The Only Thing Standing in the Way of You and a Multi-Million Dollar Studio IS You
Sep 10, 2024
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Ash, a powerhouse mindset coach at Geronimo, shares essential advice for fitness studio owners feeling stuck. They discuss the internal conflicts that hinder success and the importance of personal development. Ash highlights the 'Hero's Journey' as a metaphor for transformation, emphasizing resilience and mindset shifts. Listen in for actionable steps to overcome self-sabotage and burnout. They tackle limiting beliefs and stress the significance of a supportive environment, guiding listeners toward personal growth and a high-performance mindset.
Many fitness studio owners face overwhelm due to a lack of guidance, impacting their ability to scale their businesses effectively.
Self-sabotage often stems from internal conflicts between conscious business goals and subconscious fears, hindering entrepreneurial success.
Transforming personal accountability and embracing the Hero's Journey empowers owners to confront challenges and grow into effective leaders.
Deep dives
Motivation and Intent of Studio Owners
Many fitness and wellness studio owners are driven by a genuine desire to help others and enhance their own lives. However, despite their noble intentions and inherent goodness, they often struggle with the complexities of scaling a successful business. A common challenge is the lack of guidance or knowledge on how to effectively manage and grow their operations without succumbing to feelings of overwhelm. This disconnect leaves many owners feeling isolated and unsupported in their entrepreneurial journey.
Self-Sabotage and Personal Development
Ownership of a business serves as one of the most significant avenues for personal growth that a person can experience. Often, individuals bring preconceived beliefs, values, and fears into their business endeavors that can hinder their progress. Self-sabotage arises when there is an internal conflict between conscious goals, such as achieving financial success, and subconscious programming that contradicts these aspirations. Recognizing this internal battle is crucial, as it can manifest in procrastination, avoidance, or overcomplicating tasks, preventing owners from reaching their true potential.
The Hero's Journey in Business
The concept of the Hero's Journey encapsulates the transformative path that business owners must navigate on their journey to success. Initially, many enter a phase of unconscious incompetence, where they are unaware of what they do not know about running a business. This is often followed by a pivotal moment of awakening, leading them to realize their shortcomings and the need for growth. Embracing this journey encourages business owners to confront challenges, grow their skills, and ultimately transform their identity as leaders and entrepreneurs.
The Drama Cycle and Taking Responsibility
The Drama Cycle highlights a repeated pattern where individuals may adopt roles such as victim, persecutor, or rescuer, thereby avoiding personal accountability. Many find it easier to blame external factors for their struggles rather than acknowledging their abilities and responsibilities as business owners. Transitioning from this cycle involves recognizing and confronting these roles and shifting towards a growth mindset where owners embrace their responsibility for their choices and outcomes. This transformative process empowers individuals to take actionable steps toward their business goals.
The Importance of Inner Work for Success
Achieving long-term success in business often requires significant inner work, where individuals confront their fears and outdated beliefs. Engaging in this process of self-reflection enables owners to unlearn detrimental patterns and replace them with constructive, empowering beliefs. Developing self-awareness around thoughts and emotional states is vital for overcoming challenges, allowing for more thoughtful actions and decisions. Ultimately, the journey towards mastery involves not only external skills and knowledge but also an inward commitment to personal transformation and resilience.
If you know what you need to do but can’t get it done OR you feel yourself getting wrapped into the vortex of the economy is bad… you’re in the right place.
Joining me on today’s episode is the powerhouse mindset coach for Geronimo – Ash. We’re diving into why most fitness studio owners fail, the three core skills every great business owner needs, and three actionable steps you can start today. Stay tuned until the very end to hear a hard truth that all business owners need to face if they want success.
So if you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or doubtful about the future of your fitness studio, this episode will provide both the wake-up call AND the roadmap you need to break through those barriers
This episode is for you if:
You’re done being average
You’re ready to step up and succeed
You can’t seem to follow through on your goals
You’re frustrated with feeling stuck
Let’s go.
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