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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
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From Lineage to Leadership: Vani’s Journey Purchasing a Legacy Yoga Studio
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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How Easy Tiger Yoga Grew Fast with Connection & Intelligent Sequencing
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Plan Your 2026 Yoga Studio Year Using Real Data. Not Hope.
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#71 Top 5 Marketing Must-Haves Every Yoga Studio Needs
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Smarter Lead Generation for Yoga Studios with The Sales Arms
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Plan your 2026 Yoga Studio Calendar with Michael & Stephanie
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Your Yoga Studio Is Only as Strong as Your Teachers with Francesca Cervero
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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The Tables Turned: Shannon Crow Interviews Michael Jay on Opening a Yoga Studio
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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What Makes Students Stay: Hadis on the Power of Purposeful Marketing
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Small Studio, Big Wins: How Peaceful Yoga Grew 60%
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Emails, Reels & Retention: How AI Is Shaping Our Studios - Tyler Valencia
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Your Yoga Studio Website Is Costing You Clients — Connie Holen Explains Why
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Coaching From the Trenches: Studio Competition, Team Drama & Energy Shifts
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Getting Sh*t Done: How Studio Owners Stay Sane and On Track
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Digital Word of Mouth: The Visibility Strategy Yoga Studios Ignore with Tyler Valencia
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May 26, 2025 |
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Beyond Software: Eddie Arpin on Supporting Yoga Studio Owners in 2025
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May 12, 2025 |
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Coming Back to Your Why as a Yoga Studio Owner with Arundhati Baitmangalkar
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Niche Down to Rise Up: Christina’s 6-Month Yoga Studio Launch Journey
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Empowered Teachers, Thriving Studios: A Fair-Pay Roadmap with Rebecca Sebastian
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Breaking Down Barriers: How Yoga Studios Can Become More Accessible to Everyone
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Leaping Ahead – How Yoga Strong Bet Big on Coaching, Software & Team Support
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Welcome to 2025! Kicking Off Season 5 with Big Changes & What’s Next for Yoga Biz Champ
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Raw and Real: Shannon Crow’s Journey to Niching in Yoga
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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From Dream to Reality: Sylvia’s Journey Launching Oside Power Yoga
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Beat the Summer Slump: Sales Strategies for Yoga Studios with Chris Appiah
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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50th Episode - Funny Studio Moments and Aha Biz Insights
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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From Humidity Hair to Fitness Fairs: Industry Chat with Michael & Stephanie
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May 31, 2024 |
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Sweat, Beats, and Infrared Heat: The Y7 Studio Revolution with Sarah Larson Levey
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May 27, 2024 |
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Google Loves Yoga Too: SEO Strategies for Studios with Alaina Bergen
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Finding ‘Home’ in Yoga: Martine Hamers on Building a Studio around Community
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Conquering Invisible Workloads for Studio Owners with Kristine Irving - Coach KI
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Turning Grief into HOPE Yoga with Jackie Walsh
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Elevate, Exit, Evolve: Jill Agonias - Adventures in Selling & Starting Anew
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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The Yogalebrity Effect: Building a Bold, Authentic Online Presence
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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The Studio Software Spectrum & 2024 Marketing Trends with Catalina Zbar
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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The Shae Way -The Magic of Teacher Leadership - Shaelyn Delgado
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Speed to Lead with Cody Sweet
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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BONUS - Is Your Business A Brand? Boutique Fitness Marketing Podcast
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Year End Website Refresh & 2024 Studio Web Trends with Connie Holen
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Self-Care for Studio Owners with Michael & Stephanie
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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How to open a Yoga Studio in 2 Months - Summer Soul Yoga
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Crushing Studio Financial Anxiety with Nina Israel
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Let's talk PLANNING, Let's talk FALL w/ Michael & Stephanie
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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From Frazzled to Fearless: Finding Balance & Calm
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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The Secret to Long-Term Memberships - Chris Appiah
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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From Solopreneur to Studio Owner (webinar)
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Grassroots Studio Marketing with Michael & Stephanie
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Retention Strategies with Crystal Zakaluzny
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May 31, 2023 |
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Unleashing Studio Potential with Coaching: Yoga Pod's Journey to Success
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May 25, 2023 |
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Lisa's Story (4mins) - Mental Health Awareness Month
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May 23, 2023 |
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Studio Automations, Retention & Geeking Out with Loopspark John
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May 17, 2023 |
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How I Broke Up with ClassPass - Sarah Morgan Red Sun Yoga
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May 11, 2023 |
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Valerie Kiser - Student Win-Backs & The Human Touch
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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PASSION, Creativity & Processes with Jennifer Prugh
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Studio Chat with Lisa Cutts - Yoga Pod Tucson
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May 12, 2022 |
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Structure = Freedom - Jill Agonias - Sol Seek Yoga
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May 06, 2022 |
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How To Open a Yoga Studio in 4 Months - Newburgh Yoga Shala
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Yoga Biz Websites & Branding with Connie Holen
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Studio Chat - Team Leadership with Danielle Barbeau
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Studio Chat with Jennifer Pahl - Twist Yoga
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Buying, Selling & Financing a Yoga Studio in 2022
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Yoga Biz Chat with Rachel Scott & Michael
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Laura Munkholm - Walla Software
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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John Motz - Mindbody Online SVP & GM of Fitness & Integrative Health
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Katie Santos - The 'Heart' of Fitness HR - Contractor vs Employees
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Eric Pierra - YogaBody Studios - #1 Reviewed Studio in California
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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Ingrid Thompson - Finances are WAY easier than anatomy
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Yoga Studio Communication
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Yoga Biz - The New Landscape of Hustle with Rachel Scott
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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One Woo - Removing Money Blocks with Coach KI
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Creating A Signature Yoga Series That Sells - Annette Arceneaux
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Accessibility, Inclusivity and Resilience with Katie Donzanti
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Starting a Yoga business with an Exit Plan in mind
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May 30, 2021 |
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Buying and Selling a Yoga Studio in 2021
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Living Unapologetically with Coach KI
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Apr 21, 2021 |