What makes a boutique fitness studio truly successful? Is it more members, lower prices, or something else entirely?

In this episode of Sweat Community, I sit down with Wendy Hennig, founder of Aligned Studio Consulting, to explore what really helps fitness studios thrive. Wendy has been a fitness instructor, general manager, studio owner, and now consultant, helping boutique fitness businesses increase revenue, improve member retention, build stronger teams, and create communities that keep people coming back.

We dive into why more members isn't always the answer, the biggest mistakes studio owners make, what causes members to cancel their memberships, and why instructors play such a critical role in creating loyal communities. Wendy also shares her perspective on pricing, marketing, Google Reviews, ClassPass, burnout, and the systems every studio owner should have in place.

Whether you're a studio owner, fitness instructor, or someone who simply loves your local fitness community, this conversation offers valuable insight into what happens behind the scenes of the studios we all love.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why more members doesn't always mean more profit
• The biggest mistakes studio owners make
• How to improve member retention and create loyal communities
• Why instructors are one of a studio's greatest assets
• When to raise prices—and how to do it successfully
• The truth about ClassPass
• Marketing strategies that actually work
• What makes boutique fitness studios thrive

🎁 Special offer for Sweat Community listeners:

• An extra 30 minutes added to a Studio Alignment Session (a $150 value)
• $75 off a Studio Experience Audit for local Denver studios

Connect with Wendy Hennig:
🌐 Website: alignedstudioconsulting.com
📱 Instagram: @alignedstudioconsulting

Resources Mentioned:
📚 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
📚 Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

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