Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

How do you know if you’re ready for a coach? With coaches for yoga teachers popping up all over the place, you might wonder whether or not coaching is worthwhile for a new teacher. Let’s dig beneath the marketing hype to understand what a coach actually does and how to decide whether or not you want one.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What a coach can (and cannot) do How transformation happens How to decide whether or not you are ready for a coach Coaching vs education How to get the most from a coaching relationship Individual coaching vs group coaching   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Impact Club   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Even experienced yoga teachers struggle with self-doubt! In this on-air coaching call, long-time yoga teacher Elyce asks for permission to focus on growth in her business. This vulnerable and relatable conversation touches on raising prices, changing goals, taking risks, and trusting that growth is inevitable.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How to interrupt stagnation Strategies for raising prices (when you haven’t done so recently) How much vulnerability to show your students Being a mean boss (to yourself) Integrating formulas + intuition How to make decisions in your business   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Ready to hire a web designer? Or on the fence about whether or not you are ready? In this final installment of the website miniseries, Angela and I unpack the ins and outs of hiring someone to create your website.    Episode Highlights: Is investing in a website right for you? Budget: what to expect in early 2023 How to vet a designer Time investment for DIY vs using a developer The importance of branding and how it relates to your website How long does it take to have a website built by a professional? Managing expectations and the importance of communication   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works Good Karma Works on Instagram Good Karma Works on Facebook   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Don’t speak tech? Every website you see is made up of multiple components and you need a basic understanding of them in order to make good decisions for your business. If tech speak sounds like Greek to you, this episode will help you understand what’s going on behind the scenes of your website. We’ll also go over the pros and cons of some of the most popular website platforms.   Episode Highlights: The difference between domains, hosting, and platforms The importance of choosing the right platform Pros and cons of each platform and are they right for you Which platform do we recommend for tech-phobic beginners Which platform do we recommend if you’re ambitious and want the room to grow How templates and themes fit into the website ecosystem The case for investing in a premium theme   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Wix Squarespace WordPress OfferingTree Elementor  Divi Upwork Fiverr Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works Good Karma Works on Instagram Good Karma Works on Facebook   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Now that you’ve created a website that looks good, the next question is how do you get people to visit? Angela and Mado explore different ways to approach getting traffic to your website and then converting that traffic to sales.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What is a conversion and why is it important for your website? The first thing you need to do when creating a sales strategy for your website How to spend your time, energy, and money wisely when it comes to website traffic Strategies for website traffic that don’t require social media The importance of data and analytics   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works Good Karma Works on Instagram Good Karma Works on Facebook   LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Do you feel website shame? Have you created a frankensite? Join Angela and Mado as they take a deep dive into some tips and tricks to make a website you can share with pride.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What is website shame and how to avoid it Why making a template look good is harder than it seems How to manage expectations of your website  The most important components of your website Simple Do’s and Don’ts to make a better website The last thing to do before you launch your website   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works Good Karma Works on Instagram Good Karma Works on Facebook   LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Three years ago, Kate Lynch dropped a bombshell in an on-air coaching call: a publisher had invited her to write a book. In this episode we check back in with Kate about how things have progressed since her last episode.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The steps Kate took to go from the “idea” stage to a finished product Types of accountability that helped Kate complete such a long term project The biggest factor that led to a massively successful yoga retreat after her first one didn’t go so well How Kate streamlined her content creation and centered it around her book  Lessons learned from the book writing process, and what Kate would do differently next time Why niches are tools and not rules   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Healthy Happy Yoga - Kate’s website Kate’s book - “Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents”   LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wondered if you have created a niche that might be too narrow? Kate Lynch is a long time yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, and mother of a special needs child. While she has a lot of clarity about exactly who she wants to work with, she also has concerns that her niche is too specific and that it could make things difficult in terms of growing her yoga business. Listen to this on-air coaching call to find out what advice Mado offers about Kate’s niche and how to get over the fear of taking big steps.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How having a narrow niche usually plays out in a fledgling business  Dealing with fear and anxiety as it relates to business and making big decisions  Overcoming the obstacle of asking for money for services in markets that are resistant or uninformed as to the value you offer The pros and cons of in-person or online options  Strategizing and prioritizing larger projects like writing a book, blogging, podcasting, and planning retreats.   LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

What does it mean to live your yoga? In this episode, I share my journey from being primarily focused on asana to my current integrated approach to practice.    Episode Highlights:   How and why I first started practicing yoga How teaching yoga contributed to my changing relationship with my personal practice What happened when the lineage I was studying exploded in scandal 3 ways of knowing from yoga philosophy & how that relates to your practice Two complementary approaches to living your yoga Three tips to make a living yoga practice more helpful   Links & Resources:   Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wished you could charge more for your time, take vacations, and focus your classes on the aspects of yoga you are most passionate about? Ashley Zuberi shares how she took control of her schedule and her income using a series class format.   Episode Highlights:   How the pandemic changed the way Ashely teaches and why she’s sticking with her new format. Why taking vacations is important for long term sustainability. The difference between being an “educator” and an “instructor”.  How to grow an online audience. Ashley’s 2 part formula for sustainable growth. The optimal length for series classes. How far ahead to market your series. The balance between marketing and teaching.   Episode Links & Resources:   Inhale Thrive website Links & Resources:   Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe