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fitSpot Guru
Running a successful studio isn't about doing more. It's about creating alignment between who you are, the experience you deliver, and the business you've built around it. fitSpot Guru explores the intersection of identity, experience, and economics inside the boutique fitness industry. Hosted by the team behind fitDEGREE, each episode examines the patterns, decisions, and challenges that shape thriving studios. Through industry insights, real-world examples, and practical conversations, you'll…
Episodes
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Episode 302: Should You Start Fresh or Buy Existing? A Studio Owner's First Big Decision
What We Cover In This Episode: Why your business model should match your personal strengths and tolerance for uncertainty [1:27] The "Vision Test" and why a…
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Episode 301: The Power of Pause: Managing Freeze Requests Strategically
What We Cover In This Episode: How reframing the freeze request at allows studio owners to view it not as a cancellation, but as a retention opportunity [3:56]…
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Episode 300: Back to Routine, Back to Revenue: How to Capitalize on the Fall Rush
What We Cover In This Episode: How to adapt your studio's schedule and offerings to meet the specific needs and routines of parents and teachers returning to…
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Episode 299: Click-to-Cancel is Canceled? What Studio Owners Still Need to Know
What We Cover In This Episode: Why the much-anticipated FTC click-to-cancel rule was halted just days before launch, and how it impacts your fitness business…
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Episode 298: Handling Client Complaints Without Losing Your Mind
What We Cover In This Episode: How to separate your personal feelings from client feedback to maintain a clear perspective and prevent burnout [6:20] The…
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Episode 297: Membership Perks That Don't Cost a Dime (But Feel Like a Fortune)
What We Cover In This Episode: How you can use priority booking access to create exclusivity, without any extra effort on your part [4:51] What you can do on…
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Episode 296: No More Temperature Checks: Intro Offers Just Got Smarter
What We Cover In This Episode: The ways in which the new updates to our latest software platform release will make your intro offers more accessible to…
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Episode 295: Life Hacks for a Successful Studio Staff Meeting
What We Cover In This Episode: How to apply the three core principles for a successful staff meeting [4:39] Why breaking down your meeting agenda effectively…
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Episode 294: Should Your Studio Take a Break? The Pros and Cons of Summer (or Winter) Shutdowns
What We Cover In This Episode: What "taking a break" means and does not mean and why this is important to understand as a studio owner [4:21] Proactive things…
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Episode 293: The Power of Feedback: Listening Without Losing Yourself
What We Cover In This Episode: How to approach integrating feedback into your core process and why it's such a good idea to do this [5:53] Strategies for…
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Episode 292: Delegate Like a Pro: How to Onboard, Train, and Track a Virtual Assistant
What We Cover In This Episode: How to prepare your business for a virtual assistant before you post for help [4:23] Things to keep in mind when hiring the…
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Episode 291: Do, Delegate, Delete: The Studio Owner's Guide to Choosing VA, Team, or Tech
What We Cover In This Episode: Why energy, not just time, is your most valuable resource as a business owner [2:43] How to determine what tasks you should be…
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Episode 290: Cracking the Code on Client Retention: Small Tweaks, Big Impact
What We Cover In This Episode: How the three main pillars of retention make up the foundational strategy for boosting client retention [6:04] The way to use…
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Episode 289: What Could Go Wrong? Summer Events, Outdoor Classes & Staying Prepared
What We Cover In This Episode: Pre-event planning strategies to pay attention to when creating a successful outdoor event [4:56] The necessity of clear…
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Episode 288: Click to Cancel & FTC Compliance
What We Cover In This Episode: Details on the FTC negative option rule coming into effect May 14th and why compliance is key when it comes to protecting your…
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Episode 287: From Side Hustle to CEO: When to Go All In
What We Cover In This Episode: The key financial readiness benchmarks you should be considering before transitioning to full-time [4:55] What operational…
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Episode 286: From Slower Traffic to Summer Surges: How to Stay Ahead in the Heat
What We Cover In This Episode: Effective strategies for creating recurring revenue with summer-only Memberships [3:20] The benefits of summer outdoor fitness…
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Episode 285: Gym Owners' Legal Checklist: Avoiding Costly Mistakes and Planning for Growth
What We Cover In This Episode: The difference between an LLC and an S-Corp, and how that affects liability, taxation and future growth [4:31] What the purpose…
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Episode 284: Zoom Out: Working ON Your Business, Not Just IN It
What We Cover In This Episode: How to strategically carve out dedicated "CEO time" each week and why this focused time is so crucial [7:49] Why a time audit is…
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Episode 283: Unlocking New Features: What's New in fitDEGREE & How to Use Them
What We Cover In This Episode: A look at our recent key feature updates, including schedule visibility, gift card discounts, and more [1:17] The flexible gift…
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Episode 282: Rules, Relationships, and Respect: Enforcing Policies Without Losing Members
What We Cover In This Episode: Strategies for onboarding new clients and communicating studio policies effectively so that clear expectations are set from Day…
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Episode 281: What You're Overthinking (And What Actually Matters)
What We Cover In This Episode: Why quality over quantity matters when it comes to social media followers [7:29] The dangers of adding more options you to your…
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Episode 280: Your Studio's Blind Spots: What You're Ignoring That's Costing You
What We Cover In This Episode: What you can do to maximize profit through regular, not once-a-year, audits of your numbers [3:33] How to stop membership leaks…
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Episode 279: From Solo to Scalable: Building a Team That Has Your Back
What We Cover In This Episode: The true cost of a bad hire and why hiring the wrong person is even worse than being short-staffed [2:18] How delegating tasks…
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Episode 278: The Art of the First Impression: How to Hook New Members in 30 Seconds
What We Cover In This Episode: Why a strategic approach, not just "vibes," is essential for client experience and retention [0:27] What recent data is showing…
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Episode 277: Spring Cleaning for Your Fitness Business: Refreshing Policies & Procedures
What We Cover In This Episode: Why Spring is the perfect time to review and refresh your business operations [0:23] How updating your contracts and waivers…
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Episode 276: Breaking Free from the Studio Owner Burnout Cycle
What We Cover In This Episode: The importance of establishing systems, setting boundaries, and building support structures to prevent burnout, both personally…
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Episode 275: Navigating Tough Client Conversations: Policies, Boundaries, and Difficult Situations
What We Cover In This Episode: Proactive strategies like waivers and automated reminders to set expectations and prevent misunderstandings [3:27] How to master…
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Episode 274: Simplifying Payments and Memberships: The Secret to Studio Success
What We Cover In This Episode: What to understand about payment processing and the key differences between ACH and credit card transactions [4:58] How you can…
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Episode 273: Maximizing Revenue Streams in Your Fitness Studio
What We Cover In This Episode: Why a thorough analysis of your existing income streams is the foundational step towards maximizing your studio's profitability…
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Episode 272: Mastering Referral Marketing for Your Studio
What We Cover In This Episode: The key benefits of keeping your referral marketing simple and easy to understand [3:31] Options you have as incentives to offer…
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Episode 271: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Studio Owner
What We Cover In This Episode: How identifying tasks that can be automated or delegated to free up your time is the very first step in achieving work-life…
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Episode 270: Building a Strong Team: Employee Management Best Practices for Boutique Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: How finding the right team really starts by defining your studio needs [4:07] Why focusing on fostering growth for your…
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Episode 269: Elevate Your Studio with Year-End Reflections for Continued Success
What We Cover In This Episode: How to pinpoint your studio's biggest achievements and challenges through a year-end review [4:06] The key metrics and trends to…
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Episode 268: Boost Your Gym's Sales Success with A Few Simple Questions
What We Cover In This Episode: Tips for uncovering and understanding your potential clients "why" [4:59] How identify past challenges that your potential…
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Episode 267: Crafting a Strong Group Class Pricing Structure
What We Cover In This Episode: Recommendations for keeping your service menu simple and finite [4:05] Flexible service menu options you can use when creating…
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Episode 266: To Automate or To Call: Deciding When Personal Touch Matters in Your Fitness Studio
What We Cover In This Episode: How to streamline your member interactions with efficient automation techniques [3:08] Why personalized communication for…
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Episode 265: Member Spotlights: Showcasing Success Stories to Boost Engagement
What We Cover In This Episode: Why showcasing member success stories can significantly boost engagement within your boutique fitness studio community [3:06]…
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Episode 264: Automating Your Way to More Customers with Justin Silverman of Merchynt
What We Cover In This Episode: A look at how Merchynt automated Google My Business [2:28] Some of the most effective marketing tools that are available to you…
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Episode 263: Creating an Impactful Studio Challenge: Boosting Engagement and Revenue
What We Cover In This Episode: How to choose a challenge theme that aligns with your members' goals and sparks interest [2:53] The power of fostering community…
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Episode 262: 5 Lease Traps Gym Owners Can't Afford to Ignore with Matt Becker of Gym Lawyers PLLC
What We Cover In This Episode: Common hurdles faced by gym owners when first examining a lease agreement [2:51] A breakdown of the most crucial sections within…
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Episode 261: Competing with Larger Brands: Strategies for Boutique Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: What to understand about the "Winning Zone" and focusing on where you are better than your larger competitors [3:02] How you can…
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Episode 260: Boosting Your Studio's SEO: A Beginner's Guide
What We Cover In This Episode: Effective keyword strategies for identifying what potential clients are searching for in their first fitness class[2:01] How…
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Episode 259: Mastering Employee Management for Boutique Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: How clearly defining roles and responsibilities for every position is crucial for a studio's success [7:50] Why hiring for a…
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Episode 258: Using Exceptional Service to Elevate Your Studio's Client Experience
What We Cover In This Episode: How exceptional services involves creating a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through your doors [1:30] The critical…
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Episode 257: The Power of Taking Breaks: How Taking Strategic Breaks Can Benefit Studio Owners
What We Cover In This Episode: "Nick's Nuggets" and the big reasons why it's so important to be taking breaks [0:59] Actionable tactics you can use to ensure…
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Episode 256: See You Later!
What We Cover In This Episode: How we're feeling right now and why it's been a bit of a "love/hate relationship" with the podcast [0:56] The ways in which…
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Episode 255: Essential Crisis Management Strategies for Boutique Fitness Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: An update on the total value of the wellness market right now and the shift that's happening towards holistic health [1:02] The…
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Episode 254: Developing Financial Fitness: Building Budgets, Making Projections, and Understanding ROI for Boutique Fitness Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: The ways that people are searching for a financial wellness on an individual level [0:51] What to consider about cash flow…
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Episode 253: It's More Than Just Fitness: How to Create an Experience That Resonates!
What We Cover In This Episode: How to approach defining your unique selling proposition [4:46] What to understand about connecting with your target audience…
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Episode 252: Scaling Your Success: The Latest Strategies for Studio Owners Who Want to GROW
What We Cover In This Episode: What to consider if you're thinking of expanding beyond your current physical space [7:25] A look at integrating retail…
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Episode 251: Optimizing First Visits: Best Practices to Maximize New Client Retention with Seran Glanfield of Spring Three
What We Cover In This Episode: Examples of ways you can optimize the very first visit by your clients [1:08] What Seran says is the "low-hanging fruit" of…
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Episode 250: Mastering the Customer Experience: Effective Onboarding, Communication, and Feedback Strategies for Boutique Fitness Studios
What We Cover In This Episode: News with Nick and the latest of group fitness builds and mental, emotional and physical well-being [0:36] The importance that…
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Episode 249: Master Your Marketing Messaging with Seran Glanfield of Spring Three
What We Cover In This Episode: Seran's journey from Wall Street to the Pilates studio - and beyond [1:15] How she curated her approach to coaching fitness…
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Episode 248: What to Know About Summer Survival: Mastering Seasonal Drops and Boosting Studio Engagement
What We Cover In This Episode: Why you'll want to understand, analyze and anticipate the summer drops that occur in our industry [5:28] The need to ensure…
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Episode 247: Cancellation Policy Q&A
What We Cover In This Episode: A look at the current activity in gyms now versus the pre-pandemic levels [0:52] What the primary goal of having a cancellation…
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Episode 246: Onboarding and Maintaining a Proper Team with Katie Santos of Fitness HR
What We Cover In This Episode: What leadership quality Katie says is the single most crucial one for running a fitness studio [4:08] One of the biggest HR…
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Episode 245: 10 Key Facts of Digital Marketing
What We Cover In This Episode: News with Nick and a look at how Capitol Hill is "getting fit" [0:54] Why you need to find and lean into your ideal clients in…
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Episode 244: The Downsides of Not Having Employees with Katie Santos of Fitness HR
What We Cover In This Episode: What the transition from studio owner to HR looked like for Katie [6:25] How to convey, from a marketing perspective, the move…
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Episode 243: Maximize Studio Membership Value with fitDEGREE's Early Access Tags
What We Cover In This Episode: What early access tags are and the ways you can now start implementing them [7:44] How this feature was designed to make…