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 secrets to success.
- Practical Advice: Each episode is packed with actionable tips and practical steps tailored to help both budding and seasoned studio owners flourish
- Real-World Success Stories: Be inspired by real-life examples of yoga studios that have transformed challenges into triumphs.
My Approach:
As your host, I blend direct, fair, and humor-infused coaching to demystify the complexities of running a yoga business. My style is about being in the trenches with you, offering guidance that's relatable and effective.
Why Listen?
- Experience & Expertise: Leverage my 14+ years of experience in running and selling a profitable yoga studio and my proven track record as a yoga business consultant.
- Diverse Topics: From branding and marketing to pricing and sustainable growth, we cover the A-Z of yoga business management.
- Join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about turning their yoga dreams into profitable realities.
By tuning into the Yoga Biz Champ podcast, you'll gain the knowledge, inspiration, and confidence to navigate the yoga business landscape successfully. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, these conversations will be your roadmap to becoming the next Yoga Biz Champ in your community https://yogabizchamp.link/podlink
Yoga Biz Champ with Michael Jay
Empowered Teachers, Thriving Studios: A Fair-Pay Roadmap with Rebecca Sebastian
Text me Your email for my Booking Link
Michael 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 you’re contemplating compensation structures or simply aiming to strengthen your culture, this episode is packed with insights for building a thriving, people-first yoga business.
Key Topics
Rebecca’s Journey
How she went from dedicated teacher to advocate for fair labor practices in yoga.
Pay & Compensation
Why it’s crucial to rethink “per-class contractor” pay in favor of transparent models that impact finances and teacher morale.
Teacher Retention & Workplace Culture
Strategies for keeping teachers motivated and committed—like coaching, mentorship, and community-building.
Balancing Revenue & Mission
Tips for finding the sweet spot between running a profitable business and staying true to your values.
Advice for New & Growing Studios
Fundamental steps—like crafting clear mission, vision, and values—for hiring (and keeping) the right team.
Quote
“You’re hiring teachers to deliver a really good class. You’re not hiring them to market for you. That’s your job. Pay them fairly for the job you want them to do.” – Rebecca Sebastian
About Rebecca Sebastian
Rebecca is the founder of WorkingInYoga.com, a platform dedicated to fair labor practices, pay equity, and community-building in yoga. She also owns Sunlight Yoga & Apothecary, implementing transparent pay, mentorship, and robust teacher support.
Resources & Next Steps
Connect with Rebecca: WorkingInYoga.com
Connect with Michael Jay: YogaBizChamp.link/podlink
Enjoying the Podcast?
Please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite platform!
Book a call with Chris from the Sales Arms with my direct link to his calendar
Yoga Biz Champ listeners get 50% off the first 3 months or 15% off annual plans
via my exclusive link offeringtree.com/yogabizchamppodcast
Book a call with Mitch McGinley from the Boutique Fitness Brokers with my link. BOOK WITH MITCH HERE
FREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINK
https://yogabizchamp.link/podlink