What is my first step?

This is one of the most common questions I get from studio owners. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking money management, operations or team management — the question is always about the first step.

• How to find information

• How to organize complex processes

• How to have that conversation

It doesn’t matter if your studio is on a growth trajectory or if you are just trying to maintain. If you’re overwhelmed, frustrated or having financial issues, the first step can seem daunting.

Fear of the unknown is palpable

Finding clarity takes courage

Support is essential

If we’re talking money management, that first step usually means pulling reports, inputting numbers into a spreadsheet, and seeing where you stand.

If it’s operations, it’s writing down the step-by-step process of a specific task in your studio, such as how you schedule a new client, or how you open and close your studio.

And if it’s team-related, it’s often some combination of the above—opening a new spreadsheet to calculate pay, documenting expectations and outlining professional development goals for your team.

So take that first step! Pull that report. Have that conversation. Or if you need support, make your first step a short call with me.

I promise to inspire your progress.