Real talk for dojo owners. Business advice, retention strategies, and industry insights.
Mindfulness
The Mindful Manager: Why Your Yoga or Pilates Studio Needs a System That Flows
You didn’t open your studio to spend your life behind a glowing screen. You opened it to create a sanctuary.
Analytics
The "Summer Slump" Strategy: Using Data to Keep Your Gym or Studio Hot
It happens every year. The sun comes out, the kids are out of school, and suddenly your 6:00 PM class looks like a ghost town.
Operations
The "Paperless" Manifesto: Why Your Filing Cabinet is a Liability
Let’s talk about the "Office Corner." The one buried under a mountain of signed waivers. Paper isn't just "old school"—it’s a liability.
Progression
The "Belt Promotion" Power-Up: Why Manual Tracking is Holding Your Students Back
Every Coach, Sensei and Instructor knows that "Promotion Day" is the heartbeat of the gym. But let’s talk about the nightmare before the ceremony.
Growth
Scaling Without Snapping: Is Your Admin Growing With Your Gym?
When you had 20 students, tracking attendance on a clipboard was "charming." When you have 100+, it’s a liability.
Administration
You Started a Gym to Teach, Not to Do Taxes
Did you envision yourself "fighting" with a printer to get membership waivers done, or manually cross-referencing bank statements?
Retention
The Ghost on the Mat: How to Catch "Quitters" Before They Bow Out
But there is a silent predator that stalks every gym, dojo, yoga studio, and pilates floor: The Ghost Student.
Business
Stop Chasing Checks: Why "The Money Talk" is Killing Your Dojo’s Vibe
There’s a silent killer in many dojos, and it’s not bad technique. It’s the awkward, relationship-draining conversation about money.