Massage Business Blueprint

Sara Kotila returns to tell us about her system for selling retail (and training her staff to sell, too) but keeping it real and authentic and not at all smarmy. You can learn more about Sara at her website kneadtorunmassage.com. This episode is sponsored exclusively by PurePro, featuring their product packs for resale. Learn more [...]

You responded with tips and scripts about Allissa's networking experience and how to improve and handle awkward networking situations. Stuff we mentioned: Our networking audio course Last Seen podcast So Money podcast Bizchix podcast Sponsored by: Acuity and GiftUp! Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by Acuity, our 2018 software of choice. Acuity scheduling is [...]

Worried your boss will be sad if you quit? Tired of coming in because your client always has a spasm on your day off? Let's talk about what you do and don't owe the people around you. Resource we mention: usa.gov/register-to-vote Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by giftUP. giftUP [...]

Allissa went to a networking event and has a story to tell. Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Resources we mention: Babies as compared to burritos & Allissa's new grandson. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by giftUP. giftUP allows you to sell your own digital gift cards and gift certificates on your website with [...]

We think the title says it all here. Enjoy! Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by giftUP. giftUP allows you to sell your own digital gift cards and gift certificates on your website with no setup fee and no monthly fee. Built with massage therapists in mind, giftUP is [...]

We hosted our own massage stock photo shoot and learned so much! Here are our suggestions and tips for your own photographic extravaganza! Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Here is the terrible image of the top on my nose. You are welcome. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba Company. I [...]

Got another massage therapist stealing your ideas and harshing your mellow? Here's how to deal. Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba Company. I firmly believe that massage therapists should only be using the highest quality products, because our clients deserve it, and our own bodies deserve [...]

We. Love. Massage students! So much potential and excitement for massage! We had a great time talking to students at the World Massage Festival and were inspired to share our favorite tips for budding MTs. This episode is exclusively sponsored by ABMP. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by ABMP, Associated Bodywork and Massage [...]

Michael and Allissa spent a few days giving business consultations to attendees at the World Massage Festival. Here are the most common questions and how we answered! This episode is exclusively sponsored by ABMP. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by ABMP, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Supporting the largest community in massage and [...]

Stop making stuff harder for yourself. Just stop. Michael and Allissa share their favorite tips for efficiency with techy tasks. Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by giftUP. giftUP allows you to sell your own digital gift cards and gift certificates on your website with no setup fee and [...]

Michael and Allissa answer a brilliant reader question from a massage therapist just starting out. Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba Company. I firmly believe that massage therapists should only be using the highest quality products because our clients deserve it, and our own bodies deserve [...]

Allissa tackles a reader question about keeping the work interesting for frequent and long term clients. Sponsored by: Gift Up! and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba Company. I firmly believe that massage therapists should only be using the highest quality products, because our clients deserve it, and our [...]

Allissa talks to Tracy Walton about her path in massage and the versatility and application of oncology massage therapy training and what's in it for the massage therapist, too. Spoiler alert: it's not just about oncology. You can learn more about Tracy Walton and her courses at tracywalton.com. This episode is sponsored by PurePro Massage [...]

We are increasingly dependent on technology to operate our businesses and our lives. While this can be a positive thing, it can also increase the risk that our personal information will be compromised. If you would like to tighten up your online security and protect your personal information, this is the episode for you. Sponsored [...]

Overpowering fabric softener? Door slammer? Pen-stealer? We talk about how to be a good officemate and how to help an office full of practitioners run with minimal conflict. Sponsored by: Artichoke and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by Artichoke, the simplest way to manage your business of one or your team of up [...]

Michael and Allissa discuss the downsides of the IC arrangement and rant a little. Resources IRS info MA court case Kid living his best life Sponsored by The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba Company. I firmly believe that massage therapists should only be using the highest quality products, because [...]

We asked our community of massage therapists to share with us the worst business advice advice they've ever received. And boy did they deliver! Sponsored by: Artichoke and The Jojoba Company. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by Artichoke, the simplest way to manage your business of one or your team of up to [...]

It's summertime! Get your podcast listening on with our current favorites! Michael's picks: Dave Ramsey Planet Money Allissa's picks: How s the pressure? Still Processing ADHD Rewired The West Wing Weekly My Dad Wrote a Porno Babysitters Club Club This episode sponsored by Artichoke The Jojoba Company Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by [...]

Allissa rants about practitioners and credibility. And online reputations that are a hot mess. Resources: Wix, Weebly, & WordPress: Options for Your Massage Business Website Massage Online Scheduling Systems: A Comparison and Review Mentioned: This great kid's book about Jim Henson Sponsored by The Jojoba Company Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by The Jojoba [...]

Guest David Lobenstine joins Allissa to talk about his path in massage and how to get present (and maybe even stay present) in a massage. Also, we breathe. It's pretty great. Learn more about David at www.bodybrainbreath.com. This episode is sponsored by Pure Pro Massage Products. Transcript: Sponsor message This episode is sponsored by Pure Pro massage [...]