Last episode, we began our turning the tables and allowed Rachel Davidson, fellow FCM listener, to interview me! We discussed much of my personal experience that lead me to where I am today. We left on a cliff hanger when Rachel asked me when everything “clicked” for me as a fitness instructor. We will start […]

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Happy 1 Year of FCM! Thank you to my listeners for being apart of the conversation by subscribing, downloading, commenting and just overall participating in the first year of our podcast. I want to help you as studio owners and instructors, but hopefully I will also be able to help even more people through you […]

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Have you ever opened up a magazine and featured a fitness professional or a studio as the expert on the story? Have you wondered how they found themselves in that position? It may surprise you, but it wasn’t the magazine or news publication that found the professional or organization. It is most often the professional […]

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“The mind controls the body,” is one of my favorite quotes to share with my clients in class. When it comes to being a fitness professional, we also often focus more on the physicality of our work and forget the role our mind plays in our success. In this episode, we will discuss a simple […]

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There’s more to teaching a class than just choosing “good” music. That’s just the beginning. To create a mind-blowing playlist, it’s not just picking good music, but how all of those songs sound together, transition from one to another, and are used to express and interpret that part of the class and the movement you’re doing. […]

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Organizing a schedule that supports your instructors, staff, and members is not an easy task. You have to take into consideration their availability, making sure everyone is teaching enough classes, members are getting into classes from work or time with the kids, etc…there’s so much to think about! For our studio owners – don’t worry, […]

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Teaching fitness for a living is a dream for many of us, however, it may be difficult for us to turn a profit on this. No matter how difficult – it is still possible, as long as you are clear on your vision! Today’s episode will focus on giving you actionable tips on how to […]

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This is a continuation of Episode 45: Captivating the Room (Pt. 1) The Psychology Behind Using Your Voice with Tracy Goodwin. Last episode, we discussed the 5 elements of vocal variety, how these elements make us feel, and how to take your clients on a journey. The psychological elements discussed previously also have a relationship […]

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I heard a story of a studio that had brought in a vocal coach to train their instructors, and the success they found after the experience was HUGE! Numbers? Skyrocketed. Why? They were able to learn how to use their voice in a more effective way to captivate the room. From this, I have been […]

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This is a continuation of Episode 43: Become the Leader in Your Market (Pt. 1) with Billy Polson. My guest and I discuss how to set you and your business apart from the competition. In this week’s episode, we touch on how important it is to set time aside to grow your business, and Billy’s […]

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