hi, i’m kristin.
I know you.
I hear you.
And I can help you.
I am a Yoga Business Advisor, and I help yoga studio owners just like you learn to work smarter, not harder. I teach proven business strategies to owners so that they can profitably support their businesses, their families, and themselves, with confidence and ease.
In 2001, after disruptions in my corporate career (babies, 9/11, and Enron), I made the decision to open my own business in the fitness and wellness industry, where I have been firmly planted ever since. I have walked the path of yoga teacher, studio owner, teacher trainer and program developer, and now I work one-on-one with yoga entrepreneurs just like you to successfully do the same.
You’re here because you’re looking for guidance. Maybe your dream studio is on life-support, and you don't know how to stop the downward spiral, and get attendance and revenue back up. Or maybe your studio is new, and you are overwhelmed with all of the hours you are working for inadequate results. Or maybe your studio is on the brink of tremendous growth, and you want to manage that growth with ease so that you can transition out of your studio with a profitable sale when the time is right.
I can help you grow your dream studio, business and personal life.
Does this sound familiar?
✔ You are working a bunch of hours, but feel like you might be working on the wrong things.
✔ You are teaching more than you would like, because you can’t keep staff on board, or don’t know how to pay them.
✔ It is long past time to raise prices, and you need to uderstand the steps, the calculations, and the communications.
✔ Class attendance is random, and conversions to memberships are low.
✔ You have no idea what your studio metrics are, or how to even run them from your software.
✔ You imagine a future where you no longer own your studio, and want to create a plan to profitably exit.
I know how much you love your business. I have no doubt that you are passionate about transforming the lives of others. Whether your studio is new, established or ready to grow, what got you to where you are will not get you to where you are going. Boutique fitness is a unicorn industry, and working with an advisor who knows the industry and where it is headed is the key to your business growth and success.
LET ME HELP YOU KICK OFF YOUR SHOES
With a unique background in both business and yoga, and having owned a brick and mortar myself, I understand your studio’s unique challenges. My strong background in accounting and finance allows me take emotion out of the decisions, and use data and experience to guide you to move your business forward, without fear.
And here is some real talk...I am not going to sugar coat our work together and tell you this is all unicorns and rainbows. I will let you vent and yell and cry if you need….but then we are going to dig in and do the hard work to evolve both you and your business. Because your business is stuck where you are stuck.
I owned a brick and mortar yoga studio for 16+ years, and I have experienced all the sleepless nights, too. Economic downturns, hurricanes, and COVID. Having walked the walk myself, I can talk with you with understanding and compassion, but without fluff. Fluff is not going to grow your membership or your revenues, or prepare your studio for a profitable and rewarding exit.
Everyone needs a coach. I personally have used a business coach for more than 10 years, during the highs and lows of my studio business. Once you see the magic in having a confidant, a mentor, and a accountability partner, you will see the sky is the limit on your studio success!
LET'S WORK TOGETHER, AND DISCOVER THE BAREFOOT BOSS YOU WERE MEANT TO BE.
Client success stories…
““Kristin was fantastic to work with. From the beginning she took time to understand the dynamics of my studio business, and provided the step-by-step guidance and support that I needed to make changes. Her background in finance plus her years as a studio owner were a huge plus for me in making the decision to work with her. It can be challenging to find someone who understands both the finance world and the studio world, but Kristin definitely gets it. She helped me analyze data to make decisions that were soundly validated, and to even nudge me to make those decisions I had been dragging my feet about. Kristin was very responsive to all of my questions and inquiries, which helped me keep focused and on task. Another benefit of working with Kristin was her experience and knowledge of the MindBody software. When I took over the studio last year, I did not understand how best to use the system for what I needed — Kristin was a lifesaver! I definitely recommend her to any studio owner looking to assess their business.”
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““Kristin taught me how to use MINDBODY more strategically to analyze my studio’s KPIs, and then create processes to manage my studio more efficiently and profitably even during the COVID-19 closures.”
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““Kristin has been a logical and realistic voice of reason for me. With her many years of experience owning yoga studios and her down to earth, practical business sense, she is able to give you real world advice and next steps that are both reasonable and doable. You can feel confident that she has lived it, seen it, or done it! I highly recommend her if you need help growing or upgrading your business.””
“Having owned and run my own yoga center for over 20 years I thought I knew all the tricks to keep my doors open. But when the repercussions of COVID and cancer hit, I was ready to call it quits! After our first free call with Kristin, we were ready to get some coaching! We jumped in and have no regrets. Kristin is a numbers gal and showed immediately what was going on in my business.She pointed out some old systems and pricings I had that weren’t working anymore. She helped me through a major melt-down, encouraged me, coaxed and nudged with a gentle persistence. My yoga center is now back to thriving and I am less and less involved with the daily tasks. Enrollment is up even with our price increases. Kristin has been a joy to work with. Her follow through is excellent, getting us updates when she says she will and makes sure we stay on track. We look forward to our weekly sessions!”