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Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay

Join Michael Jay, the Yoga Biz Champ studio consultant (@yogabizchamp), on the "Yoga Biz Champ" podcast, your essential guide to thriving in the yoga business world. With a rich background as a yoga teacher, former studio owner, and marketing expert, I bring you the insider"s perspective on making your yoga studio a resounding success.What You"ll Gain:- Insightful Conversations: Listen in as I chat with dynamic yoga studio owners and top industry experts, sharing their journeys, strategies, and

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35:57

#71 Top 5 Marketing Must-Haves Every Yoga Studio Needs

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/10/27

Text me Your email for my Booking Link“Your studio’s biggest differentiator isn’t your yoga style — it’s your people. Stop hiding behind your logo and start showing up on camera.” - Michael Jay @yogabizchampIn this solo episode, Michael Jay pulls back the curtain on what’s really working in yoga studio marketing in 2025. Whether you’re trying to fill classes, boost intro offers, or simply make your marketing feel less chaotic, this episode breaks it down to five key must-haves — with real-world

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54:21

Smarter Lead Generation for Yoga Studios with The...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/10/13

Text me Your email for my Booking Link"Studios that win aren’t the cheapest in town — they’re the ones where people feel seen, supported, and connected."In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Appiah and Stephanie Breaux Bradley of The Sales Arms for a deep dive into what’s really working for fitness and yoga studios moving towards 2026. We talk candidly about lead generation, why community beats discounts every time, and how studio owners can finally stop wasting money on ads that don’t

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42:50

Plan your 2026 Yoga Studio Calendar with Michael &...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/09/29

Text me Your email for my Booking Link"If you’re planning a Mother’s Day promo the week before, it’s already too late. Studios need to be at least 8 weeks ahead."In this episode, Stephanie Breaux Bradley and I talk about something every studio owner struggles with: planning your year before it runs away from you.We dig into how studio owners can finally stop winging their promotions and start using strategic calendar planning to drive revenue, build community, and keep their members

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62:12

Your Yoga Studio Is Only as Strong as Your Teachers...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/09/15

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkWhat makes a yoga studio thrive? It’s not the logo, the schedule, or even the space — it’s the teachers and the point of view that your studio holds.In this special “podcast buddy” episode, I sit down with Francesca Cervero, host of The Mentor Sessions Podcast and long-time private yoga teacher and mentor. Francesca has been teaching yoga full-time for over 20 years, runs a teacher training called The Science of the Private Lesson, and mentors yoga teachers to

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65:36

The Tables Turned: Shannon Crow Interviews Michael...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/09/01

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkHave you ever thought about opening a yoga studio — or wondered how to take your current studio to the next level? In this special episode, the tables are turned! Instead of hosting, I’m the one being interviewed. My friend Shannon Crow, host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, puts me in the hot seat and asks all the questions I usually get from yoga teachers and studio owners.We talk about my own journey from yoga teacher to studio owner to consultant, and

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74:02

What Makes Students Stay: Hadis on the Power of...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/08/18

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkIf you're tired of second-guessing every Instagram post, wondering if your studio emails are working, or avoiding video altogether... this episode is about to unlock something big.Michael Jay sits down with Vancouver-based teacher and marketing pro Hadis Kiani, who shares her decade-long journey as a class-building yoga teacher — and how her background in marketing shaped her success.Together, they break down what modern yoga marketing actually looks like

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48:31

Small Studio, Big Wins: How Peaceful Yoga Grew 60%

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/08/04

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkIn this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, I sit down with Marianne Buchilo, the heart and hustle behind Peaceful Yoga in Malverne, NY. This is a grounded, inspiring conversation about what it really looks like to grow a yoga studio—especially when you're not a franchise, not a chain, but a local community-based space.Marianne and I have been working together for two years, and in that time, her studio has seen over 60% growth. We talk through the wins, the mindset

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51:41

Emails, Reels & Retention: How AI Is Shaping Our...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/07/21

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkIn this special crossover episode, Michael Jay of Yoga Biz Champ and Tyler Valencia of the KIPS Podcast go deep into the real-world ways they’re using AI to run and grow their businesses. Whether you're a yoga studio owner or a solo fitness pro, this chat is packed with insight into how AI is streamlining marketing, improving communication, and helping business owners stay ahead—without losing their human touch.This isn’t theory—it’s how we’re actually

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59:32

Your Yoga Studio Website Is Costing You Clients —...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/07/07

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkConnie Holen from Pixality Design joins me for a jam-packed convo on what studio websites must do to convert in 2025. From overlooked homepage mistakes to decision fatigue, Canva blunders, and trust-building in the AI era — this episode gives you clarity on how to make your site not just pretty, but profitable.What We Cover:• The #1 homepage mistake that’s killing your local SEO• Why your About page needs a glow-up (hint: it’s about trust)• How AI has shifted

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33:44

Coaching From the Trenches: Studio Competition, Team...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/06/23

Text me Your email for my Booking Link“If your studio is draining the life out of you, it might be time to stop tweaking your schedule and start redesigning your business.”This episode is a behind-the-scenes peek at what really happens inside coaching sessions with yoga studio owners. You’ll hear real, anonymized clips from my actual client calls — with raw, unfiltered insight on everything from team tension to reclaiming your energy as an owner.Whether you’re brand new or feeling stuck in studio

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29:20

Getting Sh*t Done: How Studio Owners Stay Sane and On...

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2025/06/09

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkHey Champs, this episode is for the community studio owner who’s doing it all—and wondering how to stay on top of it. From calendar color-coding to project boards that actually get things done, I’m sharing my real-world strategy for getting out of overwhelm and into action. This is the system I use for myself and with my coaching clients, especially those juggling teaching, marketing, staffing, and still trying to have a life.If you're juggling all the hats

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49:29

Digital Word of Mouth: The Visibility Strategy Yoga...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/05/26

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkIn this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, Michael Jay sits down with Tyler Valencia—fitness educator, tech-savvy marketer, and founder of KipsOnline.org—to talk about how yoga studio owners can master visibility in a digital-first world.Tyler breaks down the most overlooked marketing strategies that are totally free, shockingly underused, and incredibly effective—like Google Reviews, Yelp listings, and smart SEO. This isn’t about being trendy—it’s about making sure

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45:42

#59 Beyond Software: Eddie Arpin on Supporting Yoga...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/05/12

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkWhat does a former hobby project turned all-in-one studio platform have to teach us about the future of yoga studios?In this episode, I chat with Eddie Arpin, co-founder of OfferingTree and a longtime partner of mine in supporting studio owners. We go beyond software to talk about what actually drives success for yoga studio owners today. From the rise of Zoom and automation to the hidden accountability gap in many studios, Eddie brings a grounded, real-world

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48:05

Coming Back to Your Why as a Yoga Studio Owner with...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/04/28

Text me Your email for my Booking Link“Until you find your why, everything else is external.” – Arundhati BaitmangalkarWhat happens when you build a studio without a business plan—but with a rock-solid purpose? In this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, I sit down with Arundhati Baitmangalkar, the founder of Aham Yoga and host of the Let's Talk Yoga podcast, to talk about the deep-rooted why behind everything she does.We go beyond the surface of yoga studio ownership and get into what really sustains a

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41:54

Niche Down to Rise Up: Christina’s 6-Month Yoga...

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2025/04/14

Text me Your email for my Booking Link"You can't be everything to everyone, but you can be something amazing to someone." – Christina GarciaIn this episode, Michael Jay talks with Christina Garcia, owner of Yoga for One, a niche yoga studio located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Christina shares how her personal journey through yoga, initially sparked by recovery from injury, guided her to opening a uniquely positioned, Christ-inspired studio. She discusses the challenges and rewards of

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55:31

Empowered Teachers, Thriving Studios: A Fair-Pay...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/03/31

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkMichael Jay sits down with Rebecca Sebastian—founder of WorkingInYoga.com and owner of Sunlight Yoga & Apothecary—to explore real-world challenges around fair pay, teacher retention, and sustainable growth. Drawing on her experience as both a studio owner and industry advocate, Rebecca shares why shifting from contractors to employees can cultivate a more consistent student experience, foster teacher loyalty, and create healthier business practices. Whether

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46:19

Breaking Down Barriers: How Yoga Studios Can Become...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/03/17

Text me Your email for my Booking Link Michael Jay welcomes Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga and a leading voice for inclusive teaching. Jivana shares how AIDS activism drew him back to yoga, eventually centering his work on adaptive classes for marginalized communities. They discuss how studio owners can remove physical, financial, and cultural barriers to help “every body” feel a true sense of belonging. Key Points Jivana’s Journey Learned yoga from his grandmother; returned to i...

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52:35

Leaping Ahead – How Yoga Strong Bet Big on Coaching,...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/03/01

Text me Your email for my Booking Link n this episode of Yoga Biz Champ, I sit down with powerhouse studio owner Samantha Harrison from Yoga Strong in Greenville, NC. Samantha has built a thriving yoga business by blending yoga and strength training, embracing her niche, and doubling down on business strategy. We discuss how she transitioned from a small backroom space to a bright, bustling studio, the power of niching, and how coaching, team support, and smart software choices helped take he...

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Welcome to 2025! Kicking Off Season 5 with Big...

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2025/02/25

Text me Your email for my Booking Link 🎉 New Year, New Season, Big Changes! 🎉 Happy 2025, Yoga Biz Champs! Season 5 is officially here, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring you bigger, better, and more impactful episodes. But first, I’ve got some explaining to do… In this episode, I open up about the challenges that kept the podcast inconsistent last year and why 2025 is going to be different. From overcoming obstacles (construction, sickness, and life!) to securing three incredible

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45:03

Raw and Real: Shannon Crow’s Journey to Niching in Yoga

Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay ·

2024/11/25

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkIn this episode, we welcome Shannon Crow, host of the acclaimed Connected Yoga Teacher podcast, a yoga business consultant, and a seasoned yoga teacher. Shannon shares her journey from discovering yoga as a busy mom to building a thriving yoga business rooted in authenticity and community. Together, we explore the art of niching, embracing vulnerability, and adapting to the evolving landscape of yoga marketing. This episode is packed with actionable insig...

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