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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.

Mastering the Business of Yoga Amanda Kingsmith

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    • 4.7 • 27 Ratings

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.

    Expanding an Online Business & Writing a Book with Brett Larkin

    Expanding an Online Business & Writing a Book with Brett Larkin

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Brett Larkin. Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her training has set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and has matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empowers listeners to actively design their lives using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Yoga enthusiasts love her courses on Kundalini, Prenatal Yoga, and the Uplifted Yoga Academy. In this episode, Brett updates us on what she's been up to since she came on the podcast in the fall of 2020, including the shifts and updates that she's made to her business and programs. We also discuss the changing online yoga industry and how that's impacted her business, as well as what it was like to write and publish a book while being a business entrepreneur and mom, 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.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    Catching up since we last spoke with Brett in Fall 2020 Setting yourself apart in an online space and establishing a business prior to the pandemic How the online yoga industry has evolved over the last few years, and how that’s impacted Brett’s business The power of valuing yourself as a yoga teacher and your product Tips for executing quality online yoga training Harnessing the skill of creating content online Writing and publishing a book while being a mother and business entrepreneur Guest links:
    Website: https://www.brettlarkin.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrettLarkinYoga
    Mentioned by Brett - Uplifted Yoga Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-an-agent-write-your-wellness-book-and/id1097989571?i=1000637658621

    • 47 min
    Growing a Successful Yoga Studio in Bali with Mary Bugg

    Growing a Successful Yoga Studio in Bali with Mary Bugg

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Mary Bugg. Mary is an accomplished Yoga teacher, neuro-muscular therapist and reiki master. She is mum, wife, friend and sister. Having spent 25 years in the film industry as a producer Mary brings her rich experience to all her teaching. She understands we may all come from different directions, but ultimately we are all aiming for the same outcome, happiness with acceptance. Mary has run multiple trainings and workshops in the Middle East and is one of the owners and studio director at the The Path Yoga Studio, Bali. In this episode of the podcast, Mary shares a bit about her journey as a yoga teacher, what brought her to Bali and how she became a co-owner in The Path. She shares what it's like to run a business in a foreign country, as well as her top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company, 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.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    Mary’s yoga story and history working in the film industry Making the shift from being a producer to an accomplished yoga teacher Moving to Bali and opening up a yoga studio Operating in a foreign industry and understanding how to run your business differently Growing a yoga studio in a small town Mary’s top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company Guest links:
    The Path Yoga Center: https://www.thepathyogacenter.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_therapies/

    • 51 min
    Why Yoga Photos Are an Important Part of Your Yoga Brand with Amanda Hughes

    Why Yoga Photos Are an Important Part of Your Yoga Brand with Amanda Hughes

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Amanda Hughes. Amanda is a brand photographer based in Scotland, UK. She works with all types of small businesses, including yoga teachers. In this episode, we're talking about why it's important to have great brand photos for your yoga business and the benefits of hiring a photographer. Amanda also shares some of her top tips for getting great photos for the yoga teachers just starting out who can't afford a professional photographer just yet. We talk about equipment, lighting, selfies 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.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    Amanda’s background and career history How Amanda shifted to working jobs in photography Why it’s important to have great brand photos for a yoga business Taking your own photos over using stock photos online The two different ways to create your brand photos and how to approach both methods The benefits of hiring a professional photographer Tips for creating great photos yourself or from someone that isn’t a professional photographer Amanda’s top business lessons over her experience with branding and photography Guest links:
    Shot by Amanda: https://www.amandahughes.uk/

    • 46 min
    From Yoga Teacher to Health Coach with Michelle Leotta

    From Yoga Teacher to Health Coach with Michelle Leotta

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Michelle Leotta. Michelle is a yoga teacher turned health coach! She’s spent the past 13 years as a practicing, certified health coach while acting as a mentor for health coaches, a presenter at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and partner of Primal Health Coach Institute. In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about Michelle's journey as a yoga teacher, why she pivoted from teaching yoga to being a health coach, how she's built her business over the last decade, and why becoming a health coach can be a great addition to a yoga teaching career.
    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.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    How Michelle got into yoga and her initial journey Michelle’s introduction to teaching yoga while working in advertising Making the pivot from teaching yoga to being a health coach Running a yoga coaching business while pregnant and raising a child Going back to practicing yoga after having a child Operating an online business prior to the pandemic Why becoming a health coach can be a great option for your yoga career
    Guest links:
    Website: https://healthcoachpower.com/

    • 45 min
    How to Discover Your Dharma with Kaya Mindlin

    How to Discover Your Dharma with Kaya Mindlin

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Kaya Mindlin. Kaya is a trusted teacher guiding many of today’s yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Yogic seekers from around the world resonate with her authentic and mothering approach that threads the mystical and practical. She integrates the full-spectrum of the Vedic tradition in her work including Therapeutic Yoga, Mysticism and Philosophy, Storytelling, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology and Vedic Counseling to reveal the body and life as a vehicle for spiritual awakening. In this episode of the podcast we are diving into all things dharma! We discuss what dharma is, how we know what our purpose in teaching is, what the "friends" and "enemies" to dharma are, advice for someone who is just starting out 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.
    This episode is also sponsored by MagicMind. MagicMind is the shot of productivity that everyone should need to get their day started, without all the caffeine. MagicMind has adaptogens and a mixture of twelve ingredients that help to boost your energy and focus, crush procrastination, and elevate your mental clarity. Head over to magicmind.com and use code MBOM20 for 20% off.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    What Kaya has been up to since we last had her on the podcast How Kaya’s business has continued to shift since the days of the pandemic Preventing burnout while running your business online Knowing what your purpose is in teaching Defining dharma, and the “friends” and “enemies” to dharma Determining what you want to teach or offer based on information from your dharma Navigating purpose and balance between work and life outside of work Guest links:
    https://yogawithkaya.com/online-programs/ and code MBOM20 to get a discount off any online programs!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Yoga Studio Ownership Through the Pandemic & Beyond with Alexandra Charles

    Yoga Studio Ownership Through the Pandemic & Beyond with Alexandra Charles

    This week on the podcast I am joined by Alexandra Charles. Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Alexandra has been a professional dancer her whole life, with her performance career bringing her to the USA in 2014. Alexandra found yoga early on to help heal some injuries, and meditation to assist in centering and finding balance. Her approach to both is with wholistic real world tools and practices, and most of all to make things enjoyable and accessible for any body. She opened her studio, Soul Tribes Yoga and Meditation, in Houston Texas in 2019, where she strives to help people cultivate self awareness, strength, stability, mind and body balance, a heart centered yoga practice, compassion, tools for breath work, and mindfulness. In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about what it was like to open a yoga studio just months before the pandemic, how Alexandra and her team were able to keep the studio afloat, what her experience as a studio owner has been like, especially running a studio that offers the gentler forms of yoga, as well as her tips for running a yoga business and a yoga studio, 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.
    This episode is also sponsored by MagicMind. MagicMind is the shot of productivity that everyone should need to get their day started, without all the caffeine. MagicMind has adaptogens and a mixture of twelve ingredients that help to boost your energy and focus, crush procrastination, and elevate your mental clarity. Head over to magicmind.com and use code MBOM20 for 20% off.
    My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book
    In this episode:
    Alexandra’s yoga journey and background The inspiration to open Alexandra’s very own yoga studio Opening a business in 2019 and surviving the impact of the pandemic Embracing hybrid classes in the yoga studio Finding success with gentler and slower forms of yoga Tips for those trying to open their own studio Biggest business lessons Alexandra has learned as a teacher

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Nyk Danu ,

Such Gift

I’ve been listening to this podcast since day one! It is still such a gift to help Yoga Teachers Thrive in business.

Everything you didn’t learn in your Teacher Training about Yoga Business you’ll find here 🙏🏻

Sarah Harvie ,

Fantastic content !

Amanda brings great content and guests to a challenging subject. Originally yogis were not householders. Amanda dives in with her guests on how to stay true to the ethics of yoga and make a sustainable joy filled living.

Jaffstar ,

Knowledgeable and Inspiring!

I have loved Amanda’s podcast for quite sometime and have gained so much wisdom and inspiration from the guests and content of her show. This is such a great resource for all yoga teachers. Highly recommend!

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