This week on the podcast I am joined on the podcast by Kelly Smith. Kelly is an E-RYT 500 / YACEP yoga and meditation teacher, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly is also mom to a beautiful little boy, and in this episode, we are discussing all things motherhood and maternity leave! As a yoga teacher and solopreneur, it can be hard to navigate planning for a maternity leave so I picked Kelly's brain on how she planned her time off, how long she took off, what the transition coming back to work was like, and much more. Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Catching up with Kelly. Running a business and being pregnant during a pandemic Trying to find balance as a mom and a business owner Grief and gratitude. Experiencing simultaneous conflicting emotions Creating a maternity leave as an entrepreneur Building and managing a maternity to-do list What’s the right amount of maternity leave? Fielding and processing parenting advice Guest Links Podcasts: mindfulinminutes - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/podcast Meditationmomma - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/meditation-mama Website: https://www.yogaforyouonline.com

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Planning for a Maternity Leave Part 1: Kelly Smith

This week on the podcast we are talking about software! When you start teaching yoga, you may not realize how much software you need to run your yoga business and it can be overwhelming with all of the different options out there. In this week's episode, I walk you through some of my favorite software programs, what they are used for, and why I like them. We discuss everything from websites, to design, to batching, automation and organization, to the best platforms for running livestream classes, memberships, video-on-demand, and more.  Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode:  Favorite website designing, hosting, and management software Favorite software for live-streaming  Favorite design software Favorite booking, payment, and scheduling software The benefits of simplicity and using all-in-one software  Favorite video-on-demand software platforms Favorite online course software Favorite email newsletter software Favorite social media batching and automation software Favorite organization business tool software Favorite analog organization tools Favorite tax/accounting software Website:  Wordpress  Wix  OfferingTree    Livestreaming:     Zoom  Design:  Canva  Booking/Payments/Scheduling:  Acuity  OfferingTree - offeringtree.com/mbom   Schedulicity  Live Classes/Video on Demand/Memberships/Studios:  Interval - https://interval.com/j/mbom  Great for video on demand and live classes  Specialize in memberships  Momence (formally Ribbon) - https://momence.com/?ref=mbomyoga  Great for studios  Uscreen Specialize in video on demand  Arketa (formally Sutra) - https://sutrapro.com/invite?ref=F27zew8rzROuuObFgqHKdiiPHGn2  Great for studios  Courses:  OfferingTree  Teachable Thinkific  Kajabi  Email Newsletter Software: Mailchimp ConvertKit  If you use Wix or OfferingTree, this stuff is built right in  Batching & Automation:  Facebook Business Suite Hootsuite Organization:  Trello/Asana/Todist  Passion Planner  Gmail/Google Workspace  Google Drive  Taxes/Accounting:  QuickBooks TurboTax  

Favorite Software Programs for Yoga Teachers

 This week on the podcast I am joined by Tim Green. Tim is the Head of Marketing for TeamUp, the most recommended fitness management system for gyms, studios, and personal trainers. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and helping fitness business owners run their businesses, he has a unique perspective on how to achieve success and thrive in the ever-evolving fitness industry. In this episode, Tim and I discuss best marketing practices for yoga studios and yoga teachers, as well as trends he is seeing for 2022. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Tim’s story; transitioning from the cosmetics industry to starting a business helping fitness studio owners. Joining TeamUp as an early-stage startup. Top admin responsibilities that studio owners need help with Tracing the yoga business client journey Using administration to attract and cultivate great students Studio admin trends over the last two years during the pandemic Hybrid studios and the future of yoga/fitness classes Guest Links: Website: https://goteamup.com 

Marketing a Yoga Business & Trends for 2022 with Tim Green

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kristie Nichol. Kristie is a 500-hour RYT and a registered CPA based in Canmore, Alberta. In this week's episode of the show, Kristie talks about how to get prepared for this year's tax season, as well as some of her top tips for getting organized and staying on top of your financials to help make tax season less of a burden. She also shares the importance of having a relationship with your finances and how working with an accountant, a bookkeeper, or using software can help you with this.  Enjoy!    This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. In this episode: Transitioning from corporate finance to yoga instructing Exercising a gift for accounting in the world of yoga 2022 tax planning tips Keeping track of deductibles and receipts Using tax tech tools to automate your tax prep The benefits of choosing to pay attention to how money works in your business Keeping your business and personal accounts separate Guest Links: Website: knicholcpa.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftclarity/   Mentioned Links: https://www.hubdoc.com https://www.xero.com/us/

Prepping & Organizing Your Finances for Tax & Accounting Season with Kristie Nichol

How to Set Up Your Schedule to Achieve Your 2022 Goals with Renee Clair

2022 & Q1 Goal Setting

This week's episode of the podcast is the final podcast episode of 2021! In this week's solo episode, I am looking back on 2021, including where I spent the year, how things went with the podcast, what went well in my business and what was challenging. I also talk about one of my biggest changes over this past, getting pregnant, what it's been like to navigate running a business and planning for maternity leave while pregnant, as well as what to expect from 2022.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: 51 Episodes of MBOm, 20 episodes of Matcha Mornings and 27 episodes of TWW  Started the year in Campeche, Mexico and finishing in Queretaro, Mexico  Got pregnant in May and will be welcoming a baby girl into the family in February  Navigating running a business while pregnant  Planning for a maternity leave as a solopreneur  What went well  Continuing to have great guests on the show Continuing to work with amazing clients  Supporting yoga studios and keeping them afloat  Teaching in a teacher training program  Took a year-long Ayurveda course  What was challenging  I didn’t see as much podcast growth as I would have liked to in 2021  I had a goal to get out my courses revamped and out and I am still working hard to try to make that happen before my maternity leave  What to expect for 2022  Links:  theworldwanderers.com/podcast/ 

2021 Year in Review

 This week on the podcast I am joined by Emily Perron. Emily helps yoga teachers and online entrepreneurs expand and improve their teams with talented freelancers. Her number one goal is to align the right person with the right role, so business owners and freelancers alike feel empowered to work within their individual skill sets and strengths. Her expertise lies in hiring and managing in your Zone of Genius.  In this episode of the podcast, Emily shares how we know when we're ready to hire, how to identify what to hire for, including what is in our Zone of Genius and what isn't, as well as her top tips for putting together an awesome job posting that will help you get the right person into your business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. 

When & How to Hire Freelancers in Your Yoga Business with Emily Perron

 This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the founder of Rebel Therapist. In this episode, Annie shares how 1-on-1 and group programs can be great ways for yoga teachers to diversify their income and how to create programs that are successful! There is nothing more challenging than pouring your heart and soul into a program that you are super excited about and then seeing it flop, so she shares her top tips for creating a program that will succeed, how to get over perfectionism mentality when it comes to creating programs, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. 

How to Create Successful Yoga Programs with Annie Schuessler

This week on the podcast I am joined by Steff Gallante. Steff is a mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness & meditation coach, and Ayurveda wellness guide. She teaches weekly yoga, meditation, and Zumba classes and she uses all of these practices to improve daily wellness and promote long-lasting well-being for herself and her clients. In this week's episode of the podcast, we are talking about Steff's journey with yoga and how she weaved yoga in with her passion for fitness and Ayurveda to create a business with diverse offerings that come together to serve the purpose of helping people feel better in their bodies. Steff shares what it was like starting her online business just months before the pandemic started, as well as what she's learned through her business journey! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Building an Online Fitness, Yoga & Ayurveda Business with Steff Gallante

This week on the podcast I am joined by Lily Allen-Duenas. Lily is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. Lily is also the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast, and she also works with individuals to help them with their marketing, graphic design, and branding. In this episode of the podcast, Lily shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she had built a business teaching across the globe. When the pandemic hit, Lily was forced to slow down and stay put, which allowed her to focus on other areas of her business, including supporting her clients with their businesses. One aspect of this is social media, and Lily and I discuss the importance of social media, how to use social media effectively in your yoga business, as well as some of her top tips for social media, batching, Reels, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

How to Use Social Media Effectively with Lily Allen-Duenas

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Fowler. Stephanie is a yoga teacher who works with middle-aged women to help them feel good in their bodies and minds. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie shares her journey going from high school teacher to yoga teacher, and how she prepared to retire from one career and move into another. She also shares the process of creating her business, discovering her niche and how she's found a niche that she loves, as well as what she's learned through her journey! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

How to Create a Business & Discover a Niche That You Love with Stephanie Fowler

This week on the podcast I am joined by Joanna Sapir. Joanna works with wellness entrepreneurs to help them with their sales processes, streamlining their systems, and setting up businesses that really work for them, their schedules and their goals. In this episode of the podcast, Joanna shares her top tips for improving your sales process so that you can start getting long-term clients that you love working with! Joanna shares how to use free consultations effectively in your business, as well as some of the biggest mistakes that yoga teachers make in their sales processes, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

5 Steps for Improving Your Sales Process, Getting More Students & Making More Money with Joanna Sapir

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Juzbi Walia. Juzbi is a yoga teacher from India who recently moved from Abu Dhabi to Ontario, Canada. During the pandemic she went through a big career change, leaving her corporate career to start her yoga business. Juzbi shares how starting a yoga business during a global pandemic has gone for her, especially with a big move in the middle. We also discuss burnout and how yoga teachers can cope with their own burnout, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Starting a Business During the Pandemic & Coping with Burnout with Juzbi Walia

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Bruce Mackay. Bruce is a meditation and yoga teacher, the founder of The Yoga Shop, as well as the co-founder of Yoga Alliance Professionals.   In this episode, Bruce shares how he got into yoga, what inspired him to become a yoga teacher, and his career as a yoga teacher over the last 30 years. Bruce also shares what inspired the creation of Yoga Alliance Professionals and how they are helping to set higher standards in the yoga industry. We also discuss some of the most important ways that yoga teachers thrive in their careers, and much more.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

How to Create a Thriving Yoga Teacher Career with Bruce Mackay from Yoga Alliance Professionals

Mastering the Business of Yoga (M.B.Om for short) is a podcast was designed for new yoga teachers who want to create a successful career in yoga, but don't know where to start, or what to do. Each episode is hosted by yoga teacher & business graduate, Amanda Kingsmith, and features different, successful and inspiring yoga teachers who share their experiences in the yoga world, and the business lessons they have learned throughout their careers. Guests range from full-time yoga teachers, yoga studio owners, teachers who have branched off to create their own businesses, teachers who have developed their own teacher training, and much more.

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