Tax Tips for Pole-fessionals
(originally published on the Bad Kitty Blog January 2018) It’s that time again – that’s right, it’s tax season. Dun dun DUNNNN!!! But don’t be scared, here are all the things you need to know if you are a full-time…
Marketing Plans Made Simple
It’s Not Easy Out Here for a Business Person! Marketing plans made simple is definitely an oxymoron if I ever seen one. There is nothing easy about marketing and promoting a business. There are so many layers to these activities…
To Plan or Not to Plan THAT is the Question!
I’m not sure if anyone loves business planning, but I’ll admit it does bring me a bit of comfort knowing I’ve set a sense of direction to my focus my energy. Many people tell me that they don’t need a…
Owners Guide: This neighborhood IS big enough for the both of us!
Lets start with a disclaimer – mostly so you will take what I say here with a grain of salt (ha!). I have been on the studio owner side working my hind parts off to build a studio – when…
Are you working IN your business, or ON your business?
One of the best things my dad taught me was the difference between working IN and ON a business. Are you teaching most of the classes in your studio? Are you the receptionist? Housekeeper? Main "fix-it" person? Then you are…
What Happens When Your Routine Gets Messed Up… er REVAMPED—Part 2
A couple of months ago, I blogged about what to do when your routine gets messed up. For me, my disruption was a move almost halfway across the country. New city, new job, new everything. Plus I needed to find…
POLING while PARENTING: A mix for hilarity at the best, tears at the worst
My kids were 6 and 9 when I opened my first pole studio. In all honestly, I really didn’t think about them when I made my decision to start my business. It never occurred to me that it would affect…
How to maintain perspective when your pole world gets _________________ (insert somewhat negative adjective here)
The shortest version of my career history can be summed up as this: I left a very lucrative career with a fancy office and an impressive title to run my fitness pole dancing business full time. Woohoo! “Good for me,”…
How to Avoid the Freebie Pitfall
I had seen a member around the gym for months. We'd worked our relationship up from a smile and nod to commenting on each other's workouts. She'd asked me a few questions about exercises to improve her running, and I…
HOW TO BECOME AN ONLINE POLE STAR: 15 Tips for getting the most out of your social media accounts
When you begin pole dancing, and it stirs something deep inside, a lot of things start to change in your life. You'll probably find yourself owning a lot more spandex and a lot less structural, zippered pants. You take for…