Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life

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

A podcast for female boutique fitness, wellness and physical therapy small business owners who want expert insights and honest conversations about what it means to show up, thrive, and of course GET PAID.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 269: The $50K Problem: What an Undertrained Team is Really Costing Your Studio

    Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED Podcast! I’m your host, Christa Gurka, and today we’re diving into a topic that could be costing you thousands (even hundreds of thousands) of dollars in missed revenue—an undertrained and underutilized team. I’m sharing real-life case studies from fitness and wellness businesses that have left more than $500,000 on the table simply because of team imbalances, low utilization, and lack of proper training.If you’re ready to plug these rev...

    32 min

  2. JAN 7

    Episode 268: How Much Can Your Fit Biz ACTUALLY Grow in 2025?

    Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED Podcast! I’m your host, Christa Gurka, and today we’re talking all about how to transform your fitness or wellness business in 2025. Whether you’re looking for growth, sustainability, profitability, or simply better systems, this episode is for you!I’ll be sharing why standard operating procedures (SOPs) are the secret to stepping out of the day-to-day grind and how creating even one SOP a month can revolutionize your efficiency and prof...

    46 min

  3. 12/31/2024

    Episode 267: How to Price Your Services for Your Client Based Business

    Welcome back to another episode of Female emPOWERED! Today, I'm going to talk about pricing or how to price your services for your boutique fitness business or your cash-based physical therapy practice, as this can go through for any client-based business.Pricing has nothing to do with what we all think, but a hundred percent reflection on what the customer thinks or what they feel is valuable to them. It is a great idea to sometimes get some feedback from your peers, but ultimately the peopl...

    23 min

  4. 12/24/2024

    Episode 266: What's Required to grow past $300,000 in revenue in your boutique fitness or physical therapy business

    Welcome back to another episode of Female emPOWERED! Today we're going to talk about what's required of you to surpass $300,000 revenue in your business and a couple of phases in business that you have to go through in order to achieve success.Let's talk about...Tips to maximize profit or increase revenueHow to grow a teamImportant role of mission and vision in your businessEssential onboarding tipsLooking for advice and resources to help you market and grow your clinic or client based busine...

    28 min

  5. 12/17/2024

    Episode 265: Let's Talk About MONEY!

    Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED Podcast! I’m your host, Christa Gurka, and today we’re diving into a topic I’ve often shied away from—money. In this episode, I’m getting honest about my own financial journey, from the discomfort of out-earning family members to embracing the responsibility and freedom that come with financial success. We’ll explore the historical, generational, and personal influences that shape how we talk, think, and feel about money—and why we need ...

    41 min

  6. 12/10/2024

    Episode 264: Optimizing an Insurance Based Physical Therapy Practice with Dr. Laura Sommer

    Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED Podcast! I’m your host, Christa Gurka, and today we’re spotlighting an inspiring business journey with Dr. Laura Summer, the founder and CEO of In Motion Physical Therapy. Dr. Laura’s story is one of resilience, growth, and learning to lead with intention while balancing the demands of business and family life.In this episode, Dr. Laura shares how she started her practice in 2013 and grew it into a thriving business with 9 employees by 2...

    55 min

  7. 12/03/2024

    Episode 263 | What It's Like To Buy A Pilates Studio with Beth Adas

    Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED Podcast! I’m your host, Christa Gurka, and today we’re featuring an inspiring story of unexpected entrepreneurship with Beth Adas, owner of Balance Yoga and Pilates in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.Beth’s journey into business ownership is a testament to taking leaps of faith. When the previous owners of the studio announced they were closing, Beth—a longtime client and yoga teacher there—decided to step in and save the space she loved, despite h...

    1h 8m

  8. 11/26/2024

    Episode 262: What We Can Be Grateful For (Thanksgiving Episode)

    Welcome back to another episode of Female Empowered with your host, Christa Gurka! In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that can completely change the way you experience entrepreneurship: cultivating a mindset of gratitude. Especially during the busy holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to appreciate the privilege of building something meaningful.Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ll cover in this episode:Reframing Business Challenges: Instead of seeing business...

    12 min
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A podcast for female boutique fitness, wellness and physical therapy small business owners who want expert insights and honest conversations about what it means to show up, thrive, and of course GET PAID.

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  • Creator
    Christa Gurka, MSPT, NCPT- Health and Fitness Business Strategist
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    271
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life
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