Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life Christa Gurka, MSPT, NCPT- Health and Fitness Business Strategist

Welcome back to another episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast with your host, Christa Gurka! In this episode, I discuss how to effectively manage slow seasons in business, address negative thoughts, and find opportunities for growth.Some of the specific things I addressed are:Focusing on the Bigger Picture: How business owners tend to focus on negative outcomes instead of considering the bigger picture.Personal Development and Optimization: Using downtime in business for personal developmen...

In this episode, our host Christa Gurka dives into the complex issue of raising prices for fitness and wellness businesses amidst an economic downturn. With inflation driving up costs across the board, Christa explores the financial realities facing service-based businesses and offers actionable strategies to navigate price increases with grace and integrity.Key Insights from this episode include:Analyzing Business Numbers: Dive into the importance of thorough financial analysis to determine ...

Welcome to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED podcast with your host, Christa Gurka. In this episode, Christa is shedding light on the pressing issue of burnout among female fitness and wellness entrepreneurs, including its causes, signs, and effective prevention and coping mechanisms.Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, and with her trademark blend of empathy and expertise Christa shares invaluable insights and actionable strategies for preventing and addressing burnout in th...

Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED podcast. I'm your host, Christa Gurka. In this episode, I’m sharing tips for boutique fitness and wellness businesses to ramp up their cash flow during typically slower seasons, such as the summer months. Christa unveils four specific promotions tailored to ignite revenue streams and invigorate business vitality, offering actionable strategies to navigate seasonal fluctuations with finesse and ingenuity.Some of the strategies I discuss a...

Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED podcast. I'm your host, Christa Gurka. Today, we're diving into the critical topic of protecting your business with the right legal documents, joined by our special guest, Cory Sterling, Attorney and Founder of Conscious Counsel.In this episode, Cory sheds light on why having the proper legal documents in place is paramount for safeguarding your business. He outlines the top 5 agreements every business needs - including waiver of liabili...

Welcome back to the Female EmPOWERED podcast with your host, Christa Gurka. In today's episode, we're exploring into the intricacies of what can be a sensitive topic - team compensation - and discussing strategies to structure payroll and reward your team while ensuring business profitability and sustainability. Join Christa as she shares her insights on establishing tiered pay scales tied to performance reviews, empowering you to cultivate a thriving team environment.Some of the key tak...