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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Are free trials costing your studio more than they’re helping?

In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle reveal the 5 biggest downsides to free trials—and what to do instead if you want better retention, smoother operations, and more confident enrolments.

You’ll learn:

• Why free trials double your workload without guaranteeing enrolments
• How they secretly impact your retention rates and teacher focus
• What to do instead that boosts your bottom line and studio positioning

🎁 Download your FREE Magic Onboarding Email Series: https://we.studioevolution.com/the-magic-onboarding-email-series-optin

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📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s3-e6-5-hidden-costs-of-free-trials

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Dreaming of opening a second studio (or more)? You’re not alone ... and you’re not crazy.

In this episode of Your Studio Podcast, Chantelle and Michelle pull back the curtain on what it really takes to expand your studio from one location to many - without everything falling apart in the process.

You’ll hear Chantelle’s own journey from struggling solo to scaling to six locations with flow and ease (and an ambitious plan for 24!). Plus, the surprising truth about why the leap from one to two locations is the hardest of all, and how to know when it’s truly go time.

This is not just for the multi-location dreamers - it’s also for anyone wanting to build a beautifully sustainable business that runs like clockwork, whether you're expanding, selling, or simply craving more ease.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• The real reason to expand (hint: it’s not just about reach)
• What must be rock solid at Studio One before you even think about Studio Two
• Two key expansion strategies (and the one that builds momentum faster than you think)
• How to structure your team so you're not cloning yourself, and burning out
• The surprising power of taking a 4-week holiday as your expansion test run

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel clear, grounded and excited about what’s possible - not overwhelmed by what’s next.

Because your dream studio doesn’t have to stay a dream...and growth can feel GOOD.

🎧 Tune in now - and if you’re ready to solidify your systems and scale with ease, apply to Studio Evolution at studioevolution.com/apply

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Inspired by the game-changing book Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud, this episode is your gentle permission slip (with a healthy side of giggles) to lovingly let go of what’s holding you back, so you can finally grow into what’s possible.

Through personal stories - including one particularly iconic performance by Michelle as a Munchkin (yep, we’re still talking about it... and it’s best to watch this episode on YouTube or the blog to really see why) - Chantelle and Michelle explore the uncomfortable, courageous, and deeply freeing work of pruning.

Whether you’re navigating tricky team dynamics, outgrown business habits, or relationships that just don’t feel aligned anymore, this conversation meets you where you’re at… and gently nudges you toward what’s next.

Because sometimes, growth doesn’t come from adding more.

It comes from bravely deciding what needs to end.

You’ll laugh, reflect, maybe wince in recognition, and walk away with practical strategies and soulful encouragement to help your studio - and your life - flourish with greater ease, clarity and intention.

✨ Spoiler: You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to change. And you’re strong enough to prune with purpose.

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Is your studio’s best marketing strategy quietly waiting to be unleashed?

In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle dive into one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) forms of marketing: word of mouth. But not the old-school, cross-your-fingers-and-hope kind. This is intentional, joyful, community-led buzz that grows your studio with ease.

You’ll explore how unforgettable onboarding experiences turn new families into raving fans, why belonging is the secret ingredient to referrals, and how a little idea called The Golden Tag could become your next studio superpower.

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to grow your studio without burning out or spending a fortune on ads, this episode is full of hope, clarity and fresh ideas to create natural momentum - from the inside out.

You’ll walk away with:

• A reframe on what word of mouth marketing really is (and how to spark it)
• Insight into why onboarding is your hidden marketing hero
• Strategies to make new students feel so welcome they can’t help but tell their friends
• Creative ways to inspire social sharing with ease (no awkward asks required!)

This one’s a big warm hug for you and your marketing strategy, and a practical toolkit for more connection, more community, and more enrolments, without the hustle.

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Business isn’t just about growth. It’s about knowing when to grow and when to slow.

In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, Michelle and Chantelle open up about the evolution of their business, and some of the most important lessons they've learned along the way.

From early days of hustle-heavy marketing to building rock-solid systems for sustainable success that will support you through the most challenging times in life, they share the real (sometimes messy!) journey of business growth.

They talk about the power of community, the importance of personal evolution, and the tricky but necessary work of letting go of old habits to step into a new way of leading.

This episode is for any studio owner who’s ever wondered: Am I pushing too hard? Am I ready for a new way? It’s a warm, wisdom-filled conversation that will leave you feeling understood, inspired, and ready to embrace the season you’re in.

Hit play and join us for this real and raw chat!

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Is teaching more hours the secret to saving money in your studio? Spoiler alert: it’s not.

As we welcome you in for Season 3 of Your Studio Podcast, we're breaking down one of the most common (and limiting) beliefs that could be holding your studio back: that teaching more classes yourself will help you save money and grow your studio.

The truth? Staying stuck on the floor could actually be costing you more than you realise ... in both profits and peace of mind.

This conversation dives deep into:

• Why teaching more isn't the answer to building a thriving, profitable studio
• The hidden cost of holding onto too many classes
• How to start reclaiming your time without compromising your studio’s success
• The power of setting aside dedicated marketing time each week (and why it’s one of the most important habits to grow your studio)
• What it really means to prioritise your wellbeing as the studio owner
• How to choose your classes carefully so that you are teaching only what truly lights you up

If you've ever felt torn between your love for teaching and your dream of running a thriving, sustainable business, this episode is for you.

Your studio needs you to lead, not just teach.

Listen now to start creating the space your studio needs to grow.

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