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"The Community Yoga Studios that grow every fall aren't the ones with the flashiest launch graphic — they're the ones who did the unglamorous looking-backward work in August, so September wasn't a guess."

Everybody treats fall like the Super Bowl of the Community Yoga Studio year, and most owners respond by doing what they did last year, just a little louder. In this solo episode, I walk through the seven things I have every Community Yoga Studio client assess before we build a fall plan — backed by real 2026 industry benchmark data, so you've got actual numbers to check yourself against, not just a gut feeling.

In this episode:

• The numbers every Community Yoga Studio owner should pull before planning fall — and the benchmark for a healthy retention rate
• The 90-day cliff: the window where roughly half of new clients are at risk, and why it matters more than new sign-ups
• Why your fall schedule needs to match the team you actually have, not the one you wish you had
• The healthy payroll-to-revenue range for a Community Yoga Studio, and where it tips into a real problem
• Why referred members outperform every other acquisition channel — and how to build that into your fall plan
• Free tools I hand you directly in this episode: a schedule template, a marketing/event guide, a retention planner, and my 2026 Studio Planner

"Belonging isn't just a nice value to have — it's measurably your cheapest and most effective growth channel for a Community Yoga Studio."

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“You don’t build a successful community yoga studio by making perfect decisions. You build one by making the next right decision, over and over again.”

For the first time on the Yoga Biz Champ Podcast, we’re turning the microphone around. In this Ask Me Anything episode, I’m answering some of the questions I get asked most—about coaching, running a community yoga studio, business, and a little about the person behind Yoga Biz Champ.

We talk about the biggest mistakes I see new yoga studio owners make, why leadership and marketing are investments rather than expenses, what makes my coaching style different, and a few personal stories that have shaped the way I work with community yoga studio owners today.

In This Episode

* The biggest mistakes I see when opening a Yoga Studio.
* Why leadership is one of the best investments you can make.
* Where I think Yoga Studio owners overspend.
* The one budget I’d never cut.
* What makes my coaching approach different.
* My favourite text message to receive from clients.
* My most unpopular opinion about the yoga industry.
* The one business rule I’ll never break.
* Stories about my first job, confidence, family and growing up.
* A few things you probably didn’t know about me.

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“Burnout doesn’t happen because you stop caring. Burnout happens because you care so much that somewhere along the way, you stop taking care of yourself.”

If you’ve been feeling tired lately, you’re not alone.

On recent coaching calls, Michael Jay has been asking studio owners to rate their energy from 1 to 10. The answers have been surprisingly low. Lots of 3s. Lots of 4s. Even the 7s came with a laugh and a disclaimer.

So why are so many community Yoga Studio owners running on empty?

In this episode, Michael is joined by former studio owner and consultant Stephanie for an honest conversation about burnout, boundaries, self-care, and what it really takes to sustain yourself while leading a community Yoga Studio.

Together they share stories from their own experiences as studio owners, discuss why summer can be an ideal time to reset, and explore the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that help owners protect their energy without losing momentum in their business.

The conversation touches on everything from taking time off and finding your personal rhythm to delegating tasks, reconnecting with your own practice, and remembering that the health of a community Yoga Studio starts with the health of its owner.

This episode is especially valuable for owners who love their community Yoga Studio deeply but have started to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the reasons they opened their doors in the first place.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many community Yoga Studio owners are feeling burnt out right now
• The warning signs that your energy tank is running low
• Why summer can be the perfect season to rest, regroup, and prepare for fall
• How dedicated time to work on your Yoga Studio—not just in it—can reduce stress and improve focus
• Why delegation, systems, and asking for help are essential skills for community Yoga Studio owners
• How finding your own rhythm can improve both your health and your business
• Why attending classes as a student can reignite your passion and creativity
• The importance of practicing what you preach as the leader of a community Yoga Studio
• Simple self-care habits that can help prevent burnout before it starts
• Why building a thriving community Yoga Studio begins with taking care of yourself

Grab a spot in Michael's calendar for the GROW-A-STUDIO coaching package.

Get 50% off your first three months of Offering Tree, OR 15% off an entire year with my Exclusive Discount Link. SIGN UP ON THE STUDIO PLAN AND GET A FREE 1-1 CONSULTING SESSION WITH ME Offeringtree.com/yogabizchamppodcast.

FREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINK
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