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Rune ~ Sounds like you may suffer from some mild to moderate depression. I say that because I suffer from depression and if I stop taking my meds, I feel the same way you seem to be feeling. It took me a while to realize that I was truley depressed because I did not have suicidal thoughts or constant crying etc. ~ Things I considered to be depression. It was much more subtle than that. It was the lack of motivation, lack of interest, not wanting to do the things I normally wanted to do and so on… Finally, I went to my physician and was diagnosed with mild/moderate depression. This was shocking to me because I always have a smile on my face and love to make people laugh and have fun ~ But sometimes our insides don't always match our outsides! I was put on Bupropion and it seems to working! I would suggest talking with your doctor. There is no need for anyone to suffer with depression, no matter how mild it is. There is also no shame in taking meds to help you deal with it!
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Voted for ya 🙂 Good luck!
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I voted for Charley 🙂 Good luck!!!!!
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I have the 'Golds Gym' one from WalMart, it's blue, and it works just fine ~ I use it almost every day and the kids play with it too and it's held up beautifully!
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@stoney ~ I thought about that, but it took me a year to find this space and it instantly felt right ~ I can't explain it, it just did ~ And still does, even through all of this! I feel that once we get in there, he'll change his tune and see that we are no "threat" to him ~ Or he'll just move!
As of today, he is more focused on my landlord than he is me ~ Good for me, bad for him! I know it's not the last I've heard of him, but now I'm better prepared to handle the next confrontation ~ Thanks to all of you!!!
@dustbunny ~ We have a BBB as well. I'll look into that as well ~ Thanks 🙂
Over the last couple of days, I wondered if maybe this wasn't the right town for a business like mine, but then (just this morning) I got an email from a lady who's 3-year-old son was diagnosed by his doc with "low abdominal muscle tone" ~ and she asked if we could work with him and give him some excercises that will help him gain some strength. There is a gym in town (right down the street from us) that she could have contacted, but she chose the pole studio! I think that says a lot about the way we run our business. I've never met this woman or her son and can't wait to meet them tonight 🙂 This is why we do what we do and I'm no longer considering moving to another town!
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Thank you all soooo much!!! I was really feeling like I owed this guy some type of explaination or something….. I'm done explaining myself to him!!! Yesterday the owners of his building came over to my existing studio and had a little chat with me…. Enough is enough already!!!! They proceeded to tell me that they were concerned because they may lose a renter now! How is that MY problem???? I am soooo done with these people! I hadn't thought of playing the attorney card, but I'm sure going to!!!
Part of the reason I'm so upset is because my business is very good to the community ~ We are always donating to the school fundraisers, the outreach center, local churches, and so on… So I really don't feel like we should be treated like this. I know he is just one person, but in a small town it doesn't take much!
O well ~ I'm moving in so they'd better just get used to it! It's worth the headache for the 2500 square feet of space and 14 foot ceilings! Yay 🙂 So… now it's time to go and buy some REALLY big speakers!!!!!
Thanks Ladies!!!! xoxox
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So happy for you! I know you've been hearing some not-so-great things about PS and I hope you don't feel like we're all raining on your parade ~ We just care!!! I hope you have a GREAT experience with your SSA!!!!! Please keep us informed!!! I will say you have waaaaaay more patience than I do!!!! Conagratulations on getting your pole…..FINALLY :)))) Now go dance!!!!
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Just remember that you can't please everyone. Personally, I like to think I can, but I'm not that delusional! Normally I'm a real softie, but since being in business, I've developed a pretty thick skin! You will make mistakes in your business, there probably is not one studio owner out there who wishes she/he hadn't done something different in the beginning!
I would say above all, outstanding customer service is key in any business, and pole/fitness is no different! My studio is small, but my girls are very happy there. The studio is clean, my poles are SAFE, my prices are reasonable, and my students are comfortable with me. The fact that my studio is small has really allowed me to get to know every girl that takes my classes. I've visited other studios and gotten lost amongst all the poles… Not a good feeling!
Make sure your students know they can come to you with any and all concerns they may have! (This is where it's good to have the aforementioned thick skin) I offer free pole time at my studio where the girls can come in (for free) and play on the poles. I do not instruct or do any poling myself, but am there to help them if they want/need it. These "open pole" nights, as we call them, are the best time to get feedback from your students!!!! The relaxed atmosphere allows them to open up. As an owner/instructor it is your job to ask for feedback!!!!! Even if they know they can come to you with their concerns, they probably won't, so YOU have to ask! Open pole time is priceless!
As far as websites go, my website has BOTH music and flash which I didn't think would be an issue…..until I started reading this thread….. maybe I'll have to re-think that!! Anyway, a clean, easy to navigate site is key! I don't keep any studio pics on my site, I put them on my studio's facebook page ~ Otherwise the site takes too long to download. I'm not a marketing expert, but I say put as much info on your site as possible ~ Even pricing! Even though my site has music and flash, it's very low key. The music is soft and the slideshow (which is only on the home page) rotates thru 3 different pics ~ All black & white and simple. Visitors can also turn the music off if they want. I use the music and flash to create an experience for my visitors ~ Some will like it, some won't. Over-all it has worked well for me. Your site is going to be a reflection of your business so keep it tidy and neat!!! You should also put at least one picture of your storefront on your site so when students are trying to find your studio, they will know what looks like from the outside! My studio pic is on the 'about' page.
I'll stop rambeling now 🙂 This is a GREAT topic, thanks for posting it!!!!
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Yay Charley!!!!!! So glad you got your pole 🙂 Can't wait to get one myself!!!!!!!
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I use the Gold's Gym Foam Roller and it works just fine!
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@boomloulou The BeSpun video is GREAT!!!
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Give it LOTS of time! I'm not sure, but I think P90X is progressive, meaning it's only going to get harder! I teach both fitness and pole classes and I'm in a constant state of soreness!!! Advil helps a lot. Make sure your stretching out REALLY good after you work out and get yourself a foam roller ~ They work wonders!!! Also, drink LOTS of h20 and eat plenty of high-quality protien to help heal rebuild those muscles! Soaking in a warm bath with Epsom salts helps too!
List of high-quality proteins:
Meat and Legumes
Eat a variety of high-quality protein such as lean cuts of beef, poultry, pork with visible fat removed. Also consume legumes with whole grains to get a balanced protein meal. For example, quinoa with adzuki beans, or millet with French green lentils or black-eyed peas with brown rice will provide complete protein.
Eggs
Consume high-quality protein by eating eggs, low- or non-fat dairy, soy and sprouted foods. Each egg has about 70 calories and seven grams of protein. To make a complete protein combination, consume eggs with sprouted toast.
Low-Mercury Seafood
Consume low-mercury seafood for high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 oils found in fish fat. All seafood contains methylmercury as it is a byproduct of environmental pollution and is found in the smaller fish that larger fish consume. The EPA recommends eating up to 12 oz. per week of wild caught fish such as Alaskan salmon, canned light tuna, pollock or catfish. Limit consumption of seafood if you are pregnant or nursing.
Yogurt and Soy
A cup of non-fat, Greek-style yogurt has 24 grams of protein and 120 calories. A cup of unsweetened soy milk has about 80 calories and seven grams of protein. Pour soymilk over oatmeal for a high-protein breakfast.
I got this info from livestrong.com
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I want one 🙂
Beautiful dance Ember!!
@Charley ~ Congrat's on buying the XStage!!! Did you get rid of your SSA yet?
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Charley ~ I got an email from PS saying that I "probably didn't have the stage leveled properly" and that "That original Star Stand Alone works just fine."
I just wish PS would have spent a little more time developing their product BEFORE introducing it to the marketplace! Obviously there HAVE been issues with the original SSA otherwise they wouldn't have had the NEED to "improve" it! By the way, Kevin never even addressed the issue of my pole coming unscrewed!!!
I'm just going to cut my losses and save up for an X Stage!
@STL ~ I hope you get your new pole soon and that it works beautifully!!!! Keep us posted!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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@Charley I emailed PS ~ Wonder if they'll respond…… I'll keep ya posed!
