Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Ready to hire a web designer? Or on the fence about whether or not you are ready? In this final installment of the website miniseries, Angela and I unpack the ins and outs of hiring someone to create your website. 
 
Episode Highlights:
Is investing in a website right for you?
Budget: what to expect in early 2023
How to vet a designer
Time investment for DIY vs using a developer
The importance of branding and how it relates to your website
How long does it take to have a website built by a professional?
Managing expectations and the importance of communication
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
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Learn more about the Impact Club
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Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Don’t speak tech? Every website you see is made up of multiple components and you need a basic understanding of them in order to make good decisions for your business. If tech speak sounds like Greek to you, this episode will help you understand what’s going on behind the scenes of your website. We’ll also go over the pros and cons of some of the most popular website platforms.
 
Episode Highlights:
The difference between domains, hosting, and platforms
The importance of choosing the right platform
Pros and cons of each platform and are they right for you
Which platform do we recommend for tech-phobic beginners
Which platform do we recommend if you’re ambitious and want the room to grow
How templates and themes fit into the website ecosystem
The case for investing in a premium theme
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Wix
Squarespace
WordPress
OfferingTree
Elementor 
Divi
Upwork
Fiverr
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Now that you’ve created a website that looks good, the next question is how do you get people to visit? Angela and Mado explore different ways to approach getting traffic to your website and then converting that traffic to sales.
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What is a conversion and why is it important for your website?
The first thing you need to do when creating a sales strategy for your website
How to spend your time, energy, and money wisely when it comes to website traffic
Strategies for website traffic that don’t require social media
The importance of data and analytics
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Do you feel website shame? Have you created a frankensite? Join Angela and Mado as they take a deep dive into some tips and tricks to make a website you can share with pride. 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What is website shame and how to avoid it
Why making a template look good is harder than it seems
How to manage expectations of your website 
The most important components of your website
Simple Do’s and Don’ts to make a better website
The last thing to do before you launch your website
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Three years ago, Kate Lynch dropped a bombshell in an on-air coaching call: a publisher had invited her to write a book. In this episode we check back in with Kate about how things have progressed since her last episode.
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
The steps Kate took to go from the “idea” stage to a finished product
Types of accountability that helped Kate complete such a long term project
The biggest factor that led to a massively successful yoga retreat after her first one didn’t go so well
How Kate streamlined her content creation and centered it around her book 
Lessons learned from the book writing process, and what Kate would do differently next time
Why niches are tools and not rules
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Healthy Happy Yoga - Kate’s website
Kate’s book - “Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents”
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
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Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wondered if you have created a niche that might be too narrow? Kate Lynch is a long time yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, and mother of a special needs child. While she has a lot of clarity about exactly who she wants to work with, she also has concerns that her niche is too specific and that it could make things difficult in terms of growing her yoga business. Listen to this on-air coaching call to find out what advice Mado offers about Kate’s niche and how to get over the fear of taking big steps. 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
How having a narrow niche usually plays out in a fledgling business 
Dealing with fear and anxiety as it relates to business and making big decisions 
Overcoming the obstacle of asking for money for services in markets that are resistant or uninformed as to the value you offer
The pros and cons of in-person or online options 
Strategizing and prioritizing larger projects like writing a book, blogging, podcasting, and planning retreats.
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

What does it mean to live your yoga? In this episode, I share my journey from being primarily focused on asana to my current integrated approach to practice. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
How and why I first started practicing yoga
How teaching yoga contributed to my changing relationship with my personal practice
What happened when the lineage I was studying exploded in scandal
3 ways of knowing from yoga philosophy & how that relates to your practice
Two complementary approaches to living your yoga
Three tips to make a living yoga practice more helpful
 
Links & Resources:
 
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Have you ever wished you could charge more for your time, take vacations, and focus your classes on the aspects of yoga you are most passionate about? Ashley Zuberi shares how she took control of her schedule and her income using a series class format.
 
Episode Highlights:
 
How the pandemic changed the way Ashely teaches and why she’s sticking with her new format.
Why taking vacations is important for long term sustainability.
The difference between being an “educator” and an “instructor”. 
How to grow an online audience.
Ashley’s 2 part formula for sustainable growth.
The optimal length for series classes.
How far ahead to market your series.
The balance between marketing and teaching.
 
Episode Links & Resources:
 
Inhale Thrive website
Links & Resources:
 
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Want to make your yoga classes and studios more inclusive? We often talk about how to adapt for students with physical limitations or injuries, but what about people with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs? Dawn Rivers is the first BIPOC woman to own a yoga studio in Ohio, and she’s also a Christian. In today’s episode, she shares experiences from her personal yoga journey as well as insights around embracing cultural differences as a yoga professional.
 
Episode Highlights:
 
Why yoga studios can sometimes feel exclusionary to BIPOC students, and tips for making your classes more inclusive.
How Dawn’s former life as a librarian influences her yoga teaching. 
How Dawn balances the spirituality of yoga with her religious faith.
How tropes and stereotypes show up in yoga classes and why they feel harmful to students.
How active listening and conversation contribute to safer spaces.
 
Episode Links & Resources:
 
Dawn Rivers's website
Daybreak Yoga
 
Links & Resources:
 
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Does gender matter when it comes to cueing? A podcast listener called in to ask if she should cue men differently around the hips and hamstrings. In addition to answering the specific question, Mado’s answer touches on how yoga teachers can best navigate the rapidly changing landscape of sex and gender.
 
Episode Highlights:
 
Different definitions of the word man - and how they might impact a yoga practice.
The value of recognizing & questioning assumptions 
Population trends vs individual variation
How to adjust classes to be inclusive of different body types
How to handle discussions about sensitive body parts
How hormones may affect a yoga practice
How socialization may affect a yoga practice
What to focus on when it comes to inclusive cues
 
Links & Resources:
 
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe