I quit my job to open my own business, AMA

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Exactly what the title states! I quit my 10-year long career to open a group fitness studio, while I was on maternity leave with my first baby. Ask me anything!

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  1. PiperPug Avatar

    Did you ever suffer from imposter syndrome/self doubt? How did you overcome this?

  2. KobukVienna Avatar

    What is your USP, i.e. why are the customers choose your studio instead of others?

    How did you get your first customers at the beginning?

    How did you get new customers later on?

  3. el_gran_gatsby Avatar

    How is the business going? Economically I mean

  4. JustVisiting888 Avatar

    How did you fund the business?

  5. Any_Leg_1998 Avatar

    Did you know what you were doing? How much did you have to educate yourself on opening a business?

  6. Mammoth_Map_7460 Avatar

    I love this!! I (25f) would love to open a hot barre/yoga place!!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I wish you all the luck in the world with your business + congrats on baby! What was the hardest obstacle you ran into when opening?

  7. NuggetCarGuy Avatar

    What business did you leave, and what type of business did you start

  8. discostud1515 Avatar

    As someone who did exactly that that 15 years ago and then went back to corporate 7 years ago, I just wish you well. The fitness industry tough. It’s rewarding but it’s a grind.

  9. Heavy_Fly_8353 Avatar

    How do you have health insurance? That’s always my concern.

  10. HighOrHavingAStroke Avatar

    I did the same when I was 29 years old. For sure the journey has had its challenges, but absolutely the best decision I ever made. Scary when you leave a reliable steady job to take the risk….but so rewarding to build your own “thing”. Glad it’s going well and best wishes for a very successful future!

  11. ISee_Indigo Avatar

    Where’s the location? I just wanna see if it may be close to me.

  12. PalmTreesAndBagels Avatar

    What was something you discovered that you were not expecting after you started your own business?

    What advice would you give to your younger self if you could?

    What is a typical day like for you currently? 

    What was the biggest mistake and best decision you made since you started your business? 

  13. Initial-Sympathy-341 Avatar

    Congratulations by the way! I imagine isn’t easy to run a business, and be successful at it.

    Hope you get more sign ups! All the best

  14. OkDifference5636 Avatar

    What was your 10 year long career? Where did you get the money to open the studio? Do you have previous experience in this field? How many hours are you working per week?

  15. pineconeminecone Avatar

    I’m thinking of leaving my mildly unstable but well paying job to help manage my parents’ business.

    Did you feel losing employee perks (defined paid time off, pension match, health benefits) to be worth it compared to the positives of being a business owner?

    Are you the sole income or breadwinner of your family?

  16. swollenmonkey1986 Avatar

    Congratulations! I’ve always thought about opening a gym or fitness business myself. In your experience, what’s the minimum amount you’d recommend saving to get started—including things like insurance and other expenses? I know it can vary a lot, but any insight would help!

  17. cora1192 Avatar

    1/ does your fitness studio provide group classes only?
    2/ if yes to the above:
    2/a/ what types of classes?
    2/b/ Did you hire fitness instructors?
    3/ Do you have a gym floor where people train by themselves?
    Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your success!!

  18. CA_catwhispurr Avatar

    Well done! You inspire others!

  19. vegas_lov3 Avatar

    What made you decide to leave the rat race?