hi, i’m kristin.
I know you.
I hear you.
And I can help you.
I am a Yoga Business Advisor, and I help yoga studio owners just like you learn to work smarter, not harder. I teach proven business strategies to owners so that they can profitably support their businesses, their families, and themselves, with confidence and ease, and then successfully exit when they are ready, on to their next great adventure.
In 2001, after disruptions in my corporate career (babies, 9/11, and Enron), I made the decision to open my own business in the fitness and wellness industry, where I have been firmly planted ever since. I have walked the path of yoga teacher, studio owner, former studio owner, and now business broker. I work one-on-one with yoga entrepreneurs just like you to live the dream of studio ownership, for as long as it makes sense to you.
I’m guessing you’re here because you’re looking for guidance on how to exit. How much time do you need? What can I sell my studio for? Will anyone even want it? Maybe you’re entering a new life chapter, ready for a fresh opportunity, or considering a strategic sale while your business is thriving. Whatever your reason, you want to make sure your exit is well-planned, profitable, and on your terms.Or maybe your studio is on the brink of tremendous growth, and you want to manage that growth with ease so that you can transition out of your studio with a profitable sale when the time is right.
I can help you grow your dream studio, business and personal life.
Does this sound familiar?
✔ You’ve started wondering what life could look like beyond studio ownership—but you’re not sure if selling is the right move or when the right time would be.
✔ You’re curious about what your business is worth and how to maximize its value before selling.
✔ You want to step back from day-to-day operations but aren’t sure how to make your business less dependent on you.
✔ You’ve heard that selling a business can be complicated, and you want to understand the process, timeline, and what to expect.
✔ You’re not ready to sell today, but you want to start preparing so that when the time comes, you’re in the best position possible.
✔ You want to ensure a smooth transition—for yourself, your staff, and your members—while achieving a sale that reflects the time and energy you’ve invested in your studio.
I know how much you love your business. I have no doubt that you are passionate about transforming the lives of others. The truth is, you are going to have to exit your business someday, and you might as well exit on your own terms, and with a giant paycheck in your pocket. Boutique fitness is a unicorn industry, and working with an advisor who knows the industry and where it is headed is the key to a successful exit, whatever that looks like for you.
LET’S CREATE A PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Client success stories…
““Kristin was fantastic to work with. From the beginning she took time to understand the dynamics of my studio business, and provided the step-by-step guidance and support that I needed to make changes. Her background in finance plus her years as a studio owner were a huge plus for me in making the decision to work with her. It can be challenging to find someone who understands both the finance world and the studio world, but Kristin definitely gets it. She helped me analyze data to make decisions that were soundly validated, and to even nudge me to make those decisions I had been dragging my feet about. Kristin was very responsive to all of my questions and inquiries, which helped me keep focused and on task. Another benefit of working with Kristin was her experience and knowledge of the MindBody software. When I took over the studio last year, I did not understand how best to use the system for what I needed — Kristin was a lifesaver! I definitely recommend her to any studio owner looking to assess their business.”
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““Kristin taught me how to use MINDBODY more strategically to analyze my studio’s KPIs, and then create processes to manage my studio more efficiently and profitably even during the COVID-19 closures.”
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““Kristin has been a logical and realistic voice of reason for me. With her many years of experience owning yoga studios and her down to earth, practical business sense, she is able to give you real world advice and next steps that are both reasonable and doable. You can feel confident that she has lived it, seen it, or done it! I highly recommend her if you need help growing or upgrading your business.””
“Having owned and run my own yoga center for over 20 years I thought I knew all the tricks to keep my doors open. But when the repercussions of COVID and cancer hit, I was ready to call it quits! After our first free call with Kristin, we were ready to get some coaching! We jumped in and have no regrets. Kristin is a numbers gal and showed immediately what was going on in my business.She pointed out some old systems and pricings I had that weren’t working anymore. She helped me through a major melt-down, encouraged me, coaxed and nudged with a gentle persistence. My yoga center is now back to thriving and I am less and less involved with the daily tasks. Enrollment is up even with our price increases. Kristin has been a joy to work with. Her follow through is excellent, getting us updates when she says she will and makes sure we stay on track. We look forward to our weekly sessions!”