Your Studio Podcast | Strategies for Studio Owners

Chantelle Bruinsma & Michelle Hunter | Studio Business Experts

Your Studio Podcast With Chantelle Bruinsma & Michelle Hunter Feel like you're stuck in a never-ending studio time-loop - same chaos, different costumes? You’re not alone ... and you’re in the right place. Your Studio Podcast is your fortnightly audio breather: a real-talk space where we lift the curtain on what’s actually working in studio businesses right now. From dance to drama, yoga to woodworking - if your studio runs classes, we’ve got strategies that speak your language. Join Studio Evolution CEO's Chantelle and Michelle as they share powerful, practical advice that’s helping studio owners around the world reclaim their time, increase profits, and build businesses that align with the life they really want. With over a decade of experience supporting thousands of studio owners across 34+ countries, we bring insights you can trust - along with a dose of humour and a big warm hug. 🎧 Expect honest stories, mindset shifts, marketing breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes secrets from studios just like yours.  📞 Got a question you’d love answered on air? Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail.  🎁 Want a powerful free resource to support your growth? Visit studioevolution.com/start to see what’s available right now. So grab a cuppa, hit subscribe, and let’s create the studio (and life) you’ve always imagined.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Fix My Studio: Chloe Part 1 | From Burnout to Big Dreams, Chloe's Studio Evolution Begins

    Could your studio thrive without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your purpose? In this debut episode of Fix My Studio, a new series following real studio owners through two years of transformation inside Studio Evolution, you’ll meet Chloe Sutton, founder of The Self Care Sisterhood. Chloe turned burnout and chronic illness into a purpose-led, inclusive studio. In this raw and hopeful episode, she shares her starting point before diving into two years of deep change with support. You’ll discover: How Chloe built a burnout-proof business grounded in empathy, boundaries, and impactThe mindset shift that helped her reclaim her purpose and visionThe first steps she's taking to build sustainable systems with supportAbout Chloe Sutton Chloe Sutton is the founder and head personal trainer of The Self Care Sisterhood. She believes all humans deserve access to movement in a way that feels safe, empowering, and rooted in body trust. She’s passionate about helping people who are chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with disability access life-giving movement at their own pace. Drawing from her own lived experience, Chloe supports others in a studio environment free from diet culture, body shame, and fatphobia. Whether you're growing a dance studio, tutoring space, music school or fitness center, this series is your behind-the-scenes pass to real studio growth. 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 🌱 Ready to go deeper? Apply to work with us inside Studio Evolution: https://studioevolution.com/apply 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e1-fix-my-studio-chloe-part-1/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    47 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    If I Started My Studio Again, Here's What I'd Do Differently

    What would you change if you could start your studio all over again, knowing everything you know now? In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle break down the three most powerful decisions they’d make if they were building their studios from scratch today. After years of hands-on experience, missteps, and big growth moments, they share the strategic shifts that lead to a simpler, stronger, and more scalable studio. Why retention (not enrolments) is the real growth leverHow to simplify your business model without sacrificing qualityWhat it really takes to build a team-driven studio that lastsIf your studio feels too complex, too dependent on you, or just not growing the way it could, this episode will help you rethink your foundation and move forward with confidence. 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e2-if-i-started-my-studio-again-heres-what-id-do-differently/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    37 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    The Secret to More Enrolments (That Doesn’t Cost a Cent)

    What if your new students could bring in your next ones without you lifting a finger? In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle reveal how a well-designed onboarding system can increase retention, create studio-wide alignment, and spark the kind of referrals that fill your classes. You’ll learn: How a strong onboarding system sets the stage for long-term loyaltyThe 4 core elements of onboarding that actually create real changeWhy referrals happen naturally when students feel seen, safe, and connectedThis isn’t just admin. It’s marketing, retention, and culture wrapped into one. If you're ready for more enrolments and fewer headaches, start here. 🎁 Download your free Word-of-Mouth Booster Kit: https://studioevolution.com/onboarding 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e3-the-secret-to-more-enrolments-that-doesnt-cost-a-cent/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    17 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Real Reason Paid Ads Fail (and How to Make Yours Finally Work)

    Are your Facebook or Instagram ads falling flat — no leads, no enrolments, and no idea why? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack why paid ads often don’t deliver the results you hoped for — and how to fix it for good. You’ll discover the simple, soulful marketing shifts that help you attract dream students, reconnect with your studio’s magic, and finally run ads with confidence — knowing they’ll actually work. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Rebuild your website into an enrolment engine that turns clicks into studentsCraft marketing messages that connect with hearts, not just fill classesSimplify your ad strategy so you stop wasting money and start building momentumAfter this chat, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to know what to focus on first — and how to make every marketing dollar count. 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e4-real-reason-paidads-fail/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    25 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    The Studio Owner’s Guide to Paying Yourself

    Are you paying everyone but yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Jordana Martin, a powerhouse Pilates studio owner who turned burnout into a thriving two-location business — all while paying herself from day one. Jordana opens up about how she left corporate life, built strong systems, and learned to honour her worth — proving that profit and passion can absolutely coexist. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How to build a studio that supports your life (not the other way around)The financial mindset shift that lets you pay yourself first — without guiltWhy systems, strategy, and self-worth are the foundation for real growthIf you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to grow a profitable, sustainable studio — this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger and pay yourself what you deserve. 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e5-the-studio-owners-guide-to-paying-yourself/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    37 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Money, Shame, and the Studio Owner’s Secret to Profit

    Is money one of the most stressful parts of running your studio? If you’ve ever felt guilt, confusion, or even shame about your studio finances — this episode is for you. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter open up a powerful conversation about how to heal your relationship with money, bring structure to your studio finances, and finally create the calm, profitable business you deserve. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How to release money shame and see your finances with fresh eyesWhy generosity and profit can absolutely co-exist in your studioHow to create simple, empowering financial systems that help your studio (and you) thriveIt’s time to shift from survival mode to structure, from guilt to growth, and from fear to freedom — all by learning how to hold money differently. 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e6-money-shame-and-the-studio-owners-secret-to-profit/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    23 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Students

    Are you secretly terrified of raising your prices — even though you know it’s time? If you’ve been walking on eggshells around your pricing, this episode will show you how to finally find your confidence and charge what your studio is truly worth. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack the fears that hold studio owners back and reveal a proven, heart-led approach to increasing your prices without losing students. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Release the fear and guilt around charging moreCommunicate a price rise in a way that feels calm and respectfulCreate a clear, repeatable pricing plan that supports long-term profit and freedomBecause raising your prices isn’t just about numbers — it’s about valuing yourself, your time, and the transformation your studio creates. 🎁 Download your How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Students Guide: https://studioevolution.com/pricerise 💡 Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap 📖 Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e7-how-to-raise-your-prices-without-losing-students 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    23 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    The Secret to Scaling Your Studio: Structure That Sets You Free

    Are you dreaming of growing your studio — but worried you’ll lose the magic (or your sanity) along the way? In this uplifting conversation, Chantelle and Michelle sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Mary Ellen Bryan, whose studio has grown from a single location to three thriving spaces — all while keeping her creativity, culture, and joy at the heart of everything she builds. Together, they explore what it really takes to scale sustainably, lead with vision, and create systems that set you free. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Build simple, sustainable systems that actually expand your creativityGrow your studio (or even your locations) without diluting your culture or burning outStep into visionary leadership while empowering your team to shineA gentle reminder that growth doesn’t have to mean stress — and with the right structure, your studio can flourish in ways you never thought possible. Download your free resources: https://studioevolution.com/start Join us in The Leap: https://studioevolution.com/leap Full transcript + blog post: https://studioevolution.com/journal/s4-e8-the-secret-to-scaling-your-studio/ 🎙️ Got a studio challenge you’d love our help with? Leave us a quick voicemail and your question might be featured in an upcoming episode of Solve Your Studio! 👉 Chat to us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail 💛 Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow studio owner! 📸 Instagram | ▶️ YouTube | 📘 Facebook | 🌐 Website

    35 min
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Your Studio Podcast With Chantelle Bruinsma & Michelle Hunter Feel like you're stuck in a never-ending studio time-loop - same chaos, different costumes? You’re not alone ... and you’re in the right place. Your Studio Podcast is your fortnightly audio breather: a real-talk space where we lift the curtain on what’s actually working in studio businesses right now. From dance to drama, yoga to woodworking - if your studio runs classes, we’ve got strategies that speak your language. Join Studio Evolution CEO's Chantelle and Michelle as they share powerful, practical advice that’s helping studio owners around the world reclaim their time, increase profits, and build businesses that align with the life they really want. With over a decade of experience supporting thousands of studio owners across 34+ countries, we bring insights you can trust - along with a dose of humour and a big warm hug. 🎧 Expect honest stories, mindset shifts, marketing breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes secrets from studios just like yours.  📞 Got a question you’d love answered on air? Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/LeaveEvolutionAVoicemail.  🎁 Want a powerful free resource to support your growth? Visit studioevolution.com/start to see what’s available right now. So grab a cuppa, hit subscribe, and let’s create the studio (and life) you’ve always imagined.

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