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How a 23-Year-Old Studio Owner Went From 79 to 250 Members in 90 Days

How a 23-Year-Old Studio Owner Went From 79 to 250 Members in 90 Days

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 Grab our Million Dollar Standards checklist that Chelsea uses here: https://bit.ly/p-million-dollar-standard-checklist If you think meaningful growth requires a big city, a big budget, or perfect timing - this episode will make you rethink what’s actually possible. In this episode, Doza sits down with Chelsea… a 23-year-old Pilates studio owner in regional South Australia - who grew her studio from 79 to 250 paying members in just 3 months. No ads. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just the right offer, a clearly defined avatar, consistent content, and a Sell-By-Chat system - paired with a decision most owners avoid: to stop dabbling and go all in. This is a raw breakdown of what actually changed, what Chelsea stopped doing, and the systems that turned burnout and stagnation into momentum. Here’s what we’re covering: • How Chelsea grew from 79 → 250 members in 90 days in a regional town • Why trying to market to everyone made her invisible - and what changed when she picked one avatar • The moment she ditched free trials (and why sales got easier overnight) • Why Gen Z avoids phone calls - and how Sell-By-Chat became her biggest advantage • How trust built through content turns DMs into memberships • The mindset shift from “this is comfortable” to “I’d regret staying here” • Why raising prices attracted better members, not fewer • How to unlock lead flow without ads or complicated funnels • The systems that removed panic, burnout, and emotional cancellations • What “going pro” actually looks like at 23 - standards, numbers, and discipline • Why most owners stay stuck at the same revenue level (and how to break through it) • The uncomfortable truth: if you won’t do the hard work, neither will your members If you’re stuck, plateaued, or quietly burning out while telling yourself “this is just part of it” - this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your biggest “aha” moment in the comments - we read every one. Want to SCALE your business and generate more LEADS? Go Here: https://bit.ly/4kZSlya Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your business without burnout? Go here: https://bit.ly/44XoX5w Connect with us: My website: ⁠https://thegeronimoacademy.com ⁠ IG Geronimo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegeronimoacademy⁠ IG Hey.Doza: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hey.doza⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewhandosa⁠ ⸻ Chapters: ⏳ [00:00] Intro – 79 to 250 Members in 3 Months ⏳ [00:02:05] Meet Chelsea: 23 Years Old, Regional Studio Owner ⏳ [00:06:30] Life at 79 Members: Burnout, Free Trials & Panic Mode ⏳ [00:11:40] Why Marketing to Everyone Makes You Invisible ⏳ [00:15:45] The Offer Shift: Ditching Free Trials for Commitment ⏳ [00:20:30] Why Raising Prices Attracted Better Members ⏳ [00:25:05] The New Funnel: Content → Trust → DM → Sale ⏳ [00:30:50] Gen Z, Sell-By-Chat & Why Phone Calls Don’t Work ⏳ [00:36:10] Overcoming Sales Anxiety (and Why It Matters) ⏳ [00:41:45] Systems That Removed Burnout & Stabilised Growth ⏳ [00:47:30] The “Stop Dabbling” Moment ⏳ [00:52:40] Standards, Numbers & Never Missing ⏳ [00:57:50] The Real Cost of Staying Comfortable ⏳ [01:02:30] Final Advice for Owners Who Feel Stuck
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