Episode # 17: Understanding the Why of your Customers, Being open to Feedback and Treating your Yoga Studio as a Business With Dr. Stephanie Epps

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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Epps a wife, mother, Nurse Practitioner, Professor and yoga studio owner.  Stephanie has been teaching yoga for 5 years and has owned a brick and mortar studio for 3 years. 

In this episode we explore:

  • The importance of running a business and treating your yoga studio as a business and not a hobby or side hustle

  • Defining Success; Success is in the Eye of the Beholder

  • Accepting that your studio may not be for everyone

  • Understanding the customers Why to ensure they are successful

  • The power in providing people with what they need and being open to offer referrals

  • Meeting the needs of the students who come through the door

  • Seeing people for who they are and providing a diverse environment

  • Management of Teachers during Pandemic

  • Transition to Online Teaching and Hybrid model

  • The importance of Feedback and Personal Growth

  • The Hiring process for New Teachers - are you teachable?

  • How to handle challenging and unpredictable situations

  • Maintaining community at a studio during a pandemic

  • Creating Healthy Boundaries

  • The importance of saying no to maintain true presence

  • Having Honesty and Integrity and being in control of yourself

Stephanie encourages students to embrace their power and take their yoga practice off the mat.  You can connect with Stephanie @indigosoulyoga or @professor_epps or on Facebook @ indigosoulyoga or @professorepps.

Amanda Strojny