's business
• The power of valuing yourself as a yoga teacher and your product
• Tips for executing quality online yoga training
• Harnessing the skill of creating content online
• Writing and publishing a book while being a mother and business entrepreneur

Guest links:

Website: https://www.brettlarkin.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrettLarkinYoga

Mentioned by Brett - Uplifted Yoga Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-an-agent-write-your-wellness-book-and/id1097989571?i=1000637658621

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Fowler. Stephanie is a yoga teacher who works with middle-aged women to help them feel good in their bodies and minds. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie shares her journey going from high school teacher to yoga teacher, and how she prepared to retire from one career and move into another. She also shares the process of creating her business, discovering her niche and how she's found a niche that she loves, as well as what she's learned through her journey! Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Joanna Sapir. Joanna works with wellness entrepreneurs to help them with their sales processes, streamlining their systems, and setting up businesses that really work for them, their schedules and their goals. In this episode of the podcast, Joanna shares her top tips for improving your sales process so that you can start getting long-term clients that you love working with! Joanna shares how to use free consultations effectively in your business, as well as some of the biggest mistakes that yoga teachers make in their sales processes, and much more. Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Juzbi Walia. Juzbi is a yoga teacher from India who recently moved from Abu Dhabi to Ontario, Canada. During the pandemic she went through a big career change, leaving her corporate career to start her yoga business.

Juzbi shares how starting a yoga business during a global pandemic has gone for her, especially with a big move in the middle. We also discuss burnout and how yoga teachers can cope with their own burnout, and more.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Alex Haley. Alex is the co-founder of OfferingTree, as well as a mindfulness and meditation teacher.

In this episode, Alex shares his journey with yoga and meditation, and what inspired the idea and creation of OfferingTree. We also talk about what trends he's seen that have been working well for yoga teachers and studio owners over the past year, including the importance of community and how we as yoga teachers get to influence our communities in a big way, and much more.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jivana Heyman. Jivana is a E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association. He's also the co-founder of the Accessible Yoga Training School and the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body, as well as his forthcoming book Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion.

In this episode of the show, Jivana shares his yoga story, what drew him to creating accessible yoga classes and ultimately creating the Accessible Yoga Association. We discuss what accessible yoga is and how teachers and studios can run classes that are accessible to more people. Finally, we discuss his books, including his upcoming book that will be released in November 2021!

Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Alicia "ACE" Easter. Alicia is a yoga and meditation instructor, brand ambassador, and master Reiki practitioner on a mission to empower others by helping them work through emotions physically.

As owner and founder of ACE Enterprises, LLC, she created the I AM FREE workshops—featuring yoga, meditation, and intention setting—and has held them throughout California. In summer 2020, she launched the I AM candle collection, pairing some of her favorite scents with her daily affirmations.

In this episode, we'll be discussing Alicia's yoga story, what inspired her to create her business and how she balances all of her offerings and being a multi-passionate business owner, all while leading with love and joy!

Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we are talking about how to scale your yoga business with on-demand video!

Over the last 18 months, I've personally seen how using video-on-demand can help both yoga teachers and studio owners scale their businesses and that's why I'm so excited to be talking about this. In this episode, I share what video-on-demand is, how it can benefit your yoga business, what to include in a video-on-demand library, how to price it and more!

Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Asa from Be Queerful. Asa strives for a world without shame and gives online yoga to people of any gender, sexuality, colour and size at Europe's first LGBTQ+ yoga business Be Queerful. Having lived and studied in The Netherlands, the UK, Japan, Belgium and even the city of Boston, while teaching yoga in English, Dutch and Japanese at 10+ studios, Asa uses these experiences to educate and inspire others to be curious, cheerful and confident.

In this episode, Asa and I discuss the importance of creating inclusive and diverse yoga spaces, and how we get started doing that. Asa gives some great tips and pieces of advice for how to truly be an ally in your yoga space and create a space where anyone feels welcome.

Enjoy!

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Asa & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Asa, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit:
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Mary Bugg. Mary is an accomplished Yoga teacher, neuro-muscular therapist and reiki master. She is mum, wife, friend and sister. Having spent 25 years in the film industry as a producer Mary brings her rich experience to all her teaching. She understands we may all come from different directions, but ultimately we are all aiming for the same outcome, happiness with acceptance. Mary has run multiple trainings and workshops in the Middle East and is one of the owners and studio director at the The Path Yoga Studio, Bali. In this episode of the podcast, Mary shares a bit about her journey as a yoga teacher, what brought her to Bali and how she became a co-owner in The Path. She shares what it's like to run a business in a foreign country, as well as her top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company, and more.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book

In this episode:

• Mary's yoga story and history working in the film industry
• Making the shift from being a producer to an accomplished yoga teacher
• Moving to Bali and opening up a yoga studio
• Operating in a foreign industry and understanding how to run your business differently
• Growing a yoga studio in a small town
• Mary's top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company

Guest links:

The Path Yoga Center: https://www.thepathyogacenter.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_therapies/

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ariadne Vickers-Davis. Ariadne is a full-time yoga teacher based out of LA!

When the pandemic hit, Ariadne lost most of her yoga classes and was forced to pivot online. Not only did she start teaching virtual classes, but she also created an online membership and on-demand videos. In this episode, Ariadne shares what it was like to pivot, how she's been able to build up a following online, and what she's learned by taking her yoga business online.

Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is a fellow yoga teacher, web designer, brand strategist and the founder of Good Karma Works!

In this episode of the show, Angela shares how she went from teaching yoga to supporting yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs with their websites and businesses, what yoga teachers need to know about web design and branding, her top tips for DIYing your website and business, and how to know when to hire help and who to hire.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Angela & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Angela, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Josh Allen. Josh is a yoga teacher who travels the world teaching, and the founder of Align 432 Yoga!

In this episode, Josh shares how he got started with traveling and working online and how he was able to fit yoga into that. He shares the teaching opportunities that he's had around the world, what led him to being in Turkey, how he has built up his online business, and more.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Josh & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Josh, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Franciska Bray-Mezey. Franciska is a yoga teacher, a mom, and the founder of Aura7 Activewear!

Aura7 Activewear is revolutionary activewear where sexy meets sustainability. Their super soft and stretchy fabrics are made with recycled fibers from fishing nets and other ocean waste and their mission is to clean more seas! In this episode, Franciska shares her yoga story, what inspired her to create Aura7, and how she actually went about creating an activewear brand. We also discuss launching a brand during the pandemic, what she's learned through her journey, and much more.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Franciska & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Franciska, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mark Breadner. Mark is a yoga teacher and the founder of Yoga Coach Academy.

Mark has been teaching for 40 years and is one of Australia's most educated yoga teachers. He has shifted his business online and works with yoga teachers to provide them with step-by-step support to shift online and make more impact, more service and more money that aligns with their brand. Mark specializes in something called the "inner" and "outer" game and teaches yoga teachers how to match the internal mindset to overcome the external obstacles of tech overwhelm and marketing, amongst much more.

In this episode, we dive into Mark's yoga journey, how he supports yoga teachers with his step-by-step method and what it actually means to master the "inner" and the "outer" game.

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mado Hesselink from the Yoga Teacher Resource. This is Mado's second time on the podcast and it was so fun to have her back on to talk all about workshops!

In this episode, Mado shares her 3 keys to a stellar workshop that will actually sell out, as well as her top tips for how to create workshops that sell out and wow your students!

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Berenice Miles. Berenice is a yoga teacher based in France, and after having her own personal healing journey with yoga, she decided that she wanted to help other people heal too. When the pandemic hit, Berenice pivoted her yoga business online and created a YouTube channel teaching yoga for beginners. In this episode, Berenice shares how she was able to overcome her fears of going online, learn the tech, and set up her YouTube channel, as well as what she's learned along the way, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kyle Sanok from Interval (interval.com). Kyle is a fitness instructor with a passion for technology and helping yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs be able to run great businesses without the struggles of using tech. That's where Interval comes in!

Interval has everything you need to run your yoga business, both in-person and virtual, they give you an on-demand video library that will stand out, they record HD content directly to the platform with the ability to add music that students can adjust, and much more. In this episode of the show, Kyle shares where his passion for fitness and wellness technology came from, how he ended up at Interval, and how Interval is changing the game for yoga teachers.

We also discuss how we think the online yoga world is here to stay and how a great software can really help you enjoy the process, and much more! Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amanda Hughes. Amanda is a brand photographer based in Scotland, UK. She works with all types of small businesses, including yoga teachers. In this episode, we're talking about why it's important to have great brand photos for your yoga business and the benefits of hiring a photographer. Amanda also shares some of her top tips for getting great photos for the yoga teachers just starting out who can't afford a professional photographer just yet. We talk about equipment, lighting, selfies and more!

Enjoy!

This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book

In this episode:

• Amanda's background and career history
• How Amanda shifted to working jobs in photography
• Why it's important to have great brand photos for a yoga business
• Taking your own photos over using stock photos online
• The two different ways to create your brand photos and how to approach both methods
• The benefits of hiring a professional photographer
• Tips for creating great photos yourself or from someone that isn't a professional photographer
• Amanda's top business lessons over her experience with branding and photography

Guest links:

Shot by Amanda: https://www.amandahughes.uk/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Michelle Knight. Michelle Knight is a branding and marketing strategist and founder of Brandmerry, where she helps female entrepreneurs create a captivating and money-making brand through the power of story!

Michelle has helped countless yoga teachers master their own stories to attract more long-term clients, and that's what we're diving into today!

Michelle shares how we can use storytelling on our websites, our bios, and our social media to help people get to know who we are and what we offer. She also shares how to decide what stories to tell, what boundaries to set when it comes to storytelling, how to repurpose your stories and content across multiple platforms, and much more.

Enjoy!

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Michelle & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Michelle, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga