Mastering the Business of Yoga
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsMastering 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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045: Develping Your Yoga Brand with Danielle Joseph
January 23, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 29.1 MBDanielle Joseph is a yoga teacher and the founder of Function Creative Co. and Your Yoga Brand. Danielle specializes in design + branding, and she also does branding specifically for yoga teachers. She also runs an awesome Facebook community for yoga teachers who are looking to build their your brand. On this episode, Danielle and I are chatting about all things branding. We cover developing your website + logo, suggestions for social media, how to work with an evolving brand, how to deve...
044: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Yoga Teacher
January 16, 2017 12:00 - 34 minutes - 17.4 MBHave you stepped into the studio and thought to yourself "I can't do this", "I'm a fake", "I have no idea what I'm doing", or some version of that? That's imposter syndrome, and almost all of us have had it at some point. Wikipedia defines imposter syndrome as "the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud". It's when we talk about something that we don't feel like an expert in, or when other people believe that we are something that we don't feel like we are. It's that moment when w...
043: Finding Your Purpose + Achieving Your Goals with Randelle Lusk
January 09, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBRandelle Lusk is a Calgary-based yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, and a lululemon ambassador. After getting her yoga teacher training, Randelle knew that she wanted to bring yoga to her hometown of Fort St. John, BC. She was turned down for a loan to start her yoga studio, so she looked to her community, her friends, and other like-minded entrepreneurs to find a way to start her yoga studio. Years later, Randelle still owns the yoga studio in Fort St. John although she’s based out of Cal...
042: Reno Muenz on Balancing Spirituality + Business
January 02, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBHave you struggled with the balance between spirituality and business? Do you wonder how you can be a yogi, yet still be a successful business owner? Sometimes finding the balance between humility and business can be difficult, and Reno Muenz has found that balance. Reno is the founder of The Dharma Temple in Vancouver. He is a successful business owner, and teacher of kundalini and meditation. During the episode, Reno says "The world doesn't need more people who can do the splits. The wor...
041: Teaching in a Saturated Market with Tara Koenig
December 26, 2016 12:00 - 46 minutes - 22.9 MBOn season 1 of the podcast, Tara Koenig shared her passion + involvement in the Africa Yoga Project. Now she's back for season 2 to talk about her experiences teaching in a saturated market. Tara is based out of Banff, Alberta, which is an extremely saturated market (hundreds of yoga teachers and only a few yoga studios). We talk about finding your niche in a saturated teaching market, how to make yourself stand out as a new yoga teacher, and strategies for getting a job in a saturated marke...
040: Becoming a Sustainable Full-Time Yoga Teacher with Andrew Misle
December 19, 2016 12:00 - 56 minutes - 27.5 MBAndrew Misle is a Sattva yoga teacher based out of Edmonton, Alberta, and he joined me on the podcast to talk about his journey to becoming a full-time yoga teacher. Andrew discovered yoga at a time when he needed to heal his body, and he realized that yoga was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. On this episode, Andrew and I dive into the importance of a beginner's mindset, creating your own opportunities as a teacher + how to find a sustainable way to make a living as a full-t...
039: Why a Morning Routine is Important for Entrepreneurs
December 12, 2016 12:00 - 22 minutes - 12.1 MBDo you work as a yoga teacher entrepreneur and have control over your schedule outside of the classes you teach? Have you ever struggled with productivity, discipline, or managing your time? I have too, and the habit that has a game changer for me was creating a morning routine that is non-negotiable for myself. So, on this episode, we are talking about the importance of a morning routine - why you should create one for yourself, what to include in it, and how to make it a habit that you...
038: Digging Deeper into the Business of Yoga with Laura Fraser
December 05, 2016 12:00 - 49 minutes - 24.5 MBLaura Fraser is a yoga teacher for Power Yoga Canada, works in marketing, and is passionate about calligraphy. She also runs a website called Little Black Leggings, where she explores the marketing + business side of yoga. On this episode, Laura shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and how because she never felt like teaching a ton of classes was right for her, she's branched out to pursue her other passions alongside yoga - marketing + calligraphy. We also dive deep into the business of ...
037: Jeff Mah on the Business of Owning a Yoga Studio
November 28, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBJeff Mah + I had a great conversation in season 1 on his journey as a yoga teacher + to becoming a studio owner. It was a fabulous conversation, so if you haven't listened to it yet, give it a listen here before listening to this episode. I'm super excited to have Jeff back on the show to continue the conversation of the business of owning a yoga studio. We talk about everything from charging less as a yoga teacher, teaching for free, valuing yourself as a yoga teacher, setting prices for ...
036: How to Lead Yoga Retreats with Jen Corley
November 21, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBAre you interested in leading a yoga retreat, but don't really know where to start? WeTravel is a platform for retreat leaders that will help you from start to finish to create a great retreat. On this episode of the podcast, Jen Corley from WeTravel is joining me to talk about how to lead a great retreat. Jen shares her background as a yoga teacher and how she came to be working at WeTravel helping yoga teachers create great retreats. We discuss choosing a retreat location, pricing, bes...
035: Yoga + Self Esteem
November 14, 2016 12:00 - 34 minutes - 17.4 MBOn the first solo episode of this season, we're talking about yoga + self esteem. This episode is based off the principles of self esteem discussed in Nathaniel Branden's "The Six Pillars of Self Esteem". I discuss how yoga can improve self esteem + how the principles of self esteem are largely linked to the practice of yoga. I analyze each pillar one at a time, and they each build off one another to make up the big picture of a strong self esteem. I begin by defining self esteem, and then...
034: How to Become a Private Yoga Teacher with Sytera Field
November 07, 2016 14:14 - 57 minutes - 27.9 MBSytera Field found yoga after an accident, and after having a profound healing experience, she decided that she wanted to teach. On this episode, Sytera shares her journey as a yoga teacher - briefly running a yoga studio out of her home, teaching as many classes a week as she could, and how she ultimately become a teacher of private yoga. Sytera shares her advice to becoming a private yoga teacher, how she has been successful + tips and tricks for new yoga teachers. She also shares about ...
033: Kaeleigh Doherty on the Banff Yoga Festival
October 31, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBKaeleigh Doherty is a kick ass yoga teacher + the founder of the Banff Yoga Festival. On this episode of the podcast, Kaeleigh shares her inspiration for creating the Banff Yoga Festival, what it was like to create a festival from scratch, the challenges of creating the festival + what she learned along the way. Kaeleigh hoped for 50 people to show up to the Banff Yoga Festival, and approximately 550 came! The festival was targeted at the Banff community, but people came from all over to j...
032: The Importance of Accounting + Book Keeping with Levi Morehouse
October 24, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBLevi Morehouse is not a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, or a yoga entrepreneur. He is a small business owner though, and his small business is an accounting + book keeping company called Ceterus. Ceterus' slogan is "let us do the rest" + they provide services for small business owners doing their accounting or book keeping. You may be curious why I wanted to talk to Levi. The reason is that I think that book keeping + accounting is something that many people in the yoga industry lack, ...
Season 1 Finale
August 22, 2016 10:00 - 9 minutes - 5.99 MBAs the title indicates, this is the season 1 finale. This episode doesn't have a guest or a topic on yoga, it is just to close off this season of the podcast and to let you know what you can expect in the upcoming season. What's next for M.B.Om? Exciting new episodes and guests New content on the website More social media eBooks, courses and much more! Stay up to date with future happenings by subscribing to the podcast and signing up for the newsletter. While on this short break f...
030: Taylor Harkness on Being an Authentic Yoga Teacher
August 15, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Taylor Harkness shares his journey as a yoga teacher, how his career has evolved over the years and all of the business lessons he's learned along the way. We talk about everything from managing a yoga studio, running retreats, to social media, and how to do it all while being your authentic self. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe to the newsletter and join the community on Facebook.
029: Teaching Private Yoga with Kate Connell Potts
August 08, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBDo you want to create a business as a yoga teacher, but aren't too sure where to start or how to do it? Do you want to teach private yoga, but don't know how to get started? On this episode of the podcast, Kate Connell Potts shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she began teaching private yoga. Now, she not only has a business around teaching private yoga, but she also teaches other yoga teachers how to become private yoga teachers. She shares her tips and tricks with you, so don't ...
028: Q&A - Your Questions Answered
August 01, 2016 12:00 - 22 minutes - 11.9 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions! I chat about websites, teaching weekly, completing your YTT, getting a job, and how to keep things creative. If you have a question, and want to hear it, send me an email at [email protected]. If you enjoy the podcast, sign up for the newsletter and join the community on Facebook. Enjoy!
027: Knowing What You're Teaching For & Why it's Important
July 25, 2016 10:00 - 26 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today's solo episode, I dig into the topic of why it's important to know what you're teaching for. A while back, I wrote a blog post called "Why You Should Never Teach for a 'Maybe'". I wrote this post at a time when I was in an unconventional teaching agreement with a studio owner, and I was no longer receiving a monetary amount for my teaching. My business coach was uncomfortable, and I was thinking nothing of it. As time went on, I kept coming back to that situation. I trusted the pers...
026: Yoga for the Cancer Population with Lara Benusis
July 18, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 25.5 MBDo you want to take your teaching from the general population to helping people with sickness and disease? Lara Benusis did too. Lara grew up with a mother with MS who practiced yoga, and so her yoga practice began at a young age. After many years as a professional dancer and a yoga teacher, Lara moved towards teaching yoga to people who were sick, as well as people who were healthy. For a number of years, she worked at a major cancer center in New York, and on today's episode, she's shari...
025: Changing Your Life Through Yoga with Yochai Weiss
July 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBA couple years ago, Yochai Weiss was a taxi driver in NYC who smoked nearly 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Now, he is a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Yochai shares how yoga and becoming a yoga teacher has changed his life in a big way for the better. We chat about life, yoga, the practice of yoga off the mat, and the business lessons he's learned over the last 3 years as a yoga teacher. How has yoga and / or being a yoga teacher changed your life? Send me an email...
024: Creating Your Own Diverse Business with Tracey Delfs
July 04, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBDo you want to teach full-time, but aren't sure if you want to teach 15, 20, 25 classes a week? Are you uncertain of how you can make it work financially? You are not alone - and you definitely don't want to miss this episode! On this episode of the podcast, Calgary-based yoga and meditation teacher and life coach, Tracey Delfs, shares how she became a successful entrepreneur and how she created a business around yoga, without teaching 20 classes a week. Tracey and I talk about the diffe...
023: Who Should do a Yoga Teacher Training Program?
June 27, 2016 10:00 - 25 minutes - 13.1 MBDo you want to complete a yoga teacher training, but wonder if you're good enough to do one? Do you believe that you need to be have a stronger or better physical practice before you complete a yoga teacher training program? I wondered the same thing before I completed my teacher training. And, this is something that I have heard from quite a few of my students lately, so I wanted to address the topic. I have only completed one YTT program, so I am not expert, but I do believe that if yo...
022: Podcasting & Owning a Yoga Studio with Melissa Leger
June 20, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 26.8 MBDo you want to create your own yoga business? Do you dream of being a full-time yoga teacher? Do you want to learn more about the business side of yoga? If so, then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Melissa Leger, from The Smart Yoga Teacher Podcast, shares her business advice from running her own yoga retreats, owning her own yoga studio, and having a podcast on the business of yoga. Melissa and I are very aligned on the topics that we talk about on our podcasts, so...
021: How to Quit Your Full-Time Job to Teach Yoga with Caron Christison
June 13, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 24 MBDo you want to quit your job to teach yoga full-time? Is your dream to be a full-time yoga teach? Caron's was too. On this episode of the podcast, Caron Christison, and Atlanta based yoga teacher, shares how she went from working a full-time corporate job to teaching yoga full-time, and how you can too. I've talked to a lot of people who teach yoga part-time or as a side gig outside of their full-time job who want to make the switch, but simply don't know where to start. Or, they don't ...
020: Yoga & Biomechanics with Jules Mitchell
June 06, 2016 10:00 - 57 minutes - 28.1 MBDo you enjoy yoga, but want more? Do you crave learning more about the body and the way that the body moves? Do you want to do something different than simply teaching classes in a study? If so, this episode is for! On this episode, Jules Mitchell shares her journey as a yoga teacher, her background in biomechanics, and how she incorporated biomechanics into her yoga teaching. We delve into creating a brand around a specialty, finding a community of people who connect with what your specia...
019: My 1 Year Teaching Anniversary & What I've Learned as a Yoga Teacher
May 30, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBAre you thinking about doing a yoga teacher training? Do you want to become a yoga teacher? Have you recently completed your teacher training and are feeling a bit uncertain? This episode is for you! The beginning of May marked my one year teaching anniversary, and I decided to celebrate that by having my boyfriend and travel podcast co-host, Ryan, interview me on what the last year has been like for me, and how becoming a yoga teacher has changed my life. We talk about what inspired me to...
018: Creating an Online Business & Teaching Abroad with The Yoga Nomads
May 23, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 26.4 MBDo you want to travel the world and teach yoga? Do you feel confused about how to go about getting teaching jobs and making enough money to travel? Are you struggling to figure out how to market yourself online? If so, this episode is for you! Anne Rapp & Brandon Quittem are The Yoga Nomads, and they have been on the road for over 2 years now traveling and practicing yoga, and creating an online business. On this episode, The Yoga Nomads share their journey as traveling yoga teachers, wher...
017: From Owning a Yoga Studio to Running Retreats & Trainings with Kristen Stuart
May 16, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yogini, Kristen Stuart, shares her journey as a yoga teacher. Kristen shares what it was like to open a yoga studio, and what she learned from that experience. Kristen talks about how she started developing and leading both yoga retreats and trainings, and what she has learned along the way. We delve into what life as a yoga teacher is like, and Kristen provides some of the key business lessons that she has learned through her experience teaching...
016: Amber Barry on Owning a Yoga Studio
May 09, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBDo you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Atlanta based yoga studio owner, Amber Barry, shares her journey as a yoga teacher, why she decided to open a yoga studio, and what it was actually like to open up her dream studio. Amber also shares what it is like to run a yoga studio on a day-to-day basis, and everything she has learned along the way. To learn more...
015: How to Make Money & Stand out From the Competition with Mike Michalowicz
May 02, 2016 10:00 - 55 minutes - 27.2 MBAre you living pay check to pay check and having a hard time making money as a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner? Do you want to stand out in a saturated market? On this episode of the podcast, I chat with entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz. Mike shares how to "pay yourself first" and become more profitable in the yoga industry. He also shares his business advice for yoga studio owners and yoga teachers who are struggling to make enough money. Finally, Mike gives you advice on how to...
014: What Does it Mean to be Good at Yoga?
April 25, 2016 10:00 - 29 minutes - 15 MBDo you ever wonder if you're "good enough" at yoga to be teaching? Do you ever wonder what it means to be good at yoga? A couple weeks ago, someone asked me how good I was at yoga, and when I thought about it, I immediately thought of my asana practice. There are a lot of advanced asanas I can't do, so I must not be that good... right? And if I'm not that good, should I really be teaching? After taking some time to consider what it means to be good at yoga, I decided to put out a solo epis...
013: How Tova Payne Became an Entrepreneurial Yogi
April 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBDo you want to become a full-time yoga teacher? Run your own retreats? Design your own teacher training? Maybe even write a book? Tova Payne shares how she did it on this episode! Tova Payne is the business teacher for The Vancouver School of Yoga and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She's been teaching yoga for 10 years, and in that time she has ran her own yoga retreats, designed her own yoga teacher training, and has written and published a book (and is currently working on her ...
012: From Ashtanga to Restorative Yoga with Andrea Peloso
April 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBDo you want to learn about various different types of yoga? Do you want to become an expert in more than one area of yoga? Well, you can! On this episode of the podcast, Andrea Peloso shares her journey as a yoga teacher. She went from an ashtanga practitioner and teacher, to a restorative yoga teacher, to developing teacher training for restorative yoga, and workshops and training on spinal immersion. Andrea shares how she has expanded her learning as a yoga teacher and become a teacher of...
011: Becoming a Yoga Teacher Teacher with Erin Evans
April 04, 2016 10:00 - 55 minutes - 26.9 MBDo you dream of developing your own teacher training programs? Once, that was Erin Evans dream too, and now it is her reality. On this episode, Erin shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and all that she has learned in her 13 years of teaching yoga. Erin discusses the doubts and the challenges she's had throughout her career, and the struggles of being both a mother and a yoga teacher. Finally, Erin shares how she made her dream of leading teacher trainings a reality - what it took, how she...
010: How to Build Your Brand & Run Retreats with Julie Zuzek
March 28, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBDo you want to be a successful yoga teacher? Do you dream of running your own retreats? Are you struggling to find your niche and develop your brand? This episode is definitely for you! The Corporate Yogi herself, Julie Zuzek, is here to share her must-know business lessons on how to build your brand, run your own retreats, and much more. Julie worked in corporate for 15 years before she took her yoga teacher training, and began to teach yoga and create The Corporate Yogi - business coachi...
009: Finding Your Path as a Yoga Teacher with Lydia Zamorano
March 21, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBDo you want to teach yoga, but you're not sure where you want to take your career? There are a lot of career options as a yoga teacher, and it can be confusing to pick just one. On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yoga teacher, Lydia Zamorano, shares her career path as a yoga teacher. She went from teaching full-time, to owning a yoga studio, to teaching around the world, to being a mom and a yoga teacher, and now to running yoga teacher training programs. Lydia shares how she has...
008: How to Make Yoga Accessible for Everyone with Brea Johnson
March 14, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBDo you want to become a successful yoga teacher? Are you interested in owning your own yoga studio? Do you want to break away from the conventional path of teaching yoga? On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Brea Johnson is here to share her story as a yoga teacher. Brea jumped into teaching yoga immediately after completing her YTT and taught 25 classes per week! From there, she owned a yoga studio, sold her yoga studio, took a break from yoga, and then came back into yoga with a whole n...
007: Teaching Yoga Abroad with Carolyn McPherson
March 07, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDo you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad? Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her YTT in India, she traveled to Nicaragua to teach, and then moved to the Dominican Republic where she taught in Spanish. Now, Carolyn is back in India working for the ashram where she completed her teacher training. Carolyn's life is one that many people dream about, and on this episode she shares how she did it, what it's been like, and so much...
006: From Corporate America to Full-time Yoga Teacher with Katie Roll
March 01, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBKatie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned as a yoga teacher, and the business lessons she wish she knew when she first started. Katie tal...
005: Giving Back Through Yoga: Tara Koenig on the Africa Yoga Project
February 22, 2016 13:00 - 52 minutes - 37.6 MBDo you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this episode is for you! Banff based yoga teacher, Tara Koenig, shares her journey as a Baptiste power yoga teacher, and how she has become involved with the Africa Yoga Project (AYP). She shares what she has learned through her involvement with AYP, how it has changed her life, and how it has helped her to become a better yoga teacher. Learn more a...
004: Thinking Outside the Box: Tara Newbigging on BooTy
February 15, 2016 13:00 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you completed a YTT and feel like you want to do more with your certificate? Do you feel like you want to create your own brand of yoga or fitness? Believe it or not, it's a possibility, and Tara Newbigging is proof of that. Tara has been a personal trainer, Zumba instructor and registered yoga teacher for nearly 15 years. A few years ago, she felt inspired to stop working in the confines of other people's rules and create her own. It wasn't until one day when she went into her fitness...
003: How to Take Your Yoga Career to the Next Level with Lauren Roegele
February 08, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBLauren Roegele discovered yoga after an extremely traumatic car accident, and in some ways, the practice saved her life. Because of the profound impact that yoga had on her life, Lauren decided to become a teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Lauren shares her journey as a yoga teacher; her experience owning a yoga studio, becoming a partner in YOGO.tv (a Canadian online yoga program with amazing teachers from across the country), and working as a program director for the Vancouver Sch...
002: Lessons to New Yoga Teachers from a New Yoga Teacher with Chelsey Orth
February 01, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBHave you recently completed your YTT and are feeling scared to teach? Eager to teach? Unsure of what to expect? A mere 7 months ago, Chelsey Orth was in your shoes. Chelsey and I completed our YTT together in Bali, and ever since our first conversation, we've been great friends. Since returning from Bali, Chelsey has been teaching consistently in Bozeman, Montana at both a yoga studio and a climbing gym. On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Chelsey shares what the last 7 months of bein...
001: From Yoga Teacher to Studio Owner with Jeff Mah
February 01, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBAre you interested in a career as a full-time yoga teacher? Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, successful yoga teacher & studio owner, Jeff Mah, shares the business lessons he's learned throughout his career as a teacher and yoga studio owner. Jeff began his teaching in Calgary, AB, and nearly 4 years he moved with his family to Canmore, AB, where he owns and operates The Yoga Lounge. On this episode, Jeff sh...
000: Mastering the Business of Yoga Together
February 01, 2016 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBWelcome to the M.B.Om podcast! I'm so glad you've found this podcast, and I hope you are excited to get started on mastering the business of yoga together. On this episode of the podcast, you will meet your host, Amanda Kingsmith (that's me!). You will learn about me - my background, where the idea of M.B.Om came from, and why I've decided to start this podcast. You will also learn more about what M.B.Om is, and what to expect from future episodes. Enjoy! Do you want to continue learnin...