we want to help as many people as possible, but when that means teaching 15, 20, 25 public classes a week, we can only grow our yoga career so big before we tap out.
if you're stuck in a business model that has you working too many hours for too little money, it's time to rethink your strategy. 'cause trading time for money only gets you so far -- and often burn out hits along the way.
of course, time in-person with students is essential -- it keeps us inspired, connected to the community, and is the reason we started teaching in the first place. but, we can't rely solely on ourselves as teaching vehicles.
what if we get sick? want to start a family? or want to travel?
what happens to our business if we're not actively working it 24/7?
if you can't step away from your business without it falling apart, it's time to restructure your business model so that you can enjoy more ease and abundance in both your LIFE and business.
below is a list of 35+ ways to grow your yoga business WITHOUT working more hours. after your initial time investment, the suggestions below will bring in passive income. meaning, you'll be making money while you're in savasana!
(this list is by no means all-inclusive -- it's meant to inspire you to think outside the box, create multiple streams of income, and help you stop trading your precious time for too little money!)
7. written content (blog posts, poems, stories, etc.)
8. podcast
Sell someone else's program (if you believe in something that someone else is offering, ask them about becoming an affiliate!)
1. online course or program
2. teacher training (virtual or live)
3. workshop (virtual or live)
4. virtual conference
so, there you have it. over 35 ways to bring in more money without working more hours. and, the cool thing is, you can tailor these offerings to further develop your unique yoga brand and give your students more ways to work with & learn from you. it's a win-win for everyone!
have an online offering already?
share a link to it in the comment section. i wanna check it out!
did you know that 5 minutes -- yes, just 5 tiny minutes -- can drastically change your life+biz for the better? (and, i know this first-hand!)
5 minutes is all it takes to shift your energy, reignite your ambition, harness your motivation and feel more joy and gratitude. and, believe me, all those things are ESSENTIAL if you truly want to build the life+business of your dreams, because you need to commit to it over the long haul.
as busy yoga entrepreneurs, it's easy to get bogged down by the day-to-day. classes to teach, emails to send, blogs to write, videos to shoot, workshops to plan, etc. etc. etc. with all those to-dos and responsibilities it's no wonder we walk around stressed and depleted.
but, what if 5 minutes could change all that? would you give yourself that time? i hope so! (when i give myself that time, i know, without a doubt, that i'm a better wife, mother, friend, teacher and entrepreneur.)
check out this week's video below to learn how just 5 minutes can alter the course of your yoga business for the better.
need something to hold you accounatable?
i've been digging Lucent. it's an awesome app that reminds you to meditate, times your meditation, logs your emotional state before and after and even gives you some journaling prompts.
are you ready to commit to 5 minutes?
say "YES" in the comments below!
one of my favorite things to do as any year draws to a close is to take stock of the past 12 months. to look back and revel in all the amazingly awesome things that came my way, and cultivate a little gratitude for them.
2014 was a life-changing year for me, as my husband and i welcomed our first baby this fall.
over the last 12 months my life (and life view) has radically changed (all for the better), and i can't help but feel immensely grateful for all the blessings in my life...including all the amazing yogis and heart-centered entrepreneurs who are members of the CALM biz community and continually grace me with their insight, passion & ambition. thank you!
i've put together a fun little exercise (it'll only take 5-10 minutes of your time, i promise!) that'll help you reconnect with all the beautiful blessings that arrived in your life this past year.
listen to the teaching during which i share "a numbered guide to gratitude", grab a pen & paper (or download the worksheet below), and give yourself 5 minutes to soak up the goodness that was 2014.
