Is Your Studio’s Payroll Set Up to Support Profit?
A simple calculator for boutique and repertoire-based studios to check whether their payroll percentage supports long-term sustainability.
As a studio owner and educator for over 15 years, I’ve experienced firsthand how hard it is to balance people-first leadership with profit. This tool is a small way to give you clarity on one of the biggest pressure points in our businesses—payroll. I hope it gives you the confidence to adjust your pricing, capacity, or systems with purpose.
Why this tool matters
Running an independent studio doesn’t mean you should settle for thin margins.
Many boutique studios and clinics pay their team well, but still struggle to take home a sustainable owner salary. In most cases, the problem isn’t the service... it’s the math.
The Studio Payroll Profit Calculator helps you:
✅ Check if your payroll % is within a healthy range
✅ See how your current revenue supports (or squeezes) your margins
✅ Get practical insight on how to improve your numbers without losing your integrity
What you get
A plug-and-play calculator
Clear benchmarks for what “healthy” payroll looks like
A dynamic tool that works whether you’re solo or have a full team
A bonus walkthrough guide with next-step questions
Who this is for
Studio owners who want to pay their team fairly and stay profitable
Teachers transitioning into ownership who need clarity on margins
Boutique wellness professionals who are ready to make data-driven decisions
Ready to check your numbers?
Download the free Studio Payroll Profit Calculator and get clear on what’s supporting your profit—and what’s quietly draining it.