One Saturday when I was in college and living in my first apartment – I decided to have a “chili” party after a Hawkeye football game. I worked hard making sure I had enough chili and garlic bread for a crowd who had been sitting out in the cold for hours at a Big 10…
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One day, early in my business, I asked a Pilates Studio owner for some pictures of her doing Pilates, and she pretty much told me flat out, that she wouldn’t be sharing any photos of her as an instructor or a student of Pilates! I was so surprised, that I asked Carey Sadler, Owner of…
Written by Carey Sadler, Owner, Rivercity Pilates, Farm Girl Marketing Solutions Client “Do you think it’s my fault nobody is coming to class? I just get disappointed when nobody signs up… I’m worried that I’m not good at this teaching thing… “ Ever hear things like this from your staff? It happens every year…
I made a “wordle” for one of my client’s newsletters this month, and she was surprised that I made it myself! So for all of you that have never made a wordle — here is your chance. I will tell you that there are apps that do similar things for tablets and phones,…
I was talking to a friend who wanted to learn how to use Instagram, and I made a list of tips for her to start with, and it occurred to me they were valid for everyone! Pilates Studios, Retail Businesses, and even Rodeo Athletes. Post every day. Instagram even more when you are at…
It’s our first try at being snowbirds! Mike just retired on October 1 — so this is the first year we’ve been “free” to try and get away from winter for a month or two! We packed up the kids (dogs) 2 weeks ago, loaded up the 5th wheel and headed south. The first few…
Some of my clients have had success by creating Facebook events for class series or workshops at their studio, and promoting them on Facebook. Yesterday, someone asked me what choices I make when I create an “awareness” ad for one of those events, so I went thru and documented it! It took me a…