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The Friday Society

Alexa Cawley

118 episodes

3 weeks ago

Guys! I am so excited about this episode! Ashley Iwanicki, the Founder of The Collective Studios and a member of The Friday Society Membership, joined me on the podcast. Ashley is one of the most intentional and strategic business owners I know! I absolutely love the way she approaches branding, marketing, hiring, and her vision for long-term success. We discussed all of this plus how she leads her team with a performance-based strategy and trains employees in real time to stay ahead of futur...

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Guys! I am so excited about this episode! Ashley Iwanicki, the Founder of The Collective Studios and a member of The Friday Society Membership, joined me on the podcast. Ashley is one of the most intentional and strategic business owners I know! I absolutely love the way she approaches branding, marketing, hiring, and her vision for long-term success. We discussed all of this plus how she leads her team with a performance-based strategy and trains employees in real time to stay ahead of futur...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/118)

The Friday Society

119. Hiring Strategy & Owning Performance Based Fitness Studios ft Ashley Iwanicki of The Collective Studios

Guys! I am so excited about this episode! Ashley Iwanicki, the Founder of The Collective Studios and a member of The Friday Society Membership, joined me on the podcast. Ashley is one of the most intentional and strategic business owners I know! I absolutely love the way she approaches branding, marketing, hiring, and her vision for long-term success. We discussed all of this plus how she leads her team with a performance-based strategy and trains employees in real time to stay ahead of futur...

3 weeks ago

44 minutes

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118. Revenue Reset: Amplify Your Revenue Streams & Maximize Profitability

Hey guys! This episode is a little different because it's a few snippets of an actual main training in The Friday Society Membership. This month we focused on diversifying our revenue streams so we can maximize our time and profitability. As a small business owner, there is nothing more important than having fun in my business and ensuring I'm not on the road to burnout. Figuring out ways to make the most of my time, and make the most profit, is what we are going to talk about today. If this ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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117. AMA: Ads, Booking Podcast Guests, & Social Media Marketing Mistakes

Hey guys! This episode was so fun because I answered really great questions from TFS community. You guys have the best questions and I'm so grateful for how much you all interact and help one another within the membership. We touched on quite a few questions today plus gave a few life updates 😊! Here is what we discussed: Is ad investment in Pinterest or Reddit worth it;How to book a podcast guest;Should you remain an employee or branch out into entrepreneurship;How to make sales without sell...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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116. Business Transformation, Price Increases, & Burnout ft. Angelique Velazquez of Vida Sana Studio

The amazing founder and owner of Vida Sana Studios, Angelique Velazquez, joined me on the podcast. Angelique is a longtime member of The Friday Society Membership, friend, and incredible Pilates studio owner. I absolutely loved featuring one of TFSM members to discuss how she completely changed her business model, tips for navigating price increases, and the importance of taking time to rejuvenate yourself. One of the things I love about Angelique is how fantastic of an employer she has becom...

2 months ago

40 minutes

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115. Mastering Digital Memberships ft. Daniel Kosmala of uScreen

Daniel Kosmala, the Senior Marketing & Customer Growth Manager of uScreen, joins me to talk about how to grow a successful digital membership model. We discuss strategies, challenges, and tools that are essential for sustaining engagement to build a thriving membership platform. I personally use uScreen to host The Friday Society Membership! We cover all of the features that help to grow my +200 members such as discussion boards, calendar, a personalized app experience, and so much more!&...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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114. Marketing Mishaps, Price Raise Tips, and more (solo)

How do you raise prices without apologizing? How do you make sure your new clients feel welcome? How do you avoid a few common marketing mistakes everyday brands (even your favorites) are committing? In this solo episode, I chat about a few recent client experiences I've had, tips for price raises and more. For a fun little surprise, DM me july2025 for a special membership promo! Download my app! It's a free marketing coach in your pocket. To keep up with me on instagram, f...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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113. What to Know About Selling a Business - Katy Richardson of Neighborhood Barre Part 2

Katy Richardson is back and answers all of my burning questions about selling Neighborhood Barre to Extraordinary Brands, how long it took to form the deal, and how she's now in an even bigger role than she anticipated. I LOVE hearing Katy's approach to business and this is sure to inspire any business owner out there, whatever you're thought about selling, what your end goal is, or not! Resources mentioned: Oura partners with SteloFunction acquires EzraOthership website Cont...

6 months ago

54 minutes

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112. Grow Your Business Through Referral Programs & Guest Passes

In this episode, I dive into the power of guest passes and referral programs for small businesses. Learn why referrals are one of the most effective ways to grow your client base, increase loyalty, and create a sense of community. With referral programs generating 3-5 times higher conversion rates than other marketing channels, this strategy is both low-cost and highly effective. I share tips on how to set up a successful referral program, including: Bringing friends together for a deeper con...

7 months ago

16 minutes

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111. Achieving Success, Motherhood, & Long-term Commitment ft. Lindsay Arnold, Founder of The Movement Club

Lindsay Arnold, the amazing Founder of The Movement Club, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, incorporating pregnancy into her business model, motherhood, and tips for success. She candidly shares her time with Dancing with the Stars, how she bootstrapped her now successful business, and her why new entrepreneurs should not give up on themselves. This is such a wonderful episode and a must listen! Check out the Movement Club HERE and check out her free trial! Follow Lindsey Arnold on I...

9 months ago

41 minutes

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110. How To Build A Great Marketing Strategy & Jan. 2025 Updates

What is a good marketing strategy? That comes down to 4 key things. In this episode, I discuss how to outline a great marketing strategy, what my clients are up to lately, and a fun announcement on how I'm planning to make social media more fun for business owners! To grab that marketing strategy training and template, click here! To join the membership + social media add-on, click here! Download my app! It's a free marketing coach in your pocket. To keep up with me on instagram, fo...

10 months ago

35 minutes

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109. Finance, Fitness, Family, & the Inspiring Leadership of Hilary Hoffman, Founder of SotoMethod

Hilary Hoffman, Founder of SotoMethod, joined me on the podcast! From her impressive background in finance to founding the most efficient workout method, SotoMethod, she is a thought-leader in the fitness industry. We discussed how her background in finance prepared her for owning a business, why giving away free classes isn't the best marketing strategy, launching SotoMethod, and how she is absolutely crushing it all while pregnant with twins!This episode is a must listen! Check out her incr...

11 months ago

42 minutes

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108. Building a Community Focused Pilates Studio in NYC ft Goli Soli of Jetset Pilates

Goli Soli is the incredible owner of Jetset Pilates SoHo. She just opened her new location in SoHo, New York a few weeks ago. It was so fun hearing about the experience of opening her NYC Pilates studio in real time! Goli and I discussed her journey in the fitness industry and her experience opening a studio in the competitive NYC market. We discussed the excitement, and challenges, of opening a studio, how she has embraced building a community with not only customers but neighbors, and ...

11 months ago

48 minutes

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107. Market How You Consume (top tips for a FUN content strategy)

What does it mean to "market how you consume"? This is the #1 reason I don't believe over-saturation exists. My top tips to ensure your content strategy continues to feel FUN and light you up are in this episode, plus answering audience Q+As: What does an ambassador program for small business look like? What are the biggest differences between growing an online business and growing a brick and mortar business? How do I tell my client what I offer without being salesly? To ...

11 months ago

30 minutes

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106. Marketing Strategy Made Simple

Marketing Strategy Made Simple - this episode is an overview of how to make sure your business is set up for success. This is a holistic view of organic marketing strategy. I go through everything from... - how to get new eyes on your brand - ways to ensure you're clearly communicating - numbers to keep track of to measure success & so much more. Save this episode to come back to every now and again! What I mention in the epsiode: Done for you welcome email t...

1 year ago

32 minutes

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105. Do These 3 Things To Set Yourself Up For A Strong 2024 Closeout

I'll be doing these 3 things with my private clients this week to ensure they're set up for a super strong 2024 year-end, and would love for you to do them, too! Resources mentioned: To join the Friday Society Monthly Marketing Membership, click hereTo visit the Client Journey module, click here To watch the free course, Know Your Numbers, click hereDownload my app! It's a free marketing coach in your pocket. To keep up with me on instagram, follow me @alexagrowmybusinessTo lea...

1 year ago

26 minutes

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104. Brittany Driscoll, CEO & Co-Founder of Squeeze on Lessons From an Expert: Scaling a Brand with Heart

Brittany Driscoll is the Co-Founder and CEO of Squeeze! We discuss her pivotal role in expanding Drybar before establishing Squeeze. Brittany built Drybar to over $100M in revenue and is now championing the massage therapy industry. In this episode we talk about the marketing and branding vision behind Squeeze and why she is excited to revamp the massage therapy industry. We talk about innovation through tech, community engagement, and long-term sustainability.Brittany truly is a powerho...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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103. The Best Tech & Marketing Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

There are SO many tech and marketing platforms for small businesses, and in this episode, I'm breaking down my favorites, and why I love them/use them. The best email marketing platform for small businesses: flodesk [use code FRIDAYSOCIETY]The best booking software for small businesses (solo): acuityThe best booking software for small businesses (group fitness): marianatek or momenceThe best payment software for small businesses: stripeThe best website design platform for small businesse...

1 year ago

24 minutes

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102. Opening a Profitable Pilates Studio & Embracing The Entrepreneurship Journey Ft. Jenn Seracuse, Founder of Reform Lab

The notorious Jenn Seracuse, Founder of Reform Lab and New York based Pilates instructor, joined me on the podcast! Jenn has been a Friday Society Member since the beginning and it's been incredible to watch her flourish into an exceptional business owner, mom, and Pilates instructor. Jenn has been featured in Today, Fox, Women's Health, SHAPE, Fitness!We discussed her journey on becoming a Pilates instructor, dealing with health setbacks, and going from an on-demand platform to a brick and m...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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101. Revolutionizing Couples Counseling & Marketing an Online Therapy Platform ft. Adam Putterman, Co-Founder of Ours

Hey Everyone!Adam Putterman, the Co-Founder of Ours Premarital Couples Therapy joined me on the podcast. Ours has been featured in The New York Times, People, and Brides Magazine. Couples therapy has traditionally been a hush-hush topic, however, more people are beginning to talk about its positive outcomes on relationships. Adam and I discussed normalizing couples therapy through community building and organic marketing strategies. We chatted about overcoming marketing challenges with a sens...

1 year ago

35 minutes

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100. Let's Talk About Money (and price raises and discounts and your full pricing strategy)

I'm going ALL IN on tough love around charging your worth as a small business today. Questions we cover in today's deep dive on small business pricing strategy: How often should I run discounts as a small business? Should I run a bring-a-friend promotion? How often should I increase my prices? What do I say in a price increase email? So much more. I want you guys to make more money because I KNOW what you're capable of when you do. I love you!! Resources men...

1 year ago

46 minutes