Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More

112: Joanna Sapir on Business Strategies For Yoga Teachers


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Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities.

Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow.

She has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a mother of two, a USA Masters National Champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and the host of the Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast. Learn more at http://joannasapir.com

THREE POWERFUL SYSTEMS THAT WILL COMPLETELY TRANSFORM YOUR PRACTICE

Get Joanna's free guide for this episode here: https://joannasapir.com/YogaTeachers


Key Takeaways

* Focus on creating tailored programs for ideal clients ("bullseye clients") rather than generic offerings

* Implement a programmatic approach with front-end intensive programs and back-end maintenance programs

* Use a profitable pricing calculator to determine appropriate rates based on business expenses and income goals

* Transition from trading time for money to creating sustainable, transformative programs for clients


Topics

Identifying Ideal Clients

* Focus on 3-5 favorite past clients who got great results and were enjoyable to work with

* Look for patterns in their pain points, goals, and desires rather than demographic niches

* Design programs specifically tailored to these ideal "bullseye clients"


Creating Sustainable Programs

* Front-end program: 3-month intensive addressing core issues (often one-on-one)

* Back-end program: Ongoing maintenance/lifestyle support (can be group format)

* Structure provides consistent income and deeper client transformation

* Allows practitioners to fully commit and provide high-value service


Pricing and Financial Planning

* Use a "profitable pricing calculator" to determine base hourly rate

* Factor in all business expenses, desired salary, and profit goals

* For group programs, determine minimum viable number of participants

* Separate personal and business finances for clarity


Business Mindset for Practitioners

* View business as separate entity from yourself as practitioner

* Embrace leadership role as CEO of your practice

* Overcome fears about business being "unspiritual" or inauthentic

* Focus on how business skills allow you to help more people at a deeper level


Next Steps

* Download free resources at joannasapir.com/yogateachers (3 workflows for lead generation, enrollment, and client communication)

* Consider booking a discovery call for the Profitable Practitioner Academy program

* Evaluate current offerings and identify opportunities to create more tailored, transformative programs

* Implement proper financial tracking and goal-setting for your business

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