{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 325: Practical vs Perfect: The Reality of Running a Fitness Studio","description":"What We Cover In This Episode:   Why the curated Instagram version of studio ownership is a lie and how to stop letting digital personas make you feel like garbage [7:06]   Practical ways to solve your staffing bottlenecks without committing to a $60k salary before you\u2019re ready [14:50]   When it\u2019s okay to play it safe with your OGs while migrating the rest of your studio to a modern pricing menu [16:20]   Why you shouldn\u2019t let ChatGPT or &quot;integrated tech stacks&quot; replace the manual TLC your systems actually need [18:09]   A reality check on why teaching classes and working the front desk isn't &quot;failing&quot; [19:39]   How to stop waiting for the stars to align and start making tweaks that increase clarity this quarter [21:26]   Why there should be zero shame in admitting that you need to pivot in business [23:47]    Quotes:&amp;nbsp; \u201cIf you want a certain income out of the studio, you are going to have to be an employee of the studio as well to get that income. What is practical is teaching half of your classes or a third of your classes and building up instructors.\u201d [Nick, 20:04] \u201cI don't think teaching at your own studio is the end of the world, I don't think doing your front desk is the end of the world. I think that is probably where you should be until you realize \u2018hey, I can coach someone up to do this.\u2019\u201d [Nick, 20:46] \u201cStop delaying launches or changes until everything is ready. Instead make decisions that reduce stress and increase clarity, this quarter, not some day.\u201d [21:33] \u201cIt is just about making progress, taking steps, sometimes taking risks, sometimes playing it safe because the risk is not worth the time it will put out on the other end.\u201d [25:31] \u201cPracticality is usually the bridge to the outcome you want.\u201d [25:55] &amp;nbsp; LINKS:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Episode 323: Delegation for Studio Owners Who Do Not Have a Manager Yet Email Us Your Rapid Fire Question!&amp;nbsp; Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark &amp;amp; LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!&amp;nbsp; fitDEGREE\u2019s Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitdegree\/ \u200b\u200bhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitspot_guru\/&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.fitdegree.com\/blog&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@megan_fitdegree &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"fitSpot Guru","author_url":"http:\/\/fitdegree.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39997080\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39997080"}