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Ep. 298: The Money Team Every Business Owner Needs with Danielle Hayden
It’s the start of a brand-new year — new goals, new milestones, and big plans for what’s next.
And let’s be honest…
Chances are, you’re going to need cash to make those plans happen.
Chances are, you’re going to need cash to make those plans happen.
In this episode of Brick and Mortar Visibility, I’m joined by Danielle Hayden, Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, to talk about where small business owners are unknowingly leaving money on the table — and how to keep more cash in your business as we head into tax season.
Danielle bring…
Ep. 292: Stop Bleeding Cash: The Boutique Profit Rules No One Told You with Christyne Gray
If you own a boutique, run a retail store, manage inventory, or support product-based businesses — this episode is required listening.
Today I’m joined by Christyne Gray, a distinguished retail accountant, certified tax specialist, and CEO of She Profits Now. For 25 years, Christyne has helped independent retailers, brand creators, and wholesalers elevate their profits, maximize returns, and minimize financial overwhelm.
And here’s why she’s different:
Christyne explains fina…
Christyne explains fina…
Ep. 283: From Chaos to Clarity: Avoid the Money Pitfalls That Crush Small Businesses—with Megan Schwan
We all know that knowing your numbers in business isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. If you don’t know your numbers, you can’t optimize your business, pay yourself consistently, or make the kind of impact you want in your community.
That’s why I love bringing on experts who live and breathe accounting—bookkeepers, CFOs, and financial coaches—to remind us just how powerful it is to stay on top of this piece of our business.
Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Me…
Ep. 278: If You Can’t Fix It, Feature It: Turning “Weaknesses” Into Studio Superpowers
What if the thing you see as your biggest weakness is actually your greatest asset?
This week, I’m sharing one of the best lessons I ever got from a dance professor: “If you can’t fix it, feature it.” At the time, it was about choreography—but over the years, I’ve realized it applies to business too.
From my gray hair patch (that my stylist insists I feature!) to running a home studio out of my basement in the early days, to building six-week sessions that turned into our most …
Ep. 273: From Broke to Boutique Retail Boss: A Conversation with Sarah Kowal
In this episode of the Brick and Mortar Visibility Podcast, we’re stepping beyond the studio and into the world of boutique retail. Whether you're running a Pilates, yoga, or music studio—or any class-based business—there’s a good chance you’re also selling something on the side. From merch to gear, retail is a powerful revenue stream, and it’s time we treat it like one.
Our guest, Sarah Kowal, knows this firsthand. She went from broke to building two thriving businesses and n…
Ep. 267: 16 Studio Lessons in 16 Years: Mistakes, Milestones & Marketing Truths
This week, I’m inviting you behind the curtain for a very real, very personal episode.
As we officially wrap our 16th season at the studio, I’m sharing the 16 most powerful lessons I’ve learned from running a brick-and-mortar business—from the early hustle days to the now. The mistakes, the mindset shifts, the marketing wins, and the moments that changed everything.
Inside this episode:
✨ Why hiring before you're ready might be the smartest move you make
✨ The onboar…
✨ Why hiring before you're ready might be the smartest move you make
✨ The onboar…
Ep. 266: Optimize Your Body. Grow Your Business. The New Path to Studio Success
Today’s episode is a little different—but oh-so-important. Because as business owners, parents, and partners, we don’t just want to show up… we want to perform at our best. And that means having the energy, clarity, and stamina to do it all—without burning out.
Enter: peptides.
I’m sitting down with a special guest —a deeply knowledgeable rep who knows these products inside and out. She’s helped dozens of clients (including me!) feel more energized, focused, and supported in th…
Ep. 264: CFO Secrets to Growing Revenue, Paying Your Team, and Spending Strategically in Your Studio Business with Lauren Schoenfeld
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lauren Schoenfeld—fractional CFO and founder of Active Core Consulting—who drops truth bombs on how to actually grow your revenue without piling on new clients (yes, you read that right).
We dive into: ✨ How spending with intention changes your bottom line
✨ The operational inefficiencies that might be leaking your profit
✨ Benchmarks for payroll, marketing, and overhead that every studio owner should know
✨ Why better systems = rain…
✨ The operational inefficiencies that might be leaking your profit
✨ Benchmarks for payroll, marketing, and overhead that every studio owner should know
✨ Why better systems = rain…
Ep. 254: From Invisible to Unstoppable: Turning Business Setbacks into Comebacks
“Well, that sucks for them!” I heard someone say.
And honestly? It did. Kansas City was getting crushed in the Super Bowl, and it was painful to watch. I was feeling all the feels for them. Because how do you keep going when you know there’s no way to win?
But then I remembered something: Your setbacks are actually your setups. 💡
We’ve all been there in business.
📉 That ad campaign you poured your heart into… flopped.
⏳ A slow season that felt never-ending.
😬 A competitor popped …
Ep. 253: Visibility Through Simplicity: A Golf Pro’s Journey to Leveling Up
We’ve all been there—staring at a cash flow crunch and feeling desperate to try everything to bring in revenue. But what if the secret isn’t doing more, but doing less with purpose?
In this episode, I’m sharing an inspiring story straight from my Level Up Mastermind. One of our members, a golf pro, came to us overwhelmed, offering way too many services and struggling to make it work. He needed cash fast but wasn’t sure where to start.
With the support of the mastermind, we helped…
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