Favorite Tools & Resources for Boutique Fitness Studio Owners
Run your fitness business like clockwork
Gone are the days of struggling through doing ALL. THE. THINGS
There are plenty of tools out there that can help you run your studio and there are more options than ever before.
Here are some of my favorites and some I've seen other studio owners recommend!
SCHEDULING & STUDIO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
There is not one option that will work best for every studio. Most studio owners care about ease of use, price and data! (Listen to my podcast episode on this HERE). My recommendation is to set up a demo with 2 or 3 providers and ask all your burning questions!
Acuity/Squarespace scheduling
Articles to help you decide what's best for your studio:
Fitness Studio Booking Software: What Matters Most To Studio Owners
Which Studio Software Works Best for Which Type of Studio Offerings?
MARKETING TOOLS
Automate your follow up? Yes please! Automate your win-back? Yes please!
Here are some tools to help you save time AND increase revenue
FitGrid - driving community engagement, improving retention and supporting your instructor/client relationship
BrandBot - marketing automation and communication software
Loyal Snap
LoopSpark - automated marketing, client management and studio operations software. Ese code springthree (all lower case) for exclusive discount plus a 30 day free trial
Referrizer - local business marketing (referral drivers and communication tools)
Social Media Scheduling: Later, Hootsuite, Buffer, Planoly or use the platforms scheduling tools
Email Marketing*: MailChimp, FloDesk, Constant Contact
*or use the service inside your Studio Management Software
LEGAL, WEBSITE, DESIGN... AND MORE
DIY graphic design:
Legal Support:
Conscious Counsel
Accountants and Book Keeping:
Katie Santos at Fitness HR for the BEST HR guidance
Talent Search App:
Website Design: Pixality
Buying or Selling Your Studio? Mitch McGinley (business broker for boutique fitness businesses)
MERCHANDISE FOR YOUR STUDIO
Add socks, tees, loops and other items to your very own studio store for an extra revenue boost!
*Disclosure: We're proud affiliates of some of these tools, meaning if you click a link for a tool and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Our recommendations are based on deep experience and knowledge and we recommend them because they are genuinely helpful and useful. Please don't spend any money on these products unless they will help you achieve your goals.