Are you dreaming of growing your studio — but worried you’ll lose the magic (or your sanity) along the way?

In this uplifting conversation, Chantelle and Michelle sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Mary Ellen Bryan, whose studio has grown from a single location to three thriving spaces — all while keeping her creativity, culture, and joy at the heart of everything she builds. Together, they explore what it really takes to scale sustainably, lead with vision, and create systems that set you free.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Build simple, sustainable systems that actually expand your creativity
• Grow your studio (or even your locations) without diluting your culture or burning out
• Step into visionary leadership while empowering your team to shine

A gentle reminder that growth doesn’t have to mean stress — and with the right structure, your studio can flourish in ways you never thought possible.

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Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e8-the-secret-to-scaling-your-studio/

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Are you secretly terrified of raising your prices — even though you know it’s time?

If you’ve been walking on eggshells around your pricing, this episode will show you how to finally find your confidence and charge what your studio is truly worth. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack the fears that hold studio owners back and reveal a proven, heart-led approach to increasing your prices without losing students.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Release the fear and guilt around charging more
• Communicate a price rise in a way that feels calm and respectful
• Create a clear, repeatable pricing plan that supports long-term profit and freedom

Because raising your prices isn’t just about numbers — it’s about valuing yourself, your time, and the transformation your studio creates.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e7-how-to-raise-your-prices-without-losing-students

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Is money one of the most stressful parts of running your studio?

If you’ve ever felt guilt, confusion, or even shame about your studio finances — this episode is for you. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter open up a powerful conversation about how to heal your relationship with money, bring structure to your studio finances, and finally create the calm, profitable business you deserve.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to release money shame and see your finances with fresh eyes
2. Why generosity and profit can absolutely co-exist in your studio
3. How to create simple, empowering financial systems that help your studio (and you) thrive

It’s time to shift from survival mode to structure, from guilt to growth, and from fear to freedom — all by learning how to hold money differently.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e6-money-shame-and-the-studio-owners-secret-to-profit/

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Are you paying everyone but yourself?

In this inspiring conversation, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Jordana Martin, a powerhouse Pilates studio owner who turned burnout into a thriving two-location business — all while paying herself from day one.

Jordana opens up about how she left corporate life, built strong systems, and learned to honour her worth — proving that profit and passion can absolutely coexist.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to build a studio that supports your life (not the other way around)
• The financial mindset shift that lets you pay yourself first — without guilt
• Why systems, strategy, and self-worth are the foundation for real growth

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to grow a profitable, sustainable studio — this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger and pay yourself what you deserve.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e5-the-studio-owners-guide-to-paying-yourself/

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Are your Facebook or Instagram ads falling flat — no leads, no enrolments, and no idea why?

You’re not alone. In this episode, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack why paid ads often don’t deliver the results you hoped for — and how to fix it for good.

You’ll discover the simple, soulful marketing shifts that help you attract dream students, reconnect with your studio’s magic, and finally run ads with confidence — knowing they’ll actually work.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

1. Rebuild your website into an enrolment engine that turns clicks into students
2. Craft marketing messages that connect with hearts, not just fill classes
3. Simplify your ad strategy so you stop wasting money and start building momentum

After this chat, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to know what to focus on first — and how to make every marketing dollar count.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e4-real-reason-paidads-fail/

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What if your new students could bring in your next ones without you lifting a finger?

In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle reveal how a well-designed onboarding system can increase retention, create studio-wide alignment, and spark the kind of referrals that fill your classes.

You’ll learn:

• How a strong onboarding system sets the stage for long-term loyalty
• The 4 core elements of onboarding that actually create real change
• Why referrals happen naturally when students feel seen, safe, and connected

This isn’t just admin. It’s marketing, retention, and culture wrapped into one. If you're ready for more enrolments and fewer headaches, start here.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e3-the-secret-to-more-enrolments-that-doesnt-cost-a-cent/

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What would you change if you could start your studio all over again, knowing everything you know now?

In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle break down the three most powerful decisions they’d make if they were building their studios from scratch today. After years of hands-on experience, missteps, and big growth moments, they share the strategic shifts that lead to a simpler, stronger, and more scalable studio.

• Why retention (not enrolments) is the real growth lever
• How to simplify your business model without sacrificing quality
• What it really takes to build a team-driven studio that lasts

If your studio feels too complex, too dependent on you, or just not growing the way it could, this episode will help you rethink your foundation and move forward with confidence.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e2-if-i-started-my-studio-again-heres-what-id-do-differently/

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Could your studio thrive without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your purpose?

In this debut episode of Fix My Studio, a new series following real studio owners through two years of transformation inside Studio Evolution, you’ll meet Chloe Sutton, founder of The Self Care Sisterhood.

Chloe turned burnout and chronic illness into a purpose-led, inclusive studio. In this raw and hopeful episode, she shares her starting point before diving into two years of deep change with support.

You’ll discover:

• How Chloe built a burnout-proof business grounded in empathy, boundaries, and impact
• The mindset shift that helped her reclaim her purpose and vision
• The first steps she's taking to build sustainable systems with support

About Chloe Sutton

Chloe Sutton is the founder and head personal trainer of The Self Care Sisterhood. She believes all humans deserve access to movement in a way that feels safe, empowering, and rooted in body trust.

She’s passionate about helping people who are chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with disability access life-giving movement at their own pace. Drawing from her own lived experience, Chloe supports others in a studio environment free from diet culture, body shame, and fatphobia.

Whether you're growing a dance studio, tutoring space, music school or fitness center, this series is your behind-the-scenes pass to real studio growth.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e1-fix-my-studio-chloe-part-1/

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Is the pursuit of “balance” actually burning you out?

In this raw and refreshingly honest episode, Chantelle and Michelle open up about the invisible load of motherhood, running a business, and the myth of having it all together. From hospital visits to snack box stress, they’re lifting the curtain on what life really looks like behind the scenes - and why redefining success might just save your sanity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chasing perfect balance is doing more harm than good - and what to do instead
• How to make values-based decisions that protect your time, energy, and mental health
• Practical ways to run your studio and still feel present at home (without burning out)

If you're in a season of stretching yourself thin, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, reset your expectations, and lead with intention.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s3-e8-the-myth-of-work-life-balance-mumlife-edition/

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Feeling like you’re always putting out fires in your studio?

This episode will show you how to finally get your time - and your peace of mind - back.

Join Chantelle and Michelle as they unpack the real reason delegation often fails and how to avoid the burnout loop so many studio owners fall into.

You’ll learn:

• The mindset shift that stops “I’ll just do it myself”
• The 10-80-10 delegation method (and why it works)
• How to train your team without micromanaging

Whether you’ve got a full team or just one helper, this conversation will give you the tools (and courage) to let go and lead with more ease.

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s3-e7-stop-firefighting-start-leading-the-secret-to-getting-your-time-back/

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