Create Your Community Podcast – Episode with Sage Roundtree

Guest: Sage Roundtree, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Studio Owner, Author

Episode Summary:

In this episode, host Vix welcomes Sage Roundtree, a seasoned yoga teacher trainer and studio owner, to discuss her journey transitioning from in-person teaching to online courses and launching a mentorship membership. Sage shares her experiences navigating the shift during the pandemic, the evolution of her online offerings, and the importance of community in yoga education.

Key Topics Covered:

• Sage’s background in yoga, radio, and early adoption of online courses
• The impact of the pandemic and changes in yoga education standards
• Creating a mentorship membership with a unique “recipe kit” theme
• The process and benefits of running a beta launch before going evergreen
• Building a community ecosystem using free and paid offerings
• Marketing strategies: leveraging free communities, evergreen funnels, and top-of-funnel content (including Threads)
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence in yoga teachers
• The importance of feedback, curriculum design, and continuous improvement

Actionable Takeaways:

• Test new offers with a beta group to refine content and messaging before scaling
• Use themed frameworks (like recipe kits) to make conceptual programs more accessible
• Build a free community space to nurture leads and showcase your teaching and community style
• Collect and implement feedback to improve onboarding and curriculum
• Focus on both conversion rates and increasing traffic for successful evergreen funnels

Connect with Sage Roundtree:

• Website: comfortzoneyoga.com
• Podcast: Yoga Teacher Confidential
• Threads: @sagerountree (no “d” in Roundtree)
• Instagram: @sagerountree

Resources Mentioned:

• Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing (Sage’s mentorship membership)
• Workshop Workbook (mini-course for yoga teachers)
• Circle community for yoga teachers

Contact:

DM Vix on Instagram @fixmaildrew with your takeaways from the episode!