When Loyalty Hurts: Business Lessons from the Worst Breakups

Episode notes

Amanda and Bec are going unfiltered as they reflect on some of the toughest situations they've faced as studio owners: from heartbreaking student departures to challenging staff dynamics and one very expensive legal wake-up call. This one's for every studio owner who's been there, or is there right now. You'll hear us talk about: What it really feels like to lose a long-term student you've poured your heart into Why letting go of toxic team members might be the best move you ever make How Amanda turned staff sabotage into an opportunity (and met the teacher who would one day buy her studio!) Bec's $40,000 lesson in misclassifying staff and why every studio owner needs to hear this cautionary tale Why we must stop bending over backwards to keep people who are already halfway out the door "Pause on a positive": the perspective shift that'll change how you handle the hard stuff A must-listen for: Studio owners navigating hard conversations, tough team calls, or the aftermath of hurtful exits - and anyone ready to take their power back and grow through what they go through. SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Want more real talk and real support?

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