130 - The Roadmap to Opening a Successful Yoga Studio with Lauren Schoenfeld

130 - The Roadmap to Opening a Successful Yoga Studio with Lauren Schoenfeld

From Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More by Jeremy Devens

May 20, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Lauren Schoenfeld discusses the essential systems and mindset shifts needed to successfully open and run a yoga studio.

Lauren Schoenfeld is the founder of Active Core Consulting, a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs in wellness who need a CFO, bookkeeping, sales, or operations coach. Opening a brick-and-mortar yoga studio is a journey of turning your love for the practice into a thriving community space. In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren, a fractional CFO who specializes in helping yoga teachers transition from being instructors to successful CEOs. We dive deep into the essential systems, financial clarity, and mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business without burning out. Whether you are just dreaming of your first location or looking to optimize an existing studio, this conversation provides a clear roadmap for your success. QUOTES “Clarity is kindness. Having clear metrics on pricing and member goals allows you to communicate better with your team and your community.” “Owning a brick-and-mortar is like giving yourself an MBA in how to run a business. You have to be excited about the entrepreneurial path, not just the teaching.” “In-person connection is what is going to convert and help with retention. People buy from people because they love your energy and the team you’ve…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Devens

Guest: Lauren Schoenfeld

Topics covered

  • yoga studio
  • entrepreneurship
  • financial clarity
  • business systems
  • mindset shifts

Keywords

  • yoga studio
  • CFO
  • entrepreneur
  • financial projections
  • business operations
  • retention
  • KPIs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Active Core Consulting

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